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Michigan May Raise Blood Alcohol Limit From .08 To .10 For Drivers

Matt Milhouse — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:00:06 +0000

Prior to 2003, drivers in Michigan weren’t considered drunk unless they had a blood alcohol content of .10. Current law sets the legal blood alcohol level at .08. The legal blood alcohol level will return to the pre-2003 level of .10 this fall unless a new law is voted in. When the new level of [...]

President Obama Announces Gun Control Proposals

Joe Knight — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:06:02 +0000

With all the gun violence that has overwhelmed this country in that past few months, President Obama has signed a 23-part executive order that is designed to negate some of the violent acts with guns. These orders are in addition to all the laws that Mr. Obama wants Congress to pass soon. According to the [...]

Petition To Recognize Westboro Baptist Church As Hate Group Is White House's Most Popular Ever

Wendy Reed — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:13:49 +0000

The Westboro Baptist Church is likely one of the most hated groups of people in America in recent years, but everything that they do, according to U.S. law is completely legal. Many steps have been made to stop the group from protesting at the funerals of soldiers, children, and even famous people. And now, there's a very popular petition in place that could silence them for good.

At What Age Should Kids Be Allowed To Hunt Deer With A Firearm In Michigan? [Poll]

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:00:39 +0000

Hundreds of thousands of hunters across Michigan are set to head outdoors as Michigan's regular firearm deer hunting season opens November 15.

Changes that took effect in 2011 allow hunters as young as 10 to hunt deer with a firearm. Ages 9 and under may hunt under the Mentored Youth Hunting Program.

At what age should kids be allowed to hunt deer with a firearm in Michigan?

Should Election Day Be A National Holiday? [Poll]

Steven Bohner — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:12:30 +0000

In the majority of countries around the world, voting takes place on a weekend or election day is a national holiday. This allows for the most people to reach the polls without their jobs interfering. Some countries even have polls open for several days or weeks to make sure that everyone who wishes to vote can do so. Should the United States do the same thing? Take our poll and tell us what you think.

Why Obama, Romney Should Face Off in Game Show/Variety Hour Debate

Steven Andrais — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:07:02 +0000

Every four years Americans march to the polls in order to keep democracy alive. Many of the voters have deep-rooted political views which will not be changed by the upcoming political circus. Because of this, the “undecided” voter becomes crucial in electing a leader, and shaping the future of the country. Over the next few months you will see the undecided wined, dined and romanced to no ends.

But politicians must ask themselves, how do you get the attention of the man who is more concerned with Instagram than the issues? The answer is through entertainment. Replacing the debate with a “game show/variety hour” will tap into the little attention span America has left. Not only will it step away from the real issues for a night, but it will give us a chance to get to know the candidates. With this in mind take into consideration my “new debate format”

Ohio Governor Signs Bill To Allow Guns In Bars!

Ned — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 05:27:54 +0000

As you may have heard on-air this morning, an Ohio governor is signing a bill to allows people to carry concealed weapons into local bars. Now, is this a good idea?

Some of the details on the story are, that if you are carrying a concealed weapon, you are not allowed to drink in these bars. But, since the weapon is concealed, when will the bartender or security remember to check for these weapons? How can they execute such a matter?

Deep Sea Diver Vows to Recover and Photograph Osama bin Laden

gary.chenoweth — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:01:00 +0000

President Obama’s recent announcement that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by US operatives in Pakistan prompted happy cheers and a giant, collaborative sigh of relief from citizens around the world. After five minutes of celebration, though, came demands for photographic or video proof that our nation’s nemesis was actually dead. The Obama [...]

Rep. Anthony Weiner Comes Clean In The Weinergate Scandle [VIDEO]

gary.chenoweth — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:42:54 +0000

A tearful Anthony Weiner held a press conference Monday afternoon in New York to address rumors that he had sent a revealing photo of himself to a young woman on his Twitter account.

