The Smithsonian in D.C. has asked Aretha Franklin if she would part with her (in)famous Luke Song hat to be part of President Obama’s Inaugural display. The display will also include Michella Obama's ball gown.
But the Queen of Soul is hesitant, saying, "I am considering it. It would be hard to part with my chapeau since it was such a crowning moment in history. I would like to smile every time I look back at it and remember what a great moment it was in American and African-American history."
Who knew Aretha knew French?
Friday, January 30, 2009
When I grow up I am going to be a Democratic Senator.
I read the following in an article on ABCnews.com.
Apparently, once you leave D.C. you can selectively pay your taxes..... or so it seems.
I know, I shouldn't pick on Tom Daschle and the Democrats, there have been some pretty slimey Republicans doing some not to pleasant things. But.... for the past three years all I have heard on the news from Aqua Net Nancy Pelosi is that the Republicans are cooks and criminals. Well, Nancy, Glass Houses, Stones....
During the vetting process to become HHS secretary, Daschle corrected the tax violation, voluntarily paying $101,943 in back taxes plus interest, working with his accountant to amend his tax returns for 2005 through 2007.
(Mr. Daschle reimbursed the IRS $31,462 in taxes and interest for tax year 2005; $35,546 for 2006; and $34,935, a Daschle spokesperson said, adding that Daschle had asked his accountant to look into the tax implications of the car and driver five months before Mr. Obama won the presidency.)
The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., has called his colleagues for a private meeting at 5 p.m. ET Monday to discuss these complications surrounding Daschle's nomination.
The Daschle spokesperson told ABC News that the senator, facing questions from the committee, has said "he deeply regretted his mistake. When he realized it was a mistake he corrected it rapidly."
This is the second Cabinet nominee of President Obama's to face questions of tax malfeasance. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner paid more than $34,000 in taxes during his vetting process for income earned at the International Monetary Fund. Earlier, Commerce Secretary nominee Bill Richardson withdrew his name from consideration after reports of a federal investigation involving whether his office engaged in pay to play, a charge Richardson denied.
Apparently, once you leave D.C. you can selectively pay your taxes..... or so it seems.
I know, I shouldn't pick on Tom Daschle and the Democrats, there have been some pretty slimey Republicans doing some not to pleasant things. But.... for the past three years all I have heard on the news from Aqua Net Nancy Pelosi is that the Republicans are cooks and criminals. Well, Nancy, Glass Houses, Stones....
During the vetting process to become HHS secretary, Daschle corrected the tax violation, voluntarily paying $101,943 in back taxes plus interest, working with his accountant to amend his tax returns for 2005 through 2007.
(Mr. Daschle reimbursed the IRS $31,462 in taxes and interest for tax year 2005; $35,546 for 2006; and $34,935, a Daschle spokesperson said, adding that Daschle had asked his accountant to look into the tax implications of the car and driver five months before Mr. Obama won the presidency.)
The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., has called his colleagues for a private meeting at 5 p.m. ET Monday to discuss these complications surrounding Daschle's nomination.
The Daschle spokesperson told ABC News that the senator, facing questions from the committee, has said "he deeply regretted his mistake. When he realized it was a mistake he corrected it rapidly."
This is the second Cabinet nominee of President Obama's to face questions of tax malfeasance. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner paid more than $34,000 in taxes during his vetting process for income earned at the International Monetary Fund. Earlier, Commerce Secretary nominee Bill Richardson withdrew his name from consideration after reports of a federal investigation involving whether his office engaged in pay to play, a charge Richardson denied.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Stuff White People Like
I just found this website and it is cracking me up!
The guy who started this is a genius. This is his list... GO and buy his book right now! I'm ordering it right now!
These are some of my favorites.
#117 Political Prisoners
#116 Black Music that Black People Don’t Listen to Anymore
#111 Pea Coats
#110 Frisbee Sports
#107 Self Aware Hip Hop References
#106 Facebook
#105 Unpaid Internships
#95 Rugby
#88 Having Gay Friends
#87 Outdoor Performance Clothes
#80 The Idea of Soccer
#78 Multilingual Children
#75 Threatening to Move to Canada
#71 Being the only white person around
#67 Standing Still at Concerts
#62 Knowing What’s Best for Poor People
#51 Living by the Water
#48 Whole Foods and Grocery Co-ops
#42 Sushi
37 Renovations
#29 80s Night
#20 Being an expert on YOUR culture
#19 Traveling
#18 Awareness
#16 Gifted Children
#9 Making you feel bad about not going outside
#8 Barack Obama
#5 Farmer’s Markets
#2 Religions their parents don’t belong to
#1 Coffee
The guy who started this is a genius. This is his list... GO and buy his book right now! I'm ordering it right now!
