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4-Year-Old Mayor Is the Cutest Politician You Will Ever See

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:15:35 +0000

Experience isn’t always the most important qualification for a politician. Sometimes dimples work just fine. The mayor of teeny, tiny Dorset, Minnesota (population 22) is a four-year-old boy named Robert “Bobbie” Tufts. We don’t know if his senior advisor is Rubber Duckie or if he pledged naptime for all citizens, but Bobbie won the coveted [...]

Representative Richard Hanna Questions Officials on Marcy Nano Site Delays [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:07:38 +0000

Often we ponder, why do politicians sometimes prevent growth? Is there some hidden agenda to keep unemployment high? Recently U.S. Representative Richard Hanna confronted the top two officials of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about Mohawk Valley EDGE’s denied permit for a proposed nanotechnology site in Marcy, N.Y. Do they want long term unemployment to [...]

President Obama Threatens A 'Family Tattoo' Should His Daughters Ever Decide To Get One

Keith James — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:02:45 +0000

Whether you disagree with President Obama’s political ideas and policies is irrelevant after his latest comment. Parents everywhere are thanking him because he just came up with a way to keep his daughters from EVER getting a tattoo. He hinted at a ‘family tattoo’ and here’s a preview of his masterful parenting showcased on the [...]

This Ad Hopes To Convince You That We Need New Gun Laws [POLL]

Mark Richards — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:59:35 +0000

It’s clear that new gun control legislation is the hottest political subject these days. Compelling arguments for both sides of the issue can be seen on social media and withing our legislature. A message from States United To Prevent Gun Violence calls for an update to our antiquated gun laws. Will it sway your opinion? [...]

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Walks Face First Into TV Camera [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:13:26 +0000

The rather robust Toronto Mayor, Rob Ford, somehow managed to walk face first into a TV news camera on Monday (April 15th). After further review, it appears that the camera man actually ran into him. The Mayor did say "excuse me" yet the reporters continued to crowd him. Warning: The Mayor was upset so there is bleeped profanity and the word "Christ" in the video.

Sen. John McCain's Daughter Meghan Is Getting Her Own TV Show

Mark Richards — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:30:09 +0000

Meghan McCain is a young Republican who describes her new show “Raising McCain,” as “ ‘Meet the Press’ meets “Jackass’ ”. According to the New York Post (Page Six) The series will be on the new cable network 'Pivot' which begins broadcasting August 1st.

Iraq, Ten Years After The U.S. Lead Invasion, Was It Worth It? [POLL]

Mark Richards — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:15:29 +0000

It's been a decade since the U.S. lead invasion of Iraq and still today the region is torn between progress and chaos. Our country made an investment of about $1.7 trillion and the loss of 4,487 American troops. When considering the cost of an additional trillion to care for the veterans of the war over the next decade one asks, "Was it worth it"?

The Expanded Violence Against Women Act Has Been Passed

Mark Richards — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:28:11 +0000

There were so many people and organizations who worked tirelessly to get VAWA passed, and it's finally been done. The new version includes measures for protection to minorities and members of LBGT communities. It also focuses on Indian reservations and it allows undocumented immigrant survivors of domestic violence to seek legal status. These provisions were not in the VAWA that originally passed in 1994.

34,000 U.S. Troops in Afghanistan, About Half, Are Coming Home Next Year

Mark Richards — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:05:40 +0000

It's being reported by CNN that President Barack Obama will announce this in tonight's State of the Union address. By this time next year, 34,000 U.S. troops, currently serving our country in Afghanistan will have returned home.

Jim Carrey Posts An Anti-Assault Weapons Tweet [POLL]

Mark Richards — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:00:56 +0000

Now what could one of America’s most beloved actors, Jim Carrey, possibly say that would have so many up in ‘arms’? It seems he’s ruffled some features with a controversial tweet and he’s feeling the wrath of the gun lobby. Anyone who would run out to buy an assault rifle after the Newtown massacre has [...]

Geraldo Rivera Wants to Run for Senate in New Jersey. Against Cory Booker. Good Luck.

