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Obama in 1998: I Believe in Redistribution

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

An audio recording of President Obama speaking at Chicago’s Loyola University in 1998 has surfaced. In it, Obama outlines his belief in the redistribution of wealth. Then-Illinois State Senator Obama spoke out against “propaganda” that said government doesn’t work and the need to use its means to help the less fortunate. Obama discussed the need to “pool resources and hence facilitate some redistribution because I actually believe in redistribution.” Take a listen below …

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Lady Gaga Rocks Burqa, Furs, "C–t" Bedazzled Handbag

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Lady Gaga definitely checked all the potentially offensive boxes with this getup: One sufficiently blinged-out burqa. 3-4 dead raccoons (or so it appears). Clutch bedazzled with an the word c–t. Good times. While leaving the Philip Treacy fashion show in London, the singer donned a getup so ridiculous, it’s almost as if it were specifically designed to beg for controversy. Actually, that’s probably a fairly realistic assessment. Lady Gaga slammed PETA in August after being called out by the animal rights group. It looks like she’s sticking to her guns (furs) with this patently absurd ensemble. She and Girls ‘ Lena Dunham should get together. [Photos: Pacific Coast News]