Political Irony

I know this story has had way more attention than it deserves, but this video is hilarious:

“Al Gore. Think about it. If he endorses you, you’re getting an endorsement from a guy who has received an Academy Award, received a Grammy, and the Nobel Prize. Oh, and Gore also won a competitive eating contest.” -David Letterman “Al Gore has endorsed Barack Obama for president. How about that? Political experts say this is great, because […]

On Sunday, the McCain campaign released a list of 30 “prominent democrats and independents” who have joined “Citizens for McCain”. His website claims these are leaders and activists, but you have to wonder if anyone in his campaign actually checked the list before they released it. Take Phillip “Icky” Frye of West Virginia, whose major […]

Gore Vidal gives a short, but cranky interview to the NY Times. A delight to read: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/15/magazine/15wwln-Q4-t.html

Most of you know Barely Political for their “Obama Girl” video, but they have done other great videos (and I’m not just talking about the “Return of Obama Girl”). Here’s a sampler of some of their greatest hits: Thanks to Wired’s Threat Level

For some reason, a new book called “Save the Males” reminded Chris Matthews of an old Saturday Night Live skit where none other than John McCain plays a sensitive, but creepy husband. Who knew he could act? As Matthews says “He can’t read a teleprompter and he can do that? That is good stuff.” Thanks […]

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