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White House Unveils Holiday Decorations

AP: Inspiration for the Obamas’ first Christmas in the White House came from the house itself. First lady Michelle Obama chose traditional decorations to reflect the scale, architecture and color palette of each room.

Michelle Obama Politicizes the Food Network

I have a confession to make. I hate politics. That’s why I write about it, because I enjoy making fun of it. And one of the reasons I write for Big Hollywood is I am sick of other people’s politics

White House Painting: Obama Throws Artist Under the Bus

Today, the Washington Post reported that a painting by artist Alma Thomas entitled “Watusi (Hard Edge)” was being removed from the White House’s East Wing. For those who don’t remember, Thomas’ painting is a plagiaristic copy of Henri Matisse’s “The

White House Painting: Obama Throws Artist Under the Bus

Today, the Washington Post reported that a painting by artist Alma Thomas entitled “Watusi (Hard Edge)” was being removed from the White House’s East Wing. For those who don’t remember, Thomas’ painting is a plagiaristic copy of Henri Matisse’s “The

Obama vs. The American Businessman

Okay, it’s time to finally admit it: Barack Obama hates businessmen. Not just certain businessmen, mind you, but the entire profession. Of course President Obama will deny this. He told Businessweek magazine in a recent interview that he is not

$373 Million to Stimulate Vending Machines

Byron York, in today’s Examiner: First Lady Michelle Obama visited the headquarters of the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington Tuesday. She devoted much of her talk to “the growing threat of obesity, particularly childhood obesity” in the

Let Them Eat Kale

So I guess it’s the schoolyard chivalry I was raised on that taught me you never beat up on the girl. Thus, I have held my tongue in regards to the good First Lady, Michelle Obama. But now it has

First Lady Says US Health Care is 'Unacceptable'

AP: First lady Michelle Obama says the current state of health care in the U.S. is unacceptable and women have an important role to play in changing that. The first lady and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius spoke

Forming the 'Leave Me Alone' Party

“Barack Obama will require you to work. He is going to demand that you shed your cynicism. That you put down your divisions. That you come out of your isolation, that you move out of your comfort zones. That you

'NewsBusted' 8/14/09 — Fake News from the Right

[youtube XyJeIyb1m40 nolink] In this episode, “NewsBusted” covers: President Obama, George W. Bush, CNN poll, Unemployment, William Jefferson, Lost Lottery Tickets, Rupert Murdoch, New York Times, Michelle Obama, Vanity Fair Magazine, AIDS, and Brad Garrett.

'NewsBusted' 8/04/09 — Fake News from the Right

[youtube UH3bakuWRWI nolink] In this episode, “NewsBusted” covers: Health Care Bill, Nancy Pelosi, USA TODAY, President Obama, Professor Gates, Sergeant Crowley, Joe Biden, Cash For Clunkers, Michelle Obama’s Garden, ACORN, Sean Penn, ABC News, and Jennifer Aniston.

'NewsBusted' 7/31/09 — Fake News from the Right

[youtube ceQHFTQfo74 nolink] In this episode, “NewsBusted” covers: American Health Care, Congressional Democrats, President Obama, Congressional Budget Office, Rahm Emanuel, The Economy, Afghanistan, Global Warming, Michelle Obama, Walter Cronkite, Cruise Ship Murder, and Coldplay.

Did You Hear the One About President Obama?

You know, people, it’s a damn shame. I remember when great comedians like Richard Pryor and Lenny Bruce held nothing sacred. I know I don’t. And so many comedians, especially late-nighters, are really missing the boat with President Obama. There’s

It Sucks To Be You, Dave!

I have had it with Letterman! I used to defend this guy to all of my friends who liked Leno better. I would say from a comic stand point that Jay was a great comic but Letterman was more original

'Renegade' Author Explains How the Book Was Obama's Idea

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy AP: “Renegade,” by journalist Richard Wolffe, says the couple’s marriage was strained by Barack Obama’s unsuccessful 2000 run for Congress. Wolffe writes that Michelle Obama “hated the failed

'NewsBusted' 5/22/09 — Fake News from the Right

In this episode, “NewsBusted” covers: President Obama, military tribunals, Dick Cheney, C.I.A., budget deficits, robot surgery, Nancy Pelosi, Congress, CraigsList, illegal immigrants, Michelle Obama, Maxim magazine, Wanda Sykes, Mia Farrow, and Kirstie Alley. [youtube g6A6bBN-BRg nolink]

'NewsBusted' 5/15/09 — Fake News from the Right

In this episode, “NewsBusted” covers: Obama’s Egypt speech, Massachussetts welfare, conservatives, Republicans, GOP, Michelle Obama, Sesame Street, Barbara Walters, Anderson Cooper, Rosie O’Donnell, Kelly McGillis, and Simon Cowell. [youtube 5IH7SIOoejw nolink]

Warning: This Post is Not Funny

A lot has been written lately about how comedy writers are having a hard time finding humor in President Obama. “He’s just too competent,” they say. The answer is obvious. They, on the left, are having trouble making fun of