"Mueller Baby."

Now this is a song to inspire a little holiday cheer.

It looks like Donald Trump may have found somebody else to perform at his inauguration, with conditions.

Courtesy of the BBC: 

Rebecca Ferguson says she's been asked to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. 

The singer tweeted she would "graciously accept" the invitation from the American president-elect if she can perform Strange Fruit.

Here is what Ferguson tweeted in response:  

I've been asked and this is my answer. If you allow me to sing "strange fruit" a song that has huge historical importance, a song that was blacklisted in the United States for being too controversial. A song that speaks to all the disregarded and down trodden black people in the United States. A song that is a reminder of how love is the only thing that will conquer all the hatred in this world, then I will graciously accept your invitation and see you in Washington. Best Rebecca X

Here is the song she is referencing, as sung by India Ari:

So in a nutshell this black female singer will perform at the inauguration of the man who was endorsed by the KKK and supported by supremacists, IF she is allowed to sing a song about black people in America being lynched by those very same people.

Sounds like a deal to me.

And I want the camera focused squarely on Donald Trump's or Stephen Bannon's face while she sings it.

Kate McKinnon singing Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" may the best SNL cold open ever, and just what this country needed.

I did not know what to expect from SNL last night, but I remembered worrying that I would not be able to laugh at Alec Baldwin's Donald Trump impersonation.

As it turned out I did not have to worry about that, because instead we were gifted with this beautiful song sung by perhaps the most gifted entertainer that SNL has today.

It was haunting, it was beautiful, and it was perhaps just what all of us needed after last Tuesday's terrifying outcome.

Holy Shit You've Got to Vote. (NSFW, duh.)

I agree with everything in this song.

New Carole King inspired ad for Hillary Clinton hits you right in the feels.

I don't know if I am just turning into an old softie or if this election has rubbed my emotions raw, but some of these pro-Hillary ads really get to me.

This one in particular made my throat close right up, and all I could think of is how angry I would be if some asshole spoke to my daughter in that way.

If this election were based on effective advertising alone Hillary would be crushing Donald Trump right now. 

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton: "I've Had the Time of My Life."

Well since it seems that EVERYBODY wants me to post this here you go.

I guess it's a nice change from the normal political acrimony that we are awash in these days.

However I have to admit that I was hesitant as this was my wedding song.

Now if I could only remember from which marriage.

Just the lead singer of Twisted Sister leading the Trump family in an off key rendition of "We're Not Going to Take It."

From the You Tube description:  

The Trump Family sings "We're not going to take it anymore" with Dee Snider of Twisted Sister on stage during the Eric Trump Foundation's charity event benefiting St. Jude's Children's Hospital. $50,000 was donated for this amazing performance. Nothing like it! Cheers to the Trumps, Dee Snider, St. Jude's and all of the charitable guests.

It looks like another case of Donald Trump and his family being celebrated for taking credit for donating other people's money.

Barbra Streisand reworks the song "Send in the Clowns" just for Donald Trump.

Okay that was pretty awesome.


And just the kind of thing we need after all of the hoopla from this weekend.

Joe Scarborough's "Amnesty Don" song. Is this what caused Trump to double down with his anti-immigrant rhetoric during his speech last night?

Courtesy of Salon: 

“Morning Joe” namesake Joe Scarborough on Wednesday put out a song called “Amnesty Don” mocking GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. The song makes light of Trump’s self-described “softening” on his primary promise to deport 11 million illegal immigrants. 

The song and accompanying lyric video — on Scarborough’s Facebook page — conveniently dropped just hours before Trump is scheduled to meet with Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto in Mexico City. And on Wednesday evening, Trump will further define his immigration policy during a rally in Phoenix.

Okay so like the article says this song started to make the rounds on the internet yesterday morning and continued throughout the day.

It is conceivable that Trump, who was on his way to Mexico earlier may not have heard it until after he met with President Nieto.

Which makes one wonder if THAT might not have triggered Trump into going full KKK rally last night in Arizona.

That is really not such a crazy theory considering how aggressive his Twitter war has been with Scarborough in the past.

Some day, when things calm down, I'll tell the real story of @JoeNBC and his very insecure long-time girlfriend, @morningmika. Two clowns!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 22, 2016

And if that is true, perhaps it also underlines how easy it is to manipulate Donald Trump and make him your bitch.

Something of which I imagine Vladimir Putin is all too aware.

The new Bernie Sanders campaign ad is pretty impressive.

Simple, effective, great song, what's not to like?

Now here is Hillary's new campaign ad.


Is anybody else flashing back to 2008?

Sarah Palin's "The Little Dumber Girl." A Christmas parody song for your enjoyment.

Courtesy of the Stephanie Miller Show.

(H/T to Addicting Info.)

Sarah Palin and the "Grift that stole Christmas."

Well I already shared with you Palin's attempts to trick people into buying that crappy Christmas book of hers again, but as it turns out that is only the beginning of her attempts to sell you sub-par products.

