Sarah Palin exposed as "Tootsie"
YouTube.com, posted on QSanAntonio.com on September 6

Taking a cue from the movie "Tootsie," web video creator and comedian Kevin Nalts spoofs Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s speech accepting the Republican’s nomination to be "interim" Vice President -- until McCain’s heart gives out.

Don't frighten the Republicans!
YouTube.com, posted on QSanAntonio.com on September 6

A tongue-in-cheek advertising campaign created by a Minneapolis-St Paul agency encouraged the city's GLBT community to embrace the Republican National Convention. One ad features a gay couple kissing on a park bench next to a lesbian couple. When they spot two archetypal middle-aged Republicans coming towards them, they reform into two straight couples.

Troopergate -- Subpoenas to be issued for Palin-trooper probe
YouTube, posted to QSanAntonio on September 6

The Alaska Legislature is hastening its ethics investigation into Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of her public safety commissioner, making it far more likely it will be completed before November's election. This background video produced by ABC News’Brian Ross on September 2 delves into the controversy making the case that Palin may have lied about her motives regarding the firing.

NBC censors sexuality of gay Olympic champion
YouTube.com, posted to QSanAntonio on August 26

According to OutSports.com and other news sources, NBC censored the sexuality of Australian Olympic gold medal diver, Matthew Mitcham. Despite extensive coverage by NBC of other Olympic athletes' families, Mitcham's partner received virtually no attention during the network's coverage. This video interview with Mitcham, in which he appears with his mother and partner, was not a part NBC's Olympic coverage of his historic win.

Mr. T fires gun at effeminate man in Snickers commercial
YouTube.com, posted on QSanAntonio, July 24

A new advertising campaign for Mars Candy Co. titled "Get Some Nuts" depicts the hyper-macho Mr. T pelting less-than-masculine men with Snickers bars and verbally humiliating them. In this particular commercial, an effeminate speed walker is fired at repeatedly with gattling gun that shoots Snickers bars. While terrorizing the man, Mr. T says, " Speed walking? I pity you fool. You a disgrace to the man-race. It’s time to run like a real man. Take that speed walker. Do that again sucker and there’s going to be trouble with a capital Mr. T. Snickers -- Get some nuts!"

Eric Alva’s testimony before Congresssional hearing
YouTube.com, posted to QSanAntonio on July 24

Retired Marine Sergeant and San Antonio native Eric Alva testified on July 23 at a congressional hearing on the U.S. military’s "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy. This is a video of his complete testimony.

Jib Jab presents "Time for Some Campaigning"
YouTube.com, posted to QSanAntonio on July 18

In their first election satire since 2004's "This Land" and "Good to be in DC", Jib Jab bids farewell to Bush and gives Obama and McCain a proper hazing! And, of course, who could forget about Hillary and Bill? This rip-roaring musical romp gives the election process the proper spanking it deserves!  

The Empire Strikes Barack
YouTube.com, posted on QSanAntonio on May 8

The national presidential election plays out in Star Wars drag with Barack Obama as Luke Skywalker, the young Jedi Knight, and Hillary Clinton as Darth Vader. The video which has circulated on the Internet is the second installment of a series called "The Obamacles." 

Viva Obama!
YouTube.com, posted on QSanAntonio February 28

A mariachi band in full costume extols the virtues of Barack Obama’s presidential candidacy singing the refrain "Viva Obama!" The song is sung in Spanish (with English subtitles) and composed in the style of a Mexican "corrida." The video was commissioned by OBAMA! OBAMA! ’08 (amigosdeobama.com) a national group who’s stated aim is to fill a void in media outreach to Latinos.