3/11/2008
First the amazing.
Tonight I’m watching American Idol and here in Season 7 there is a pretty talented group of singers. One of the most interesting is Amanda Overmyer, who I realized tonight is a fascinating mix of Elvis, Janis Joplin, and Joan Jett. Both last week and this week she did a great job with her songs. But the breakout winner this week was from one of those who I thought of as one of the weaker performers, Chikezie. He did a version of “She’s a Woman” that was completely brilliant. As for Kristy Lee Cook, I think it’s her time to go home. Not impressive.
Simon Cowell was booed for his harsh critique, but he was right on the money.
Now for the stupid.
Geraldine Ferarro, the 1984 Vice Presidential running mate for Walter Mondale said today, “If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. And if he was a woman (of any color) he would not be in this position. He happens to be very lucky to be who he is. And the country is caught up in the concept.”
Now, if you remember, back in 1984, the Mondale/Ferarro ticket turned in a less than stellar performance. Reagan won in a landslide.
I guess the country was NOT caught up in that concept.
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