Tag Archives: election 2012

Sarah Silverman Hilariously Explains Voter Suppression Laws, Which Is Not Hilarious At All (NSFW)

Julie GersteinSeptember 25, 2012 //
2012 Election
All of The Frisky's posts about the 2012 election. Read More »
It's Voting, Dummy
Everything you need to know to vote. Read More »
Women Shouldn't Vote
Says a reverend who is a complete misogynist. Read More »
"Whoa, It Has A Kick!"

As we’ve previously discussed, voter suppression laws are kind of a big deal — specifically because they impact the poor, people of color, the elderly and students much more than anyone else. And since we — and we’re guessing, you — aren’t Ms. Moneybucks P. Cashly, we’ll likely be disproportionately impacted. That’s why we really appreciate this video by Sarah Silverman that directly connects the recent changes in voter ID laws and requirements with voter suppression. Also, we love her shooting guns with her nana. [Move On]

People Twerking It At The RNC (NSFW)

Ami AngelowiczAugust 31, 2012 //
RNC: The First Night
Ann Romney and Mitt Romney photo
Family values and racism, yay! Read More »
Obama On Reddit
All of Obama's AMA Reddit answers. Read More »
Racism At The RNC
A black camerawoman was mocked by two RNC attendees. Read More »
Dance Movez
Republicans Gettin' Down

I interrupt your regularly scheduled consideration of serious political issues to bring you this video of Republicans twerking it to “My Neck, My Back (Lick It)” by rapper Khia. I must warn you the audio is very NSFW, but the dance moves make it all worth it. I don’t know about you, but I’m refreshed and renewed. Back to reading Obama’s AMA Reddit answers! [WOW]

Representative Todd Akin Says “Legitimate Rape Victims” Don’t Get Pregnant

Amelia McDonell-ParryAugust 19, 2012 //
New "Rape" Definition
A new definition of rape has been approved by the FBI. Read More »
I Was Date Raped
Amelia was date raped in college by a guy she liked. Read More »
Rape Checklist
rapists photo
A handy checklist of things that cause rape. Read More »
%$*& This Noise

Exhale. Just give me a moment, would you? I’m trying to relax, get centered, you know? I’ve got a hand mirror and I’m ready to spend some quality time with my vagina and its mysterious, miraculous abilities. See, this weekend, a politician named Todd Akin, a representative for the state of Missouri, said that according to some doctors he’d spoken to, “pregnancy from rape is really rare” and that “if it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut the whole thing down.” (If you’re illegitimately raped — you’ll know when you DON’T receive a piece of paper in the mail to file along with your birth certificate and social security card — you’re on your own, I guess.) Keep reading »

Ron Paul Supporter Hawking RomneyRyan.com

NewserAugust 16, 2012 //

Surf over to RomneyRyan.com, and you’ll pretty quickly realize that it’s not a Romney campaign site. It features a link to Romney’s tax returns, a link to a list of his top contributors, and the message, “This site, much like Mitt Romney himself, is for sale to the highest bidder.” That last bit is the point. The site is owned by enterprising Ron Paul fan Peter Crowley, Roll Call reports, and he wants at least $5,000 for it.

“RomneyRyan was an educated guess, one that I was always glad I had acquired,” Crowley says. Read more …

Political Reporter Marin Cogan On How Mitt Romney’s A Mansplainer

Julie GersteinAugust 16, 2012 //
2012 Election
All of The Frisky's posts about the 2012 election. Read More »
Who's Paul Ryan?
Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney Announces Rep. Paul Ryan As His Vice Presidential Pick
12 things to know about Mitt Romney's new running mate. Read More »
Romney's Logo Stolen?
Did the campaign steal Robinson BMX's logo? Read More »

Have you ever dated a mansplainer? You know, one of those dudes who feels the need to tell you exactly how the world works by spouting off incredibly obvious information. According to Urban Dictionary, mansplaining is simply: “To explain in a patronizing manner, assuming total ignorance on the part of those listening. The mansplainer is often shocked and hurt when their mansplanation is not taken as absolute fact, criticized or even rejected altogether.”

