WaPo’s “Long, Fascinating History” of Jeb Gun Maker: Nazis
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Well, it ain’t “Macaca,” or a racist rock in the Texas wilderness, but you can’t say The Washington Post isn’t trying. Instead of George Allen or Rick Perry, the target is Jeb Bush.
Huffington Post and Samantha Bee Ignore FBI Warning on Syrian Refugees
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The holes in the vetting system for Syrian refugees are not a popular topic in the Huffington Post or on former Daily Show correspondent Samantha Bee’s new show.
The Huffington Post linked to Upworthy’s article about the second episode of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee Monday in which Bee showcased her trip to Jordan where she interviewed Syrian refugees.
Mic.com: Controversial Race Cartoon Annoys Parents
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Mic.com’s Zak Cheney-Rice rolled his eyes at frustration from parents whose kids were shown a racially charged cartoon meant to show the unfairness of white privilege.
Kids at Glen Allen High School in Glen Allen, Virginia this month were shown “The Unequal Opportunity Race” in honor of Black History Month.
'Broad City' Women are NOT the Ones You Take Home to Meet Your Parents
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It's pretty safe to say the best scene of “Two Chainz,” the season three premiere of Broad City, was where Ben Affleck looked really serious. No wait, that was a Batman v Superman commercial. I guess if you are Comedy Central and your biggest hit is a cartoon where rape is funny because it is being done to a Republican (South Park), your standards are obviously not very high.
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Joy Behar: Senate Won’t Confirm New Justice Because of Obama's 'Color'
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On Tuesday’s The View, Joy Behar lashed out at Republicans for daring to not accept an Obama nominee to replace Antonin Scalia: “It’s almost like they’re not being patriotic, it seems to me. This man has had so much [unintelligible] from this Congress, it’s outrageous. And I have to say it – I know it’s not popular to say it – but his color has something to do with it.” Behar soon doubled down: “…
Salon and Stephen Colbert Honor Justice Scalia’s Sense of Humor
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Salon took a break from its usual anti-conservative drift to acknowledge a tribute by late night comedian Stephen Colbert to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who passed away on Saturday.
“He was universally acknowledged to be an intellectual giant who left his mark not only on the court, but on how to interpret the Constitution,” Colbert said.
50 Shades of Gray Star: Role Damaged My Dating Life
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50 Shades of Gray star Dakota Johnson is booked to do a sequel, 50 Shades Darker despite the toll she said the first movie took on her love life.
Johnson said the role of Anastasia Steele in the erotic film about a BDSM relationship made men scared of her since they thought she might actually be interested in that type of relationship in her personal life.
Hulu Travels Back in Time to Mock Nixon
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Hulu's latest mini-series “11.22.63” released its first of eight episodes this week and honestly... it's excellent so far. Based on the book by Stephen King and produced by J. J. Abrams how could it be anything but good? Even James Franco, who plays the main character Jake Epping, is unusually decent.
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ABC Comedy: Mother Jones has Journalistic Integrity (LOL!)
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"Journalistic integrity" and "Mother Jones" are two phrases that should not be in the same sentence. But alas, the ABC comedy Fresh Off the Boat has lent some gravitas to the infamous lefty rag.
Shocker: ‘Chicago Med’ Doesn’t Succumb to Stereotype of Bitter War Vet
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Despite a completely gratuitous shower scene in the opening of NBC’s Chicago Med episode “Clarity,” the story includes a nice (and rare) touch for network television – a nod to a patriotic American proud of his service to his country despite his own personal struggles.
Salon: Pledge of Allegiance is ‘Toxic Nationalistic Ritual’
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Salon’s David Niose veered dangerously close to radical territory Monday with a vitriolic attack the Pledge of Allegiance of our own nation.
“The Pledge of Allegiance must go: A daily loyalty oath has become a toxic, nationalistic ritual,” read Niose’s headline.
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Manny Pacquiao Ripped by Media for Comparing Gays to Animals
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Manny Pacquiao is in the process of being picked apart by media and celebrities for his recent comments on homosexuality.
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'The X-Files' Just Confounded PC Expectations for Terrorism on TV
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A show that has already attacked conservatives and brought us evil pro-life Catholics this season just portrayed terrorists in a totally unexpected way.
The X-Files episode “Babylon” begins with a young Muslim man praying to Allah before going about his day, speaking Arabic with a friend and heading to an art gallery. But in The X-Files, nothing is ever as it seems and audience members have…
Black Lives Matter Propaganda Takes Center Stage at the Grammys
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The 58th Annual Grammy Awards had many moments to celebrate. Whether it was Gary Sinise honoring veterans or great tributes to many legends we have lost this year: BB King, Bowie, Glenn Frey, and others. Compared to years past it was a pretty tame event. But it just wouldn't be the Grammys without someone making a political statement.
