February 2007

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Of course, no Oval Office tour is complete without Bush rolling out his rubber band ball

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"Six years of hard work went into this so far... may have to take out a wall to get it to the Presidential Lib'ary."

Posted by Corey Anderson at February 28, 2007 5:13 PM | Comments (0)

 

Bush places highly-connected GOP donor in charge of the Secret Service

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Posted by Corey Anderson at February 26, 2007 10:22 AM | Comments (2)

 

It's Caturday!

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After coming out and seeing her shadow, Chlöe predicts six more weeks of naps.

Posted by Corey Anderson at February 24, 2007 8:25 AM | Comments (0)

 

American Idle Friday Random Ten (2/23)

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Joining Rox Pop, TBogg, and Just a Cool Cat, et al., here's the American Idle Friday Random Ten:

1. Dogs and Chaplains - The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
2. Two Knights and Maidens - Crash Test Dummies
3. Within Your Reach - The Replacements
4. If Not Now... - Tracy Chapman
5. John, I'm Only Dancing - David Bowie
6. Green Eyes - Coldplay
7. Wild World - Cat Stevens
8. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing - Vince Guaraldi Trio
9. To All the Lovely Ladies - Goldo
10. Killer Queen - Sum 41

Tell me yours!

Posted by Corey Anderson at February 23, 2007 7:05 AM | Comments (8)

 

Al Franken Campaign Contribution Perks

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Up to $100: 1980s tortoise shell glasses that make you look serious and smart

$100 to $500: Lunch with Garrett Morris

$500-$1,000: Permission to go on Air America and say "Fuck"

$1,000-$10,000: Dan Aykroyd will recite your answering machine message (Elwood Blues or Tom Snyder—sorry, no Coneheads)

$10,000-$25,000: An Emmy
(first five donors only)

$25,000-$100,000: Former Vice President Walter Mondale will come over and mow your lawn all summer

 

 

 

Posted by Corey Anderson at February 19, 2007 9:24 AM | Comments (0)

 

Mike Hatch still in the tool shed yelling at the lawnmower

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Posted by Corey Anderson at February 16, 2007 10:11 AM | Comments (1)

 

American Idle Friday Random Ten (2/16)

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Joining Rox Pop, TBogg, and Just a Cool Cat, et al., here's the American Idle Friday Random Ten:

1. Modulation - Ani DiFranco
2. What is Hip? - Tower of Power
3. White Flag - Dido
4. Generals & Majors - XTC
5. Stigmata Martyr - Bauhaus
6. Fly - Nick Drake
7. Stuff and Nonsense - Neil Finn & Friends
8. Persian Love Song - Dead Can Dance
9. Every Night (Every Bastard) - Mike Gunther and his Restless Souls
10. Almost Blue - Elvis Costello

Tell me yours!

Posted by Corey Anderson at February 16, 2007 8:59 AM | Comments (8)

 

They're not just for cross-country road trips to kill your rivals anymore

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Australian Prime Minister John Howard (front) addresses a joint session of Congress as Vice President Dick Cheney looks on.

Posted by Corey Anderson at February 12, 2007 5:54 PM | Comments (1)

 

American Idle Friday Random Ten (NOLA Edition)

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My girlfriend's taking me to New Orleans this weekend, in honor of my birthday next week (yeah, she's awesome). I'll be back Sunday night to approve your top tens in the comments:

1. We are the Boys - Ardoin, Chris, & Double Clutchin'
2. Everybody Needs A Little Monkey Business - C.J. Chenier
3. Let's Go - Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas
4. Friday Night Waltz - John Delafose and the Eunice Playboys
5. Josephine Par Se Ma Femme - Clifton Chenier
6. Hot Tamale Baby - Buckwheat Zydeco
7. Give Him Cornbread - Beau Jocque & The Zydeco Hi-Rollers
8. Coochie Coo Wi'Chou - C.J. Chenier
9. Madame Etienne - Bruce Daigrepont
10. I'm a Hog for You - Lynn August and the Hot August Nights

Tell me yours!

Posted by Corey Anderson at February 9, 2007 8:02 AM | Comments (7)

 

Candy, flowers, and Size 6 Depends

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Posted by Corey Anderson at February 8, 2007 1:53 PM | Comments (0)

 

Joe Biden forms exploratory committee to extract the foot from his mouth

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Posted by Corey Anderson at February 2, 2007 11:29 AM | Comments (0)

 

American Idle Friday Random Ten (2/2)

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Joining Rox Pop, TBogg, and Just a Cool Cat, et al., here's the American Idle Friday Random Ten:

1. Jimmy Jazz - The Clash
2. Hammer - Twink
3. Above Ground - Norah Jones
4. New Orleans Instrumental No. 1 - R.E.M.
5. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me - The Jayhawks
6. Plenty More - Squirrel Nut Zippers
7. The Climber - Neil Finn
8. Just a Girl - No Doubt
9. Third Uncle - Bauhaus
10. Kite Flying Society - Mark Mothersbaugh

Tell me yours!

Posted by Corey Anderson at February 2, 2007 6:43 AM | Comments (7)

 

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