This piece is written by Rebecca of Sex and Politics and Screeds and Attitude, Cedric of Cedric's Big Mix, Kat of Kat's Korner, Betty of Thomas Friedman is a Great Man, Mike of Mikey Likes It!, Elaine of Like Maria Said Paz, Ruth of Ruth's Report, Marcia of SICKOFITRADLZ, Stan of Oh Boy It Never Ends, Ann of Ann's Mega Dub. and Wally of The Daily Jot. Unless otherwise noted, we picked all highlights.
"To Dennis with Loo from Ava and C.I." -- The most requested highlight of the week? Ava and C.I.'s joint-entry where they take on Denny Loo.
"And Dennis went to the Loo," "Dennis Loo's rocks fell out," "Italian Potatoes in the Kitchen," "sick of the hypocrisy," "Dennis Loo, world class fool," "The control freak Dennis Loo," and "Dennis Loo is a PRISSY idiot" -- The community continues the Denny Loo coverage and, note, Jim has a piece today on the issue. And related, see Rebecca's "when world can't wait screwed me over ...".
Isaiah's The World Today Just Nuts "Barack Speaks to the VFW" -- Last week we were supposed to take on Barry O's VFW speech but we didn't have the time. Fortunately, Isaiah did in this hilarious cartoon.
"Barack puts a price on it" & "THIS JUST IN! BARACK FOR LOREAL!" -- Cedric and Wally take on Barack and the expanding debt.
"Oh, Shut Up, Miss Femi Akomolafe!" -- Betty breaks it down for the error-prone Femi.
"the hideous homophobe reba will take your money," "Abdelaziz al-Hakim's passing and possible meanings," "Ellie Greenwich," "Ain't nothing like the real thing, Jude," "Bob Somerby, Ellie Greenwich," "Ellie Greenwich has passed away," "Holly Near releases new album" "Dave Marsh, Carly SImon," "Graham Nash Songs For Beginners" and "Joni Mitchell, Tom Rush" -- music coverage in the community.
"Katty van van vanden Heuvel," "Dennis Loo's rocks fell out," "A very telling photo," "Pinocchio Obama" and "Vacationing Barack" -- Ann's posts at her still brand new site.
"Paul Street and Tim Wise need to shup already damn" -- Agreed. We are all in agreement with Stan regarding White men who attempt to make a buck by self-presenting as experts on what it's like to be an African-American.
"Glenn Beck II" & "On Glen Beck and Corrente" -- Marcia takes on the mob mentality.
"Proud of my vote" -- Stan explains why.
"Lila Garrett, you are the missing link" -- Mike covers Lila's rant.
"Comic, music, TV " -- grab bag post from Elaine.
"Barry from behind the frosted window" and "THIS JUST IN! CELEBRITY COMPASSION!" -- Cedric and Wally cover the compassionate celebrity.