Monday open thread – and a “Caption This”

My caption: “I’m standing next to a queen, so that must make me a king!”

AP caption: Al Gore joins Queen Latifah on stage to present the award for best rock album at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, in Los Angeles.
(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Some of the other captions noted that he received “massive” applause last night at the Grammy Awards.

19 Responses to "Monday open thread – and a “Caption This”"

steveegg says:

February 12, 2007 at 4:54 pm

Since I’m a gentleman, I won’t submit my caption. Suffice it to say that Algore is not one.
G-Monster says:

February 12, 2007 at 5:11 pm

I won’t caption this, but I will ask the question again:

What does Al Gore have to do with music awards?

I have an equal distaste for Barbara Steisand, but if she were handing out an award, I would understand that she is somewhat famous for her music.
G-Monster says:

February 12, 2007 at 5:19 pm

But I also ask this, why is Barbara Streisand doing political skits at her concert?

The people coming to her concert paid to see a concert. I’m sure many in attendence were they to see her sing, and a large number were unaware of her political leanings.
JammieWearingFool says:

February 12, 2007 at 5:24 pm

Can these absurd award shows get any more political? What on earth does this boob have to do with the Grammys?

I guess he left Tipper at home. Is she still on the outs with the music industry?
Tom TB says:

February 12, 2007 at 5:41 pm

“Hey, y’all, this guy IS an iceberg! No wonder he’s worried!”
G-Monster says:

February 12, 2007 at 5:50 pm

Agreed. Al Gore is a boob.
Mwalimu Daudi says:

February 12, 2007 at 6:09 pm

“Pardon me, folks! To show my appreciation for Rt. Rev. Al Gore and his holy jihad against Halliburton, I flashed him backstage.”
Marshall Art says:

February 12, 2007 at 10:00 pm

“Whoa! This cracker just released some greenhouse gas!”
Severian says:

February 12, 2007 at 10:03 pm

Gore’s thinking “At last, at long long last, I’m finally “cool”…Excelsior!”
sanity says:

February 13, 2007 at 9:08 am

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY’S PRESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

…”And so, with them behind us, with the fine people of Michigan before us, and with my sweetheart beside me, I declare my intention to run for President of the United States.

“It has been said that a person is defined by what he loves and by what he believes and by what he dreams.

“I love America and I believe in the people of America.

“I believe in God and I believe that every person in this great country, and every person on this grand planet, is a child of God. We are all sisters and brothers.

“I believe the family is the foundation of America â€“ and that we must fight to protect and strengthen it.

“I believe in the sanctity of human life.

“I believe that people and their elected representatives should make our laws, not unelected judges.

“I believe we are overtaxed and government is overfed. Washington is spending too much money.

“I believe that homeland security begins with securing our borders.

“I believe the best days of this country are ahead of us, becauseâ€¦

“I believe in America!

“At this critical time, we must 1) transform our role in the world, 2) strengthen our nation, and 3) build a brighter future for the American family.

“Today, as we stare at the face of radical violent Jihad and at the prospect of nuclear epidemic, our military might should not be subject to the whims of ever-changing political agendas. The best ally of peace is a strong America!

“Our role in the world must be defined not only in terms of our might, but also by our willingness to lead, to serve, and to share. We must campaign for freedom and democracy in our own hemisphere, now threatened by a second aspiring strongman. We must extend our hand to Africa’s poor and diseased and brutalized. We must lead the world’s civilized nations in a partnership that will support moderate Muslim nations and peoples, to help them embrace principles of modernity and defeat violent Jihad. We must link arms with all responsible nations to block Iran from realizing its nuclear ambition. America must never engage and negotiate with Jihadists who want to destroy us, destroy our friends, and destroy our way of life!

“Across the nation, there is debate about our future course in Iraq. Our desire to bring our troops home, safely and soon, is met with our recognition that if Iraq descends into all-out civil war, millions could die; that Iraq’s Sunni region could become a base for Al Qaeda; that its Shia region could be seized by Iran; that Kurd tension could destabilize Turkey; and even that the broader Middle East could be drawn into conflict. The possible implications for America and for American interests from such developments could be devastating. It could mean a future with far more military involvement and far more loss of American life. For these reasons, I believe that so long as there is a reasonable prospect of success, our wisest course is to seek stability in Iraq, with additional troops endeavoring to secure the civilian population.

