CA Gubernatorial Candidate Arrested at Debate: So Much for Open, Free and Fair Elections

By: Friday October 15, 2010 8:09 am

Despite recent polls indicating major support for candidates who could provide an alternative to the Democrats or Republicans, incidents against candidates running in the 2010 midterm election continue to persist. One of the most recent incidents is the arrest of California gubernatorial candidate Laura Wells.

Comedian Actor Russell Brand arrested in LA airport

By: Tuesday September 21, 2010 9:06 pm

Comedian actor Russell Brand was arrested at Los Angeles airport after pushing a photographer. But immediately he was released from police after paying $20,000 bail.

MRN: Repeal DADT Halted By GOP

By: Tuesday September 21, 2010 3:29 pm

And we’re back, just in time to talk about DON’T ASK DON’T TELL, the law that basically says, “Slow down! We’re still getting used to blacks.”

Edwards DUI and Palin Dancing With The Stars

By: Tuesday September 21, 2010 11:17 am

Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Braylon Edwards gets caught driving under the influence and champion of morality, Bristol Palin, debuts on Dancing With The Stars

More Christine O’Donnell Masturbation Jokes and “Rednecks”

By: Thursday September 16, 2010 10:34 am

“What I would like to know is, Why in the hell do a bunch of Rednecks get all weepy over the idea of the Twin Towers falling in New York when it was full of a bunch of bankers and lawyers? These were people they hate in a city that they hate,” asks SpitfireOFatj via YouTube.

O’Donnell’s Victory Renews Her Fight Against the Scourge of Sex in America

By: Wednesday September 15, 2010 1:20 pm

Tea Party candidate Christine O’Donnell’s victory over nine-term Rep. Mike Castle in Delaware’s Republican Senate primary Tuesday night may have been a signal that a significant number of Delaware citizens are willing to support candidates who like to preach to Americans on what they should and should not do sexually.

Boehner Compromise on Bush Tax Cuts and Nutty Newt Gingrich

By: Tuesday September 14, 2010 11:35 am

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010. Boehner comes to Bush Tax Cut compromise, Gingrich done got crazier, and a record Saudi arms deal.

A Failure to Bring Hope and Change Will Create an Enthusiasm Gap Every Time

By: Monday September 13, 2010 9:44 am

The media’s legitimization of fringe lunatic Terry Jones last week, the man with a history of actions only people sympathetic to the Westboro Baptist Church would support, had one effect that Democrats can be thankful for: it pushed aside talk of an “enthusiasm gap” between the Republican base and the Democratic base, which many think will produce big wins for the GOP in November. At least, that’s the conventional wisdom or meme the media is promoting.

Reproductive Rights of Alveda King

By: Sunday September 12, 2010 7:29 pm

The exclusionary values of the Glenn Beck rally at the Lincoln Memorial – on the 47th anniversary of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech – are insulting to Americans of all races and religions who have worked for equality, unity, and inclusion.

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