Donald Trump

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I actually hope Trump does NOT run for president, although he certainly seems like he will. Do we need another celebrity president? I might agree with some of his politics, but I believe he is merely aiming for presidency to bolster his own ego. Managing our country is a serious matter and needs to be taken seriously because actual lives are at stake - our lives. Elections should not be some fun or light-hearted carnival ride or spectator entertainment.

Wonkette attacks Trig Palin

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http://bigjournalism.com/dloesch/2011/04/20/wonkette-makes-fun-of-trig-palin-calls-him-retarded/

(Direct link to the attack, if you want it: http://bit.ly/gBdGZU )

There's a firestorm on Twitter over this. If you're on Twitter, I invite you to join in. The following may be useful:

@wonkette & @stuef = publication and writer who attacked Trig

@huggies & @StarKistCharlie = sponsors whose ads were on the story

@jjmnolte & @DLoesch = editor and reporter who brought the story to light

Have at it.

Professor says "F*%$ you, Republicans"

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As an officer at my university's College Republicans chapter, this type of story almost makes me nauseous. A professor at the University of Iowa responded to a mass email sent out by the CRs with an email that simply said "F*%$ you, Republicans." This is someone who is paid by the tax payers of Iowa and probably has had conservative students at one time or another.

Here is the full story:
http://theiowarepublican.com/home/2011/04/20/university-of-iowa-professor-tells-college-republicans-to-%E2%80%9Cf%E2%80%9D-off/

I find her "apologies" even MORE insulting than her initial statement. Thoughts?