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POPSObama Fails Crucial Gay Test Well, it appears that Obama has made up his mind. The concerts take place this weekend, and McClurkin remains on the program. Obama has made his choice; that he will not choose, and let the homophobe appear while at the same time, offering time to a pro-gay minister. Seems to me if Obama cannot make the correct moral decision for fear of upsetting bigots, than he certainly is in no position to make decisions about other issues as well. This from a man who has faced discrimination his entire life. A different kind of politician? I fear not.
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POPSThe "Chicks" Rock The Grammy's I have been a fan of the Dixie Chicks since their hit "Wide Open Spaces". I did not drop my support when Maines put her foot in her mouth. When Clear Channel was promoting Chicks bashing, I still did not falter. When their new record came out, I was one of the first to buy it. I played "Not Ready To Make Nice" loud enough and long enough to possibly annoy my neighbors. In fact, it's my main ringtone on my phone. I am very proud of the Dixie Chicks, today. I think they are good musicians and I am proud that they continued to speak their mind when the rest of the Country community wanted to stone them. I don't need role-models in my old age, but I am proud of their example and I point to that when I talk to my kids about using their voice to speak up against those things that they are against, even when the world is against them.
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POPSThe Distillers Break Up Too bad. Although their band had problems throughout their history of people leaving. Apparently the lead singer a the guitarist are making a new band though. Maybe that one will last.
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POPSLight Grenades review comment - funny! Comment to the review found at: http://www.dailyorange.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticleComments&ustory_id=92e015b1-7790-4c6e-ad78-e9906e789c51#d309fc0c-e8ff-4a4b-b745-8d16d6470003
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POPSThe 'Smiths' get signed If you're something of a Smiths obsessive like myself, you may well be interested in this. I'm looking forward to hearing their stuff. :)