Archive
June 22, 2012
Inside The Koch Brothers' Undisclosed Location
From time to time, Charles and David Koch convene a secret powwow of wealthy conservatives. This weekend's conference, a source tells BuzzFeed, will be at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, California, near San Diego. Let's check it out.
Adorable Lemur Thinks He's People And Other Weekend Links
I say, it's a jolly day for a stroll in the park but we mustn't let the sun bring out our freckles. Plus these kids are geniuses (literally) and an in-depth look at dubious cleavage in video games.
Gay Rights Groups: Same-Sex Marriage Foe's Conversion Is Sign Of The Times
A prominent opponent of gay marriage just changed his mind. Is this evidence of a broader cultural shift?
Why Is Everyone Letting The Thunder Off The Hook?
OKC mailed in the second half and got blown out by a team that's probably only going to get better. Stop treating them like Little Leaguers who lost in extra innings!
Labor Leaders Tell Obama To Use Executive Privilege More
"Jobs, jobs, jobs." Say the best way to defeat "one of the godfathers of outsourcing" is to start bypassing Congress more.
The Crazy Netflix Movies You Should Watch Instead Of "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter"
If Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter doesn't whet your appetite for history-based horror, we've got a bloodsucker Western with a familiar name. Plus: Paul Rudd pre-bromance and a head-spinning Japanese thriller.
Harlequin Shrimp Is Almost Too Pretty To Eat And Other Links
Almost. Also, now that Abraham Lincoln kills vampires, some other historical figures could use a reboot and a look at life if it came with a safety guide.
Anti-Obama Artist Strikes Again
Jon McNaughton, the artist who depicted Obama burning the Constitution, has a new painting. He's aiming to sell it to the highest bidder, between $50,000 and $100,000.
Allen West Also Blamed Gun Control For The Holocaust
Joe the Plumber isn't the only proponent of this theory. Allen West said it in 2010.
12 Sneaky Staged Roller Coaster Photos
It's that time of year again. While perennial favorite Splash Mountain still gets the A-Game photobombers, newbies cut their teeth on less intimidating rides.
Immigration Divides Romney And His Church
Hispanic Mormons are torn. "Romney should listen to his church," says Salt Lake City's Yapias.
Beware Of The Assassin Spammer
Well, I guess if you're gonna spam, you may as well spam all the way.
Mitt Romney's Immigration Plan Largely Unchanged Since 2008
His 2008 plan contained the same provisions to reform our immigration systems as his current plan, the only differences being Romney called for punishing "sanctuary cities" for illegal in 2008.
World's First Extreme Cyclist?
Like a boss sir. This gentleman may or may not be breaking the laws of physics.
How Blogs Broke The Fast And Furious Scandal
Before Fast and Furious made its way into the mainstream media, conservative bloggers kept the story alive. Here's how they did it.
Can I Tell My Friend To Not Facebook Invite My Horrible Exes To Parties?
It's not that big of a deal, right? Also, how many times are you allowed to tweet per day?
The Brain-Numbing Beauty Of GIF Glitch Art
Sit back, pop an Advil and enjoy.
Joe Biden Was No Fan Of The Individual Mandate
The Vice President said a mandate made it easier for Republicans to health care reform is "a mandated socialistic system" during an appearance at a 2008 forum on health care reform. He was right.
Massachusetts Republicans Give Elizabeth Warren Ancestry.com Account
"Fauxcahontas" lives for another day.
How To Make Jorts Tutorial
Watching this video could save your life.
Six Romney Campaign Ads From 2008 Dealing With Illegal Immigration
Mitt Romney notably ran to the right on immigration in 2008, loudly attacking John McCain for his attempts at immigration reform, which he called amnesty. Now the Republican nominee is embracing some portions of the DREAM Act and promising comprehensive immigration reform.
White House Ally Takes Key Labor Job
Saunders' win means a giant union open its war chest for the president. Public workers looking to recover after a long Republican assault.
