Politics

By Souleo President Barack Obama is highly regarded as an effective orator. But even the best speakers have some technical difficulties when it comes to teleprompters. Check out these clips where Obama struggles through faulty teleprompters.

By Souleo Great, things happen at rallies and protests: people unite over a common cause, they raise awareness and sometimes they actually create real change. At other times a protest simply means finding yet another opportunity to laugh at funny signs, outrageous tactics and miscommunication. It's all here after the jump.

Signs of the times

For any protest to be successful you definitely need signs. But do you need comical ones that are misspelled, have punch lines and random drawings? Not necessarily, but it's worth a good laugh.

Blinded by glitter

Here is one reason why you never want to piss off a gay guy with glitter in his bag. And by the way, what is the deal with that closing line by the security officer? Dude, really?

Know your enemy

Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between a protester and a supporter at a rally since they all sound the same, right? Well, that's Sarah Palin's logic for confusing some of her supporters as protesters and telling them to basically shut it.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, joins the Tiger Woods club of scandalous cheaters; police officers are not ready for their close-up; and if the Supreme Court must really hate the smell of weed. Is anything sacred anymore? Find out after the jump.

Tiger Woods ain't got nothing on Arnold Schwarzenegger

By now you've all heard the news that Arnold Schwarzenegger is one low-down, dirty-oh lawd stop me! So you know that Arnold fathered a child with his family's housekeeper, Mildred Patricia Baena and kept it a secret for years. The devastation that his wife, Maria Shriver and children must be experiencing is incredible yet, some commenter's fail to have any empathy. I disagree with the comment below since cheating isn't always about doing one's "job." You could swing from poles, chandeliers and be the most giving partner and get cheated on. Most often it's about the cheater and not their spouse.

"Sounds like the wife wasn't getting the job done."

Source: www.tmz.com

Commenter: JOE

Police officers are really, really camera-shy

In a trend reported by National Public Radio, police officers are trying to stop the public from using cell phone cameras to record their activity in the hopes of deterring police brutality. That's bad news since we need to record police officers more than ever as last year more than 1,500 officers were involved in excessive force complaints, according to the National Police Misconduct Statistics and Reporting Project. Here's a reaction straight from someone on the inside.

"I was a cop for nearly 35 years...It is shameful that the FOP has apparently taken the stance of supporting the criminalization of citizen monitoring of its police...The larger issue is our longstanding historical tradition of distrusting our government...and our right to police our government...Problem is, We The People have traded away too many of their freedoms since 9/11/01 in exchange for the illusion of security."

Source: www.salon.com

Commenter: Paradoxcop.com

One more right taken away

If you hear the cops knocking on your door and you're on the toilet don't flush it since that could lead to them breaking down your door. Recently the U.S. Supreme Court, in an 8-1 vote, upheld the warrantless search of an apartment if police smell weed and think that you're trying to destroy incriminating evidence. This is an intense violation on personal liberties that should have everyone up in arms since cops can basically knock down a door if they simply think you're doing something illegal. The commenter below says it all while dripping sarcasm.

"Hey, I know, let's just scrap the Bill of Rights and put in its place a "Bill of Government's Right to Intrude" on the sanctity of one's home" After all, the American Citizen is just too darn stupid and we need government to protect us. Thank you Justices of the Supreme Court!! (well, except for that Ginsburg, but she is just a woman who just seems to understand the importance of the 4th Amendment and the need to restrain government's intrusive nature!)"

Source: www.npr.org

Commenter: w h (Freedom_4_All)

By Souleo Reporters are supposed to be accurate, serious and flawless. Thanks God they are not always the latter because then we'd be left without these hilarious flubs. There are few mistakes as embarrassing as flubbing your lines on-air and these are some of the most memorable.

Obama/Osama?

You would think that as a reporter you'd be more careful about associating the President of the United Sates with a terrorist. But, uhm these folks prove that ain't always so.

Tit for tat

As soon as this reporter flubs he knows there is no turning back. I guess you can blame it on the "tittle."

Potty mouth

In this clip a reporter can't help but use a scatological reference at the 0:19 mark that is both disgusting and hilarious when you think about it.

Donald Trump pushes President Barack Obama up against a wall; a man's bodily fluid is more powerful than you think; and oh yeah some royal folks got married this week. Strange things happen after the jump.

Obama's Birther Issue

Donald Trump managed to force President Barack Obama to reveal his long-form birth certificate. President Obama felt compelled to deliver proof that he was born in the U.S. after the media focused so heavily on the issue. Now, he wants us to get back to addressing real issues like education and unemployment. But not everyone is happy that President Obama attempted to put the issue to bed by showing his papers.