“And no matter how Iraq is resolved, we must honor and care for the veterans who risked their lives, and for the families whose loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice. Our nation has a sacred pact with those who defend freedom. It is a pact we must never break!

….

“There are some who believe that America’s strength comes from government â€“ that challenges call for bigger government, for more regulation of our lives and livelihood, and for more protection and isolation from competition that comes from open markets.

“That is the path that has been taken by much of Europe. It is called the welfare state. It has led to high unemployment and anemic job growth. It is not the path to prosperity and leadership.

“I believe the American people are the source of our strength. They always have been. They always will be. The American people: hard working, educated, innovative, ready to sacrifice for family and country, patriotic, seeking opportunity above dependence, God-fearing, free American people. When we need to call on the strength of America, we should strengthen the American people, not the American government!

“We strengthen the American people by giving them more freedom, by letting them keep more of what they earn, by making sure our schools are providing the skills our children will need for tomorrow, and by keeping America at the leading edge of innovation and technology.

“Our government has become a weight on the American people, sapping their strength and slowing their climb. We must transform our government â€“ to become a government that is smaller and less bureaucratic, one with fewer regulations and more freedom for our people. The innovation we need today is to make government more responsive to the needs of everyday American citizens. It’s time to put government in its place, and to put the American people first!

“At America’s core are millions of individual families: families of children and parents, aunts and uncles and cousins, grandparents, foster parents. There is no work more important for our nation’s future than the work done in the home.

“But the work done in the home isn’t getting easier. Values and morals that have long shaped the development of our children are under constant attack. In too many cases, schools are failing. For some, healthcare is inadequate. Family expenses and government taxes take a larger and larger bite. America cannot continue to lead the family of nations if we fail the families at home.

“How is the American family made stronger? With marriage before children. With a mother and a father in the life of every child. With healthcare that is affordable and portable. With schools that succeed. With taxes that are lower. And with leaders who strive to demonstrate enduring values and morality.

“This was the agenda I pursued as Governor of Massachusetts. This is the agenda I will pursue if elected President.

Read the whole thing HERE

What do you want to make a bet the biggest thing his opponents will talk about is his faith and how his faith will make his decisions or bias his decisions if elected?
sanity says:

February 13, 2007 at 9:23 am

Not sure what the caption underneath means though: EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY
Sister Toldjah says:

February 13, 2007 at 9:32 am

sanity, I started a thread on this a few mins ago after seeing your link.
sanity says:

February 13, 2007 at 9:38 am

cool beans
PCD says:

February 13, 2007 at 10:24 am

Caption,

3 huge boobs appear on stage at the same time which is surprising there was room with the 2 huge egos in evidence.
sanity says:

February 13, 2007 at 10:28 am

Too funny PCD, cause I thought of posting that one, but decided not to….

Sad thing is, look at al’s posture and how he is standing, he looks like an old man that doesn;t know what the hell to do and just made business in his pants.

But I guess that just Depends on your view of things…

[chuckles]
Severian says:

February 13, 2007 at 10:43 am

Reminds me of the old joke from the 2000 elections. Al Gore was being interviewed and getting the usual softball questions from the media, including:

“If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?”

To which Al replied:

“What do you mean “IF” I was a tree?”
sanity says:

February 13, 2007 at 10:48 am

figures…

He is nothing but a sap…
PCD says:

February 13, 2007 at 2:01 pm

Sanity,

No, AlGore is all tree and no sap.

Reminds me of the old joke about Jack Benny. The tree planted in his honor in Waukegon, IL, died. Everyone was trying to figure out why. One wag nailed it. “How can the tree live when the sap is out in Hollywood?”
NC Cop says:

February 13, 2007 at 3:14 pm

Q. Latifah: “And the winner for best picture is…….Al, you can go sit down now.”

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