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Ooooh, that crafty Rick Santorum. He’s stumbled onto the secret Obama plan for “dealing” with people of faith! We didn’t think he was smart enough, but every now and then even a blind pig will sniff out a truffle.
And nobody knows the truffles Rick Santorum has seen. Or eaten. Or whether or not those mushrooms were the psychedelic kind…
But he’s gone and figured it out, and he’s shared it with supporters at a Plano, Texas, rally Wednesday evening. I know that you, being a regular reader of this column, already know the plan (it went out in a mass e-mailing to everyone on Obama’s list last month). But how did Santorum find out?
The plan. The ultimate plan. The beheading of people of faith.
http://deepbrainmedia.com/2012/02/10/santorum-leaks-secret-obama-agenda-execute-the-religious/Ooooh, that crafty Rick Santorum. He’s stumbled onto the secret Obama plan for... more
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Something funny happened on Mitt Romney‘s way to the acceptance speech in Tampa this coming summer. People took a look at the man, his positions, his stances, his flip flops on the issues and said, “Meh… what’s that other guy’s name?”
“No, not the mean old man who wants to put orphans to work scrubbing toilets on the moon. The other one.
“No, you’re talking about that nice old crackpot who wants to end war and legalize drugs and sell off all government-owned land. I’m talking about that other guy. What’s his name again?
“Yeah. Santorum. Sure, he’s a wingnut. Of course, he wants to keep women barefoot and pregnant and in the kitchen whippin’ up a nice meatloaf for her man. But I’m a Republican. I want those things, too!”
http://deepbrainmedia.com/2012/02/08/santorum-surge-stains-romneys-cloak-of-inevitability/Something funny happened on Mitt Romney‘s way to the acceptance speech in Tampa... more
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What if the Surgeon General were to declare “stupidity” a disease and the National Institutes of Health were to declare a National Emergency and manpower and money were utilized to eliminate stupidity from the human condition? That would be cool!
Years ago, as a young city hall reporter in my hometown of Clinton, Iowa, at the end of a contentious debate over whether or not Clinton would remain the largest city in the state without even a basic building code (it would), one of my favorite council members gave me a quote that I will never forget. As the building code ordinance was defeated yet again, the councilman leaned over to the press table and sighed these words.
“If only stupidity were painful…”
http://deepbrainmedia.com/2012/02/09/lets-declare-a-national-war-on-stupidity-treat-it-as-a-disease-2/What if the Surgeon General were to declare “stupidity” a disease and the... more
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The Department of Health and Human Services issued a mandate saying that all employers, including religious organizations that hire people, must provide health insurance that covers the purchase of contraceptives.
Republicans, always looking for a cudgel with which to beat President Obama, have seized on this as an attack on religious rights. The compliant, corporate-owned, lick-spittle mainstream media has fallen in line, giving Republicans a platform from which to wheedle and lie and distort the issue — with impunity.
http://deepbrainmedia.com/2012/02/09/religious-organizations-and-health-coverage-wheres-the-line/The Department of Health and Human Services issued a mandate saying that all... more
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In the rush to convert the original nature of their hate stain on the much-in-need-of-washing tablecloth that is Facebook from an effort to stop the inevitable recall of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to an inexplicable rage against anything having to do with Occupy Wall Street, the latest incarnation of “Operation Burn Notice,” now calling itself “Notice the Burn During the Operation” (because when Facebook removes your site for violation of its terms of service, you are generally not allowed to create a page with the same name), the “administrators” of the page (see “Aaron Burr, Howard Earl and Robin Causey, all of Arizona because they’re all the same person) do not care to engage in conversation with you about the subject unless you agree with them.
http://www.turningovertherocks.com/2012/01/14/scumbags-dont-take-kindly-to-opposing-viewpoints/In the rush to convert the original nature of their hate stain on the... more
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The Flame Affair is a story that’s brimming with drama. It features international intrigue, marital tension, espionage, and betrayal by our own government. Director Doug Liman believes that in Fair Game he can capture that drama as long as he doesn’t hold the camera steady. The pacing is uneven, the characters are poorly drawn, and the historical impact of the scandal barely reverberates.
http://www.moviesreviews2010.com/fair-game-2010-review/The Flame Affair is a story that’s brimming with drama. It features... more
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Welcome to the Rileys, to its credit, doesn’t conform to narrative expectations. It’s a drama, but a drama on the edge of utter destruction. Kristen Stewart is Allison … or Mallory, depending on the scene . She’s an exotic dancer in New Orleans, she meets James Gandolfini ,he is on a business trip, and we’re off from there.
http://www.moviesreviews2010.com/welcome-to-the-rileys-2010-review/Welcome to the Rileys, to its credit, doesn’t conform to narrative expectations.... more
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How do you review a movie like this? Jackass 3D doesn’t have a storyline, there’s no acting, there’s no sort of cohesion; it’s an 80 minute stunt show that either someone will find funny or someone will detest and point to it as the reason my generation isn’t as good as theirs. In all due honesty, I’m stuck but in my upcoming stream of consciousness rant, maybe I’ll stumble onto something so bear with me.
