Post Archive
July 2009
Michael Wilbon on The District Dish
The District Dish has ESPN regular and Washington Post reporter, Micheal Wilbon, on as a guest. Hosts : Kate Michael , Pamela Sorensen and Ebong Eka Director : Ruben Najera
Obama Goes Green, Says No to “Diesel”
As we already mentioned – Shaquille O’Neal [the NBA’s finest free-throw shooter] showed up at the White House the other day, only to be denied entrance. [Obama said no to a celeb?] Shaquille O’Neal, with hopes of meeting with President Barack Obama, was turned down by Secret Service Sunday. O’Neal …
But Does He Taste Like Chicken?
We’ve seen some interesting pictures of Al Franken, but this might be one of our favorites. [OTB]
Dope Question: Is Marijuana More Dangerous Than a 700 Calorie Cheesburger?
Just when we had almost given up on politics, someone finally breaks it down in a manner than makes sense to the rest of us. [dope article] If we believe that smaller government is better government, we must trust people to choose what to put into their bodies. If we …
I Got 99 Problems, But Hegemony Ain’t One
NPR Politics and Foreign Policy (yes, NPR and FP) explain today’s rap battles as compared to world politics. Jay-Z is the United States The Game is North Korea You can’t make this up folks. Marc Lynch drops it like it’s hot … NPR Politics: Foreign Policy: Jay-Z Schools Us In …
Famously Twittered: Shock and Awe
Classic. @BOTeleprompter : Big Guy likes chances against WNBA’s Detroit Shock today since he hasn’t many wins lately and a girl’s team should be easy
Famously Ironic: Tim Geithner Can’t Sell His House
Treasury Secretary Tim Geither joins millions of other Americans who can’t sell their house. Of course Geithner’s home might be a tad bit more expensive than most. After leaving the tony New York City suburb of Mamaroneck to take his new post in Washington, D.C., Geithner put his five-bedroom Tudor …
Shana Glickfield [@DCConcierge] Makes WaPo’s List of Up and Comers
Congratulations is in order for Shana Glickfield (@dcconcierge) for making the WaPo’s list of up and comers breaking the digital divide. [good stuff] Glickfield has a second identity as the author of her blog, the DC Concierge, where she parlays her knowledge of the city’s hotspots to give tips on …
Famously Twittered: CNN’s Rick Sanchez Keeps It Classy
Rich Sanchez, who loves his social networks, recently ripped Fox News on his Twitter account. if i didn’t believe in doing right thing, i’d be rich anchoring at fox news [have they asked?] And if that wasn’t enough, he took it one step further: do u know how much money …
Your Obligatory Arm-Snapping Clip of the Week
The 2nd annual Battle of the Biceps , which took place at the Bullpen outside Nat’s stadium, was host to a pretty graphic seen over the weekend. [ouch] Congrats to Middleweight Division Champion King Turbo. CORRECTION: Sigmund was the arm-breaker, King Turbo the arm-breakee.
Thrushed Into the News
POLITICO’S Glenn Trush knows how to get a reader’s attention. [talk about a lead] House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is one of the most despised political figures in the country. And, frankly, she doesn’t give a damn. And just how does Nancy feel about being so well-liked? "I don’t care." And …
Robert Gibbs’ Poker Face
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs explains that he has not been briefed on whether or not there are the existence of UFOs.