Abdul the Reluctant Martyr

Video from Modern Man)

Apparently some terrorists are less committed than others. Abdul is one of them. He would "rather grow up than blow up."

This very funny video is from Modern Man, a group of three very funny old guys (in other words, my age), who wrote this song in an attempt to become famous. According to their website, they were "transparently trying to get a fatwa issued on themselves for the sake of notoriety."

Although most people believe that terrorists must have had their funny bones surgically removed, I'm guessing that there are some out there who might see this and think, "That Abdul is a funny guy. Maybe I will follow in his footsteps."

And Modern Man will have done their part in saving the world.

Do I Creep You Out?

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Here's a song for all the women out there who have been followed, harrassed, stalked, and just plain annoyed by some creep. In case you don't recognize it, it's a parody of Taylor Hicks' song, "Do I Make You Proud?" by Weird Al Yankovic. And yes, I think it's okay to make fun of Taylor Hicks, because Katherine McPhee should have won.

Dick Cheney: Lounge Lizard

(Video from Harry Shearer)

I don't know about you, but I often imagine how America would be so much better off today if only Dick Cheney had become a lounge singer instead of a politician. Now, the wonderful Harry Shearer has brought my fantasy to life.

Join Dick somewhere in an undisclosed piano bar as he croons his way into your heart with a touching love ballad about a man named Scooter (aka Cheney's Cheney). Your life may never be the same after watching Dick's poignant rendition of what is sure to become a classic.

And if, after viewing this, you find yourself having nightmares, I can give you the number of a very competent shrink.

Musical Interlude: Christine Lavin

(Video by Vu Trong Thu / Music by Christine Lavin)

Christine Lavin is a wonderful folk singer from New York City. This amazing video was made to accompany her song "If We Had No Moon." Besides being a beautiful song and video, it's also a great science lesson in astronomy.

Musical Interlude: Merle Haggard

Not only has Bush lost the support of many key Republicans in Congress, he's lost the support of the original Okie from Muskogee, Merle Haggard. The country singer who railed against hippies nearly 40 years ago has trained his sights on Bush and his Iraq policy:

"Let's got out of Iraq, get back on the track, and rebuild America first."

This song is called America First.

Students to Bush: Knock Off the Torture

(Video from The Divine Comedy)

Presidential Scholars are some of the best and brightest high school students in America. When a group of 50 of them visited the White House recently, they surprised President Bush with a letter they had composed, which stated that they "believe we have a responsibility to voice our convictions."

The letter continued...

"We do not want America to represent torture. We urge you to do all in your power to stop violations of the human rights of detainees, to cease illegal renditions, and to apply the Geneva Convention to all detainees, including those designated enemy combatants."

Deputy press secretary Dana Perino responded to the letter this way...

"The president enjoyed a visit with the students, accepted the letter and upon reading it let the students know that the United States does not torture and that we value human rights."

Well, there you go. The United States does not torture. I guess it's just been a big misunderstanding. Move along. Nothing to see here.

I must say, these kids are pretty ballsy to ask the President to his face to please, pretty please, stop torturing people. It gives me renewed hope for the future of the nation.

Musical Interlude: The Puppini Sisters

The Puppini Sisters are the 21st-century incarnation of The Andrews Sisters, and they are hot! They are 2 Brits and an Italian who met each other in music school in London and are making a big splash in the U.S. Here they're singing "Wuthering Heights," which was written by Kate Bush and was a big hit for her in 1978.

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Obama Girl Shakes Her Booty

(Video from barelypolitical.com)

Obama Girl has a serious crush on Barack Obama, and is singing her love to the world.

You know, politics can be pretty damn dry sometimes, so I, for one, am all for spicing things up with hot, sexy dancing girls whenever possible. I fully expect other hot babes to publicly proclaim their love for George Bush, Dick Cheney, and Tom Delay.

Or, uh, maybe not.

(The video below explains the making of the Obama Girl video.)

(Video from CNN)

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Musical Interlude: Paul Potts

Britain's Got Talent is Simon Cowell's new talent show in Britain. This is Paul Potts in his first appearance on the show. He's an amateur opera singer who spends his days working at The Carphone Warehouse. He blew away the judges and went on to win the competition. I think it's safe to say that he can quit his day job now.

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Musical Interlude: Squirrel Nut Zippers

The Zippers are one of my favorite groups. In this unique video, they accompany a very cool Betty Boop-style surrealistic cartoon. It's called "The Ghost of Stephen Foster." Prepare your toes for some serious tapping.

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Turd Blossom Stinkin' Up The Joint

(Video from Andy Cobb with a hat tip to Eminem)

Karl "Turd Blossom" Rove, the evil genius behind the Bush crime machine, finds himself in more hot water. Although, so far, he seems to be equipped with some kind of super teflon, his luck may be about to run out.

The 1939 Hatch Act is a law which prohibits using government agencies for partisan political purposes. Yet that didn't stop Rove's office from creating and presenting political briefings to about 20 different government agencies. The briefings were designed to encourage government employees to work for the re-election of Republicans.

The government's Office of Special Counsel is now investigating Rove's office to determine if the Hatch Act was violated. With any luck, we may yet get to see Rove doing a perp walk.

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Musical Interlude: Diana Krall

Diana Krall is a fantastic jazz singer who also happens to be married to Elvis Costello. Here she's singing Billy Joel's classic "Just The Way You Are."

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Musical Interlude: Jordin Sparks

(Video from American Idol)

Okay, I admit it. American Idol is one of my guilty pleasures. This year's group of singers was generally considered to be somewhat inferior to last year's group, but America did manage to choose a deserving winner. Jordin Sparks is only 17, but can belt out a tune like a pro, and has a long career in front of her. Here she's singing the old standard, You'll Never Walk Alone.

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Beyonce or Bush? That is the Question

Beyonce or Bush? Who would you rather have dinner with? That is what is known in the industry as a "no-brainer."

Hmmm, let's see...hot sexy babe, or lying conniving politican?

I'd like an order of Beyonce, please. Hold the Bush.

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Musical Interlude: Lena Horne

Enjoy this classic singer singing a classic song, Stormy Weather, from the 1943 movie of the same name. By the way, Lena Horne is 90 years old now and still performing.

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Musical Interlude: Bette Midler

Here's a little something to get you out of your funk and on your feet. It's Bette Midler and some very hot mermaids singing the WWII classic, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.

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Musical Interlude: Paul McCartney

One of the greastest performers of all time has just released this brand-new music video as a promo for his soon-to-be released CD, Memory Almost Full. It's called Dance Tonight. The video guest stars Natalie Portman as the cute ghost. You may recognize the package delivery man from the British version of The Office.

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Musical Interlude: Michael Buble

He's been called the "next Sinatra." He's a Canadian crooner named Michael Buble, and his career has taken off like a rocket. Here he's singing a classic song from 1966, Feeling Good.

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Musical Interlude: Leonard Cohen

Canadian poet and singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen has been on the scene since the late '60s and continues to astound with his smooth, hypnotic voice. His songs have been sung by many of the best singers in the business, including Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, and Judy Collins. Here he's singing Closing Time from his 1992 album, The Future.

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Musical Interlude: Nancy Sinatra

Nancy Sinatra never made it to the heights that her famous father did, but in her day, she was hot. She had plenty of hits, and this is one of my favorites, Bang Bang. She still gets my motor running.

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