These are some of my favorites.
#117 Political Prisoners
#116 Black Music that Black People Don’t Listen to Anymore
#111 Pea Coats
#110 Frisbee Sports
#107 Self Aware Hip Hop References
#106 Facebook
#105 Unpaid Internships
#95 Rugby
#88 Having Gay Friends
#87 Outdoor Performance Clothes
#80 The Idea of Soccer
#78 Multilingual Children
#75 Threatening to Move to Canada
#71 Being the only white person around
#67 Standing Still at Concerts
#62 Knowing What’s Best for Poor People
#51 Living by the Water
#48 Whole Foods and Grocery Co-ops
#42 Sushi
37 Renovations
#29 80s Night
#20 Being an expert on YOUR culture
#19 Traveling
#18 Awareness
#16 Gifted Children
#9 Making you feel bad about not going outside
#8 Barack Obama
#5 Farmer’s Markets
#2 Religions their parents don’t belong to
#1 Coffee
Saturday, January 17, 2009
I'm just wondering....
.... since Barak Obama is going to Washington by train, can we assume it's the Sooouuul Train?
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Mr. Burris Goes to Washington.
Well, he tried. It looks like the Democrats are playing a nasty game of "my courtyard, my rules, screw the law". Shame on them. This is one of your own. He's a Democrat. You don't throw the baby out with the toxic bathwater.
Mr. Roland Burris was turned away from the Senate today because of a signature on a piece of paper. All this uproar over the appointment of what seems to be a very nice, intelligent, scandal free, upstanding citizen of the State of Illinois. He looks like the sweet, old men you see at church.
Get real people. You think way too highly of yourselves. You are worried about the integrity of the Sentate. The people of Minnesota just elected Stuart Smalley for christ's sake. If you are not careful, the State of Alabama just might elect Charles Barkley.
This has gone on long enough. As much as you hate it, the Governor of Illinois has not been indicted, arrested or convicted of a crime. Slimey, yes. Guilty, probably.
The Secretary of State of Illinois should have signed the paper. If I read correctly the law stated that it was his job to certify the paper, not make a judgment and approve or disapprove by withholding his signature.
If you really want to know, I kind of like the chaos involved in this scandal. I love that the public gets to see just what kind of horse trading goes on behind closed doors, and apparently on bugged phone lines.
So, Illinois, you just keep on keeping on. You and the wingnuts in D.C. are making Louisiana Politicians and their shenanigans look like schoolyard pranks.
Mr. Roland Burris was turned away from the Senate today because of a signature on a piece of paper. All this uproar over the appointment of what seems to be a very nice, intelligent, scandal free, upstanding citizen of the State of Illinois. He looks like the sweet, old men you see at church.
Get real people. You think way too highly of yourselves. You are worried about the integrity of the Sentate. The people of Minnesota just elected Stuart Smalley for christ's sake. If you are not careful, the State of Alabama just might elect Charles Barkley.
This has gone on long enough. As much as you hate it, the Governor of Illinois has not been indicted, arrested or convicted of a crime. Slimey, yes. Guilty, probably.
The Secretary of State of Illinois should have signed the paper. If I read correctly the law stated that it was his job to certify the paper, not make a judgment and approve or disapprove by withholding his signature.
If you really want to know, I kind of like the chaos involved in this scandal. I love that the public gets to see just what kind of horse trading goes on behind closed doors, and apparently on bugged phone lines.
So, Illinois, you just keep on keeping on. You and the wingnuts in D.C. are making Louisiana Politicians and their shenanigans look like schoolyard pranks.
Not enough pottys!
I read a few weeks ago that there will be one toilet for every 6000 people in D.C. during Barak Obama's Inauguration. 6000 to 1.
I feel sorry for the people who are going to ride buses for 2 days so they can be in D.C. for this historic event. I don't think they know what they are are going to encounter.
I certainly hope that the organizers are informing the people about how bone chilling cold it is in D.C. in January. I hope the organizers are informing the people about how expensive it will be to eat... assuming you can elbow your way up to a food vendor. I hope they are being informed that there is not seating and that they can not bring a lawn chair.
I hope they don't have to pee.
I feel sorry for the people who are going to ride buses for 2 days so they can be in D.C. for this historic event. I don't think they know what they are are going to encounter.
I certainly hope that the organizers are informing the people about how bone chilling cold it is in D.C. in January. I hope the organizers are informing the people about how expensive it will be to eat... assuming you can elbow your way up to a food vendor. I hope they are being informed that there is not seating and that they can not bring a lawn chair.
I hope they don't have to pee.
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