US elections: Social media’s top 10 comedy moments (via AFP) The US presidential campaign may be a deadly serious affair, but Americans have taken to social networks to lighten the mood with a good dose of humor and sarcasm. Here are our top 10: – The hashtag #eastwooding went viral on Twitter after Hollywood star [...]
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He’s Back and Appearing in 7 Battleground States
THE AD was shown for the first time on “Morning Joe” today. From the Caucus blog: Mr. Eastwood, in an e-mailed statement, explained his motives. “I did the ad because I’m concerned for our country,” he said. “I really believe Mitt Romney is the kind of leader we need right now. He’s an experienced businessman, [...]
Interlude
After a summer of change at Saturday Night Live – stalwart castmembers Kristen Wiig and Andy Samberg left the show, along with Abby Elliott – Lorne Michaels might have been expected to go the safe route for his season 38 opener, relying on the easy name-recognition of stars like Robert Pattinson or Carly Rae Jepsen. [...]
Nicki Minaj Endorses Mitt Romney in Rap Verse
“I’m a Republican voting for Mitt Romney, you lazy b——s are f—— up the economy.” – Nicki Minaj via Rapdose [h/t Politico] FIRST IT WAS Clint Eastwood talking to an empty chair, now it’s Nicki Minaj rapping she’s a Republican who will be voting for Mitt Romney. It’s a brand new edition of the culture [...]
Um… What Was That?
Judging an American icon like Clint Eastwood through a typical political lens doesn’t work. His ad libbing was a break from all the political speeches, and the crowd enjoyed it. He rightly pointed out that 23 million Americans out of work or underemployed is a national disgrace and it’s time for a change. – Romney [...]
GOP Convention ‘Mystery Speaker’ Will ‘Make My Day’?
Clint Eastwood. That’s the latest speculation about tonight’s “mystery speaker,” according to Christian Science Monitor. ‘It’s him,’ Romney family friend Paul Gilbert told the US News ‘Washington Whispers’ blog. ‘I can confirm that, 100 percent.’ … Fox News is also saying it’s Mr. Eastwood. … CNN is reporting the same. I’m still puzzled by this [...]
It Could Be Worse
Clint Eastwood called it. The Good Guys have won a couple. I like it. By Good Guys I mean the American people, which includes determined stiffs like Attorney General Beau Biden, then there is A.G. Eric Schneiderman and A.G. Koster of Missouri. Attorney General Chris Koster recently announced a 136-count indictment against DOCX, which a [...]
Did Clint Eastwood Know He Was Making a Case for Pres. Obama?
**UPDATED** [update]“I just want to say that the spin stops with you guys, and there is no spin in that ad. On this I am certain. I am certainly not politically affiliated with Mr. Obama. It was meant to be a message about just about job growth and the spirit of America. I think all [...]
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