The disgraced congressman, who previously told reporters that his Twitter had been hacked, admitted he had accidentally sent the photo, adding he was "deeply sorry" and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.

Glenn Beck Says My Chemical Romance Spout Propaganda

Dave Kim — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:14:25 +0000

Fox News commentator Glenn Beck spoke out against My Chemical Romance and Glee. The controversial host called Glee immoral and said that the lyrics to MCR’s “Sing” are propaganda. “Sing” was featured on the hit TV show, which ironically enough airs on Fox, and Beck didn’t waste time sharing his point of view. “This is [...]

Americans React to News That Osama bin Laden Is Dead [PHOTOS]

gary.chenoweth — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:16:50 +0000

The world was brought to a standstill late Sunday evening when President Barack Obama confirmed that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. operatives in Pakistan. Americans quickly gathered to celebrate outside the White House, and before you knew it, New Yorkers were gathering in Times Square and at Ground Zero, as [...]

Osama bin Laden Confirmed Dead

Dave Kim — Mon, 02 May 2011 03:53:28 +0000

Osama bin Laden, the most wanted man in the world and mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, was confirmed dead. The Al-Qaida leader’s body is currently in the possession of the U.S. Bin Laden was hiding in Pakistan when he was killed in a ground operation. According to the Associated Press, two senior counterterrorism officials confirmed [...]

Donald Trump Tied for First Place in GOP Presidential Poll

gary.chenoweth — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:35:17 +0000

He's gone after President Barack Obama in the last few weeks, but could real estate mogul-turned-reality TV star Donald Trump actually make it to the White House? Maybe.

According to a CNN/Opinion Research Poll released Tuesday, which asked Republicans and Republican-leaning independents who they support for the 2010 GOP presidential nomination, Trump tied former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee for first place, with 19 percent of the vote.

Nancy Grace VS. Weatherman – Argue Radiation [VIDEO]

gary.chenoweth — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:37:42 +0000

Nancy Grace claims America is doomed because of radiation from Japan. Now this is just my personal thoughts and mine only, but why does this loud mouth wannabe news person thinks she is always right? I can’t stand this.Please give your thoughts on this.

What Hot Wings Thinks – Operation Odyssey Dawn [AUDIO]

gary.chenoweth — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:57:02 +0000

Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. and coalition military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya that began in mid-February 2011

'Egypt Is Free! Egypt Is Free!' [Live VIDEO]

gary.chenoweth — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:54:56 +0000

Wild cheers erupted from tens of thousands of demonstrators in Cairo’s Tahrir Square after word spread that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has resigned. Demonstrators chanted “Egypt is free!” upon hearing the news. LIVE: Watch now as crowds cheer

Tennessee Legislator Got Her Start At Hooters

gary.chenoweth — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:58:03 +0000

Republican state representative Julia Hurley, whose campaign was besmirched with rumors and one surfaced photo of her time as a Hooters girl, has gone on record in Hooters Magazine saying that her time at the bodacious restaurant chain taught her business sense and networking skills.

Hurley, who had a daughter at the age of 15 and began working at Hooters to pay her way

Flying dildos…they DO exist!

JT — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:18:12 +0000

Somebody at a Russian press conference gets a little “cocky” with a flying dildo. It comes out of nowhere and then hovers much to amusement of those in attendance.

Palin's Breath [Video]

gary.chenoweth — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:15:46 +0000

Sarah Palin breathing taken from her speech about the attacks in Arizona and on her. She should change all her speeches to this, she might not be saying much but it is more believable than the crap she comes out with the rest of the time.

Drowning Pool Responds To AZ Gunman Association

gary.chenoweth — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:16:26 +0000

Drowning Pool is putting the word out that they have NO association with Arizona gunman Jared Lee Loughner. Loughner had DP’s song “Bodies” as a favorite on his YouTube channel. The media has gone overboard with this information. Especially the Washington Post. The band was not happy with how they were portrayed in a [...]