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Expelled for being white and African.
Seeded on Tue May 26, 2009 6:46 AM EDT ()
Paulo Serodio probably didn't expect much of a reaction when he identified himself as an African-American during a cultural exchange at his New Jersey Medical School. However, his white skin apparently disqualifies him from calling himself such.
Arkansas' fish: Bream, Blue Catfish, or Largemouth Bass
Seeded on Tue May 26, 2009 5:51 AM EDT (redwhiteandvote.com)
One of the all-time stupidest wastes of a legislator's time this year was Arkansas state representative Gregg Reep's bill to make the Blue Catfish the official state fish.
When did drinking soda become a sin?
Seeded on Mon May 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT ()
Congress is currently studying a plan to tax soft drinks. What is next? Are we going to also tax fried chicken? Cake? Ice cream? Where does it stop? Very soon we'll have a menu of things we are allowed to eat and drink without being taxed or imprisoned!
Gary Sinise to replace Michael Steele!
Seeded on Mon May 18, 2009 9:49 PM EDT ()
Nicolle Wallace was one of the top advisors to both George Bush and John McCain, and now she is suggesting different figureheads to lead the Republican Party out of the desert. Who tops her list? Actor Gary Sinise. Yes, that Gary Sinise.
Rep Alan Grayson, Disney World, and small children
Seeded on Mon May 4, 2009 5:48 AM EDT ()
Representative Alan Grayson is hosting a "Weekend at Disney World" fundraiser this weekend. Apparently he is of the mind that a fundraiser is always more fun if it is held in Disney World!
If it's a graveyard, call it an empire!
Seeded on Sat May 2, 2009 5:22 AM EDT (candidatecentral.com)
People often claim that Afghanistan is the "graveyard of empires", and they are absolutely right!
Nuclear bombs still outlawed within City Limits.
Seeded on Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:40 AM EDT (candidatecentral.com)
A recent Chico, California city ordinance re-legalized public bowling. Which immediately begs the question–why on earth would a city council waste time making public bowling illegal?
Senator Bob Smith makes final decision, runs in Florida not New Hampshire
Seeded on Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:09 AM EDT (crazyforpolitics.com)
Senator Bob Smith was a US Senator from New Hampshire, who also briefly ran for President, in 1996 and 2000, but dropped out both times after scoring low percentages in early polling and raising very little money.
The freedom to imbibe, internationally
Seeded on Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:08 AM EDT (politicalbuff.com)
The drinking age here in the United States is considered an open-and-shut case. Very few people ever question the wisdom of having the drinking age be twenty-one.
Geithner's embarassment
Seeded on Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:31 AM EDT (Newsvine)
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Upon hearing about Secretary of the Treasury Timoth Geithner's plans for the economy, I sought out the website "financialstability.gov".
Cigarette taxes make smoking less fun | Political Buff
Seeded on Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:29 AM EDT (politicalbuff.com)
As a bonafide political junkie, I spend a lot of time surfing other political website, blogs, and news sites.
Judge breaks the law, gets "reprimanded"
Seeded on Tue Apr 7, 2009 4:26 AM EDT (votebio.com)
Seminole County, Florida, Judge Ralph Erikkson has been reprimanded by a state board after he jailed a man because of disagreements with his lawyer. The attorney, Kendall Horween, won a continuance that Judge Erikkson had opposed earlier.
Rich white women run for statewide office in California
Seeded on Sun Apr 5, 2009 5:31 AM EDT ()
It has recently been reported that the former CEO of eBay, Meg Whitman, is entering the race for the Governorship of California.
Bailouts, Wars, Stimulus Packages and One Trillion Depicted
Seeded on Sun Apr 5, 2009 5:30 AM EDT (candidatecentral.com)
Bailouts, Wars, Stimulus Packages and One Trillion Depicted
Arlen Specter to run as Democrat, Republican, and Independent�SIMULTANEOUSLY! | KnowB4UVote
Seeded on Sat Apr 4, 2009 3:21 AM EDT (knowb4uvote.com)
First, there was a rumor that Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter would probably run for re-election in 2010 as a Republican.
Orange County Unions and Supervisors battle on budget cuts | Red White and Vote
Seeded on Sat Apr 4, 2009 3:20 AM EDT (redwhiteandvote.com)
In light of budget shortfalls that are hitting local governments all over the nation, Mayors, Supervisors, and legislatures are having to widdle down their bloated budgets.
Socialist Party presidential candidate congratulates Obama | Candidate Central
Seeded on Sat Apr 4, 2009 3:17 AM EDT (candidatecentral.com)
With all of the recent talk, on right-wing talk radio and elsewhere, of Obama being a socialist–I found myself wondering what the real socialists of America think of President Obama.
TV show angers anti and pro-illegal immigration groups
Seeded on Sat Apr 4, 2009 3:07 AM EDT ()
ABC's newest hit show, Homeland Security USA, is causing a stir in Orange County, California.
Matthew Stafford, Akilli Smith, and…Cade Mcnown
Seeded on Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:03 AM EDT ()
Recently ESPN used a formula to analyze quarterbacks taken in the first round of drafts dating back to 1997 in order to find a way to predict their chances of success in the NFL.
How much does it cost to buy the governorship of California?
Seeded on Thu Mar 5, 2009 8:01 AM EST ()
In the upcoming California gubanatorial race, Meg Whitman (R) and Steve Poizner (R) are considered the two most competent candidates. Meg Whitman is the former CEO of eBay and a self-made millionairess. Steve Poizner was a high tech entrepreneur, founding both SnapTrak, Inc.
Obama's Stimulus = 87 Blue Whales?
Seeded on Tue Mar 3, 2009 7:50 AM EST ()
The Competitive Enterprise Institute is a libertarian think-tank based in Washington D.C. which often calculates the costs of certain Congressional spending bills.
Greatest President? Not who you think.
Seeded on Tue Mar 3, 2009 7:49 AM EST ()
A recent Gallup poll asked 1,018 adults nationwide who they considered to be the greatest president, given a choice between George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, John Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan. Surprisingly, the top choice was… …Ronald Reagan?
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