About: Ad for gun training bars Muslims and Obama voters

The action
A radio ad for a handgun training class that bars Muslims and Obama voters has sparked an investigation in Texas.
"We will attempt to teach you all the necessary information you need to obtain your [Concealed Handgun License]," the ad says. Then towards the end, it adds: "If you are a socialist liberal and/or voted for the current campaigner in chief, please do not take this class. You have already proven that you cannot make a knowledgeable and prudent decision under the law."
And then: "If you are a non-Christian Arab or Muslim, I will not teach you the class with no shame; I am Crockett Keller, thank you, and God bless America."

The reaction
People are saying:

1) Dear South, I wish we never would have took you back after the civil war, you have the more racism, obesity, illiteracy, low sat and act scores and opposition to science than the rest of the country. You put Reagan and Bush Jr in office and ruined this country. You claim to be true patriotic Americans but then wave Confederate flags which symbolize the desire to secede from the United States. Please secede again, we would be so much better without you. You might not all be able to read this because either you can't read or you are not interested in it because it is not covered in white country gravy.

2) As an American/Arab Muslim, Not that I need a gun but I might just get one and start my own class :) Freedom to bare arms with a smiley. And for the record, I will fight for this country the USA that is because I am an American now. Buy me a gun to protect my family from crazy uneducated Rednecks like this guy that watch Fox News and think all Arab Muslims are terrorist.

3) The koran says to kill all non-muslims. Islam is not a peaceful religion. It is evil. It has been evil going back to the 8th century, etc.

4) It used to be the Russians (Reagan) and the Jews (Senator McCarthy) - Now we are told we have to fear all Muslims (GOP, et al) A decade from now, it'll be some other group. It is the nature of this country to fear what we don't understand and no one will take the time to educate themselves on the subject. Read the Koran - it does not say what you've been told by the right.

5) Agree or not, this is freedom of speech.

6) Instead of fighting the Civil War, the North should have put up a fence...

7) In a muslim country christians have no rights whatsoever. Especially not the right to openly practice their religion.

8) Technically, a business has the right to refuse service to anyone. It's their call, they are a private enterprise.

About: MSNBC Lineup Changes: 'Ed Show' Moves To 8 PM, 'Last Word' Returns To 10 PM

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MSNBC announced Wednesday that it is making a major change to its lineup.
Starting Monday, "The Ed Show" will be moved to the prime 8 PM slot. Lawrence O'Donnell's "The Last Word" will be moved to 10 PM, where it began before it was shifted to 8 PM following Keith Olbermann's departure from the network.
Rachel Maddow, the network's highest-rated host, will stay where she is at 9 PM.

The reaction
People are saying:

1) O'donnell has one of the most credible voice in TV. he consistent­ly rises above the media hoopla and presents an intelligen­t and eloquent appraisal of the politics of the day.

2) Unfortunat­ely for msnbc, their demographi­c is from the 21st century, and are able to get their news from a great many sources. Whereas, fixed news viewers have to leave their tvs on the same channel or they'll forget where to find it.

3) What this really means is that Phil Griffin should be fired. It's safe to say that he let his personal feelings about Olbermann cloud his judgement and it's cost his network hundreds of thousands of viewers. His unprofessi­onal behavior translated directly into viewership loss.

4) Why does Phil Griffin still have a job?
Olberman brought Maddow to MSNBC

5) What's amusing in many of the conservati­ve comments here is that they equate ratings with quality. The fact that Fox has higher ratings than MSNBC just confirms that tv in general tends to attract, shall we say, not the brightest bulbs. No big surprise that tv watchers tend to gravitate to a network that dumbs things down.

6) Liberal commentary will never beat conservati­ve commentary on tv or radio. There's too much critical thinking involved with liberal commentary­. Conservati­ve commentary appeals to the lowest common denominato­rs: fear and h8.

7) Good for Ed. He may not have the poise or polish of some commentato­rs, but he is a truly good person, who spent maximum time in Madison, Wisconsin getting the real story.

About: 100-year-old marathoner finishes race

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TORONTO (AP) — A 100-year-old runner became the oldest person to complete a full-distance marathon when he finished the race in Toronto on Sunday.
Fauja Singh earned a spot in the Guinness World Records for his accomplishment.
It took Singh more than eight hours to cross the finish line — more than six hours after Kenya's Kenneth Mungara won the event for the fourth straight year — and he was the last competitor to complete the course.
Sunday's run was Singh's eighth marathon — he ran his first at age 89 — and wasn't the first time he set a record.