http://www.moviesreviews2010.com/jackass-3d-2010-review/How do you review a movie like this? Jackass 3D doesn’t have a storyline,... more
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The Sorcerers Apprentice is the latest movie about an ordinary fellow its almost always a fellow who is, all of a sudden and to his great astonishment, dragged into an epochal, supernatural battle between good and evil. The fellow in question this time is the distinctly unpromising Jay Baruchel, a gangly Canadian ectomorph who got the girl (though not much of an audience) in Shes Out of My League and who trained the cartoon dragon in How to Train Your Dragon. http://www.moviesreviews2010.com/the-sorcerers-apprentice-2010-review/The Sorcerers Apprentice is the latest movie about an ordinary fellow its almost... more
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Thirty years after graduating from high school, five former basketball teammates gather at the lake house where they celebrated their biggest victory to mourn the passing of their late coach. Over the course of the Fourth of July weekend, the five friends realize that just because they’ve all grown up and started families doesn’t mean that they’ve lost that old spark. http://www.moviesreviews2010.com/grown-ups-2010-review/Thirty years after graduating from high school, five former basketball teammates... more
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In “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. http://www.moviesreviews2010.com/the-twilight-saga-eclipse-2010-review/In “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” Bella once again finds herself surrounded... more
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Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the others. A century has passed with no hope in sight to change the path of this destruction. Caught between combat and courage, Aang (Noah Ringer) discovers he is the lone Avatarwith the power to manipulate all four elements. http://www.moviesreviews2010.com/the-last-airbender-2010-review/Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a... more
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Predator(1987) became such a cult phenomenon, that it spawned a sequel, two crossovers with the Alien Franchise, and a massive line of toys for both kids, and adults. The problem is, none of the following movies were any good. http://www.moviesreviews2010.com/predators-2010-review/Predator(1987) became such a cult phenomenon, that it spawned a sequel, two crossovers... more
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In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. http://www.moviesreviews2010.com/despicable-me-2010-review/In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose... more
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The Assassin’s Creed series has been a hit with gamers since the first title. The original game in the series was a smash hit and the best-selling new franchise of 2007. But despite the millions of copies sold, many gamers simply couldn’t get into the first game and were turned off by repetitive mission goals and pointless busy work.
I was one of those gamers who played the first game and opted not to bother with the sequel. But after checking out a pair of demos for Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, I’ve been inspired to give the series another chance. So inspired, in fact, that I now want to play Assassin’s Creed 2 just to prepare for the arrival of Brotherhood. Out of all the games at E3, Brotherhood was easily one of the stand-out titles.
Read more at: http://www.gamesreviews2010.com/The Assassin’s Creed series has been a hit with gamers since the first title.... more
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Jonah Hex (Josh Brolin) is a scarred drifter and bounty hunter of last resort, a tough and stoic gunslinger who can track down anyone…and anything. Having survived death, Jonah’s violent history is steeped in myth and legend, and has left him with one foot in the natural world and one on the “other side.”
http://www.moviesreviews2010.com/jonah-hex-2010-review/Jonah Hex (Josh Brolin) is a scarred drifter and bounty hunter of last resort, a tough... more
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Ronn Motors Scorpion is a supercar that will jump from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and achieve 40 mpg (5.9L/100km)Ronn Motors Scorpion is a supercar that will jump from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and... more
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Hip hip hooray and happy Friday, Currenteers! As I'm sure you remember, last week we featured the cooler than cool, JulyJones. Well, this week we have the awesomely kickass Tyrannous! (His username alone should alert you to his level of coolness). If you haven't gotten to know this guy on Current yet, get excited, because he's got tons of interesting and cool items to check out. My favorite right now is "Hackers Get Free Parking In San Francisco" (in a purely, "hmmm, how very interesting, I would NEVER do that" kind of way, of course). So before you go check out that story and all the others, make sure you take a gander at his interview and get to know your fellow community member a little better.
Q: How did you find out about Current? What made you a fan?
A: I found Current TV channel surfing, then came to the site. I became tired of other less developed social sites like digg and stubleupon, where your votes make no impact further than the site and very little relative community. I was impressed by the range of pods, from comedy to environmental awareness.
Q: Where do you look for stories to add to Current?
A: I use all of my resources to submit what i believe will be helpful, interesting, or a story i need to share with everyone i can. as many news sites internationally, a huge range of types of blogs, google reader helps me keep track of it all.
Q: Okay--we gotta ask. How did you pick your username?
A: Tyrannous is my typical online handle. as defined an arbitrary use of power or control. I try to use my knowledge and skills to that extent.
Q: You post a variety of stories (which is awesome!), but is there something in particular that you’re really passionate about?
A: I am especially passionate about information and stories that involve environment and small changes that can be made on a personal level to change the world around myself
Q: If you could have one Superhero power, what would it be and why?
A: The power to control the 5 elements of nature, for sure.
Yes, I know, it's just like I said, he's kickass.
-DanielleHip hip hooray and happy Friday, Currenteers! As I'm sure you remember, last week... more
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