kentucky
Man Eats His Own Beard at Knifepoint Over Botched Lawnmower Sale
Max Read · 11/12/10 02:34AM
Kentuckian Harvey Westmoreland didn't want any trouble when he tried to sell his lawnmower to some friends. But trouble sure found him. What happened, Harvey? "[E]verything just went haywire... They cut my beard and forced me to eat it."
Rand Paul Supporter Who Stepped on Protestor's Head Charged with Assault
Max Read · 10/30/10 04:44PM
Tim Profitt, the supporter of Kentucky Republican Senate candidate Rand Paul who stepped on protester Lauren Valle's shoulder and head last week, has been charged with misdemeanor assault. Guess the apology he demanded from Valle won't be coming anytime soon.
Vicious Anti-Rand Paul Ad Only Suitable for Adult Eyes
Jim Newell · 10/28/10 05:11PMIt came down to the wire, but one group this election cycle has finally made an ad so shocking and negative that it can only air after 10 p.m.! Let's look at the Kentucky Democratic party's terrifying "Rand Paul STOMP."
Kentucky Headstomper Wants Apology from Lady He Stomped On
Jim Newell · 10/27/10 10:47AMThe (ex-)Rand Paul county coordinator who stomped on a liberal activist's head before a Kentucky Senate debate Monday night would like an apology from her. She started it and was basically asking for it, you see.
Tea Partier Who Stomped Lady's Face: 'I'm Sorry It Came to That'
Maureen O'Connor · 10/26/10 04:02PM
Now that we've identified the Tea Partier who wrestled a female protester to the ground at Kentucky's Senate debate, how about the guy who trod on her face? Meet Tim Profitt. He once had his picture taken with Rand Paul.
Woman's Head 'Stomped' at Kentucky Senate Debate
Max Read · 10/26/10 12:39AMA woman protesting against Kentucky Republican Senate candidate Rand Paul outside Monday night's debate was dragged to the ground and had her head "stomped" by a sneaker-wearing old man. Kentucky: You need to take a chill pill.
Rand Paul Fumes in Year's Most Vicious Senate Debate
Jim Newell · 10/18/10 12:17PM
Finally, a bit of the ol' ultraviolence in Debate Season 2010: Kentucky Senate candidates Rand Paul and Jack Conway nearly came to fisticuffs last night, following the release of Conway's incendiary attack ad questioning Paul's Christianity. Bloodbath highlights, below.
Anti-Rand Paul Ad Basically Accuses Him of Being an Alien Shaman
Adrian Chen · 10/16/10 02:56PMRepublican Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul had some wacky adventures in college with his secret society. One time he tied up a woman and made her worship the "Aqua Buddha". All used as fodder for this trippy campaign commercial.
Improperly Cooked Eggs Sparks Killing Spree
Adrian Chen · 09/12/10 10:23AM
When his wife didn't cook his eggs right for breakfast, 47-year-old Kentucky resident Stanley Neace got so angry he killed her, his stepdaughter and three neighbors—then shot himself. He was facing eviction for his bad temper. [Daily Mail]
Ron Paul Attacks Republicans' (And His Son's) Anti-Mosque Fever
Jim Newell · 08/23/10 02:24PM
It's unsurprising that Rep. Ron Paul, Congress' defiant libertarian, would be appalled at his fellow Republicans' demagoguery over an Islamic center in Lower Manhattan. Now that he's made his disgust apparent, though, how does it reflect on his candidate-son, Rand?
Rand Paul's College 'Kidnapping' Victim Clarifies Insane Story
Jim Newell · 08/11/10 04:55PM
The political world recently learned about Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul's college secret society exploits, like when he "kidnapped" a woman, offered her pot, and made her worship a false idol. But the woman now insists, it wasn't a "kidnapping."
Rand Paul's Wacky College Days of Kidnapping, Pot, and Paganism
Jim Newell · 08/09/10 12:56PM
Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul — the one who's scared of Meet the Press — had such an exciting college experience. Once, he kidnapped a lady and forced her to take "bong hits" and worship a water god. Kids!
Hikers Gang Up on Kentucky Black Bear
Jeff Neumann · 06/29/10 04:29AMThe South: Still Not Sure About This 'Civil Rights' Thing
Hamilton Nolan · 06/02/10 11:14AM
Having just gotten over the whole slave emancipation insult, the American South now finds itself mired in another fierce debate: should black people be allowed in my club? What about on a jury? With white folks?!
Who Is Rand Paul, And Why Is He In Our Politics?
Adrian Chen · 05/20/10 08:04PM
Kentucky Republican Rand Paul is in the news! The newly-anointed Republican candidate for U.S. Senate told Rachel Maddow last night that he supported a business' right to exclude blacks. Everyone got very excited by this. Who is this man?
The Most Loathed Candidates Running in Today's Primary Elections
Max Read · 05/18/10 12:12PMRon Paul's Son Fights Dick Cheney in Kentucky
Pareene · 03/24/10 11:36AM
Crazy Senator Jim Bunning is retiring. The Republicans selected normal Republican guy Trey Grayson to replace him. But crazy Ron Paul's son Rand (yes, Rand) Paul is also running, and he's kicking Grayson's ass. Time to call in Cheney.
Kentucky Pastor to Hold a 'Bring Your Handgun to Church' Service
The Cajun Boy · 06/03/09 09:58PM
In light of George Tiller being gunned down in a church, this blows the mind: a Louisville pastor wants to expand his flock by encouraging them to brandish firearms while they worship.
Worst Senator Promises Imminent Death of Lovable Supreme Court Justice
Pareene · 02/23/09 10:22AM
Jim Bunning, who is a Senator pretty much because he was once a major league pitcher, is the Senate's biggest prick.