LBJ's Dirty Mouth

In the wake of Rahm Emmanuel's resignation at the beginning of the month, it may be appropriate to look back at politician who may have had a dirtier mouth than Rahm's. Lyndon Baines Johnson was infamous for strong arming, intimidation tactics and perhaps more graphic storytelling than was necessary for a President. See the precarious situation he describes in the below audio clip (listeners beware):

GREAT Interview with my Sister, Charlotte Rabbe

A "photographer of presidents" and a master of deadpan -- you can find the piece here.

Discovering the Cargo of the 1915 Shipwreck "Pollockshields" in Bermuda

Per the story on Bernews.

More to come soon... but here is the video before and after: 

Also, Royal Gazette coverage, with additional video can be seen here: http://www.royalgazette.com/rg/Article/article.jsp?articleId=7daa94330030001&sectionId=60

The Political Faces of Andy Warhol

"I've always thought that politicians and actors really summed up the American way"

-- Andy Warhol

Lending further credence to the saying that "politics is hollywood for ugly people," Andy Warhol's fascination with political figures extended well beyond first lady Jackie Kennedy.

1. Ronald Reagan (a 1950's ad, painted in 1985)

2. Maj. General Custer

3. Teddy Kennedy

4. Jimmy Carter

5. Lillian Carter (President's Grandmother)

6. Uncle Sam

7. Louis Brandeis (Supreme Court Justice)

8. JFK

9. Richard Nixon