So yes, you’ve met/dated/dumped one, right?

Keep reading »

Janna Little Ryan: 7 Things To Know About Paul Ryan’s Wife

Daley QuinnAugust 15, 2012 //
Who's Paul Ryan?
Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney Announces Rep. Paul Ryan As His Vice Presidential Pick
12 things to know about Mitt Romney's new running mate. Read More »
Paul Ryan Gosling
Hey girl, follow this funny Twitter account. Read More »
Romney Vs. Rosen
Was Hilary Rosen wrong in her comments about Ann Romney? Read More »
Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney Campaigns With His Vice Presidential Pick Rep. Paul Ryan

Republican Congressman Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney’s choice of a running mate, is not the only new, youthful face that has stepped into the spotlight in the last week. Janna Ryan, Paul’s wife, has quite a history of her own on Capitol Hill. Here are seven things to know about Janna Ryan… Keep reading »

“Married With Children”‘s Katey Sagal Trashes Ann Romney At Roseanne’s Roast

Jessica WakemanAugust 14, 2012 //
Romney Vs. Rosen
Was Hilary Rosen wrong in her comments about Ann Romney? Read More »
On Marrying Up
Let's be realistic about the finances it takes to raise a family. Read More »
2012 Election
All of The Frisky's posts about the 2012 election. Read More »
Katy Sagal at Roseanne's Roast
Bad Mom?

Roseanne Barr wasn’t the only lady in the hot seat on Sunday night’s Comedy Central roast: Mitt Romney’s wife Ann Romney also took a punch. It was delivered by Katey Sagal, the actress who played chronically disinterested mom Peg Bundy on “Married With Children.” Sagal quipped:

Roseanne, I feel honored that you and I broke new ground as TV moms who didn’t cook, didn’t clean, and didn’t make any money. In the ’90s that made you a bad mom, but today it makes you Mitt Romney’s wife. Keep reading »

Hey Girl, Follow Paul Ryan Gosling On Twitter!

Amelia McDonell-ParryAugust 13, 2012 //
Who's Paul Ryan?
Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney Announces Rep. Paul Ryan As His Vice Presidential Pick
12 things to know about Mitt Romney's new running mate. Read More »

Hey girl, take a quick second and follow Paul Ryan Gosling, the Twitter account for the better, smoother, sexier Paul Ryan. Above, a selection of some of our favorite tweets. Cutting Medicare has never sounded so erotic. [Paul Ryan Gosling]

Paul Ryan: 12 Things To Know About Mitt Romney’s VP Pick

Amelia McDonell-ParryAugust 11, 2012 //
Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney Announces Rep. Paul Ryan As His Vice Presidential Pick

Happy Saturday, folks! Did you hear? Mitt Romney has announced his running mate for the presidential election — Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI). Let’s get to know him, shall we? Keep reading »

On Ann Romney, Hilary Rosen & Women In The 2012 Election

Jessica WakemanApril 12, 2012 //
2012 Election
All of The Frisky's posts about the 2012 election. Read More »
Single Mom Speaks
Jennifer has been a single mom and Rick Santorum can kiss her ass. Read More »
Mitt On Morning After
Mitt Romney photo
Mitt Romney called the morning after pill "abortive pills." Read More »
Get Rid Of PP
Mitt Romney photo
Mitt Romney promises to get rid of Planned Parenthood. Read More »

Election year silliness is in full swing.

Two days ago, Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen appeared on “Anderson Cooper 360″ to discuss the Republicans’ problems with women and Mitt Romney’s use of his wife, Ann Romney, on the campaign trail to talk about economic issues affecting women. 

“Guess what?” Rosen said. “His wife has actually never worked a day in her life. She’s never really dealt with the kinds of economic issues that a majority of the women in this country are facing.” She also called Mitt “so old-fashioned when it comes to women.”

Ann Romney then joined Twitter and sent out her first tweet: “I made a choice to stay home and raise five boys. Believe me, it was hard work.”  

And all hell broke loose. Keep reading »

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