dolly parton

A blonde, busty country music singer, songwriter and all-around American institution whose gargantuan bra size is surpassed only by her astounding musical talent. Has won a gazillion or so Grammys and has sold nearly as many records.

Hey, that's Dolly Parton singin' on the "Hee-Haw"

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red states

States in which large segments of its citizens walk around with their heads up their asses, pulling them out only long enough to burn a cross or make a bigoted statement. Usually vote Republican, even though their populations are comprised largely of individuals living near or below the poverty line and thus unlikely to be favored by Republican tax and fiscal policies.

It would be wonderful if we could get from New York to California without having to cross through any red states.

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soaps

Television serials, usually airing during weekday afternoons. Were origionally sponsored by laundry detergent companies, hence the title.

"As the World Turns" and "The Young and the Restless" are my favorite soaps.

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edith

Archie Bunker's dim-witted, yet insightful wife on the legendary 1970s sitcom All in the Family.

Archie: Do you know what VD is, Edith?
Edith: Don't tell me, I think it's initials for some kind of holiday...oh yeah, VD Day!

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Emmylou Harris

A singer and songwriter who got her start as Gram Parsons' musical sidekick, and has since worked with the likes of Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and Neil Young, as well as having recorded a string acclaimed, Grammy-winning solo albums. Is known for her uncompromising musical integrity.

If Emmylou Harris' song "Boulder to Birmingham" doesn't make you cry, I suggest you see your physician to ensure your tearducts are working properly.

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Archie Bunker

America's favorite bigot, the central character on the ground-breaking 1970s sitcom "All in the Family". A blue collar worker, Archie mistakenly assumed African-Americans, Hispanics and other minorities were prospering at his expense.

May also refer to a bigoted individual, e.g. "He's an Archie Bunker".

Archie Bunker: "I got nothin' against mankind. It's people I can't stand."

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amnesty international

An hugely respected organization whose sole purpose is to promote and preserve human rights across the globe, which is not blinded by idealogical barriers -- they go after right- and left-leaning dictatorships equally -- and which does not compromise itself by casting its lot with corporations, governments or elected officials.

History has found Amnesty International to be on the right side of nearly every international crisis.

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