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Shocking Video: Assassination Attempt Foiled By Jammed Gun

Tom Blunt — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:04:30 +0000

An attempt on the life of a Bulgarian politician was miraculously averted yesterday when the would-be killer’s gun refused to fire. Turkish Party leader Ahmed Dogan had no time to think when a man rushed the stage and pushed a gun in his face, but the instant it became clear that the gun was faulty, [...]

Texas Governor Rick Perry Rejects Obamacare

Dave Goldman — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:25:41 +0000

Gov. Rick Perry, in a letter to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, today confirmed that Texas has no intention of implementing a state insurance exchange or expanding Medicaid as part of Obamacare. Any state exchange must be approved by the Obama Administration and operate under specific federally mandated rules, many of which [...]

Store Clerk Fired for Refusing EBT Card for Cigarettes [VIDEO/POLL]

Amy Austin — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:02:37 +0000

A convenience store clerk in New Hampshire was fired after six years on the job for refusing to sell cigarettes to a 20-year-old man who was paying with an EBT cash card. Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is an electronic system that automates the delivery, redemption, and reconciliation of issued public assistance benefits.

Supreme Court Upholds 'Obamacare' [POLL]

Dave Goldman — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:19:51 +0000

The high court’s verdict on President Barack Obama’s Affordable Health Care Act is in and the Supreme Court has upheld the law’s requirement that most Americans have health insurance — and the decision was made as a tax. The Supreme Court has upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama’s health [...]

Salvation Army Major Says Gay People Should Be Put to Death [AUDIO]

Chase Colston — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:19:33 +0000

A senior Salvation Army official said in an interview that all non-celibate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual people should be put to death — a statement that’s quickly making its way around the world. Major Andrew Craibe out of Australia told a group of LGBT journalists his beliefs aligned with that of the Salvation Army’s [...]

Should Drug Testing Be Mandatory for Welfare Recipients? [VIDEO/POLL]

Baby J — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:30:20 +0000

This year is a huge election year, and with our country as divided as it is, another hot topic has re-emerged. The debate is discussing whether or not drug testing be mandatory for welfare beneficiaries. With so many stigmas relating to individuals who receive government assistance, many are truly divided on this issue, but it’s [...]

President Obama Supports Gay Marriage [VIDEO/POLL]

Baby J — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:00:28 +0000

President Barack Obama announced earlier today that his support for same-sex marriage views are “evolving.” In an interview with Robin Roberts, the President opened up on his new views involving same-sex couples and came out in full support of their human rights. …”I think about members of my own staff who are in incredibly committed [...]

[BREAKING] North Carolina Passes Amendment Banning Same-Sex Marriage [POLL]

Chase Colston — Wed, 09 May 2012 01:56:00 +0000

CNN is reporting that voters in North Carolina have passed a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. The website reports that more than 1.5 million votes have been counted, and an overwhelming 61 percent voted for the amendment. The amendment would include in the state constitution, “Marriage between one man and one woman is the only [...]

Best Country Artist for President – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:30:59 +0000

To date, no country stars have offered their names as candidates for the US presidency, but that won’t stop us from wondering what it would be like if stars like Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire and Hank Williams Jr. traded in their tour bus for a seat on Airforce One. Which country music superstar do you think would make the best president?

Georgians Must Pass Drug Test to Apply For Welfare [POLL]

Amy Austin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:00:07 +0000

The state of Georgia has passed legislation that would require people applying for welfare to pass a drug test before receiving benefits. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed the new legislation yesterday over the opposition of Democrats. As you can imagine, there is a lot of chatter happening from both sides of the table on this [...]

Michele Bachmann Officially Announces Presidential Bid

Stephanie Berning — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:00:42 +0000

Minnesota Rep. and Tea Party favorite Michele Bachmann officially announced her candidacy for the 2012 presidential election on Monday. Bachmann kicked off her campaign in Waterloo, Iowa, where she was born. “I know what it means to be from Iowa — I know what we value here and I know what’s important,” Bachmann said during [...]

Canadian MP Jams During Debate

Marcie Pink — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:12:34 +0000

Canadian Member of Parliament Graham Evans was caught on camera playing a little air-guitar in the House of Commons as Canada's Defense Secretary was presenting a speech on military cuts.

Evans denies strumming on an imaginary axe, and instead claims he was "just tapping" his fingers on a rolled up program. Read on to judge for yourself.