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he said what?
November 15, 2008 by the.muse, under Ins-and-Outs.
Well, all Bama fans knew that Nick Saban had anger issues, and often got wound up with a temper. In fact, we cheer him on when we watch up here in D.C. when he gets riled up during the catch, encouraging to "Get 'em coach!" But, this week, thanks to Merlin's email earlier this morning, I got the chance to see Coach Saban really riled up and "encouraging" the fans to keep their eyes on the game at hand instead of looking ahead to the SEC Championship or a possible National Championship. He got so riled up, he swore on the radio. Get 'em Saban. Er, or US. Our bad, we'll do better, we promise coach.
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living history
November 5, 2008 by the.muse, under Sharing Our Nation's Cap-i-tal, Social Quandaries, Voices of the Past.
I was going to wait until tomorrow, but I couldn't sleep with what was on my mind.
I've been a huge fan of Facebook for years. I love catching up with people from long ago, or even feeling like I know what is going on day-to-day with people because of their status. It's a wonderful tool of networking and friendship. However, during the election season, and much worse tonight, it became a tool of hatred and intolerance. Messages from Obama fans taunting McCain supporters streamed through encouraging them to leave the country if they didn't like the president-elect. McCain supporters needlessly bashed Obama voters calling them moronic and dumb for voting for him, going so far as to say that "it's called the WHITE House for a reason." (By the way, if you're REALLY gonna bash, you should make sure that your grammar is correct in those status updates…) The bashing was uncalled for and inappropriate, especially in the light of what is bigger all around us.
Seriously, no matter who was elected tonight, look at the history that has been made in this election. Massive amounts of people registered to vote. Amazing amounts of voters went out to vote for the very first time. Unprecedented early voting surpassed 2004 totals. A female was nominated for the veep position for only the second time ever, and if McCain/Palin were elected, she would have been the first female veep in history. As a result of tonight's election, Barack Obama has now been the first African-American to be elected to the presidency. And, for the first time in decades, a democrat has won with more than 50% of the popular vote.
Maybe it's me, with a background in history and a typical history geek, but how in the world can you ignore these magnificent pieces of history, regardless of what party/candidate for which you voted? This election will be an election that YOUR CHILDREN and THEIR CHILDREN will study in their history books. And, you are living right now in the moment. How can you not think that is amazing? Because to me, being a living, and breathing part of history is something you should never take lightly. Own it!
So, seriously. Take your moment in history. Accept your place in time. And stop with the ignorant bashing that only continues to divide America. It's been going on long enough. We should have reunited America in 2004, and it never happened. Now is the time. There is too much to lose. Swallow your pride, get over yourself, let's work together, and make bipartisanship a continual standard within the political sphere that becomes a mandate of the people!
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voting psa
November 3, 2008 by the.muse, under Political Slants.
Remember… unless you vote, you can't complain for another four years.
Don't forget to take whatever precautions you need to take in order to get to the polls… and no matter what, your employer CANNOT keep you from the polls! Take up your civic duty and vote! Only 537 votes determined the 2000 election in the last remaining state to be called: Florida… so, every vote counts… INCLUDING YOURS! So, no matter how long the lines may be or how long it may take, go vote! Or keep your mouth shut for the next four years.
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civic participation
October 29, 2008 by the.muse, under Entertaining the Masses, Political Slants, Voices of the Past.
There is nothing that I love more than to see the message of civic participation spread to people of all ages, including students in middle and high school. The students in the following video are in 7th grade at Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, and were featured on CNN. They had a classroom debate on the presidential candidates and conducted extensive research on each party. The end result was a rap song in the style of TI's "Whatever You Like." Instead, the class presented, "You Can Vote However You Like" on television to mass audiences, and have encouraged people by their intelligence on the issues. Man, even I'M impressed by these students!
Check it out:
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get out the vote
October 29, 2008 by the.muse, under Entertaining the Masses, Political Slants.
Just in case you were wondering if you should or shouldn't vote, you should. I'm sure you have an issue that will make you lean one way or the other, and you have the right to vote whatever way you choose. But, no matter what, practice your civic duty and VOTE on November 4. If you don't, then remember to keep your mouth shut for the next for the next four years. Of course, I say that with all love and kindness… sort of.
Here's a little voting video encouragement:
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snarks galore
October 15, 2008 by the.muse, under Entertaining the Masses, Political Slants.
So last week, I spent time at Chez Sassy to livesnark the Presidential Debate. And, oh wow, was it so much fun. DP, Mr. Sassy, and AL joined in with Sassy and I, and will be joining in tonight as well. Homemade ice cream will be a part of the fun, as we watch the Current channel and see what other tweets come across the television. So, join in the fun, and follow along on Twitter!
Join the live snark and follow in or friend us on Twitter!
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master debaters?
October 7, 2008 by the.muse, under Entertaining the Masses, Political Slants.
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time on their hands
October 6, 2008 by the.muse, under Ins-and-Outs.
Geez, I wish I had THIS much time to mess around and do something like this. I mean these days, I'd just like to sit down and read a book!
Enjoy, or at least get a slight giggle out of the corniness.
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‘livesnarking’ debates
October 5, 2008 by the.muse, under Ins-and-Outs.
I enjoyed tagging along with Sassy's 'livesnarking' on Friday night with the Veep Debates on television as I followed along and then joined in on Twitter. So, Sassy asked me and a few others to join together for an in-house livesnark on Tuesday night during the Presidential Debate between Senators John McCain and Barack Obama. It should be a ton of fun!
Follow along on one of the tweets:
If you'like to join in on the livesnark, follow and friend the tweets and post your link in the comment section!
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noooooooooooo
October 5, 2008 by the.muse, under Ins-and-Outs.
Olsson's Books closed for good! I can't tell you how many autographed books I've picked up there. PLUS, 2 years ago, Project Runway's Tim Gunn dropped in for a visit while he was in the area to the Chinatown/Penn Quarter location. Apparently they went bankrupt.
I'm SO gonna miss that store. Total bummer.
Read more about it at the DCist or Olsson's website.