Tag Archives: Politics & Government

‘Sound team epic fail!’ CNN viewers catch F-bomb during Boston memorial coverage [Vine]

http://twitter.com/#!/tinax0x0/status/456145436693118977 Oof. This probably isn’t what CNN had in mind for its Boston bombing memorial coverage: http://twitter.com/#!/HolyCityGeek/status/456144487123673088 http://twitter.com/#!/oliverdarcy/status/456144318886338560 Viewers assumed a CNN camera guy was the one who said it. http://twitter.com/#!/alexpearlman/status/456144990754729984 You can also view video here. Deadspin’s Timothy Burke has confirmed that that same feed was broadcast on several local Boston TV stations. Let’s just say this wasn’t CNN’s finest…

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NBC Philadelphia’s photo of Tracy Morgan sure looks like O.J. Simpson

http://twitter.com/#!/NBCPhiladelphia/status/476120767198158848 Apparently the rumors that comic Tracy Morgan has had a leg amputated following a fatal multiple car crash are false. Also, chances are he hasn’t had reconstructive surgery to look like O.J. Simpson. NBC 10 Philadelphia quickly deleted the tweet and apologized, but not before a screen shot or two were captured for posterity. Oops. http://twitter.com/#!/theMindofBob/status/476116637083381762…

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This anti-Obama truth-snark billboard will make you fist pump [photo]

http://twitter.com/#!/LeeBoho1/status/520035089485291521 What’s beautiful? This simple truth set on a billboard. We need more signs like this: pic.twitter.com/9LgJtkbOGb — Sam Adams (@SamAdamsTPP) October 9, 2014 Perfect. This Twitter user also had a suggestion for an Obama administration acronym: @SamAdamsTPP @BassAckwardsUSA > E B O L A…… ..Everyone Beware Obama's Lying Administration !!!!!!!!! — Frank Liebert (@BFranklin14)…

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Rand Paul wants FLOTUS to see his ‘first stop’ in New Hampshire [photo]

http://twitter.com/#!/BryanBroome1/status/522738945998589953 Senator Rand Paul is in New Hampshire, and the Kentucky Republican CC’d Michelle Obama on the location of his first stop for obvious reasons: Just arrived in Manchester, New Hampshire. First stop: @DunkinDonuts cc: @MichelleObama pic.twitter.com/6CpMlpe8vC — Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) October 16, 2014 FLOTUS might spot something missing from that menu: @SenRandPaul @HelloKevinHere…

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Because why not? Joe Biden compares NY Gov. Cuomo to Abraham Lincoln

http://twitter.com/#!/nicolegelinas/status/524228871957528576 The always overly-friendly “Sheriff” Joe Biden is in New York City discussing infrastructure: Watch live at approx. 11:00 AM as we discuss infrastructure modernization with @VP Biden at @VaughnCollege at http://t.co/SrDUVLywhf — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) October 20, 2014 Today we host @VP to unveil our plan to modernize and revitalize 4 NY airports, bringing…

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‘We’re screwed’: Obama won’t concede Romney was right, writes off Russia as ‘regional power’

http://twitter.com/#!/RBPundit/status/448485215921770497 During today’s presser at The Hague, ABC News’ Jon Karl put President Obama on the spot: http://twitter.com/#!/rickklein/status/448482435773513728 http://twitter.com/#!/KatiePavlich/status/448482446158614528 About damn time somebody had the cojones to confront Obama for mocking Mitt Romney over Russia back in 2012. http://twitter.com/#!/mooshakins/status/448482880700698625 It was indeed a great question. Unfortunately, Obama didn’t feel like answering it: http://twitter.com/#!/BrianFaughnan/status/448482882911498240 http://twitter.com/#!/NoahCRothman/status/448482731727794176 http://twitter.com/#!/NoahCRothman/status/448482825353068544 Doesn’t…

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‘Crock of lies!’ Obama says extending unemployment benefits ‘creates new jobs’

http://twitter.com/#!/gretawire/status/420600123765170176 Where are they? Never fear, America. President Obama is on it: http://twitter.com/#!/WhiteHouse/status/420603134583394304 Gee, it sounds so simple! We’re so blessed to be ruled by the Smartest President Evah™. http://twitter.com/#!/quicksilver382/status/420602634878586880 http://twitter.com/#!/a_ryan88/status/420604480808165376 http://twitter.com/#!/JedediahBila/status/420602101496963072 http://twitter.com/#!/derekahunter/status/420602945450049536 http://twitter.com/#!/TaxesYouPay/status/420603800106188800 http://twitter.com/#!/Carinrosayn/status/420604227132481537 http://twitter.com/#!/exjon/status/420602490870976512 Indeed. Time for a cold dose of reality: http://twitter.com/#!/michellemalkin/status/420602978278457344 Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/01/07/crock-of-lies-obama-says-extending-unemployment-benefits-creates-new-jobs/

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CNN app users spot Dem mayor’s corruption headline alongside photo of GOP gov

http://twitter.com/#!/ahhenson/status/449008381689593856 Multiple people have tweeted screen shots showing that CNN reported the story about Charlotte, N.C. Mayor Patrick Cannon’s arrest on corruption charges on their news app accompanied by a photo not of Cannon, but of the state’s Republican governor, Pat McCrory: http://twitter.com/#!/Beckerz927/status/449003968090636288 Whoops! http://twitter.com/#!/countryclubber/status/449009828812570624 http://twitter.com/#!/RickGiovannelli/status/449020785307697152 http://twitter.com/#!/matthewRvincent/status/449010380917202944 According to this tweeter, McCrory’s photo accompanying the…

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