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Talk Show Hosts Accuse Government Of Using "Weather Weapons" [AUDIO]

Levack — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:35 +0000

I will not say the government is always good and never does shady things BUT I strongly disagree with talk show host Alex Jones. Jones accused the U.S. Government of using “weather weapons” and causing the Oklahoma Tornadoes. I think someone watched too much “G.I. Joe” as a child. The above pic is “The Weather Dominator” [...]

FBI: Letter to President Obama Tested Positive for Ricin

Bryen — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:36:54 +0000

The White House just held a press conference in which they confirmed that a letter addressed to President Obama has tested positive for richin. There is no indication that this letter is connected to the bombings in Boston. The letter was intercepted at an off-site facility before it arrived at the White House. Yesterday authorities intercepted a letter at [...]

Punxsutawney Phil Is in Trouble With the Law

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:50:05 +0000

The official first day of spring may have been earlier this week, but one prosecutor in Ohio thinks that winter has gone on far too long—and he blames a certain prognosticatory rodent. Punxsutawney Phil, the renowned groundhog meteorologist from Pennsylvania, emerged from his burrow in Gobbler’s Knob this past February 2 and declared that there [...]

Natalie Maines, If Country Wont Have Her, Maybe Rock Will? [Video]

Sean McMaster — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:28:59 +0000

Ya’ll know I LOVE Natalie Maines voice and I REALLY miss the Dixie Chicks. So, I am kind of excited hearing the news that Natalie is going to release an album this May. I know , I know there are some people who just will never forgive the "Chicks" and I agree that sometimes celebrities should sometimes just do what they do and not feel the need to be political.

Hugo Chavez Has Died

Bryen — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:15:51 +0000

Hugo Chavez, the President of Venezuela has died, according to reports from the AP, MSNBC, and CNN. Chavez was 58 years old. Since December, Chavez has been battling and unspecified cancer and had undergone at least four surgeries in Cuba.

A President Who Loved Country Music

Kevin Richards — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:00:56 +0000

Happy President's Day! Today we honor a President who loved Country Music. On March 16, 1974 President Richard Nixon appeared at the new home of The Grand Ole Opry, The newly built Grand Ole Opry House at Opryland. The King of Country Music, Roy Acuff welcomed the president on stage with a little singing and a yo-yo lesson.

Obama And Biden Are Bringing Sexy Back [VIDEO]

Levack — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:28:30 +0000

I openly admit i think Barack Obama is cool and Joe Biden is only second to Chris Christie on my list of current politicians I’d like to get a beer with. So no doubt these are the perfect men to Lip dub “Sexy Back”. When I first heard and watched this Debbie came running into the news [...]

Richie's Ode To The Congress: "The Nite Before Cliffmas"

Richie Phillips — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:45:23 +0000

Well, it looks like we avoided a major catastrophe. We made a last minute U-Turn and took a detour from financial disaster. But you know my old saying – “one man’s catastrophe is another’s rhyming opportunity” – so I present to you a little bedtime poem. ‘Twas nite before Cliffmas and all through the “House“ [...]

Facebook Helps President Obama Pardon Two Turkeys

Emerald Catron — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:01:33 +0000

After a neck and neck online competition, President Obama today granted pardon to two turkeys, Cobbler and Gobbler. Cobbler, who likes eating cranberries and listening to Carly Simon, narrowly beat out Gobbler, the corn-eating turkey who loves bluegrass. (The voting took place via Facebook poll.) President Obama named Gobbler as Cobbler’s “alternate.” The pair will [...]

Let's Have A Laugh At Our Presidents [VIDEO]

Scott Blaine — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 18:46:02 +0000

Yesterday we all had the opportunity to go out and vote for who would become the President Of The United States. There was a lot of serious back and forth bantering going on in my news feed on Facebook and on my Twitter last night. That's one of the reasons right there that I don't really get very political. I am not much for arguing with people. Now that it's all over lets get rid of some of that hostility and have a laugh. I caught this video of numerous Presidents and Vice Presidents from the past as well as our current President goofing up during speeches, falling down and other various fails.

Mitt Romney's Concession Speech – Election 2012 [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:00:08 +0000

Shortly after midnight on Nov. 7, 2012, former presidential candidate Mitt Romney addressed supporters in Boston, Mass. with his official concession speech. Romney lost the race to the White House after President Barack Obama clinched 303 electoral votes to Romney's 206.

Country Music Stars Tweet About the Election

Levack — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:27:16 +0000

More and more stars are being political on Twitter. Country stars are no exceptions. Here are a few of your favorite country stars tweeting about the election last night. REBA MCENTIRE: “Vote, vote, vote! I did!!!” LEE BRICE: “Our country gives us the opportunity to have a voice! Our troops defend that freedom day in [...]

Albany Area Local Election Results

Bryen — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 02:15:04 +0000

We have a lot of races in the Albany area with some of them being more major than the others but all equally important. Here are the results of the races that have been called. We will be updating the data as new numbers come in. Please note – these are projected based on return [...]

Election Day 2012: Country Stars Push Fans to Exercise Their Right to Vote

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:00:17 +0000

It’s Election Day, and country music’s biggest stars are joining the push to make sure every eligible voter takes time to get to the polls before they close tonight. The importance of the election is clear to every concerned American. While most singers are only providing reminders to their fans, others are using social media [...]

Who Do You Think Is Going to Win the Presidential Election? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:00:36 +0000

Today America settles the long battle for the White House between current President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. The national polls are very tight, whereas state-by-state polling seems to suggest another four years for Obama. But perhaps the most accurate way to determine who will win a presidential election is to ask voters who they think [...]

Richie At The Piano With A 2012 Presidential Campaign Summary [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:54:51 +0000

It’s all over except for the counting. Good luck to both candidates. i can’t wait for the absurdity to be over. But I wanted to summarize the absurdity in song, so here is a rough draft, recorded in my living room Hope you enjoy this. Apologies for the turned up collar, the looking up and [...]

Taylor Swift Doesn't Want to Tell Anyone How to Vote

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:00:03 +0000

Pop-country darling Taylor Swift is so busy, you might not think she'd have much time to keep up with current events like the upcoming presidential election. But the 'Red' hitmaker says she intends to vote -- though she insists she doesn't want her opinions to influence those who look up to her.

Mark Cuban Tells Trump : Shave Your Head and I'll Donate A Million To Charity [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:28:05 +0000

The election is down to the wire, but the absurdity still continues. I thought it was a joke when I heard that Donald Trump told Obama that if he would produce his birth certificate, he would donate millions of dollars to charity. Now here comes another “dare”. You know the history of this, right? If not, here [...]

A Four Year Old Sums Up This Presidential Election So Well [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:38:47 +0000

Take heart, America – it’s almost over. We can finally have control of our TVs again. There have been many comments of how candidates have conducted themselves in this election cycle. Few have been positive. This four year old sums it up the best, however. I’m with ya, kid! This is kid is both cute [...]

The Third And Final Debate "Songified" [VIDEO]

Sean McMaster — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:28:28 +0000

I sure am glad the debates are over. I really am tired of hearing the same old thing over and over. I will be glad when this election is finally over, regardless of who wins or loses. The only thing I will miss are these really fun auto-tuned versions of the debates. The first one [...]