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This Must Be A National Embarrassment In Ireland

Andy West — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 06:20:16 +0000

According to the World Health Organization Luxembourg and not Ireland is #1 in the world in terms of per capita alcohol consumption. Here in America we finished a lowly 40th. We’re world leaders. But here we go again, leading from behind. If you think President Obama doesn’t care you’re right. He’s happy to sit idle [...]

The Debates Are NOT Over!

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:47:21 +0000

Election day is this coming Tuesday, November 6th. Most thought the debates between the candidates were over. On The Billings Morning News there are two more debates. Listen in on Monday, November 5th and Tuesday, November 6th. On Monday I will have a couple of Debate Team members from Billings West High School come in [...]

2012 CMT Music Awards Hosts Toby Keith and Kristen Bell Get Funny Intro From President Obama, Mitt Romney, Bon Jovi + More

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:35:18 +0000

Toby Keith and actress Kristen Bell eventually took the stage to host the 2012 CMT Music Awards, but if you followed the opening moments of the show, you learned it wasn’t easy for them to get along. The two spent time campaigning to host the show themselves in a pre-taped video segment that featured cameos from President Obama, Mitt Romney, Bon Jovi, Willie Nelson, Mario Lopez and more.

President Obama and Mitt Romney Will Open the 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:00:28 +0000

President Barack Obama and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will appear at tonight’s 2012 CMT Music Awards. Each is part of a comedic pre-taped video that will open the show, much the way the President, John McCain and Hillary Clinton did in 2008. The two candidates are “in on the joke,” CMT President Brian [...]

Obama's 2012 Campaign Playlist Features Zac Brown Band, Sugarland, Darius Rucker + Dierks Bentley

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:25 +0000

Much like former Democratic President Bill Clinton — who went on late night TV playing the sax — President Barack Obama is using music to connect with a potential pool of voters. With the 2012 election nipping at his heels as he seeks re-election, the commander-in-chief has released a 28-track playlist via Spotify for his upcoming campaign.

The Breakfast Flakes: The Keystone XL Pipeline and Why "You Oughta Be Pissed" [AUDIO]

Cat Country — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:36:29 +0000

On Wednesday, the Obama administration rejected a bid from TransCanada to build the Keystone XL Pipeline, an oil pipeline linking Alberta to refineries in the Gulf of Mexico. The $7 billion, four year project was estimated to create thousands of jobs, has been delayed due to a lack of environment studies surrounding the project.

Mark and Paul discussed the benefits the project would have four the country, and Paul is starting to get pretty fired up over the decision. Play the audio below to learn a little more about the project and why the Flakes think we've missed a big opportunity for our country.

Lady Antebellum, the Band Perry Have Not Signed On to Obama's List

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:00:04 +0000

Two of country’s biggest trios — Lady Antebellum and the Band Perry — are listed among nearly 200 names of people that President Obama hopes will endorse his re-election bid. The list of surrogates includes figures from the sports, entertainment and celebrity worlds that the President and his team would like to come aboard to support him publicly.

Are You Ready For Some Politics?

Karen Gallagher — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:00:06 +0000

Red state, Blue state, Elephant or Ass! Whether you like it or not, the political madness is in full swing!We are several months away from election time and already the mud slinging has begun. What are the issues? Healthcare (aka Obama-care), taxes (aka the government wants more of YOUR money), defense spending (aka cuts)? There [...]

President Obama Welcomes Home US Soldiers After 8 Years of War [PICTURES, VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:00:45 +0000

President Barack Obama finally made good on his 2008 campaign promise to end the war in Iraq. On Wednesday, the president was at Fort Bragg in North Carolina to welcome troops returning home from Iraq for the last time.

Hank Williams Jr. Issues Statement Clarifying Controversial Hitler Comment

Jeff Giles — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:30:28 +0000

It may not do anything to save his long-running gig as the musical kickoff for ‘Monday Night Football,’ but Hank Williams, Jr. has issued a personal statement in response to the brouhaha that erupted after his recent appearance on ‘Fox and Friends.’

Williams, who compared a golf match between President Obama and Republican House Speaker John Boehner to “Hitler playing golf with Netanyahu,” attempted to clarify his remarks through a post on his website.

ESPN Pulls Hank Williams Jr. Song from 'Monday Night Football' for Calling Obama 'Hitler' [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:40:00 +0000

ESPN pulled country star Hank Williams Jr.’s ‘All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Monday Night’ opener from the telecast of ‘Monday Night Football’ after Williams appeared on television comparing President Barack Obama to murderous dictator Adolf Hitler.

The song, a modified version of Williams’ 1984 hit, ‘All My Rowdy Friends are Coming Over Tonight,’ has won four Emmys and has ushered in the Monday night games for some 20 years.

Obama Reelection Campaign Selling Birth Certificate T-Shirts

Cat Country — Thu, 19 May 2011 19:11:26 +0000

Barack Obama is cashing in on the birther controversy.

For a donation of $25 or more to the President's reelection campaign, you can get a copy of his much-discussed birth certificate to wear right on your chest.

In an email to supporters, Obama's deputy campaign manager, Julianna Smoot, explained the reasoning behind the sure-to-be controversial T-shirt.

Osama bin Laden Dead: Recapping 24 Unforgettable Hours in History

Cat Country — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:59:54 +0000

A late-night announcement made from the White House's East Room on Sunday set the world aflutter, and news of the death of Osama bin Laden quickly spread across the globe.

President Barack Obama announced Sunday night that bin Laden had been killed and his body taken into U.S. custody in Pakistan.

Word of the death of Al Qaeda's leader quickly spread, and politicians, celebrities and athletes began releasing statements while crowds gathered across the country in celebration of bin Laden's death.

Local Anchor Accidentally Reports President Obama Is Dead

The Web Guy — Mon, 02 May 2011 17:00:45 +0000

Talk about a big ooops!!! When breaking news occurs, mistakes are bound to be had. Unfortunately, one local news anchor for Washington, D.C., Fox affiliate WTTG learned this the hard way last night while reporting on the killing of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. Shortly after President Obama’s speech to the nation, the anchor attempted [...]

Stevens On The Obama Budget Plan [VIDEO]

Cat Country — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:22:43 +0000

Ray Stevens is always good for a political commentary or two. Ripped right from the headlines, direct to your computer here’s Ray’s latest effort. In the video, he sounds a lot like Paul don’t you think? If you are a fan of Ray, you might like some of the other parodies he has on his [...]

Oprah to Interview Barack, Michelle Obama on April 27

The Web Guy — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:30:32 +0000

When Oprah Winfrey said she'd end her 25th and final season with a bang, she meant it.

According to the LA Times, the daytime icon will interview President Barack Obama and his wife, First Lady Michelle, on April 27.

The interview will take place in Chicago, where Winfrey films her show, a White House official said today.

Barack Obama Won't Throw Out First Pitch at Washington Nationals Opener [VIDEOS]

The Web Guy — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:34:11 +0000

Last year, Barack Obama threw out the first pitch at the Washington Nationals home opener, continuing a tradition of Presidents throwing out first pitches that stretches back to William Howard Taft in 1910.

This year, however, Obama is taking a pass on getting the season started with a ceremonial first pitch. Instead, recently unemployed talk show host Larry King will do the honor before the Nationals' Thursday-afternoon match-up with the Atlanta Braves.

Some of President Obama's critics have suggested he doesn't want to take to the mound because his past attempts at first pitches have been, well, not good.