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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Dies at 87 Following a Stroke

Staff Writer — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:25:18 +0000

CNN is reporting this morning that former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has died this morning (Monday, April 8) following a stroke. Thatcher, known as the “Iron Lady”, was the only female to serve as Prime Minister in Great Britain. She is also one of the most prominent and well-known female female political figures around [...]

Chuck Hagel Confirmed as Secretary of Defense

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:15:40 +0000

Chuck Hagel, whose confirmation hearing in the Senate was highly contentious, was finally confirmed today as the next secretary of defense by a vote of 58-41. The nomination was in some serious doubt in the last few weeks, especially after Hagel endured some very tough questioning from Republican members of the Armed Services Committee. In the [...]

VOTE! The Best Reminder Commercial For The Nation

Chris Allen — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:39:13 +0000

Vote, Vote often, that’s what my friend Scott says. There are a few issues up for a vote and, um, I think President too. Anyway, watch this and see if it doesn’t remind you to vote.

Does America Need a Third Major Political Party? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:06:48 +0000

Not since the days of Ross Perot has a third party candidate received enough support to be included in the presidential debates. But does America suffer from its lack of a third major political party? According to a new survey from Gallup of 1,017 adults, the public is split on the need for an alternative to the [...]

Politics and Money: Should Money Be Allowed to Influence Elections as Much as it Does? [POLL]

Rayman — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:22:37 +0000

For those that don’t know, I make my home in Wisconsin, and voted on my into the studio this morning. Even though I went early, I was told there turnout was huge, far better than expected. I came across something I find disturbing though. It seems to me, it’s not about the better candidate anymore, [...]

Canadian Political Ad Puts The Bus In Bust

Joe Student — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:10:59 +0000

Right-leaning Canadian political group the Wildrose Party debuted its new campaign bus Monday. The tour bus is wrapped in an ad featuring party leader Danielle Smith. Big deal, right? Well, the picture of Smith’s torso rises directly above the dual rear wheels, which makes those wheels appear directly under her neckline.

Nils Lofgren of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band Speaks Out Against Republican Candidates

Dave Lifton — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:30:31 +0000

While Bruce Springsteen’s leftist political beliefs has long been reflected in his music, including his new release, ‘Wrecking Ball,’ the views of his bandmates are less well-known. However, in a recent interview, guitarist Nils Lofgren railed against what he considers to be a lack of seriousness on the part of the Republican presidential candidates towards the main issues facing America today.

Bruce Springsteen on Politics: 'I'd Prefer to Stay on the Sidelines'

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:15:19 +0000

When Bruce Springsteen spoke to the press in Paris last month, the outspoken political activist had some choice words for the Obama administration. Now, more of that hour-long press conference has been released.

GOP Action Figures Are More Animated Than Some of the Candidates

Shauna Wright — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:40:04 +0000

If the eleventy-billion GOP debates just haven’t been enough for you, now you can act them out at home — with your very own Republican action figures. Hero Builders has released dolls depicting Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Rick Perry, Herman Cain and Michele Bachmann, and they’re all for sale right now. But wait! [...]

Iran Ready to Send Peacekeepers to London

Kool Staff — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:35:35 +0000

One has to wonder how this could possibly be helpful, but there's a report suggesting Iran wants to help the people of the United Kingdom bring stability to the recent unrest.

Press TV is reporting that Iranian Military commanders are ready to send Basij peacekeeper forces to the United Kingdom to help stabilize the the unrest in London. The report says that forces are ready and awaiting orders of deployment.