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Withers: Etta James is upset

James Withers — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:07:11 +0000

Okay this is pure catty mindless dish but I couldn’t resist. Hopefully Beyonce has good security because Etta James is ticked off and looking to beat someone down. Seems the blues legend(...)

Corvino: Gene Robinson’s scary prayer

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:49:39 +0000

When Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson was invited to deliver the invocation at the inaugural kickoff event, I expected some conservative evangelicals to complain. And they did.

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365gay on the road: Obamabilia

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:09:40 +0000

Jennifer Vanasco and Jenny Hagel check out what’s for sale at the Obama inauguration.

Withers: Byrd and Kennedy seem fine

James Withers — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:31:19 +0000

More information about Senators Byrd and Kennedy. Byrd got emotional after Kennedy’s luncheon seizure and thought it would be best leave (he and Kennedy are best of friends). Kennedy had a(...)

Withers: Robert Bryd’s health?

James Withers — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:59:58 +0000

NBC News is reporting Senator Robert Bryd suffered a “health emergency” during the luncheon that was held the inauguration. No details as of yet. NPR just reported that Senator Ted Kennedy was taken away from the luncheon due to health issues.

Withers: Conservative thoughts on Obama’s speech

James Withers — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:21:16 +0000

Not sure this will mean anything to folk here, but it pays to listen to your political enemies. The folk over at the National Review, never fans of Obama, are giving praise to Obama’s inauguration speech. Granted it’s all qualified (they are conservatives and he is a moderate/liberal), but they are feeling the new president [...]

Withers: Warren’s prayer

James Withers — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:54:40 +0000

I’m not a person of faith but I’ll give the man credit for this: he said God’s love was for everyone God made. That’s a line you rarely hear from the Christian right. He gets credit for that. But that’s it.

Withers: Boos for George Bush

James Withers — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:34:55 +0000

Wow. Even today. George Bush gets announced and people boo like crazy and chant good-bye. That’s cold. Be gracious as he leaves peoples.

Withers: Why does Bill Clinton look so mean?

James Withers — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:19:58 +0000

Just saw the Clintons and Bill looks like he is mad about something. Hillary is all smiles. I wonder what the gossip is?!

Withers: Chris Matthews’ Malcom X act

James Withers — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:11:46 +0000

Once this whole tihng is over, there is one good thing: I will not have to listen to MSNBC’s Chris Matthews anymore. Gawd, he can kill a conversation with his attmepts to be the media version of(...)