The reaction
People are saying:

1) This is actually kind of inspiring to me. I don't want to become old and frail and not be able to do anything. This guy is basically saying that I never have to become frail and completely dependent, even if I reach 100.

2) He doesn't look 100. Let's see a birth certificate.

3) Age is just a number!

4) I'd like to know about the diet and exercise also. He doesnt look 100, more like 70. If he's a vegetarian, how does he keep up his stamina without meat proteins? I feel enthused. Need to write his a note.

5) I totally expected to see some racist comments about his turban, very glad to see that's not the case! This is such an inspiring article that proves it's never too late to pursue your dreams.

6) And people less than half his age drive around the Wal-Mart parking lot five times to get a spot close to the entrance.

7) I give the guy a hell of a lot of credit. Nothing wrong with old age as long as you still have your mind and body. Keep it up.

About: Eric Bolling Mocks Occupy Wall Street With Tin Foil Hat

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Fox News host Eric Bolling found a new way to mock the Occupy Wall Street protesters on Friday's episode of "The Five."

Bolling wore a tin-foil hat and nerdy glasses, and held a sign reading "Occupy The Five." The gesture seemed to go down well with most of Bolling's colleagues, who chortled appreciatively at his lampoonery and played video of what they felt were stupid protesters in the movement. Co-host Andrea Tantaros chimed in, saying that the protesters never brushed their teeth. Greg Gutfeld added that he didn't see any point to Occupy Wall Street.

The reaction
People are saying:

1) I am a 61 year old grandmothe­­­­r, with a small business employing 11, a paid off house and health insurance.
I have been spending time at Occupy Austin because I don't believe my grandchild­­­­ren will know the America I did. The future is depressing­­­­. The Occupy Austin demands are simple and I believe in them wholeheart­­­­edly and I will be back out there at every opportunit­­­­y.
You folks who poo poo this movement are living in a fantasy world if you think you are the 1% or you should argue on their behalf.

2) I LOVE that Republican­s are coming out against this movement. I don't think there is any better news for PROgressiv­es than to have the GOP openly support corporatio­ns over people.
2012 is going to be a great year for PROgressiv­es.

3) "First they ignore you, then they mock you, then they fight you, then you win." M. Gandhi.

4) The funny thing about this clown is nobody had to mock the teabaggers because they willingly put teabags on the heads. Like most bullies they are upset that the rest of us are standing up to their nonsense and now the are whining and moaning like a bunch of spoiled brats which comes as no surprise.

5) Republican­s don't do/get humor.
Just look at what's become of Dennis Miller.

6) Bolling has it all wrong...yo­u wear a tin hat so that aliens won't be able to steal your brain. Since Bolling has proven over and over that he doesn't have a brain, he just wasted an entire box of Renoylds Wrap.

7) Just wait a bit. As the movement spreads and it becomes more 'mainstrea­m middle-Ame­rican' Fox will scramble to backtrack and claim they were supporters all along.
"Fair and Balanced" doesn't include the word "Truth" in it.

About: The story behind Kirk Cameron’s sad birthday photo

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Kirk Cameron, star of the popular '80s sitcom "Growing Pains," celebrated his 41st birthday earlier this week. Cameron, who is now pursuing a new television career as a Christian evangelist and co-host of an evangelical show called "The Way of the Master," spent his birthday at Living Waters Ministry in Bellflower, Calif. The ministry's staff threw him a small party, and ordered from Subway. Lane Chaplin, a student at nearby Trinity Law School and a guest at the party, snapped a photo of Cameron blowing out the candles on a cake in Living Waters' rather sparse conference room. Chaplin uploaded the photo to Twitter. It quickly went viral.
"See a Very Sad Photo From Kirk Cameron's Birthday Party" the headline on New York magazine's Vulture blared.

The reaction
People are saying:

1) I never understood why atheists spend their lives trying to disprove something that has no effect on them. If you don't believe in a God, so be it. Putting others down because they are spiritual? Does it make you happy?

2) Hey, leave the man alone, OK so he has chosen to live a Christian Life, isn't pierced, inked and drugged/drunk out of his mind, gee the poor man. Good news is looks like he has figured out what is really important in his life, looks like a lead many of our glorious hollywood and sports idols could and should follow, Good on ya Kirk for having morals and standards, wish more people in "Show Biz" did.

3) Why is this sad??? He got SubWay, cake and he has a job...sounds pretty good to me...

4) did this really need to be an article?

