Monthly Archives: January 2016

OREGON: Heavily Armed Teabagger Militia Seizes Federal Wildlife Refuge Building [VIDEO]

It’s the Bundy Ranch, part 2. Vox reports: A militia protesting the “tyranny” of the federal government seized the headquarters of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon on Saturday and in a video posted to Facebook, called on “patriots” from all over the country to come to the refuge with their guns to join their fight. Among the militia’s members …

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Andy Bell & Dave Aude – True Original [AUDIO]

Erasure frontman Andy Bell last collaborated with EDM king Dave Aude in 2014 with the single Aftermath (Here We Go), which took them to #1 on Billboard’s dance chart. Eight different mixes of their latest project were released on iTunes this weekend and several are below.

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Of Oz The Wizard [VIDEO]

Here’s the full Wizard Of Oz, but re-edited to present every word of dialogue in alphabetical order. The title is a clue to how things go. More than a little hypnotic, although I admit my eyes were crossing by the letter “F.” Spoiler: The movie ends with “zipper.”

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Breitbart: Hillary Inspired The Trump Video

After ignoring the Trump terrorism video for more than a day, Breitbart has finally responded exactly as we’d expect them to. They write: Let’s think about what that says about the former Secretary of State of the United States. Did she plant the idea in the minds of the brutal terrorist group? Or maybe these are the lovely “rebels against …

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At The Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge [VIDEO]

Via Gothamist: Yesterday afternoon thousands of totally insane people took off their clothes and ran into the Atlantic Ocean for the annual Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year’s swim. Afterwards, most of them claimed it was “fun” or “invigorating” or “a great way to start 2016”, but the guy shivering so violently that he couldn’t talk or even sip …

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LAS VEGAS: County And Businesses Celebrate 5000th Gay Marriage With Gifts For Surprised Couple

The Associated Press reports: Clark County partnered with the Las Vegas business community to mark a local gay marriage milestone on New Year’s Eve. According to the county, Phoenix residents Ronald Bauman and Dumitru Alexeev received the 5,000th same-sex marriage license issued in Clark County since the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of gay marriage in the …

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VIRAL VIDEO: About Trump’s Speech Patterns

Here’s a fascinating look at Donald Trump’s speech patterns and his “huckster’s knack” for selling himself. Over 300,000 views in just two days. Watch below.

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Philly’s Mummers Parade Mocks Caitlyn Jenner [VIDEO]

Ugh. The Daily Mail reports: A group of parade marchers in Philadelphia drew the ire of LGBT groups and the mayor with a comedy skit that mocked Caitlyn Jenner. The Mummers Parade, held each New Year’s Day and said to be the oldest folk festival in the country, has tried in recent years to be more diverse, but a musical …

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Terrorists Feature Trump In Recruitment Clip [VIDEO]

CNN reports: An al Qaeda affiliate has apparently released a new recruitment video, telling Muslims in America that the country has a long history of racism and discrimination and will turn on its Muslim community. The video purportedly by Somali terrorist group al-Shabaab uses historic civil rights era footage of firebrand Malcolm X and audio of 2016 presidential candidate Donald …

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Breitbart: Rubio Donor Behind Anti-Trump Skywriting

Via Breitbart: It turns out that the millionaire GOP establishment donor who bankrolled the anti-Donald Trump skywriting at the Rose Bowl parade on New Year’s Day isn’t just any ordinary donor-class millionaire. He’s backing Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) the man who is emerging as the anti-conservative establishment and donor-class candidate for president in 2016. According to the Center for Responsive …

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Ted Cruz Celebrates 2016 By Telling Lame Joke About Obama Leaving The White House [VIDEO]

Canadian immigrant Ted Cruz last night appeared on Fox News to celebrate the final year of Obama’s presidency and Hillary Clinton’s coming “permanent retirement.” Right. Cruz then launched into a lame joke about a Marine repeatedly asking for Obama at the gates of the White House. Watch below.

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KEY WEST: Drag Queen Sushi Marries After Traditional New Year’s Eve Pump Drop [VIDEO]

One of Key West’s most beloved traditions took place last night when local drag star Sushi was lowered to Duval Street in a giant glittery pump at the stroke of midnight. This year, however, Sushi (real name Gary Marion) finished the ritual by getting married before the adoring throngs. Watch it all below. I had the pleasure of meeting Sushi …

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Skywriters At Rose Bowl Parade: Trump Is A Fascist Dictator, Trump Is Disgusting [VIDEO]

Several skywriting planes are laying down anti-Trump messages over the Rose Bowl Parade today in Pasadena, California. Among the messages: “Trump Is A Fascist Dictator” and “Trump Loves To Hate Anybody.” Also: “Iowans Dump Trump” and “America Is Great, Trump Is Disgusting.” The messages appear to be from the people behind the website AnybodyButTrump.us. A very short clip is below.

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Singer Natalie Cole Dies At Age 65

Well, damn. Via the New York Daily News: Chart-topping R&B singer Natalie Cole, who followed her legendary father into the music business with hits like “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” and “Unforgettable,” died at age 65. “Natalie Cole, sister beloved & of substance and sound. May her soul rest in peace,” tweeted the Rev. Jesse Jackson on New Year’s …

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2016: Brought To You By Planet Fitness [VIDEO]

Here’s a great narration-free clip of last night’s festivities in Times Square, brought to you by Planet Fitness, whose logo adorned every stage and every head. Still better than the Year Of Nivea. As tradition holds, the ball drop was followed by Frank Sinatra’s New York, New York. After that came Ray Charles  and then Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s gorgeous take on …

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Ted Cruz To Volunteers: Attacks On Me Are Coming So Strap On The Full Armor Of God

Via the Washington Post: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) told volunteers Thursday he believes the Republican presidential contest will be decided in the next 90 days, but warned them to get ready for a nasty ride. “I want to tell everyone to get ready, strap on the full armor of God, get ready for the attacks that are coming,” a hoarse-sounding …

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BarbWire: Happy New Year, God Is Going To Kill You

Here’s a lovely New Year’s Day message from BarbWire columnist Bill Muehlenberg: Just as biblically certain is the truth that Jesus will be coming a second time, and then the period of grace comes to an end, and instead, a time of hard-core payback will take place. Those who continue to shake their fists at God and spit in his …

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Actor Wayne Rogers Dies At Age 82

Actor turned Fox News pundit Wayne Rogers died yesterday at age 82. Via CNN: Rogers, who portrayed the wise-cracking Army surgeon “Trapper” John McIntyre in the first three seasons of TV’s “M*A*S*H,” died Thursday, his publicist Rona Menashe told Reuters. Rogers died of complications from pneumonia in Los Angeles, Menashe told Reuters. Rogers’ Trapper John was one half of “M*A*S*H”‘s …

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