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Tweet of the Week – April 9, 2022
Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Green says she has reported talk show host Jimmy Kimmel to the U.S. Capitol Police for making this joke about the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson:
The joke is a reference to the March 27 Will Smith-Chris Rock incident at the Oscar ceremonies.
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Worst Quote of the Week – April 9, 2022
“Public defenders often have a natural inclination in the direction of the criminal. Their heart is with criminal defendants.”
Sen. Ted Cruz, on why he opposed the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court
Previously, Jackson had been a public defender. Despite right-wing opposition, Jackson was confirmed to the High Court by the U.S. Senate.
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Best Quote of the Week – April 9, 2022
“I think — you know, a lot of my friends are registered Republicans living out there. They think that too. I mean, it’s just so outrageous. That $2 trillion tax cut, the last guy — what was his name? Anyway, the last guy…I forgot it. He never showed up for the inauguration, but anyway.”
President Joe Biden, at North America’s Building Trades Unions Legislative Conference
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Word of the Week – April 2, 2022
Adjure
[ə-DJUR]
Verb
Middle English, 14th century
Urge or request (someone) solemnly or earnestly to do something. Stems from late Middle English via the Latin “adjurare,” from “ad-” meaning “to” plus “jurare” “swear” (from jus, jur- ‘oath’).
Example: I often have to adjure myself to finish working on my latest novel.
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Most Inspirational Quote of the Week – April 2, 2022
“I got you.”
Lady Gaga, to Liza Minnelli, as they presented the 2021 Oscar for Best Picture
This year marks 50 years since Minnelli’s Oscar-winning performance in “Cabaret”.
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Comeback Quote of the Week – April 2, 2022
“How was your weekend?”
Chris Rock, at the start of his latest comedy show in Boston Wednesday night
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Worst Quotes of the Week – April 2, 2022
“It appears that you are unaware that [the statute] continues to exist as the law of Texas,” Cain said. “And you likewise appear unaware that your organization is committing criminal acts that are exposing everyone involved in your organization – including your employees, volunteers, and donors – to criminal prosecution and imprisonment.”
Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, referring to Texas Senate Bill 8, which outlaws abortion
“Caitlyn’s story is an inspiration to us all. She is a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community and her illustrious career spans a variety of fields that will be a tremendous asset for our audience.”
Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott, announcing the network has just hired former Olympian and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner
Either by design or by accident, Scott’s announcement came on Transgender Day of Visibility
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