"I still think Obama shouldn't have revealed his Birth Certificate because he is the President for cryin' out LOUD!...But if the WHITE man says "Show me your papers" he is still stuck in the Uncle Tom behaviour "Okay Massah i will' smh We are in 2011 this ish is still happenin'?"

Source: www.theybf.com

Commenter: Say What?

A real good cocktail

Until last week, Lazar Greenfield, M.D. was the president-elect of the American College of Surgeons. But that all changed when he wrote an article on the benefits of semen for women that led to threats of protest from women's groups. Dr. Greenfield cited research from the Archives of Sexual Behavior, which found that female college students practicing unprotected sex were less likely to experience depression compared to those who used condoms or were abstinent. Here's the joke Dr. Greenfield wrote that got him in trouble: "So there's a deeper bond between men and women than St. Valentine would have suspected, and now we know there's a better gift for that day than chocolates." Well, at least the reader below found some value in the line.

"...if my precious bodily fluid can cheer women up, I'm willing to help."

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

Commenter: Curious Black

Royal Wedding

Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot this past week in a royal wedding. So, why no comments you ask? Uhm, because no one really cared.

Source: N/A

Commenter: N/A

The iPhone is watching you; baseball dynamo, Barry Bonds is found guilty; and the oil spill keeps on affecting lives.  Try to digest it all now.

iPhone knows what you did last week

That iPhone you have in your pocket is great at storing your calendar, email and iTunes but it's also tracking and recording your every move.  According to security researchers Pete Warden and Alasdair Allan, your iPhone or iPad stores every step you take on an unencrypted file format that anyone can easily access.  Some folks are up in arms while others are immune to our increasing lack of privacy.

"Who cares. Big brother can find you just by accessing your phone records..If someone is so worried about this tracking device then leave the IPhone at home Use a pay phone, that is if you can find one ha ha"

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

Commenter: Louis A Delgado

Barry Bonds strikes out

It's been a long eight years since the case surrounding major league players' use of steroids and performance enhancing drugs began but finally there is closure.  Albeit it's not the kind of closure baseball icon, Barry Bonds wants as he has been found guilty of obstruction of justice. The jury couldn't make a determination on his three other charges including allegations of steroids usage.  The commenter below thinks it was all a waste of time and money.

"We should be pissed the fed's are wasting our money pursuing these cases, the government can lie and cheat and steal but god forbid an athlete does."

Source: www.tmz.com

Commenter: mija

Show me the money!

The Deepwater Horizon offshore oil-drilling rig crisis is one of the world's largest environmental disasters.  It caused 11 deaths, personal injuries, has tainted the environment and left many poor.  Now those who want their payouts from oil company, BP are getting frustrated since they feel the process is too slow and cumbersome.  According to the Gulf Coast Claims Facility and the commenter below one of the issues may be that 30,414 lack proper documentation, such as bank statements, W2s or W9s to receive their claims.  Do you agree or think that the government is letting down victims of the oil spill?

"I am a claims analyst for an insurance company, so I understand the process. It has nothing to do with a wacky government, BP wanting to hold onto the money etc.; and EVERYTHING to do with people not understanding the concept of providing necessary documentation to process a claim.  "

Source: www.theroot.com

Commenter: Momma

Jesse Jackson, Sr. is accused of harassment and discrimination by a gay employee; the latest vote by Republicans looks to destroy Medicare and Medicaid; and there is a new race growing in numbers and power. The times are changing now.

Jesse Jackson, Sr. under fire

Mister Cee may not be the only supposedly heterosexual male being exposed for seeking the pleasures of men. Tommy R. Bennet, a former employee of Jesse Jackson, Sr. has filed a wrongful termination and discrimination case against Jesse and his Rainbow PUSH Coalition. In the complaint, Tommy alleges that he was fired because he was gay and accuses Jesse of making suggestive sexual passes at him. Without hard evidence (no pun intended) this is just another case of he said/he said so until then let's have a laugh.

"Maybe he just wanted a little head line."

Source: www.theroot.com

Commenter: Anonymous

Who will care for Grandma?

I'm not sure how or why this news item passed under the radar but it's quite troubling.  House Republicans passed a budget resolution to slowly but surely end the current Medicare system by offering partially subsidized private insurance. Plus they voted to allow some states to cut back on Medicaid's benefits for the poor and disabled. Here's hoping that AARP and all other invested organizations take a stand on this case of social injustice.

"Does the AARP take a stand on political issues? I sure hope so.

And meanwhile, these mofos have full medical coverage for themselves and their families. Wow, just wow. pure evil."

