This foul-mouthed, stogie-sportin' pooch was at the Republican National Convention last week, and in between insulting people, he managed to show that he has a soft spot for Anderson Cooper. (Sigh—I could listen to that man giggle until eternity.) Well, Triumph can't help but embarrass Coop, and calls him "Anderson Pooper," but you'll see why. . .
No matter how beautiful or perfect you may think someone is, I can almost guarantee that they have their own set of insecurities just like you and me. While the female body is a beautiful form no matter what shape or size, it's really all about the way you feel inside in regard to how you look on the outside. And even though it's commonly just in our heads, most women I know have at least one part of their body that they wish could be smaller, tighter, leaner, prettier, or just plain different from what it currently is. Sound familiar? If so, do tell, what part of your body are you most insecure about?
British comedian Russell Brand hosted the MTV Video Music Awards last night and proved in the current climate, not even handing out trophies for music videos is immune from a healthy dose of politicization. Brand's assessment of President George Bush was more than pointed. He said:
Some people, I think they're called racists, say America is not ready for a black president. But I know America to be a forward thinking country because otherwise why would you have let that retard and cowboy fella be president for eight years? We were very impressed. We thought it was nice of you to let him have a go, because, in England, he wouldn't be trusted with a pair of scissors.
Shots of the audience, including Britney Spears and not-of-voting-age-yet Miley Cyrus, looked stricken by the riff. Brand went on to appeal “on behalf of the world," that people vote for Barack Obama.
Reviews of the performance have been mixed, with the LA Times saying, "The 2008 VMAs were poised to mark the return of Britney Spears. Instead, they will go down in history as the night when that English guy from Forgetting Sarah Marshall almost made the Jonas Brothers cry." One MTV fan said, "Russell WHO? I didn't realize this show was an Osama [sic] campaign rally. This British nobody looks like he was pulled from the ranks of the homeless — with his unshaved look, rats' nest hair-do and foul mouth." The New York Times was more appreciative of the "manic, intelligent English comedian." Were you?
Cheney Gives Palin Nod:
From the man who may know best, Cheney says Sarah Palin has no restrictions from being a great vice president. In Italy today, Cheney told reporters that he ''loved'' Palin's speech to the convention, especially tickled by her joke about the difference between hockey moms and pit bulls being a coat of lipstick. He said, ''I thought her appearance at the convention was superb." He went on to add, ''There's no reason why Sarah Palin can't be a successful vice president in a McCain administration.''
Fannie and Freddie Takeover:
The US government takeover of mortgage giants Frannie Mae and Freddie Mac caused stocks to rally in Europe and Asia. A provision in the bailout plan where the Treasury buys Fannie and Freddie securities in the open market has economists optimistic saying, "it means the US is serious about fixing the problems in the market.”
Cairo Rockslide Death Toll:
With reports saying hundreds more could still be buried and 47 left dead, a rock slide has decimated a Cairo shanty town. Eight boulders barreled down from high in the Muquattam hills and rescuers are criticizing authorities for delays in sending heavy machinery. Some are using their bare hands to search for survivors. One survivor says, "We saw a boulder coming down on us, on our houses, on the children, our belongings, and our neighbours and they pulled them out dead. Just as you see, no one has done anything to help since yesterday."
As I learned last week, many of you shy away from confrontation, but since it's impossible to avoid altogether, something tells me that a few of you take the passive-aggressive approach. We all come with our own set of defense mechanisms, and being passive-aggressive is a very common one when you're just too shy or afraid to be direct and honest in a vulnerable situation. As you all know I'm pretty forthcoming, but what about you? Do you consider yourself to be passive-aggressive?
Both John McCain and Barack Obama have inspired musical creations — Will.i.am created the song "Yes We Can" for Obama based on a speech Obama gave after his New Hampshire loss, and at the RNC John Rich sang his original song "Raising McCain" about McCain's 5 years as a POW.
But not all recording artists have jumped on the campaign-song train. A few musicians have played the copyright card in an attempt to get the Republicans to stop using their songs. So who's saying thanks, but no thanks to the Republicans?
Frankie Valli "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" Remember the "Obama Love" McCain ad, accusing the media of being gaga for Obama? Warner got YouTube to remove the video from McCain's channel.
Jackson Brown "Running on Empty" The singer sued the GOP and McCain, when his song was used by the Ohio Republican Party. He said it created a false perception that he endorsed McCain.
Heart "Barracuda" Record companies sent a cease-and-desist notice to the McCain-Sarah "Barracuda" Palin campaign.
While I can understand the frustration that must go along with having your song go with a politician you oppose, unless a musician wrote a song or performs a song specifically for a candidate, I'm sure the public knows it doesn't equate to an endorsement.
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