Here's what you do - thanks to AmericaBlog - you call the Office of the Coronation or whatever they're callling themselves and you tell them that you're sad that Kid Rock will be performing at one of the events celebrating America's democracy. After all, he says "fuck" and his lyrics are misogynist. What will you tell your children? Bill Clinton had two inaugurals and neither one featured an artist who used foul language. Tell them you miss Bill Clinton because he brought integrity to the White House.
I just called and the nice young man who spoke to me wanted me to tell "everyone" that Kid Rock is not confirmed and that there are plenty of people in that office who share my feelings. I told him that the NYT had the info and that I couldn't believe that Elisabeth Bumiller didn't have the facts. (she is in sooo much trouble, by the way) He told me that he didn't know the NYT had the information and even stammered a little bit when he said "New York Times."
Really. Fun. If you do it, be polite. No need to be mean to the kids. They're having a bad day.
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I rather like Kid Rock personally, so it would be hypocritical of me to complain about this. I believe Kid Rock wore a flag outfit at the Super Bowl last year and some veterans groups were pissed (since they own the flag, apparently). Funny, I thought the theme of the inauguration was honoring soldiers.
Posted by: Dimmy Karras | January 06, 2005 at 09:07 PM
I don't like his music so I was on solid ethical ground complaining. I really have no idea who thought he'd make a good guest star.
Posted by: eRobin | January 06, 2005 at 09:53 PM
Of course Kid Rock should play! He's the perfect Republican: white trash, dumb as shit, and fucking ugly. It's only fair to let him represent values voters everywhere.
Posted by: JasonC | January 07, 2005 at 05:55 AM