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I have an odd relationship with the celebrity of Eminem. Sometimes his songs amuse me in a sort of distant way. Most of the time they don't interest me at all, or they irritate me. The celebrity around him definitely amuses me. But for the most part I hate rap music and Eminem genuinely adds to my feeling on the subject.

But, every once in a while, Eminem does something that makes me kinda like him. It doesn't usually last very long, but he has this magic come-back power that allows him, no matter how much I dislike almost everything about him and his hype, to hold my attention for a minute or a day or so. For a moment in time, his interests and mine coincide and I give him his due. It's like a detente thing.

I watched a streaming version of his new video about Bush-bashing, and hey, we're having one of those moments. Eminem, today I like you. Don't worry, I still hate your music, but today I like you for your impassioned use of your own influence to send a message. Thanks. Your video is cool.