The Rolling Disaster That is Romney

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Cartoons on the Loose for August 9, 2012

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Weird Words Pix for August 9, 2012

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Video: Romney’s Tax Plan: He Pays Less, You Pay More

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“Stretch” – Obama for America TV Ad:

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Today’s (and Yesterday’s) Music: Benny Carter, Jimmy Witherspoon, Joe Tex, Harry Mills

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Jazz multi-instrumentalist Benny Carter was born August 8th in 1907 (d. 2003). His influence was so great that some referred to him as the ‘King.’

Blues belter Jimmy Witherspoon was born August 8th in 1920 (d. 1997).

Soul star Joe Tex was born August 8th in 1933 (d. 1982).

The baritone voice of The Mills Brothers quartet, Harry Mills, was born August 9th in 1913 (d. 1982).

Whitney Houston was also born on August 9th in 1963 and tragically died in 2012. Her music is abundantly available on the Internet.

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Today’s Quotes: Albert Einstein, David Frum, George Romney

Posted on August 7, 2012 by admin

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Signs o’ the Times: Unmitigated GOPeration

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Cartoons: A Republican Dressage Horse on the Loose

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Video: “The Choice”

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“The Choice,” an Obama For America TV ad.

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Today’s Music: George Van Eps, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, B.J. Thomas

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Guitar master George Van Eps was born today in 1913 (d. 1998). His innovative use of the 7-string guitar in jazz was revolutionary.

Jazz multi-instrumentalist (occasionally at the same time) Rahsaan Roland Kirk was born today in 1935. Like many of the greats, he burned out early in 1977 at the age of 42.

Country pop star B.J. Thomas was born today in 1942. Here’s his most popular tune, from the soundtrack of the 1969 film, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

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