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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“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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“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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Just about everyone who has seen the Will Smith-Chris Rock incident at last Sunday night’s Oscar ceremonies has an opinion – including a body language expert calling himself Spidey. He’s also a self-proclaimed mental and hypnotist. I’m not sure where one goes to attain certification in any of these disciplines, but they have to be intriguing fields of study nonetheless.
Regardless, Spidey breaks down every nuanced move of the three main parties involved. This is a rather lengthy video, but I feel it’s worth the time. After all, we all know the adage: actions speak louder than words!
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“I’m sure there were no Black nominees some of those years…say, ’62, ’63. And Black people did not protest. Why? Because we had real things to protest at the time.”
Chris Rock, during his monologue at the 2016 Oscar ceremonies
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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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“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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“How was your weekend?”
Chris Rock, at the start of his latest comedy show in Boston Wednesday night
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