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Hollywood for Ugly People – Party Crashers Edition
1 Dec 2009 11:09 AM
Yet another couple in search of reality TV stardom has found their fifteen minutes of fame. However, unlike "Balloon Boy" this duo may be bound for primetime. By now I'm sure you all know that Michaele and Tareq Salahi crashed President Obama's first State Dinner. Washington DC has long been sought after for reality TV offerings. Whether the... Read More...
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These Turkeys Lead a Pretty Lavish Life
24 Nov 2009 12:02 PM
With Thanksgiving just days away it's time for an old Washington tradition – the annual Presidential pardoning of a turkey. This will be Obama's first year in the White House, and the tradition lives on. As I read the article though, it strikes me that with their suite at the Willard and trip to Disneyland, these turkeys are living a pretty posh... Read More...
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Who Wants to Be a Justice? Robe Not Required, But May Get You Extra Points
11 Nov 2009 10:34 AM
I know you've been reading this blog , seeing the updates on the Su preme Court, and I bet you think you know which way they're going to decide the big cases. Well, now you've got your chance. Josh Blackman has launched FantasyScotus.net . As he explains: I am, unashamedly a big Supreme Court nerd. I follow all the cases closely, I read about the... Read More...
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Monday Fun-Day – Press Secretary Gibbs Watches SpongeBob not Alien Invaders
9 Nov 2009 8:56 AM
I confess, it can't be all law all the time. This morning I was perusing the Politico when I saw this hilarious questioning of White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs. How often do you get to see Gibbs squirm while being asked what the President thinks of a television show that arguably likens his administration to alien invaders? It was easily the weirdest... Read More...
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Jon Voight, John Ratzenberger and Michelle Bachmann Make a House Call
5 Nov 2009 1:54 PM
On the steps of the Capitol today Republicans hosted a rally to oppose the Democrat's 1900 page monstrosity of a health care bill. Enthusiastic activists cheered "kill the bill." Representative Bachmann called for the rally. Actors Jon Voight and John Ratzenberger were on hand. After all, no rally would be complete without Cliff Clavin. Our friends... Read More...
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“Hollywood for Ugly People” Part Two
2 Nov 2009 9:06 AM
A few weeks back I ran the post " Hollywood for Ugly People ." It's a line often quoted when referring to DC. I suppose we've got our fair share of "celebrities" within the city limits. It seems that in recent weeks the star-power coming through our nation's Capitol has been steadily increasing. Last week January Jones made a repeat... Read More...
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