Good Ol Britney
Remember those days? The controversial Britney. Although I LOVE the new song, I hope she can match it with a provocative video and performance. She's rumored to open the Grammy's with a medley of hits. Let's hope so...
America at it's finest? I think not.
First off, I refuse to blog about the whole "blood libel" fiasco. I'm not a political blogger, and I think it will not ruin her shots at winning the primary election. I think she will run, because why else would she cancel her hit show and start her book tour start in Iowa? What I find more interesting than all the latest controversy is her role as a media figure. She's reinvented the term "politician" the way Lady Gaga reinvented "pop star."
For decades, Svengali figures have ran political candidates. Everyone from Clinton to Bush had multiple advisors. According to Time, Palin has four and she only speaks to them via email. Her husband is her manager, and she calls the shots. How else would she, an eminent politician, go on a reality show and get a talk show. No one would advise that, let alone her decision to leave office. Entertainment Weekly has reported this week's controversy. What the fuck does the blood libel issue have to do with entertainment? Well, she has a reality show. They report when Kate gets a divorce, so they must report when Palin gets her antisemite on.
On paper, and in theory, the show, the new controversy, and her family's status as the Alaskan Kardashians should ruin her political status, especially after she stepped down from office. Yet she's one of the most influential politicians in this country. She, despite her poorly researched arguments, has reinvented American politics. She has great instincts when it comes to fame, and she's the culmination of the postmodern age: a failed governor turned celebutante turned probable presidential candidate. Now, imagine her running against Obama. A&E should pick up that reality show.
In other news, I forgot how much I loved Hedwig. I think it's my favorite movie after Almost Famous.
Blog on, friends. I'm signing off for today!
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