Politics

VIDEO: Herman Cain, no longer running for President, is now fully embracing ‘Pokemon’

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It’s amazing how the burden of looking electable will allow a politician to do all sorts of crazy things. Like being honest on stage. Over the weekend, Cain appeared at the faux political rally held by Comedy Central late night star, and President of South Carolina candidate, Stephen Colbert. Read more

The ESA’s about face regarding SOPA is almost hilarious

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Thankfully the Entertainment Software Association has changed their mind about the Stop Piracy Online Act. After it was shelved, and when it doesn’t matter anymore. Naturally. Read more

VIDEO: President Obama singing Al Green is pretty charming

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Somewhere, a right-wing reader will see this and shake their fist but whatever. Any time a sitting President busts out a little soulful R&B from Al Green during a speech at the Apollo Theatre, I’m on board. Take it away, Smooth B.O. (that nickname is not good). Read more

VIDEO: Vermin Supreme kicks off pony-based Presidential campaign in New Hampshire

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Are you sick of the Republican presidential candidates blah-blahing about smaller government and tax cuts? Well then feast your eyes upon lesser-known candidate Vermin Supreme (and performance artist) and his pro-pony, zombie-based political campaign. Read more

VIDEO: Herman Cain bows out of the Presidential race, quotes ‘Pokemon’ yet again

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To be clear, he’s not really an avid follower of Pikachu and company, just of Donna Summers. Who happened to sing the song from which he derives his favorite quote. Read more

University of Texas College Republicans president says shooting Pres. Obama is ‘tempting’

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Free speech covers a lot, but there are a handful of things that are never cool to do. Tops among them: Saying it’d be ‘tempting’ to shoot President Obama, a lesson UT-Austin College Republicans president Lauren Pierce (a girl!) is now learning firsthand. Read more

VIDEO: Rick Perry’s snafu during the debates last night probably ended his Presidential run

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There’s no disputing that public speaking is hard; I once spelled the word “sneeze” as “sneze” during a 3rd grade spelling bee as a pure public choke job. But when you’re a Presidential candidate, people hold you to a higher standard. So Rick Perry’s answer to this question last night has probably ended any hopes ... Read more

History, along with political unrest, often repeats itself, even in video games

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BioShock isn’t copying the tea party and Occupy Wall Street movement, it’s copying the stuff that came way before it. Read more

Video games are destroying the very foundation of manhood, claims CNN

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To be fair, it wasn’t CNN per say making such accusation, just one of their editorialists. But they deserve blame for giving such a dumb ass the time of day as well. Read more

VIDEO: Polish Parliament candidate Katarzyna Lenart strips for votes

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Katarzyna Lenart is a 23-year-old student seeking a seat on Poland’s parliament. And her campaign is rather enlightening, mostly because it includes her stripping in a video trumpeting her quest for election. Naturally, Polish politicos are displeased. Read more

VIDEO: The Los Angeles City Council is still waiting for Mike Hunt to speak

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At a Los Angeles City Council meeting, someone cleverly signed up “Mike Hunt” to speak. Surprisingly, Mike Hunt didn’t show up despite numerous urgings from councilman Dennis Zine. Read more