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Video Roundup - November, 15:
The Mutt, the Door, and the Angel of Death (and other stories)

This video from the Onion is not very flattering for Obama supporters, but I must admit that it does contain an element of truth. I mean, now that Obama has won, what *do* I talk about with people???

Obama's weekly video address:

Note: Obama has a tough row to hoe. Bush and his gang still have two months to destroy this country (and they are an efficient bunch!). Obama has no power as yet, but Republicans are already trying to blame him for all the problems (created by them, naturally). Obama is handling the situation masterfully.

More on the transition from the Obama team:

If you missed the Mutt's first press conference, here it is:

Obama roasts Rahmbo:

My favorite line: "Every year, Jews celebrate Passover, recalling the day the Angel of Death passed over their homes in ancient Egypt. Today, Republicans celebrate when Rahm passes over their district."

After Obama's hilarious performance at the Alfred E. Smith dinner, my mother-in-law said that if he doesn't get elected President, he would have a future in stand-up comedy. Well, if this President thing doesn't work out, he really does have job security!

Will the Democrats do the right thing and punish the turncoat Lieberman? Rachel Maddow discusses the situation:

Note: Fighting filibusters is not about 60 seats. It's about 60 votes. On any given vote, members of both party might cross the aisle to vote with the other side. The key for Obama will be to get 60 votes on any given bill. He can do that with the help of some moderate Republicans, especially ones up for reelection in two years in states that went for Obama this November. So let's lose Lieberman, shall we?

Here is Joe Lieberman in his own hypocritical words:

Speaking of the Senate, Georgia's on my mind! In fact, I am literally listening to Ray Charles crooning away as I type this. With Alaska looking to be in the bag for Begich, and Minnesota coming down to a recount at twenty paces, the nation's eyes turn to the Peach State, where all is not peachy keen, according to investigative reporter Greg Palast.
(Not a video.)

Greg Palast on BET discussing minority voter purging in different parts of the country:

Democratic challenger Jim Martin was not able to defeat Republican incumbent Saxby Chambliss on November 4th, but he was able to keep Chambliss from getting 50% plus one, which means that the Geogria Senate race is now heading toward a runoff election on December 2.

Chambliss needs to be defeated. He needs to be defeated not just because he is a Republican, and every Republican politician needs to be defeated, and because we need as many Democrats as we can, so that Obama can stop filibusters against his upcoming reform legislation. Saxby Chambliss needs to lose because he is a truly monstrous politician. In 2002, Chambliss ran an ad morphing triple amputee Viatnam vet Max Cleland with Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden:

Chambliss remains coolly unapologetic about the ad:

Even John McCain (who was at one time a POW, in case you didn't know that) had condemned Chambliss:

Of course, John McCain, in his old age, has some memory issues, because he is now campaigning for Chambliss. It's hard to keep these things straight!

Now Chambliss is hitting another new low by using 9/11 footage for his own political advantage in a new ad:

But here is my number one favorite ad of the 2008 campaign season, from VoteVets:

Jim Martin's website:
http://www.martinforsenate.com/

Throw a few dollars at Martin. Obama has taught us that the price of a latte can help change the world!

Here is Josh Marshall's update on the Senate races:

Note: After watching Josh's update, I finally know how to pronounce "Begich." (Actually, I was pronouncing it correctly all along!)

Bush looks old and it might sounds like he's winding down:

But remember, Bush is spending the last two months of his presidency actively destroying our country (or I should say, continuing his active destruction of our country). For example, he is cutting back on safe drinking water standards. His final message to all of us: the middle finger.

What's life without unions? It sucks:

Support the Employee Free Choice Act!

You can sign a petition in favor of this legislation here:
http://www.freechoiceact.org/petition/

The Republican Party is in a world of pain. But Arhnold says they will find a leader. They will figure it out!

Christ Matthews tells it like it is:

Oh, Sarah, Sarah - live has not been dull, because we still have cause we to laugh at you. And we have cause to laugh at some of your supporters.

Don't you know, Internet people, that Sarah Palin saved John McCain from humiliating defeat? So says the most amazing political commentator of our time, Dick Morris:

(I say most amazing, because it is impressive that someone who lives in such an alternative reality can still tie his shoelaces every morning. Or perhaps he wears slip-on shoes?)

And if you want a real laugh, here is a blast from the past - Dick Morris presents his electoral map projection.
(Not a video.)

But perhaps Palin really did hurt McCain's campaign (as the polls would suggest):

Here is a good compilation of some of Sarah's greatest hits:

I wonder if Neiman Marcus sells pajamas? They are probably studded with diamonds. In any case, while much has been made of the overpriced underwear that the Palin family will have to return to the Republican National Committee, it doesn't seem like Palin is the pajama kind of gal. But Rachel rides to the rescue!

You might be sick of Sarah. But I hope to see more of her, especially in 2012. She has an excellent shot at single-handedly destroying the Republican Party. All hail Sarah Silverclad, Queen of the Senate!

Bill Maher season finale - in which we learn about Sarah's open door:

Part 1: