Obama did a great job in Selma this week. (The Times has a short video clip of Obama’s and Hillary’s speeches. No promises about that link. Having some issues with permalinks to Times videos.)
Hillary’s speech can be summed up as, “I’m black, too.” Not exactly inspiring.
“And Dubliners are the blacks of Ireland.” (Obscure movie reference.)
Melissa Harris-Lacewell liked his speech, too.
Apt. 11d 
“And the Dubliners are the blacks of Ireland.” (Obscure movie reference.)
Hey, that’s not an obscure movie, is it!?
(I found some lame excuse to quote that scene in a lecture a short while back, complete with a truly appalling attempt at an Irish accent – surprised that hasn’t gotten me trashed on ratemyprofessor.com, but I guess the year is young …)
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The Commitments. Great film.
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CLASSIC Quote!
Question: Who will Obama go with as a VP?
OBAMA POWELL would be my dream team in a crossing lines sort of world.
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I want Obama Richardson. Or Obama Pelosi. (I’m willing to any other iteration of the same group, too). And, how about Obama Edwards?
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Just “Dubliners”, not the Dubliners.
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Thanks, Kieran. Haven’t heard of the Dubliners. Are they any good?
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