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The Prez Can Sang! Who Knew? (VIDEO)
January 21, 2012 Whether you agree with his politics or not, you gotta admit this is pretty freakin' awesome!
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January 21, 2012
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It’s PIPA, Not Pippa! Get It Right, Twitter SOPA Bill Protesters [IMAGES]
There’s a lot of talk right now about the Web blackout for PIPA and SOPA. And, of course, some folks are mighty confused. That’s where we come in.
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What Websites Went Dark For the SOPA Blackout? [IMAGES]
On Tuesday, we told you about some of the sites — Wikipedia, Reddit and the Cheezburger network among them — that planned to go dark today in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP Act (PIPA), anti-piracy legislation under consideration by the US Congress.
They weren’t the only stops on the internet to take a stand — here’s a roundup of some of the most prominent peaceful protestors.
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British Prime Minister Bashes Katy Perry and Bruno Mars
It’s safe to assume that British prime minister David Cameron is siding with fellow Brit Russell Brand in Katy Perry‘s divorce drama. Cameron blasted Perry, along with fellow Grammy nominee Bruno Mars, in a recent interview. Why all the vitriol? And what music does he actually dig?
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Meet with President Obama — What Did They Talk About?
While Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were in Washington, DC recently to screen Jolie’s new movie, ‘In the Land of Blood and Honey,’ they also dropped in on one of Pitt’s old acquaintances — President Obama.
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Are No Doubt + Nicole Scherzinger Ron Paul Endorsements a Hoax?
No Doubt and Nicole Scherzinger, among others, tweeted endorsements for Republican candidate Ron Paul on Wednesday, but it looks like the stars were the victims of Twitter hacking.
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Presidential Candidate ‘Vermin Supreme’ Promises a Pony For Every American [VIDEO]
Say what you will about the political competency of Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum or even Michelle Bachmann, but none of those candidates promised the entire nation a free pony while wearing half of a hip wader on their heads. And that’s why Vermin Supreme, the self-proclaimed “friendly fascist” who looks like Gandalf from ‘Lord of the Rings’ after a bender, has our vote in the 2012 presidential race.
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Kelly Clarkson Album Sales Drop Following Ron Paul Endorsement
Remember the sales spike Kelly Clarkson had following her Ron Paul endorsement? It turns out the Republican candidate may not make for ‘Stronger‘ sales. According to Billboard, Clarkson’s sales declined following her political tweets.
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Voters Think Mitt Romney’s Name Is Actually ‘Mittens!’
January 4, 2012 Yep! Could you imagine being saddled with the name 'Mittens?' That would be a cruel, cruel joke if it were true! According to a recent survey, 2% of real life American voters thought Mitt's name was indeed short for Mittens.
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Herman Cain Admits to Quoting ‘Pokemon’ During Speech
Now that Herman Cain has suspended his bid for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, he seems ready to admit that he borrowed liberally from ‘Pokemon: The Movie 2000′ during a speech (no joke). That has to be the strangest political confession of all time.
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What Do Americans Think About Sacrificing Rights to Fight Terrorism After 9/11?
The terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 left an indelible mark on Americans. But even as the first responders climbed through the rubble in New York, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania, the country embarked on a “War on Terror.” With that war came years of conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq, indefinite detention of terror suspects without charges or trial, enhanced interrogation techniques, extraordinary rendition and the passage of the USA Patriot Act.
Ten years later, Americans are still wondering if it was wise to sacrifice some privacy and freedoms in order to fight terrorism.
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“Jersey Shore” Beats GOP Debate
August 13, 2011 A sobering thought: Thursday night, more people tuned to watch Snooki, Pauly D, The Situation, and the rest of the spray-tanned stars of "Jersey Shore" than Michele Bachmann, Newt Gingrich, and Rick Santorum making their case for the 2012 election.