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Lamar Smith Doesn’t Think SOPA Opponents Matter

Posted on 01/10/2012 by Mr. Pink

It turns out that Texas state representative Lamar Smith, the man who introduced the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is an even bigger fool than originally thought.

“The criticism of this bill is completely hypothetical; none of it is based in reality. Not one of the critics was able to point to any language in the bill that would in any way harm the Internet. Their accusations are simply not supported by any facts,” he said in a statement.

When asked about the outcry from massive online communities and some of the biggest tech firms in the world, Smith said, “It’s a vocal minority.”

Does this guy even live on the same planet as the rest of us? Jesus.

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McCain Endorses Obama

Posted on 01/07/2012 by Mr. Pink

This will go down as one of the best, “Awe, fuck,” moments in campaign history.

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Epic Games Speaks Out Against SOPA

Posted on 01/05/2012 by Mr. Pink

Epic Games, a member of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), took a minute to speak out against SOPA today in spite of the ESA’s support of the controversial bill.

Here’s a direct quote from the company’s Senior PR Manager, Dana Cowley:

Epic Games supports efforts that would stop overseas websites profiting from pirating our games, but we have to do that in a way that’s compatible with freedom of speech and due process of law.

Thus, we do not support the current version of SOPA.

This is the most reasonable corporate response to SOPA that I’ve seen so far. Bravo, Epic!

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Bachmann Out, Perry Questionable

Posted on 01/04/2012 by Mr. Pink

Michelle Bachmann has dropped out of the 2012 U.S. presidential race after placing sixth last night in the Iowa caucuses. Rick Perry, who was expected to be a major contender for 2012, finished fifth. It’s unclear at this point whether he plans to continue his campaign.

Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum took the top two spots, respectively. Ron Paul came in third with a respectable 21% of the vote. Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain endorsed Romney for President earlier this afternoon.

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ESA Continues to Support SOPA Despite Member Opposition

Posted on 01/03/2012 by Mr. Pink

Despite the fact that three of the group’s largest and most influential members withdrew their support of the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) last week, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) continues to support the potentially Internet-breaking new bill.

Here’s an excerpt from their official statement on the matter:

We are mindful of concerns raised about a negative impact on innovation.

It ought to be very interesting to see how member companies – especially those that yanked their support of SOPA – choose to respond to this one.

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Apple Designer Jonathan Ive Knighted

Posted on 01/01/2012 by Mr. Pink

Jonathan Ive, the Apple designer who was largely responsible for the look and feel of the Macbook, the iPod, and the iPhone, has been knighted.

Ive, or “Sir Jonathan” as he should now be known, has received the honor of being a Knight Commander of the British Empire (KBE). This is the second time he’s been recognized. Back in 2005 he was made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE).

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Iran Claims Successful Production of Nuclear Fuel Rod

Posted on 01/01/2012 by Mr. Pink

Happy New Year! Scientists and researchers at the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran would like the world to know that they’ve successfully tested their first domestically produced nuclear fuel rod containing natural uranium. Iranian news agencies confirmed this morning!

If you need me, I’ll be in the back yard digging my new bunker.

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Gaming Titans Withdraw SOPA Support

Posted on 12/31/2011 by Mr. Pink

Three of the biggest brands in the gaming industry have officially withdrawn their support for Lamar Smith’s extremely controversial Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) bill.

Nintendo, Electronic Arts, and Sony Electronics are no longer listed as supporters of the bill as of this morning. Weeks of intense pressure from gamers, threats of retaliation from the Anonymous hacktivist collective, and the mass exodus from GoDaddy in response to their initial support have obviously made it clear to corporations that SOPA will not be tolerated.

Microsoft also dropped their support this week – and there are rumors floating that Google and Facebook have both held internal discussions about the “nuclear option” of completely shutting down operations if the bill passes in its current form.

In other words: goodbye, SOPA.

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100 Years In 10 Minutes

Posted on 12/29/2011 by Mr. Pink

This is an incredible montage of short clips from just about every significant event in history from 1911 to present. Elections, wars, protests, disasters, and more. Wow.

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Republican Apologizes to Michelle Obama For “Big Butt” Quip

Posted on 12/23/2011 by Mr. Pink

Jim Sensenbrenner, a Republican state representative for Wisconsin, sent an apology to the White House after saying that Michelle Obama has a “but butt” and a “large posterior”.

Sensenbrenner, who himself is quite a tubby fuck, was overheard on the phone talking loudly about the First Lady in the Delta Crown lounge at Reagan National Airport.

Honestly, I hope Barack challenges him to a fight or something. That’d be awesome.

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