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Although we recommend you read our extensive coverage of President Bush’s State of the Union address, Mahalo Daily’s compressed “State of the Union in 60 seconds“ video provides a quick recap of the speech, nailing all the critical points. It’s embedded below.

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“…because her father is Janet Reno.”

Now before you castigate me for that admittedly off-color two liner, I must disclose that the ill-humor is not my own.

But, who’s is it?

Surprise: that joke was John McCain’s at a fundraiser in 1998 according to several newspapers, including the Arizona Republic. Many other prominent papers, as well as the Associated Press, alluded to but did not publish it, saying it was “too vicious to print.”

With the 2008 general election looking like it may shape up to be Clinton v. McCain, one can only wonder if that past predicament will come to light 10 years after the fact.

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No but I shudder at the fact that he actually said it.

Below is the video from Mitt Romney campaigning at a MLK day rally. While taking a photo with a group of young black kids, the Mormon Governor exclamed, “Who let the dogs out! Woof! Woof!” referencing the 2000 one hit wonder of the Baha Men. Apparently, it is the only rap song that Romney has ever heard of.

At the very end of the video you can also hear him pointing out to a young boy, “I see you’ve got some bling-bling there.”

Henceforth, I shall refer to the Governor as “Vanilla Mitt.” Lire le reste de cet article »

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The end of the week is a happy time for most, and I felt like we at NSP could share some of the things we’ve enjoyed this week with our readers. Those of you who read Ryan’s objectivist content tag will notice that he’s a big fan of Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul. While Paul may make sense to the more economically inclined and intelligent parts of the electorate, he largely what amounts to gibberish to the average voter. His economic policies and opposition to governmental growth are often ridiculed by fellow presidential candidates, both in the debates and out on the campaign trail. College Humor has captured the essence of America’s understanding of Ron Paul by utilizing the music of Sean Paul. It’s a video well worth watching after the jump, along with more humor from the Onion. Lire le reste de cet article »

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