Palin is also pimping a Fox News holiday special with Todd Starnes, who is so freaked out about the imagined "War on Christmas" that he is apparently constantly stuffing his face with comfort food to calm himself down.

As you can see the program features a who's who from the "I have never heard of these people" list. And of course Sarah Palin, who is only a handful of years away from being added to that list.

But Palin is not finished yet.

Her Facebook page also features a promo for a Christmas song by the world's worst band Madison Rising, that is SO bad you will probably want to ask Santa for a new set of eardrums.

Madison Rising. This band never ceases to amaze. Heartstrings pull and gratefulness soars while listening to this vocal Christmas card they send to our United States Military. These are special musicians blessing us with the American spirit boldly coursing through their music. Thank you, Madison Rising, for using your talent to inspire and empower. Thank you, troops, for everything. 

- Sarah Palin

Yeah apparently the "American spirit boldly coursing through their music" takes the place of any talent.

Wait, you don't believe it could be that bad?

Okay you asked for it.

Sorry you doubted me now?

And the grifting has now spread to other family members as well.

Such as older brother Chuck, who is now just outright begging for money, so that he can take pretty pictures and put together some kind of book that will never sell.

Here is Wonkette's take: 

We’ve had a lot of fun over the years laughing until we puked about how former half-term governor Sarah Palin loves to fleece rubes. (You and your family should probably check Grandma’s bank statements before you send her to the home.) But did you know grifting is an art you can learn? It’s true! Just ask Palin’s brother, Chuck Heath Jr., who has a kickstarter up for the fine and noble purpose of buying Chuck Heath Jr. some new camera equipment! 

Yeah that about sums it up. 

Hey isn't Chuck's sister like rich or something? Why the fuck doesn't he just ask her to give him money to help him get started?

Never mind I already know the answer to that one. As Todd Palin's likes to say, "What's in it for us?"

I really have only one request for Santa this year, and it is not so much a gift I would like as merely a promise to guide his sleigh right over a certain house in Wasilla when his reindeer feel the need to relieve themselves.

Last night's musical Colbert Report send off. Might need a hankie.

Ah man that was so good.

I ma going to really, really, really, miss this show.

As a bonus here is Stephen Colbert and President Obama backstage at George Washington University last week practicing this song together.

Samuel L. Jackson issues a challenge to his fellow celebrities to sing out against "racist police."

Courtesy of The Free Thought Project:  

In a bold move, heavyweight actor Samuel L. Jackson has issued a call to action, similar to that of the ice bucket challenge, but for police. 

Saturday, on his facebook page, Jackson offers to “all [the] celebrities that poured ice water on [their] head, a chance to do something else.” 

Jackson challenges celebrities to sing the “We ain’t gonna stop, till people are free” song. 

The song starts off with a reference to Eric Garner’s last words. 

I can hear my neighbor cryin’ ‘I can’t breathe’ 

Now I’m in the struggle and I can’t leave. 

Callin’ out the violence of the racist police. 

We ain’t gonna stop, till people are free. 

We ain’t gonna stop, till people are free. 

Jackson then ends the 47 second challenge asking celebrities to “come on, sing it out.” 

I don;t know if the police can ignore this.

After all that IS Nick Fury. 

Chris Christie may have thought he was sad before but imagine his depression after being mocked by Jimmy Fallon and his idol Bruce Springsteen.

Okay that was brilliant.

Chris Christie has talked constantly about his deep love of Bruce Springsteen so this is going to really cause him some emotional discomfort.

I think more and more it is becoming impossible to believe that he was not the architect of the George Washington  Bridge closures.

The only question is will this ONLY torpedo his chances at a 2016 Republican nomination, or will he also soon face impeachment in New Jersey?

Never too young to appreciate music. Baby's response to her mother's singing is precious beyond belief.

Mom has quite a set of pipes, and the baby's roller coaster of emotions is somewhat amazing to watch.

Adorable four year old sings with her Daddy. This ought to start your morning off right.

Courtesy of Dad's You Tube page:  

She thought she kept hearing fireworks and couldn't sleep, so we sang to keep her mind preoccupied. In the end, nothing competes with fireworks.

THAT my friends is good parenting. 

Lucky little girl. And her father is making memories that will last two lifetimes.

I have decided to start your Saturday with an overload of cute. I double dog dare you not to smile.

When little Kai took Ellen's hand I was a goner.

It should be illegal to be that damn cute.

Just in case you did not realize what you were missing by not shopping at Wal-Mart.

I have a confession to make.

I have been trying to locate a new weight bench and all of them are incredibly overpriced.

So I have been thinking of ending my boycott of Wal-Mart, at least temporarily.

But that was BEFORE I saw this.

Nope.

Perhaps the best way to welcome this Saturday morning is with moist eyes and big smiles.

That is pretty amazing.

And the song is not bad either.