The Republican National Convention really got underway last night in Tampa, Florida. Apart from some roll call votes – and some very disappointed Ron Paul supporters – you had some speeches, including one from Mitt Romney’s wife, Ann. Most of that speech was attack-free, except for a quick reference to “this attack on Mitt Romney’s […]
If you grew up in the 1990s, like me, you probably watched “Bill Nye the Science Guy” as a kid. Not only did it have one of the catchiest ’90s theme songs this side of “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” it was a really kid-friendly way to explore the world and learn about science. (To think, […]
Of all the parodies of Carly Rae Jepsen’s mega-hit “Call Me Maybe” – the Olympic Swimming Team, Harvard’s baseball team, even (sort of) President Obama – this one is by far the most disturbing: The Chicago Young Republicans made a “Call Me Maybe” parody to recruit volunteers for Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign. A sample: We’ll give you […]
Wow. Just…wow. I’d say Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) has really stepped in it, but that’s the sort of thing you say about moments like these. This fellow hasn’t just stepped in it. To stick with foot metaphors, he hasn’t even shot himself in the foot. He’s pretty much taken a page from the “Saw” franchise […]
Today is a sad day for punk rockers everywhere. Ordinarily, that would mean it’s a good day for everyone who doesn’t care for punk rock. This time, however, it is also a sad day for people who believe in freedom of expression. Politics With Friends goes overseas for the first time in its very brief […]
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