2009 in Review

Earlier this week, I offered the first part of my list of all the things from 2009 that I want to forget. Now, as we prepare to cross the threshold into 2010, here is the second part of my compilation of 2009's political and cultural detritus, including Tom DeLay's rump-shaking cha-cha to "Wild Thing" on Dancing With the Stars, Mackenzie Phillips telling Oprah about her long-term sexual affair with her father, and the fact that Lou Dobbs latched onto the birther movement. Click here to read more of the things from 2009 I'd like to forget. READ MORE

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For some, the end of the year is a time to think back on all the memorable moments from the previous 12 months. I prefer removing from my internal hard drive all the things that should no longer be cluttering my mind.