Category Archives: politics

youtube clip of today: fired up.

If you haven’t seen Phil Davison’s of Ohio’s speech at the Stark County Republican Party executive committee meeting yet, you’re missing out. He was hoping for a nomination to run for Stark County treasurer, and shockingly, he didn’t get the … Continue reading

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jon stewart’s september 11, 2001 monologue.

Just watch it. (And thanks, EA.) [Posted by Mallory]

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joe barton would like to apologize…

I love it when people come up with these things. http://joebartonwouldliketoapologize.com/ Here is one of my favorites: Joe Barton Would Like to Apologize to BP, for soaking up all your valuable oil with our worthless pelicans. Thank you GO(B)P, for … Continue reading

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youtube clip of today: tag team.

CNN wondered, Gawker wondered, and now Six Words wonders: was Barack Obama in the 1993 video for “Whoomp, There It Is?” Here’s the screenshot that started it all: Gawker gives a pretty comprehensive pro/con list debating whether our POTUS is … Continue reading

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youtube clip of today: a BFD.

Oh FINE.  Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen it (and certainly heard it) by now, but here is everyone’s Uncle Joe dropping the F bomb on live TV. I think he’s the greatest.  He’s just so lovably … Continue reading

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just six words and a picture.

A note left by Rep. Patrick Kennedy on his father’s grave (Ted Kennedy). Warning: if you have a bleeding liberal heart, this may make you weep. This picture comes from the White House’s Flickr stream. “Dad, the unfinished business is … Continue reading

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hey health care, it’s about time.

President Obama’s health care bill, which will provide millions of uninsured Americans with medical coverage, was passed tonight by Congress after months and months of struggle. FINALLY! The bill was passed 219-212. [Posted by Shannon]

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today is a google holiday, hooray!

Today’s Google Holiday: Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. I’m a little confused by this. MLK’s birthday is actually on January 15, and today isn’t Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Maybe Google is just leaving this one up for a few … Continue reading

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john oliver needs his own show.

VS.             The following video brings together two of my favorite things:  John Oliver and ripping apart Sarah Palin. For more Palin-bashing fun, please refer to Kathleen and Mallory’s thoughts on the subject. Excitement Over Sarah … Continue reading

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