5) This is not sad, this is being normal!! I am so proud of Kirk! He has chosen to take the path less traveled and help lead others down the right path and is happy in what he is doing! There are stars in hollywood getting mixed up in dope, alcohol and end up losing their life at an early age. That is sad and obviously these in hollywood doing this are trying to fill a void with the wrong kind of things that only lead to death. So you tell me what's sad, life or death? I choose life and life more abundantly! Keep on keeping on Kirk for the Lord! Your reward is in heaven!

6) What they meant by sad is the fact that his devoutness tanked his career. It is one thing to believe and totally another to try and cram it down other peoples throats and talk about it 24/7. I've heard the guys religious talk before, and it just makes you want to burst out in laughter.

7) Subway sandwiches. That's pretty much what all us can afford now under the Obama Socialist Regime.

8) I would much have a quiet humble party with a few family and friends who know and love me that a lavish, expensive, drunken party with many superficial "Friends". Happy B-Day Kirk!

About: Ed Henry Clashes With Obama At White House Press Conference

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Fox News Chief White House Correspondent Ed Henry experienced a tense moment with President Obama during a Thursday press conference. The President held a joint press conference with Lee Myung-Bak, President of South Korea. Ed Henry had the first question of the conference and asked Obama if he considered the alleged Iranian assassination plot to be "an act of war."

Henry decided to quote a Mitt Romney statement from last week when asking for the President's plans to address Iran's alleged terror plot. Henry asked the President "what specific steps will you take to hold Iran accountable? Especially when Mitt Romney charged last week, quote, 'If you do not want America to be the strongest nation on Earth, I am not your President. You have that president today.'"

Obama paused and answered, "Well I did not know you were the spokesman for Romney," and smiled down at Henry.

The reaction
People are saying:

1) Henry's quote contained a slur on the President. Henry could have left the value judgement out, but he didn't. The questions was ENTIRELY inappropri­ate in a joint press conference with a foreign leader. Henry is an embarrassm­ent.

2) Never could stand the smug, too pleased with himself Ed Henry, he was biased on CNN and now he's found the perfect home at Fox News where he can regurgitat­e right wing talking points and get slapped down by President Obama - can't say I have a problem with that.

3) The White Press Corps should be reserved for press, not propagandi­sts.

4) And as Henry sat down, the Reporter next to him leaned over and whispered;
"You need any help getting his foot out of your butt?"

5) Why is an entertainm­ent organizati­on given a press pass to the White House. Fox News won a court case by successful­ly arguing that they are legally allowed to present known lies as news because they weren't a news company.

6) Now Folks THAT was a slap down from someone who has shown us MORE success in foreign policy in 3 years than Bush did in 8. LOL.

7) Why is a White House journalist taking a political comment from a Republican presidenti­al candidate and trying to embarass the president in front of a foreign leader? Ed Henry knows that Romney made that comment to appease the right wing base. It was not a factual statement. Fox News once again cements their position as a media joke.

About: Stricken ship cracks as captain faces NZ court

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TAURANGA, New Zealand (AP) — A cargo ship that has spilled hundreds of tons of oil since striking a reef off New Zealand's coast appeared to be breaking up in heavy seas, as its captain faced criminal charges in court Wednesday.
A vertical crack was apparent from the deck to the waterline of the Liberian-flagged Rena, which ran aground Oct. 5 on Astrolabe Reef, 14 miles (22 kilometers) from Tauranga Harbour on New Zealand's North Island. About 70 containers have fallen off the deck of the 775-foot (236-meter) vessel as it has listed increasingly in the worsening ocean conditions.

The reaction
People are saying:

1) I didn't notice in the article whether or not this ship was US bound, but thousands more are. If we manufactured our own products, like we once did, we'd rely on far fewer ships to bring us third world made crap!

2) A story like this makes you wonder what the beaches and eco-systems were like during World War 2 with all of the warships being sunk.

3) So this guy is going to go to jail because he made a mistake (which we all do), but our politicians dont go to jail when they deliberately tank our economy? Anyone else see a problem with this?

4) a. I have an off-the topic question. Why is it that I hear always that ships are Liberian flagged. I rarely hear a vessel that isn't Liberian flagged. Why are so many vessels flagged out of Liberia? I am begging to think that their are more Liberian flagged sea vessels than there are Liberian citizens.

4) b. This sort of registration is called "flag of convenience." Liberia makes it easy to register a ship with them by loosely defining sea-worthiness and they require less insurance to be carried in order to register it.

5) Looks like the Captain had a little Captain in him.

6) Looking at the photo it appears the the ship is overloaded. If so, is the captain soley to blame?

7) Where is Greenpeace ? Oh yeah... it's not an American ship.... They only hate America.

8) $7,800 dollar fine. Yeah, that will teach him. Sorry about the fish and water and stuff.