Well his father was Kenyan and they said he was born in Hawaii, but I haven't seen any birth certificate. You have to be born in America to be president.
Shelby was responding to a question from a constituent about whether there was any truth to the rumor that Obama wasn't a US citizen.
He has since said that it was a "throwaway line" and that he doesn't have any doubt that Obama is eligible to be president. Still, why would he choose to perpetrate this line of "attack" on the president. No other president has had his citizenship questioned, even in a "throwaway line."
Is this "he's not one of us" narrative dangerous, or do you think Shelby's comments were harmless?
It feels like one major star per awards show forgets to thank his or her significant other during the acceptance speech. While an acting win is based on performance and craft, giving thanks to the person who loves and supports you should just come naturally, if you ask me.
Last night, it was Sean Penn, who neglected to thank his wife, Robin Wright Penn, when he took the Oscar podium after winning Best Actor for Milk. I'm sure it wasn't an intentional blunder, but tell me ladies, would you have hurt feelings if it was your significant other up there forgetting to thank you, or would you chalk it up to nerves and excitement?
As soon as you hear more awful news about Australia's tragic fires, there's a story that comes along that warms your cynical heart. Luka the German Shepherd has taken in six kittens who were orphaned in the fire. I love that the voiceover says that she's a soft place for them to try out new tricks. What a cute definition of motherhood — surrogate or otherwise!
Before the party dined on favorite dishes of the president (scallops) and first family (huckleberry cobbler), Obama toasted the nation's governors, saying, "to the certain hope that despite our current travails, that we will all emerge more prosperous and more unified than we were before."
Sugar Daddies were a thing of the '80s, but according to Fox News, they may be making a comeback! If you're unfamiliar with the term, a Sugar Daddy is an older, usually married guy, who has a younger mistress on the side. He's wealthy and he generally buys her extravagant gifts, takes her on luxurious trips, and gives her money to shop with. In return, she offers him sex with no strings attached. I know what you're thinking: it sounds like prostitution, but according to Fox News’ sexpert, Yvonne Fulbright, "pop culture has started to make this mainstream . . . and glamorize women who are in these situations."
Now that the economy has taken a nosedive, there is a resurgence of the Sugar Daddy, as some women are seeing this as a good option to get things they need or want. But it isn't just women taking from wealthy men. There are also Sugar Mommies — rich women getting sex by offering handsome young men material things. There are even online dating services, like sugardaddie.com, that help young individuals find a mature person to pamper them. I'm in no way supporting this kind of relationship and am really surprised that this is still going on. I know this is a little over the top, but tell me, do you know anyone in a relationship like this?
If you're interested in hearing more, check out this video from FOX News when you read more
Joaquin Phoenix decides he's a better walrus than a rapper.
Thanks to Caterpillargirl for the winning caption, and thanks to everyone who played. Here are my fave runners-up: "And thus, the amphibians evolved and came ashore . . ." (HarlequinPixie), "Just another Saturday night for Nick Nolte" (Fallen85), and and "My stimulus check better be down here or I will be PISSED!" (DevDiva).
Sometimes when you meet someone, there is so much passion between you that you can't help but rip each other's clothes off and hop into bed. Then other times, the relationship starts off slow and sweet, and while you may hop into bed together, you end up just cuddling under the covers. So what usually happens first when you start seeing someone?
Proven-American (I assume) senator Richard Shelby has an issue with his President. Saturday the Republican from Alabama said:
Calvin Klein
Sonia Rykiel
Bonprix