( Alternative title to this post: " Beat It!" Senator Coleman!)

This past week, we've, sadly, had to say goodbye to some American icons; Ed McMahon, Farah Fawcett and Micheal Jackson. One departure this week however has not saddened me at all. In fact, when I heard the news today, I looked for the nearest person to give a high-five to.Today, funny man, turned politician, Al Franken, took the 60th Democratic seat in Congress!

In traditional GOP fashion, Franken's Republican rival and moron , Coleman ( and by moron I mean loser, literally) demonstrated a very immature case of sour grapes by contesting the election results in a very dramatic, and over-drawn fashion. In case you're confused, this election was the same one in which we elected Barack Obama. Yes, you're math is correct, that was almost eight months ago!

To me, one of the poorest character traits one can have is that of being a sore loser. In addition, the ever-so-increasingly transparency of the GOP is really tiresome. Give it up already. You're a dying breed. I'm not even sure if they're behind any of the ideals that the party even stands for. Like Michael Jackson, the GOP is sorely misguided and on a long, and at times, bizarre road to ruin.I didn't want to see Michael pass so soon, however if the GOP disbanded I would throw a party in the street. Honestly, I think many members of the party would do the same. Enough is enough.

I was heartbroken to have heard the news of Michael Jackson. A brilliant talent and a legendary icon who entertained the world, met a sad end at what had become a sad , strange and reclusive life. However, my tears ceased today. Two of my loves, SNL and politics have now, by some miracle, or the Supreme Court, come together. The Gods, God or whomever or whatever oversees this crazy world, was certainly smiling on me today. In a lame attempt at a tribute to Michael Jackson, this news definitely " Rocks My World".

Having sat in a very rainy New England this past month, I'm hopeful that this little ray of figurative sunshine will go a long way.

Rest in peace Ed, Farrah and Michael. Senator Coleman, I heard there are great deals to Argentina, just ask your buddy Governor Sanford!