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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

2012 / Celeb Santorum-Soaked Headline of the Day

Posted by Paul Constant on Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 11:11 AM

"Earlier in the election, I was completely oblivious as to who Rick Santorum was, but when the dude went home to be with his daughter when she was sick, that was very commendable,” Mustaine recently told MusicRadar.com. “... You know, I think Santorum has some presidential qualities, and I'm hoping that if it does come down to it, we'll see a Republican in the White House... and that it's Rick Santorum."

Check and mate, President Obama.

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when i was in high school, the danish exchange student had a really tough time with american given names. so he just made up nicknames for us based loosely on some of the phoenetics of our names. i've forgotten all of them, except that Meredith was Megadeth. when i saw that headline earlier this morning, i immediately thought of her.

Posted by AmyC on February 15, 2012 at 11:23 AM

I can see why they threw him out of Metalica-

Posted by Chris Jury

on February 15, 2012 at 11:24 AM

Wake Up Red

Posted by paulus on February 15, 2012 at 11:27 AM

that's what you base your vote on, dave? whether a politician goes home to see his sick child?

Posted by Max Solomon on February 15, 2012 at 11:27 AM

His daughter is very sick. A parent should be there to care for their child. He was being a good parent. Wonder if he'd still be a good parent if his child told him they were gay and want to get married? Or if his child said they were raped and found out they were pregnant?

Posted by Vince on February 15, 2012 at 11:30 AM

In another interview I read Mustaine was complaining that having to pay taxes keeps him from expressing himself musically. It made me wonder what particular aspect of taxation depresses his creativity. Paying for the interstate highway system? or maybe it's school lunches.

He's just another monied douchebag who has forgotten what it's like to be poor, and can rationalize voting for any moron who promises to lower his horribly burdensome tax bill.

Posted by modrachlan srarmons on February 15, 2012 at 11:31 AM

@6 for the Bukake-Glitter Win.

Now go clean up that Santorum. It may be shiny, but it's bad for you.

Posted by Will in Seattle

on February 15, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Santorum is pretty metal and all, what with his preaching about obeisance to calcified moral standards.

ROCK ON FUCK YEAH \m/ HEADBANGIN' 4 JESUS \m/

Posted by Zebes

on February 15, 2012 at 11:43 AM

"I was floored the other day to see that Mitt Romney's five boys have a $100 million trust fund. Where does a guy make that much money?"

Ask Metallica.

Posted by bleedingheartlibertarian on February 15, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Megadeth have always been terrible.

Posted by The_Shaved_Bear on February 15, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Lemmy would never do this.

Posted by very bad homo on February 15, 2012 at 11:57 AM

I also like the way Santorum eats when he feels hungry, uses the restroom when he feels necessary, and sees a dentist when his teeth hurt.

Posted by Dougsf on February 15, 2012 at 12:03 PM

My love for you is ticking clock BERSERKER! Would you like to suck my cock BERSERKER!

Posted by Joe Szilagyi

on February 15, 2012 at 12:16 PM

I don't understand. What presidential qualities does he have? I'm stumped. Is it the sweater vests?

Posted by Bugnroolet on February 15, 2012 at 12:38 PM

This isn't the first...or the last of the stupid things that come out of the Megadeth frontman's mouth. That being said, Countdown To Extinction is still one of the best metal albums ever.

Posted by Grrr on February 15, 2012 at 12:47 PM

À Tout le Monde

Posted by 34x42 on February 15, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Right, because Obama would totally not go home if Sasha or Malia were seriously ill. Right.

Posted by Geni on February 15, 2012 at 1:06 PM

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q101/…

Posted by venomlash on February 15, 2012 at 2:29 PM

As a Megadeth fan, this sucks... and something else that has been bothering me the past few weeks in general: musicians endorsing politicians. Don't get me wrong, I love political music, but I think that musicians should refrain from any endorsement (republican or democrat). Why not just keep your voting record on the down-low? Since musicians are often in the business of criticizing politicians (especially a band like megadeth), it just makes more sense to keep the endorsement plate clean.

Anyway, Peace Sells... still kicks ass.

Posted by dave1976 on February 15, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Mustaine: The stubborn remnants of santorum that remain on your sheets after laundering.

Posted by laterite on February 15, 2012 at 3:35 PM

All that Santorum Mustaine the sheets!

Posted by nothanks on February 15, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Good one.

Posted by Sandiai on February 15, 2012 at 5:05 PM

So, now you should be commended for being a good, responsible parent?

Posted by Mrs. Robinson on February 15, 2012 at 5:52 PM

the theme song should be either "Something That I'm Not" from 'The System has Failed' or actually- "Washington is Next" (United Abominations) would probably be the most... appropriate.

Posted by MegaFrothyDethMix on February 15, 2012 at 6:25 PM

@15 - Srs?! I just listened to that thing. Yeesh!

Posted by paulus on February 16, 2012 at 6:36 PM