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Tuesday, January 13, 2009 12:00 AM

Criticisms, political pressure and Barack Obama

The president-elect's advisors respond to the firestorm created by Sunday's remarks on Guantanamo, illustrating the value of criticizing Obama when he deserves it.

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  • Tuesday, January 13, 2009 06:17 PM

    Classic Steele

    I say go, Britney! I dig your curves, and I hope you and your kids can emerge from the cesspool that is Hollywood and the modern music industry.

    Britney made much more of herself in 25 years than Sarah has in 40. And she gave the world much more creative and enjoyable art.

    Oh yeah, we were talking about music, weren't we..

    Heard any lately?

    Steele the First

    Tuesday, September 11, 2007 07:06 PM

    Doesn't like Jews, likes Britney! Go figure!

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