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Boston Cartoonist on Obama Joke: I'm Not Racist; I Just Like Watermelon

Jordan Sargent · 10/01/14 11:35AM

Today, the Boston Herald newspaper published a cartoon that depicts a man showering in Barack Obama's bathroom. It's a commentary about the Secret Service's recent history of putting Barack Obama and his family in harm's way. It also contains a completely unnecessary and racist joke about watermelons.

Time For a Coup? Obama's Liberal "Latte Salute" Raises Questions

Hamilton Nolan · 09/24/14 08:57AM

Read the name: Barracks. Hussein. Obama. That should have been enough to tell us never to allow this man to be Commander in Chief. But you elected him, America, and here is what you get: a disgusting display of high-handedness (literally!!) to our men and women in uniform.

Barack Obama's Gangster "Drive-By" on Innocent Pregnant American Woman

Hamilton Nolan · 07/24/14 11:21AM

Does duly elected US president Barack Obama care about "issues" such as "helping people?" Or was his motivation for seeking power simply to be able to exercise his power over innocent people while cackling evilly? You be the judge, based on the following shocking facts.

"Crust King's" Shocking Claim: Obama Gorges on Lard

Hamilton Nolan · 07/03/14 03:41PM

Earlier this week, U.S. president Barack Obama defiled this nation's highest dessert office by asking whether White House pastry chef Bill Yosses "puts crack" in his delicious pie crusts. Now, Yosses is speaking out on his struggle for the very first time.

Conservatives Now Trying to Hate Hillary More Than They Hate Obama

Allie Jones · 06/10/14 01:40PM

Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign — or book tour, whatever — kicked off this week with a Diane Sawyer interview and a Hard Choices signing at the Union Square Barnes & Noble. So now it's officially time for conservatives to give President Obama a break and start building their case against Clinton for 2016.

North Korea's News Agency Calls Barack Obama a "Monkey"

Jordan Sargent · 05/09/14 10:50AM

In an article published on May 2 that was just recently translated to English, Korean Central News Agency—the official propagandist news arm of the North Korean government—called Barack Obama a "monkey," among many other awful things.

Yes, Obama Is Gutless on the Keystone Pipeline

Hamilton Nolan · 04/23/14 01:50PM

Last Friday, the Obama administration quietly announced that it would be delaying making a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline until at least after the midterm elections. Pipeline advocates called the decision "shameful," "irresponsible," and "gutless." They're right!

Barack and Michelle Obama Salute Frankie Knuckles in Letter

Rich Juzwiak · 04/22/14 03:38PM

Barack and Michelle Obama have added their voices to the public grieving of Frankie Knuckles, the Chicago house pioneer who died last month at age 59. Knuckles' frequent production partner David Morales shared via Facebook a letter addressed to Knuckles' family and friends that the President and First Lady signed. It acknowledges Knuckles contribution to culture with high praise: "Frankie's work helped open minds and bring people together, blending genres to capture our attention and ignite our imaginations. He was a trailblazer in his field..."

New Republican Ad Uses Obama Impersonator, Is Just Odd

Kelly Conaboy · 04/05/14 12:50PM

Jack Kingston is an 11-term Republican Congressman running in the primary to become Georgia's next senator, and his most recent ad features a phone call from a rather desperate "President Barack Obama."

Mocking Zach Galifianakis Is a Good Way to Pitch a Healthcare Website

Jay Hathaway · 03/12/14 09:03AM

Barack Obama's pitch for Healthcare.gov was either the most forced part of his appearance on Between Two Ferns or the best joke, depending on who you ask. Either way, it did what it was intended to do, driving traffic to the health insurance marketplace.

Obama Is Already Binge-Watching the New Season of Game of Thrones

Jay Hathaway · 03/11/14 11:50AM

While the rest of us struggle with expensive cable packages or try to bum HBO GO passwords, the president has already taken delivery of screeners for season 4 of Game of Thrones. Commoners won't get the first episode until April 6.

Gabrielle Bluestone · 03/10/14 11:32PM

Zach Galifianakis' Funny or Die series Between Two Ferns just got real serious: two weeks ago, Barack Obama taped an episode that's scheduled to be released early tomorrow morning. The interview was part of an ongoing attempt to promote Obama's policies through fun, viral appearances.