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Conservative America’s Last Wishes: Hold the Flowers, Fund the Anti-Obama Campaign
From Arizona to Connecticut, there’s a new trend emerging among conservatives in America. Families of deceased Republicans are asking friends to fund Obama’s opposition in 2012 instead of sending flowers, reports Salon.
Unveiled: Meet The Mind Behind Twitter Impersonator @MayorEmanuel
Now that the real-life Rahm has been elected the Second City’s new mayor, the irreverent faker @MayorEmanuel’s work is done. But what made Dan Sinker’s political commentary so poignant and gripping during the election run-up?
Destined to Disco? What Christine O’Donnell Should Dance to on Dancing With The Stars
Christine O’Donnell, the one-time candidate for Senate, has been asked to don her dancing shoes and tart up her tutu. Dancing with the Stars has given her the nod.
The Spy Who Legislated Me: Anna Chapman to Run for Russian Parliament
As the accused (failed) spy turned sex symbol, Anna Chapman has become internationally known for her looks — which doesn’t exactly bode well for a return to espionage anytime soon. But luckily it looks like she has a fall-back …
Quotes: Harry Reid on Making Prostitution Illegal in Nevada
“Nevada needs to be known as the first place for innovation and investment – not as the last place where prostitution is still legal.”
— SEN. HARRY REID of Nevada, calling for the state to make prostitution illegal; Nevada …
Front-Line Footage: Wisconsin Filmmaker on His Viral Protest Videos
As the battle continues in Madison, a local filmmaker has released a sequel to his first video to give an up close and personal look at the demonstrators.
Ugandan President May Cut Rap Album After Accidental Smash Hit
You’ve just won a (possibly rigged) election – what’s next? How about cutting a rap album?
Quotes: South Dakota Doesn’t Think Killing Abortion Doctors is Justifiable After All
“Clearly the bill as it’s currently written is a very bad idea.”
-DENNIS DAUGAARD, South Dakota Governor via a spokesperson, on the state bill that sought to expand the definition of justifiable homicide to include killing …
Randy Report: Beer Lovers More Likely to Have Sex on the First Date
We know you want to know, but remember those pesky little things known as manners?
Quotes: Gabrielle Giffords Speaks First Words Since Shooting
“We’re elated at this. We always knew Gabby is a fighter and that she’s not going to let this thing win. And you know, every day is proof of that.”
— C.J. KARAMARGIN, spokesman for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who spoke …
Palin, Interrupted: Mama Grizzly Appearance Canceled After ‘Negative Feedback’
Mrs. Palin’s uncanny ability to generate news from non-events, in this case a literal one, was again demonstrated this weekend.