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What Do Miss Americas And Afghanistan Have In Common?

By Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy on December 6, 2009 at 5:30 PM in Afghanistan, Current Affairs, Humor, President Barack Obama, Satire, Soldiers/Veterans

At first blush, one would think, not much. But recently, a number of Miss Americas, and one Miss Utah, who is also a former sergeant in the Army, traveled to Afghanistan to meet with the troops.

Oh, you might recognize one woman in particular, especially if you are a fan of The Amazing Race, as I am. Yes, Erica Kleinschmidt, one of the final three pairs in this year’s Amazing Race, is one of the six Miss Americas who went. Watch it here:

Moving, isn’t it? And after Obama’s “Push Me, Pull Me” policy for Afghanistan, I am sure our troops needed this lift.

And for a bit of a shift, since we will be decorating our Solstice Tree today, I have a fitting tune for you. First, may I just say, I freaking love having a tree inside my house. The way it makes the whole house smell brings a smile to my face every time. Until I have to sweep up the needles on the floor, aided in their decline by my four energetic cats.

Anyway, for a little treat, here is a moving holiday tribute:

I meant “moving” in the cracking up laughing sense!

Hope you enjoyed it. I gotta get to that tree.

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  • Carlyinnj

    Thank you Rev. Amy, made me cry then made me laugh!! LOL!!!

    • http://www.rabblerouserruminations.blogspot.com/ Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy

      It is pretty amazing what these women did, if you think abt it. Afghanistan sure isn’t a walk in the park, but there they were. Amazing.

      Aren’t those guys hilarious? And they can sing, to! :-)

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  • sowsear

    OT, but how’s this for a laugh:

    And meanwhile, back in Chicago, there was a little “happenstance” burglary at Blagojevich’s lawyers’ office. They just took six computers which stored defense information in Blago’s corruption case. The police deputy supt. says somebody just wanted to make a quick buck selling some computers. Yeah, sure!

    http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/12/computers-with-blagojevich-evidence-stolen-from-lawfirm.html

    • http://www.rabblerouserruminations.blogspot.com/ Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy

      Oh, sure – are they kidding us? That’s laughable…Thanks for the link!

      • sowsear

        Reminds me of that little break in at the State Dept. The guy who hired the subs to work in that office was part of BO’s team. Nothing ever came of that either.

        • http://www.rabblerouserruminations.blogspot.com/ Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy

          Sowsear, can you refresh my memory on that?

          Thanks, TX! Glad you liked them! :-)

          • barry bums a ciggie

            RRRA, I think Sowsear is referring to that little incident where all three candidates: Hillary Clinton’s, McCain’s, and Ozero’s passport files were looked at by these subs.

  • Texas Playwright

    Fun, R3 Amy! As usual, you find something decent and fun about Americans. Loved both videos. A nice treat for today, St. Nicholas Day.