Politics | By Chris Gentilviso | October 25, 2010 | +

A Jimmy McMillan Monday: Rent, And 6 Other Things, That Are Too Damn High

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It was love at first sight between the Internet and the New York gubernatorial candidate.

The Rent Is Too Damn High

It didn't take long for the Internet to fall in love with Jimmy McMillan. Last week, the New York candidate for governor introduced his unorthodox political platform, which instantly became a viral hit. Move over Democrats, slide to the side Republicans and say hello to the Rent Is Too Damn High Party phenomenon. After a ... weekend full of spending, McMillan's catchy campaign got NewsFeed thinking -- what other things in life are just too damn high?

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[...] that ultimately accomplishes very little. And it's really no reason to uglify yourself and pull a Jimmy McMillan — you can just donate the money without grossing out the female population. (via Washington Post) [...]

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