Archive
September 17, 2012
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Says Romney Was "On Message" Regarding 47% Comment
The Republican leader doubled down on Mitt Romney's statements that were secretly recorded during a private event.
Conservatives Embrace Romney's 47% Remarks
The right thrills to an alleged gaffe. "It only serves to excite the conservative base," says Raccio.
12 Black Flags Spotted At Anti-U.S. Protests Around The World
The al-Qaeda-linked Islam flag that declares "No God but Allah, and Mohammed is his prophet," has flown over Innocence of Muslims-related protests from Cairo to Sydney.
Watch Springsteen Go Viral (For 40 Years)
A heat map of the Boss's touring history. Set to music, of course.
The Fantasy Football LOL Awards: Week Two
Grading the weekend's fantasy performances.
Leaked Fundraiser Video Shows Romney Saying 47% Of Americans Are "Dependent"
The videos were orginally posted online in brief segments three weeks ago by YouTube user "Anne Onymous." Video researcher James Carter said he contacted the original uploader who gave the whole length of the fundraiser to David Corn of Mother Jones who has posted longer versions.
Little Damn Heroes Make The "Firefly" Cast Adorable
They aim to misbehave. And look cute doing it.
Remembering The Deadly Iranian Earthquake And Other Links
Fifty years ago, tremors in the Qazvin Province resulted in over 12,000 deaths. Also, Nature can be unnaturally beautiful and the sequel to Angry Birds was finally announced.
10 Best #MuslimRage Memes
Newsweek trolled Muslims this week, and the Internet responded.
This Is How The Smartphone Wars End
With a long, jargon-filled whimper.
Republicans Deliver Cake For Elizabeth Warren On Occupy Anniversary
Plus, a cutting ad.
Romney Takes Credit For Obama's Trade Lawsuit
A political move by Obama, and some trolling by Romney. "If i'd known that all it took to get him to take action was to run an ad citing his inaction on China's cheating, I'd have run one a long time ago."
Barack Obama In 2008: You Can't Stand Up To China While Running Up A "Huge National Debt"
Mitt Romney hit President Obama in a statement for taking a trade case against China to the WTO, saying it was political posturing and "too little, too late." In a 2008 forum then Senator Obama hit President Bush for being a "patsy" in negotiating deals with China and said he would shut off access to American markets if China manipulated American currency. Obama also added that the Bush Administration couldn't stand up to China while running up a "huge national debt" to China.
Barack Obama: "I've actually done my own taxes. I don't know about some of these other folks"
The president hit "some of these other folks," in his speech today saying he's done his own taxes. A reason the President gave for why he wants to simply the tax code The President's tax returns back until 2002, however, show they were done by a preparer.
Obama Tells Poem About Tax Cuts
Speaking today in Cincinnati, Ohio, the President hit Republicans saying they only offer tax cuts as a solution for America's problems.
Diminished Occupy Celebrates First Anniversary
The movement is much smaller. But the true believers can still cause trouble in Manhattan's Financial District.
Is @horse_ebooks Running For President??
Twitter user @robbercat uncovered something startling hidden amongst notorious Twitter bot @horse_ebooks' thousands of Tweets: a rousing stump speech.
Two Items Offer Rare Glimpse Into Barack Obama's Past
"It is important that stories like mine aren't used so that everything is okay for blacks," Obama said of his election as president of Harvard Law Review.
Branded For Life
At least selling your soul doesn't leave a mark. Meet the human billboards that sold their skin to companies that don't exist anymore.
Ben Folds Five Rocks Out With The Fraggles
My childhood and my teen years are colliding. And I like it.
Lake Offers Underwater Accommodations Tops The Morning Links
Talk about sleeping with the fishes. Plus, Resident Evil sweeps the weekend box office and Lindsay Lohan doesn't like Amanda Bynes.
How Apple Marketing Can Sell You Anything
It's all about the pitch. Jony Ive could sell hair care products to Jony Ive.
Romney's New Strategy Turns Right
"This is going to be a base election." More God, less economy.
Romney Aide: Stuart Stevens Is Safe
"No truth" to rumors that he'll be ousted after Politico story.