Jessica Sager — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 23:48:12 +0000

Geraldo Rivera wants to run for Senate. As a Republican. In New Jersey. And probably against Cory Booker. Cool story, bro. Rivera revealed the news on his radio show. “I mention this only briefly, fasten your seatbelt,” Rivera said (quotes via The Hill). “I mentioned this only briefly to my wife … but I am [...]

Kelly Clarkson, James Taylor + Beyonce Perform at President Obama's 2013 Inauguration [VIDEOS]

Cassandra Rose — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:03:46 +0000

President Barack Obama, our 44th president, has been sworn in for his second term, and the inauguration was exactly the star-studded occasion we've come to expect from our celeb-popular Commander-in-Chief.

Case in point: Musical performances included James Taylor singing 'America the Beautiful,' followed by Kelly Clarkson's rendition of 'America (My Country 'Tis of Thee),' and Beyonce wrapping things up with 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'

Obama's Inauguration Photobombs – Bill Clinton & Chuck Schumer Creepily Ogling Kelly Clarkson And Beyonce

Keith James — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:55:19 +0000

Well, these aren't technically photobombs because the politicians didn't throw themselves into the pics but Bill and Chuck were rather caught in a split-second in time and probably weren't even looking at Beyonce and Kelly but cameras are funny like that, angle is everything! God, they look so creepy! My head is cooking up all KINDS of captions for these photos!!

Inauguration 2013 — Barack Obama Sworn In For Second Term As President

Joe Student — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:50:46 +0000

Barack Obama took the oath of office just before noon in Washington on Monday to begin his second term as president of the United States. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to the president on a platform on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with hundreds of thousands of flag-waving citizens viewing [...]

Norwich, N.Y., Gun Shop Posts Sign Banning Obama Supporters (UPDATED)

Daniel J. Cassavaugh — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:06:14 +0000

Update: We interviewed the store's owner. His comments appear below.

Heading Due North, a gun and sporting-goods store in Norwich, New York, posted two photos to its Facebook page of signs in front of the store criticizing anyone who voted for President Barack Obama or New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The store is owned and operated by David Francis, who also signed a letter posted on the storefront window.

The sidewalk sign reads: "IF YOU VOTED FOR OBAMA OR CUOMO U ARE NOT WELCOME HERE."

Should CNN's Piers Morgan Be Taken Off The Air? [POLL]

Mark Richards — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:08:18 +0000

According to the conservative group Americans for Legal Immigration, the answer is a resounding, yes! They are challenging CNN to take Piers Morgan off the air after his heated debates on gun control in America. Following debates with Alex Jones and Jessie Ventura, the gun control debate has been put back on the front page of American politics.

'Star Wars' News: White House Nixes Death Star Plans

Damon Houx — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:37:48 +0000

For whatever reason, 'Star Wars' fans petitioned the White House wanting the United States to make a Death Star. That the country our the government has no interest in making one is no surprise. But the Chief of the Science and Space Branch at the White House Office of Management and Budget Paul Shawcross responded to the petition in the nerdiest way possible.

The Al-Jazeera News Channel Is Coming To The U.S.

Mark Richards — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:53:30 +0000

Current TV owned by former Vice President Al Gore has gone dark from Time Warner Cable Channel 134. It has been bought by Al-Jazeera. Now the Pan-Arab news channel will reach into the U.S. by nearly nine times it’s current viewing audience to some 40 million homes. Vice-President Gore said in a statement; Al-Jazeera, which is [...]

The Senate Will Introduce a Bill on Gun Control [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:39:50 +0000

The Senate is poised to introduce 2013 legislation on gun control. The fact is, dozens of mass killings have occurred in our country since two teenagers went on a rampage at Columbine High School. Now with the horrific school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, more and more American's are calling on our leaders to do something about the growing list of mass shootings plaguing us. For example:

Marijuana Now Legal In Colorado And Washington, What's Next?

Keith James — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:40:19 +0000

Wow, I can’t believe I’m even typing that headline, but it’s true. While most of us were watching election coverage on Tuesday, others were paying attention to a different sort of amendment. If you live in those states and are 21 and over, it is actually legal to carry an ounce and have several plants [...]