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Comedian John Lovitz is probably best known for uttering the refrain: I can’t believe I’m losing to this guy. Lovitz immortalized this line during a Saturday Night Live mock presidential debate in which he played the scholarly Governor of Massachusetts, Michael Dukakis. And, the guy he was referring to was fellow comedian Dana Carvey who… Read more.
Bush’s judicial nominee Judge Janice Brown: Denounced as a “Neanderthal” by Democratic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts… After months of political warfare, Republicans and Democrats finally brokered a truce over President Bush’s nominee, Judge Janice Brown, for the US Circuit Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia. And, if their congressional ceasefire holds,… Read more.
Irish rock star Sir Bob Geldof with 2 of his (white) headliners for the Live 8 concert: Sir Elton John (L) and Midge Ure (C) Black political activists and entertainers in England and America are hurling allegations of racism against Bob Geldof for having a predominantly white lineup of performers for the 2 July Live… Read more.
It is patently clear that major players in the Americas (i.e., the U.S. Canada, Mexico and Venezuela) have little regard for the geopolitical concerns of the (individual) member states that comprise the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM); and, the governments of these former English colonies have only themselves to blame. Indeed, there could be… Read more.
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Hollywood thinks Tom Cruise has lost his mind. Most point to his giddy protestations of love for barely legal Katie Holmes. But it’s his fanatical preaching on the virtues of Scientology. That is what makes him seem unhinged. Tom Cruise preaches Scientology Cruise is promoting his new movie, War of the Worlds. But he’s hijacking every… Read more.
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Last week’s arrest of Cuban-American Alberto Vilar on charges of criminal fraud drew gasps throughout the world of performing arts that were louder than those heard when Luciano Pavarotti croaked at an opening-night performance at Milan’s La Scala in 1992. After all, Vilar had become as popular in the art world for his charitable giving… Read more.
Washington is still abuzz with the revelation of the identity of Deep Throat. And, the idle chatter is not limited to the salons of Georgetown or the offices along K Street. After all, even TV and print journalists seem tethered to an obsessive exploration of this entirely inconsequential story. Regrettably, now few people outside of… Read more.
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso cries in despair yesterday upon learning of the death of the EU constitution… As predicted in a recent article, the French and now the Dutch have rejected the EU Constitution in resounding fashion. And, even the most committed Europhile has to concede that this document will never come into… Read more.