Source: www.jackandjillpolitics.com

Commenter: isonprize

Hispanics take the lead

It looks like the face of America's leading minority group is quickly changing. According to new Census figures, Hispanics outnumber African-Americans in most major U.S. cities. Hispanics are now the majority minority in 191 of 366 metro areas. This change will certainly effect how we deal with race relations, what issues politicians will pay attention to and whether or minority groups will be able to join together and take a united stand for political, social and economic progress.

"In coming years, black voters and their issues will be moved further and further into the margins, and down the pecking order of the Democratic agenda. In favor of the next wave of future voters."

Source: www.nola.com

Commenter: weatherVAIN

Nate Dogg transitions to the other side; the U.S. could be one step closer to war with Libya; and the state of Michigan wants a dictator to make all financial decisions.  The battle starts now.

Time to give an old G, Nate Dogg his props

You might want to pour a libation in honor of legendary West Coast singer, Nate Dogg who passed away at the age of 41 on March 15, 2011.  Nate suffered from health complications following strokes in 2007 and 2008.  The g-funk master sang the hook on numerous classics including his major hit with Warren G, "Regulate."  The commenter below is truly emotional over the passing and he even turns on the hosting site for not making Nate the top story of the day.

"I wasn't gone say nothing but u mother******* at mto ain't about [EXPLETIVE] wit ur reporting and the headlines suck at how u announced it then u put up bull**** over real [EXPLETIVE] sorry sons of b******"

Source: www.mediatakeout.com

Commenter: wungone

This could mean war

The U.N. Security Council recently passed a resolution that would authorize "all necessary measures" to protect civilians from Moammar Qaddafi's military in Libya.  U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton went so far as to note that the U.N. no-fly zone over Libya would include, "...bombing targets like the Libyan defense systems."  While the cause seems honorable of protecting innocent people not everyone believes that this step was necessary or wise as it may lead to greater U.S. military involvement and possibly, war.

"Yay another war, another war president, and another big heaping of 'Blowback' headed our way."

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

Commenter:  Lego87

Michigan likes dictators

If Michigan lawmakers have their way they will follow Wisconsin as yet another state aiming to limit the bargaining rights of unions.  The state is close to passing a bill that would appoint an "emergency manger," with the power to fire local elected officials, eliminate services including whole cities or school districts and more without any need for public input.  I agree with the commenter below that this sounds more like a dictatorship than a democracy.

"What we are witnessing my friends is the death of democracy and the rise of a dictatorship. As I have said before, these politicians have spent a lot of effort on distracting the American public through scapegoating so that they can be free to do as they want. This governor as well as gov. Walker has no interest in the public they are supposed to serve they are only looking after their own interests and the interests of their friends."

Source: www.cbs.com

Commenter: NYLV

Aretha Franklin loses weight but won't spill the beans (no pun intended); a computer named, Watson wipes the floor with human beings; and to some, President Obama has a cold, cold heart.  A change is gonna come after the jump.

Did she or didn't she?

When Aretha first cancelled upcoming concert performances people assumed it was related to cancer but now a few believe it was to undergo gastric bypass surgery.  After debuting her new body during the Grammys telecast this year, Aretha Franklin stands by her statement that she lost weight through diet and exercise.  Some folks including the commenter below are giving Aretha a sharp side-eye with a "girl puhhhhllleeeeazzzzzeeee" neck roll.

"You ain't got to lie Craig, you ain't got to lie!"

Source: www.sandrarose.com

Commenter: Al-Ameera

Humans are stupid

Well that's the way it seemed after a gigantic computer, Watson created by IBM to excel at answers-and-questions beat two former "Jeopardy" champions.  Watson earned $77,147, versus $24,000 for Ken Jennings and $21,600 for Brad Rutter.  Now IBM programmers are hoping to use Watson in a variety of ways including improving Internet searches and assisting doctors in diagnosing medical conditions.  Not everyone is impressed though.

"I won't be impressed until I see how it does on The Newlywed Game. "Where's the strangest place you and Mrs. Watson made whoopee, Watson?"

"That would be in the mouse port, Bob."

Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

Commenter: Sagamov1

Now that's cold

Winter may be getting a bit chillier for some folks who rely on government energy assistance.  President Obama's proposed 2012 budget aims to decrease The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) by several billion dollars.  Some folks are angry while others like the commenter below take it in stride.   Sure we can't expect government "handouts" but with the wealthy getting approved for major tax cuts and the poor just getting poorer something is not balanced here.

"Don't treat this as the government taking something away from people. To stop giving is not to take away...Cutting down on spending when money is tight is what we all have to do...Government handouts can't be your "plan A"

Source: www.bvblackspin.com

Commenter: Ron J