newVideoPlayer("/clintonFF_gizmodo.flv", 506, 423,""); At a State Department townhall conducted by Secretary Clinton, a staffer asked why Internet Explorer is mandated, while Firefox has been security-approved for the “entire intelligence community.” The answer? A whole lot of bullshit, especially the insane citing of “expense.” More »
newVideoPlayer("/dncrayguns_giz.flv", 475, 286,""); If you’re unhappy that Hillary Clinton lost the nomination to Barack Obama, you better think twice before showing your displeasure at next month’s Democratic National Convention. According to CNN, the city of Denver is purchasing tons of high-tech weapons to use on unruly DNC protesters, which may include goo-guns that shoot an impossible-to-escape sticky film, sonic ray guns that produce a blood-curdling blast of noise, and a microwave device that can make you feel like your skin is burning. The ACLU is suing the city to see what weapons will end up in the final arsenal, but if you’re going to the Denver, be prepared; this could make the 1968 DNC look like a picnic. [CNN]
Bill Gates has only made one presidential-candidate campaign donation this season, and it was to Barack Obama. Meanwhile, although Steve Jobs’ wife Laurene has given nice sums to each of the three leading Democratic candidates, Barack appears to be the apple of her eye, if you calculate that in terms of dollars. Steve himself is not in the registry. What’s more, neither billionaire tech household donated a (traceable) penny to any of the Republicans currently running for office.
Who says Hillary’s a ballbuster? No, she’s a nutcracker. Here’s proof. Just in time for the Christmas season, shell out $29.99 and remove the shells from your walnuts with style. When she’s done cracking nuts, Hillary stands up on her own, lording over you as she awaits her next opportunity to bust a few nuts. And if you don’t like it, well, you can just sleep on the couch, buster. [Teptronics] More »
