This Is Not a "From the Pork Barrel" Post… April Fools!

* Korey Shore's "Crying for America" is actually a pretty good song that genuinely makes you feel a bittersweet sense of patriotism. April Fools!

* Target takes hard stance against Michele Bachmann's xenophobic platform and unprincipled misleading statements, refused to do any business with her. April Fools!

* Barack Obama's choice of '12 reelection campaign manager is completely uncontroversial and is lauded by liberals nationwide. April Fools!

* House Democrats continue to impress with their cunning strategy and thorough understanding of procedure. April Fools!

* Glenn Beck makes surprisingly sober and thoughtful observation about the Middle East. April Fools!

Tags: Barack Obama, Democrats, Glenn Beck, House of Representatives, Jim Messina, Michele Bachmann, Middle East, Music, Pork Barrel, Primaries, Republicans, Target

Obama Cabinet Picks Allow Me to Taint Two Internet Memes

By now you know that Barack Obama has chosen Rahn Emanuel as his chief of staff. You can learn about his similarities to Chuck Norris here.

Obama has also picked Jim Messina as one of his deputy chiefs of staff. For those unfamiliar with Messina, here's some of his early work.

(That will now be known as a Messina-Roll.)

Tags: Barack Obama, Jim Messina, Rahm Emanuel