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Controversy Over 'Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit' Sticker

Tony Kerns — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:09:28 +0000

To say that illegal immigration is a hot issue in our country right now is an understatement. Many would argue that President Obama is catering to illegal immigrants, and others believe it was Romney’s stance on immigrants that lost him the Latino vote. With tempers rising on both sides, at what point does someone [...]

White House Rejects Death Star Petition [VIDEO]

Bethany Lee — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:48:19 +0000

The White House says no to one of the more popular petitions on their Web site.

Tom Morello Calls Paul Ryan a 'Jackass,' Expresses Disappointment in Obama

Joe Robinson — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:17:15 +0000

While it recently emerged that Rage Against the Machine have an unlikely fan in Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan, Rage guitarist Tom Morello has been pretty clear that the feeling is not mutual. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Morello dubs Ryan a "jackass" when discussing the politician's Rage fandom and explains that he "missed" a lot of the meaning behind the music.

Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello Bashes Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan

Jeff Giles — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 21:17:09 +0000

One of the things that can be frustrating about being an artist is your inability to control the way your work is interpreted or enjoyed — as Rage Against the Machine‘s Tom Morello is rediscovering this week, upon learning that Republican Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan is a big fan of his band.

Joe Biden Talks Back Door Relief with a Little Lesbian Cub [VIDEO]

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:39:42 +0000

The guys who do the "Bad Lip Reading" series on YouTube, arguably some of the funniest videos online, are back. This time they took on Vice-President Joe Biden - and made it sound like all he thinks about is sex.

US Soldier To Be Charged With 17 Counts of Murder In Afghan Massacre

Tony Kerns — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:45:21 +0000

Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, the soldier accused of being the lone shooter in the mass murder of Afghan villagers on March 11, will be officially charged today with 17 counts of murder. The news of 17 counts of murder is a confusing one as only 16 villagers were originally reported killed. Afghan officials are [...]

Porn Industry Fighting Back Against Rick Santorum

Tony Kerns — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:10:55 +0000

GOP Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has made it very clear that hardcore pornography is not something he will tolerate. Santorum has gone as far as saying that hardcore pornography is causing pandemic harm to Americans and resulting in violence against women. According to Santorum on his website, the Obama Administration favors pornographers over American families, but [...]

Rage Against the Machine to Rush Limbaugh: 'Hey Jackass, Stop Using Our Music'

Tree Riddle — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:05:00 +0000

In the aftermath of Rush Limbaugh’s controversial rant regarding Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke, sponsors and musicians alike have been cutting ties with his popular radio show. Now, the controversial radio host has caught the wrath of Rage Against the Machine, who didn’t mince words when demanding Limbaugh stop using their music.

New Ad Protests Hank the Cat for Senate [VIDEO]

Bethany Lee — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:00:46 +0000

Why someone would want to go after this adorable feline is beyond me.

Vote Hank the Cat for Senate!

Bethany Lee — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:00:26 +0000

I wonder what his view is on corporal punishment for mice...

Lamb of God Singer Randy Blythe Launches Campaign for U.S. President

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:09:01 +0000

Our favorite politically informed and opinionated singer these days is Lamb of God‘s Randy Blythe. He recently spouted off about the state of digital music. Now, on his Randonesia Tumblr blog, the singer posted a manifesto offering to run for the highest elected office in our nation, which is that of President of the United States.

Rick Perry Would Eat a Grimey Squirrel While Pooping in Space [VIDEO]

Aaron Galloway — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:02:11 +0000

A couple of months ago we discovered Bad Lip-Reading. It’s a website that makes hilarious re-dubbings of political figures, celebrities and other notable figures. Some of their better work includes a re-dubbed video of a Rick Perry speech and a Michele Bachmann ad. Well, they haven taken aim at Rick Perry once again (turns out [...]

Rick Perry Picks Up Endorsement From Lord Voldemort (VIDEO)

Wes Nessman — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:33:27 +0000

Well it’s about time something happened with Rick Perry’s campaign. He recently released some questionable ads about gays while wearing clothes straight out of “Brokeback Mountain”. He clearly jumped into the race for President far too early and not quite ready. Now though, he has an endorsement he can count on. Click through to check it out.

Rage Against the Machine's Zack de la Rocha Pens Poem for Occupy Movement

Jon Wiederhorn — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:01:58 +0000

Time will tell whether Rage Against the Machine vocalist Zack de la Rocha’s involvement with the Occupy Movement will find its way into any of his future song lyrics. But for now, the rapper and rocker has written a poem for those who have been motivated into action by corporate greed and the division between those who have and those who have not.

President Obama Announces US Troops Will Be Out of Iraq by Year's End [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:19:14 +0000

In a White House briefing held Friday, President Obama announced the remaining American troops in Iraq will be home by the end of the year, closing a war effort there that has killed more than 4,400 US servicepeople and wounded 32,000 more since 2003.

“After nine years, America’s war in Iraq will be over,” the president said.

Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann Clips Get Hilarious Redubbings [VIDEOS]

Don Deane — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:48:47 +0000

Kudos to MSNBC for making us hip to Bad Lip Reading, a website that redubs videos of notable figures and celebrities with side-splitting results. In this clip, the website skewers Republican presidential hopefuls Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann. Bachmann, in particular, gets the worst of it. In her doctored ad campaign video, she seemingly (and [...]

Foo Fighters Fight the Foo(ls) Of Westboro Baptist Church – Keep It Clean [VIDEO]

Joe Cayden — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:31:16 +0000

This is what happens when you go up against Dave Grohl. Needless to say the man is a genius, from his chops, to his vocals, to his ability to make you feel downright ashamed at your own picket. Some folks from the Westboro Baptist Church thought it was wise to protest a Foo Fighters gig in Kansas City, MO. I bet they werent expecting this!

Why Did This Russian Guy Touch 2,000 Boobs? [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:09:15 +0000

Recently, a Russian fellow named Sam Nickles touched the breasts of 1,000 different women, for a total haul of 2,000 boobs felt.

Why? Well, he claims he’s doing it for Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, because Putin is too busy with state affairs and being married to go out and touch potential voters in that manner. (Look, we’re just reporting what Nickles says.)

Wichita Falls Area Post Offices May Close [AUDIO]

Wes — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:45:30 +0000

Some post offices in the outlying areas may be closed due to budget cuts. It’s important that you keep this in mind when you plan “special” times. The RockShow has the Report next. It may not seem like that big of deal losing some post offices, but for our friends in the surrounding cities it [...]

Governor Perry's Planned Day Of Prayer Is Wrong

Wes — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:31:06 +0000

Governor Rick Perry’s participation in an organized day of prayer and fasting has put him at odds with various groups, including many religious organizations. Read more after the break. Perry is teaming with the controversial American Family Association, an evangelical Christian group, for the event. Here’s a quote from Courthouse News: “The prayer rally orchestrated [...]