Brian Williams..Continuing Tradition of Being Awesome

2009 November 6
by Claudia

Squid, squid, squid, squid, squid!

The debate that wasn’t

2009 November 5
by Jared

So yesterday morning, two TFGers woke up early (10am), went online, and purchased tickets for one of the craziest events ever: a live “debate” at Radio City Music Hall between former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Yeah, seriously.

Unfortunately, our excitement only lasted about 4 hours. Can you guess which former President canceled the event on the same day? (Hint: It wasn’t George W. Bush.)

If you ask me, this feels like a left-wing conspiracy between the Clintons and Ticketmaster.

(1) Sell tickets
(2) Cancel event
(3) Keep order processing fees

The perfect crime.

Election Day: Early Returns

2009 November 4

Well, another election day has come and gone. And although it might not be as nailbiting as 2008, here’s a looksie at what’s happening around the good ol’ U.S. of A:

  • Looks like America, land of the free and equal rights, has rejected those for gays. Specifically in the state of Maine, where it looks like gay marriage laws will NOT pass.
  • New York City has decided on a new mayor! Mayor Michael Bloomberg, billionaire extraordinaire and man of the people (those are synonymous, right?) has been elected for a third term, says the NY Times.
  • Ruh-roh. Could it be true? Have Republicans regained control of Virginia?

Subliminal Message of the Day

2009 October 28

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger writes a subliminal message into his letter vetoing random infrastructure financing bill proposed by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano. Although, if it’s spelled out (literally), is it really subliminal?

(via the daily what)

FOX News Responds to Attacks from White House

2009 October 26
by The Full Ginsburg

Sarah Palin Continues to Discover Social Networking

2009 October 19

Sarah Palin has not only joined the social networking site LinkedIn, but she also posted her resume on her profile. I’m not sure what kind of benefits she expects out of this or why she’s still using the name “governor”, but will somebody help her get a real job already so she can leave everyone alone.

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(Sarah Palin LinkedIn)

Quit Attacking Anderson Cooper!

2009 October 13
by Claudia

 So apparently people got their panties in a wad over this new CNN ad. I will say that apparently the first version of this ad could appear to be completely biased, as the promo was dubbed in stereo as opposed to a mono track. Thus, the audience only heard the woman’s voice, which leads the viewer to believe that this is a left-wing ad (a huge no-no for news).

But after watching the corrected ad, it seems it was all a big misunderstanding. Bottom line: EVERYONE can enjoy Anderson Cooper 360°!

(via Mediaite)

Obama Wins Nobel Prize

2009 October 9
by Claudia

In a bit of news that seems to be surprising to all, it was announced that President Obama was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. Here is an excerpt of the official statement released by the committee:

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples. The Committee has attached special importance to Obama’s vision of and work for a world without nuclear weapon.

President Obama said he was “surprised and deeply humbled”. And as an American, I am proud that our sitting president has been awarded such an honor. I feel like every American citizen should feel the same, regardless of their political views. Perhaps this is a sign that the world views America in a positive light again. No matter the case, winning a Nobel Prize surely wouldn’t be twisted in a negative way, right? Oh wait, Matt Drudge found a way:

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via USA Today, BBC 

Online Conversations with a Friend (and Midwesterner)

2009 October 8
by Claudia

So the other day I posted about Rush Limbaugh potentially buying part of the St. Louis Rams. Now, I work for a national team/sports franchise and I think that if that were my team, I’d have to respectfully resign and find other work. This seemed to anger one of my best friends, Matt, who is originally from Pennsylvania, but lived in New York City. But for the last year and a half, he has called St. Louis home. When I wrote on my Gmail status “Thank God I don’t work for the Rams”, this online conversation ensued:

Matt: i gotta say, this away message reeks of bias

there’s a LOT of good things that happens if he buys the team

me: it’s meant to be biased

Matt: just from an impartial standpoint

i know it is

me: i was talking about MYSELF and how I wouldn’t want to work there

Matt: i know, but i think if you DID work here, you’d be praying it happened

me: no way

Matt: it would save your job

me: i’d seriously start e-mailing other teams

Matt: but he’d have no impact on it

he’s going to be a small percentage. he’s the exception to checkets’ rule

there’s something that keeps him from owning the rams because of the other teams he owns

so he needs a partner

and honestly, while he’s a conservative douche, he will keep the team here. and that security is the first step toward them getting better

it’s good for the rams. it’s good for their fans. and it’ll be good for the nfl when they get the ship righted

just because a guy sucks donkey nuts as a person, doesn’t mean he’s not perfect for something

look at jerry jones

me: oh i’m not saying jerry jones is perfect at all

Matt: if jerry jones had the spotlight rush has, i bet you’d hate him more

me: i’m just saying i wouldn’t want a limited partner, nay, rush limbaugh, to be involved in any sporting team iw orked for

jerry jones DOES have probably the most spotlight of any owner

Matt: yes, of course, but that’s a completely different spotlight than a dude with his own radio show

and part of rush is schtick anyway

we listen to him on the way to lunch to laugh at it

i think it’s the callers that are actually the assholes

well, the matt who just got into the art of polite disagreement won’t call you a douche or an ass****. but i’ll bang my drum repeatedly that this is a wonderful, wonderful thing

win, win, win, win, win for just about anyone who touches it

 

So…yeah. In related news, this article has since been posted in USA Today: “Negative reaction begins to flow against Rush Limbaugh’s potential as Rams owner.”

The Full Ginsburg on MSNBC Live

2009 October 6

Tamron Hall keeps us grounded.

Thanks, Tamron.

UPDATE: For the full eHarmony video, click here.