Author Archives: Sarah Stokely

Family Guy gives McCain/Palin a Nazi salute

FOXNews says that the sitcom Family Guy has gone too far in its latest skit, which transports two of its characters to occupied Poland during WW2. They steal a Nazi uniform and discover it has a “McCain/Palin” badge on it.

Sarah Palin guest stars on Saturday Night Live

Presumably tired of seeing comedienne Tina Fey impersonating her on Saturday Night Live, Republican VP hopeful Sarah Palin appeared on the show herself this weekend.

Here’s the second segement she did for the show:

Video of the day: Martin Sheen advises Paris Hilton’s presidential campaign

Paris Hilton has enlisted Martin Sheen, the actor behind America’s favourite TV President, Jed Bartlet, to provide her some tips on how to be a good fake President.

You can browse Crikeys’ Video of the Day archive here.

VIDEO: “McCain-Palin mob” carpark interviews

Via Wonkette, here’s a couple of Blogger Interrupted videos shot in the carpark of a Sarah Palin rally. The interviewer asked for people’s views on Obama and some pretty extreme soundbytes resulted, particuarly when he asked if people thought Obama was a terrorist.
“I think he’s a one man terror cell” and “He’s got the bloodlines… look [...]

Michelle Obama on The Daily Show

Here’s a new Daily Show vid featuring Jon Stewart interviewing Michelle Obama about month 20 (!) of the election campaign. Here’s part 1 where she talks about the William Ayers “palling around with terrorists” claim and the most recent presidential debate.
I’ll embed part 2 where she talks about the most recent presidential debate, including being an [...]

Letterman on Sarah Palin

Yes, it’s going the cheap shot, but it’s funny nonetheless.

The Bailout in perspective

“We have decided to suspend our editorial activities today so we can adequately ponder the implications of the economic bailout program.” – New Hampshire’s “Keene Sentinel” newspaper.
Heh. Thanks Jeff.

VIDEO: Palin stumbles on McCain’s regulatory record

Via Trevor Cook’s Corporate Engagement blog, this short but sweet video of Sarah Palin. As Trevor put it: “let’s face it, McCain is the cowboy capitalist candidate”.

David Letterman responds to John McCain’s suspension of campaign

This is Crikey’s video of the day. John McCain cancelled his appearance on David Letterman’s show last night as he’s decided to halt his campaign to focus on the Wall Street meltdown. Letterman’s response is worth watching. This was my favourite line: “What are you going to do if you’re elected and things get tough? [...]

The West Wing’s President Barlet offers advice to Barack Obama

West Wing creator does a little fan service with this column for the New York Times:
Aaron Sorkin Conjures a Meeting of Obama and Bartlet
OBAMA What would you do?
BARTLET GET ANGRIER! Call them liars, because that’s what they are. Sarah Palin didn’t say “thanks but no thanks” to the Bridge to Nowhere. She just said “Thanks.” [...]