Auto-Tune has been prettying up vocal tracks for more than a decade now, but applying it to news is simply brilliant. The Gregory Brothers‘ autotunethenews.com is worth a look.
March 19, 2009
The 38 Year War
A 2004 commentary by Doug Bandow of The Future of Freedom Foundation points out how much we love war, well at least politicians love war: War has become a centerpiece of American politics. The war on terrorism is the focus of U.S. foreign policy. A real war is being fought in Iraq. Jimmy Carter proclaimed [...]
January 23, 2009
New Hampshire: Live Free Or Die By Firing Squad
NH State Representative Delmar Burridge recently introduced HB 0037 proscribing death by firing squad: When the penalty of death is imposed, the punishment for a defendant convicted under RSA 630:1, I(g) shall be execution by firing squad. Burridge would likely describe himself as “principled,” like when he reported one of his constituents to the cops [...]
December 10, 2008
What Could Have Been: Lee Mercer’s 2008 Presidential Campaign
Former 2008 Presidential Candidate Lee Mercer shares your concern for circumstances and issues. He wants to crack down on treason and recognizes Democratic concerns about expansion of executive power.
November 19, 2008
Obama’s Use of Complete Sentences Stirs Controversy
From the Borowitz Report: In the first two weeks since the election, President-elect Barack Obama has broken with a tradition established over the past eight years through his controversial use of complete sentences, political observers say. “Every time Obama opens his mouth, his subjects and verbs are in agreement,” says Mr. Logsdon. “If he keeps [...]
November 7, 2008
A Bullet Dodged
We all knew the sordid details of Palin’s candidacy would emerge, but who figured they pour out so soon or on Fox News? Via Borkweb.com
November 4, 2008
Presidents Change…Presidential Limousines Change
Presidential Limos are armored, yes, but Gregg Merksamer reveals that George W. Bush’s limos sport five-inch thick glass, more than twice as thick as in Clinton’s limo. Merksamer should know, he wrote the book on so-called “professional cars”. He says half an inch is enough to stop a .44 magnum at point blank range, and [...]
November 4, 2008
McCain Staffers: More Whisky. Stat!
John McCain’s election team apparently told staff at The Phoenix Biltmore to have extra whisky on hand for their election party tonight. They’re not just planning to drown their sorrows: Republicans and Republican-leaning independents drink more whisky than the national average. Sweet photo by Bearfaced, though I almost used this picture of barrels (or this [...]
October 21, 2008
Sarah Palin Is A Vampire
I think this election has designers more involved than most. (Via DottieboBottie.)
October 7, 2008
Sarah Palin’s Debate Strategy Flowchart
Via Jon Link: Sarah Palin’s debate strategy flowchart. Eh. At least she had a strategy. What’s McCain’s plan going to be for tonight?
August 5, 2008
Drill And Burn Republicans
July 17, 2008
I’m Voting Republican
No, I’m not likely to vote for any republican candidates, but this is funny. From the producers: I’m Voting Republican is a satirical look at the likely outcome of another four years of Republican government. The not-so-subtle message behind the film is the importance of a united bloc of citizens willing to take the time [...]
May 26, 2008
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