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Humor is pretty subjective - but I think your central premise or argument in defense of Palin's treatment is pretty weak. SNL & the Daily Show lean left - no argument there. However, both take on the absurdities of each party pretty evenly in my opinion. The reason that Palin is getting dumped on and Biden is not is not a commentary on SNL's leftist leanings or simple and sexist treatment of Palin (and I am not accusing you of saying it is sexist). I believe it to be for a few reasons: SNL & The Daily Show satirize the media spin - the media is pretty obsessed with Palin right no

My wife mentioned this - I didn't see it. But glad to know she isn't crazy.

Yeah, whenever I hear a comedy is going to do an hour long episode, I get a little hesitant. The rule of thumb seems to be that overall, they aren't as funny. A couple of gripes. First, I could live without the Ryan character. I thought his exit at the end of last season was perfect. I was ready for his character to disappear for awhile. Second, Dwight is starting to annoy me. I use to find him extremely funny. Now, even parts of last season, he's just not doing it for me. It's not the same. I can't necessarily pinpoint the reason. Biggest letdown of last night's episode, howev

Laughed a few times, but overall, I thought the episode was weak - definitely a letdown after last season's finale. I just thought they were trying too hard. IMO, the show has always excelled at subtle humor within the boundaries of the characters they have realistically depicted. Last night felt like all the characters were caricatures of themselves. All over the top. I'm hoping that it'll improve.

I've been waiting for about 6 hours and they have not emailed me the link yet. Anyone else experiencing this?

Don't Worry Baby - The Beach Boys Twist and Shout - The Beatles' version Brown-Eyed Girl - Van Morrison 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) - Simon and Garfunkel I Want You Back - The Jackson 5

Donald O'Connor's "Make 'em Laugh" dance in Singing in the Rain The last shot of Notorious when Claude Rains slowly turns and walks back into his mansion. "Tiny Dancer" singalong in Almost Famous Three scenes in Casablanca -- last shot with Bogey and Claude walking off together -- When Victor Lazlo and the club band plays "La Marseillaise" -- When Rick helps out the newlywed couple at the Roulette table Audition scenes in Waiting For Guffman I think the best scene in Say Anything is when after walking her home, he takes a bow in the middle of the street while Diane and her dad wat

Does anyone know of any tapers planning on recording the show? I'm hoping for something special at this concert, and I'm hoping someone is able to capture it. If you know of anyone, perhaps you should explore whether or not they'll let you plug into the soundboard - it looks like Stan (the sound guy) has been a little open about getting the soundboard as long as the recordings are only released as matrixes. Oh please, please, let this be the case for the Charleston show. And I'd love it if a taper would be able to capture Bon Iver as well. This is going to be special - I can feel it!

If you can get your hands on a copy, his MTV Unplugged performance is a nice companion piece to his solo Central Park concert. Much of the same material is covered but in a more intimate setting. Very warm and engaging performance.

I own every S & G and Paul Simon solo albums. I love them all. However, I would make a special point to purchase There Goes Rhymin' Simon & Graceland For me, both surpass the rest of his catalogue because from start to finish both sound like he's having a blast. One of his flaws both as a solo artist and w/ Garfunkel was a lot of the music and lyrics came across as too serious and not that loose and carefree. I think these two albums combine the best of both sides of the coin. Plus, both have songs that would rank in my top 5 Paul Simon songs of all-time American Tune (The

It's not the production (or added instruments) that hinders the last album so much as it is the mix. One of Iron & Wine's strengths is his voice, and it's too buried behind instrumentation in the mix. The songs prove themselves strong and worthy in the live setting when the mix has a better blend and balance. Our Endless Numbered Days is a masterpiece, although I like them all.

No joke, for the past 8-9 months, my 5-year-old daughter makes me (i.e., wailing if I decline) sing Apartment Story by the National using her Bob and Larry Beanie Babies (of the Veggie Tales) using their voices. It started out as a duet, and eventually has morphed into Bob the Tomato singing the lyrics wrong, Larry the Cucumber correcting him, and Bob pummeling him to a bloody pulp for doing so. No joke, for the past 8-9 months. I AM SO SICK OF BOB AND LARRY (and yet I still find myself singing Apartment Story in regular voice at least daily). Before that craze, she had me singing Kathle

As an evangelical Christian (just giving you my religious designation), I find tolerance as many people define it to be overrated. Many define tolerance from a theorethical stance. They, in theory, truly believe they respect the philosophical, moral, and religious differences that many people have, but in reality, rarely do they cultivate or sustain ongoing relationships with people drastically different than they are. To me, the true test of tolerance is the willingness and ability to cultivate relationships with individuals and groups (or communities) who drastically differ in their reli

that's the one. it is a beautiful and touching film.

Little Women Man in the Moon (not Man on the Moon) Running on Empty The Lives of Others My Girl Schlinder's List Sophie's Choice Those are some that immediately come to mind.

With Wilco's HQ letting us know that the St. Louis shows will be availabe on Roadcase soon, has anyone captured the two current shows that are on Roadcase, and if so, are they willing to share? I understand that I can purchase a soundcard and capture them streams myself, but right now I do not have the available funds to purchase one nor the time to figure it all out. Perhaps somewhere down the road. If no one has it, so be it - I can't complain if nobody else is willing/able to do what I myself haven't done as well. Just wanted to throw it out there before the two shows are removed from

1. Highway 61 Revisited 2. Blood on the Tracks 3. John Wesley Harding 4. Blonde on Blonde 5. Bringing It All Back Home 6. The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan 7. Nashville Skyline 8. The Times They Are A'Changing 9. Desire 10. Slow Train Coming

This past Tuesday I watched the Naked Prey (1966) on TCM while surfing back and forth to get updates from the IN & NC primaries. It drove my wife nuts! I found it to be a great film.

Nice!!! Thanks a million.

I am very sorry for you and Emily and your entire family, both yours and his.

I am very sorry to hear about your brother's death. I will remember you and your family in my prayers. Ponch

I, in no way, shape, or form am condoning what your roommate has said, done, or conducted themselves, but have you considered the possibility that your roommate is struggling with depression or some other form of emotional distress, imbalance, or something to that degree? She very well may be a negative person ... but she could also be someone who is depressed and demonstrating symptoms of her emotional instability (withdrawing, petty stealing, lack of regard for responsibilities). She could also be a negative person who is also depressed. I do not wish to over-analyze her motivations and

I liked Heat!

I recall yltfan saying previously that he agreed to only released the SBD in a matrix mix. If that was the stipulation in order to get the soundboard, then he should not whatsoever release the soundboard version.

Beethoven's 6th is my favorite symphony of his, although I generally listen to all nine throughout the week at work. Schubert, Grieg, and Tchaivosky are also regularly in my rotation. Just watch Little Einsteins, they're a good intro into classical music.