All tag results for 'protests'

The world has fallen in love with Psy ever since his song, Gangnam Style, popped up on Youtube, but Psy might actually want some of his most devoted fans DEAD.

It has been discovered that the South Korean entertainer had been an active protestor in several anti-US protests over the course of several YEARS!

For example, Psy sang in gold face paint and a glittery red costume at a 2002 concert protesting against the 37,000 U.S. squadrons stationed on the Korean Peninsula. While on stage, he presented the audience with a model of a U.S. tank and then proceeded to throw it to the ground.

However, the most chilling discovery comes from an event that happened two years later— In 2004, Iraq civilians sought murderous revenge on a South Korean missionary for the asian countries' support of the U.S. war in Iraq. The protest that followed featured another PSY orginal titled "Dear American," but this time their was no charley horsing around. The rap included such lyrics as:

Tags: anti-american, anti-us, protests, psy, youtube

Chris Brown may have settled his club issues, but he’s got some others that aren't as easy to solve.

The Don’t Judge Me singer seems to have been judged by the women of Guyana and found wanting. He was supposed to perform on December 26th, but the gig has been cancelled after protests by women’s rights groups and lawmakers.

Even though Rihanna has clearly forgiven him for beating her, Breezy is still unwelcome in Guyana, so he backed out of the performance.

He’s gained back a lot of his public appeal, but it will probably be awhile before everyone feels good about him.

At least the back-on-again couple can spend more time together.

[Image via Dan Jackman/WENN.]

Tags: chris brown, concert cancelled, dont judge me, guyana, not welcome, protests, rihanna, womens rights

Students are protesting school lunches, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart can't wait to break the news… that the news is really old.

Ch-ch-check out the video (above) to see Jon skewer these food fighters with their own mixed messages!

You'll learn about how kids hate the school lunches and also can't get enough of them! Wha??

And find out how Michelle Obama and the band Fun. are involved in a bonus video AFTER THE JUMP!!!!

Tags: attacks, fun, jon stewart, media, michelle obama, protests, responds, school lunch, student, students, video

Even though only 3% of the population in Britain is vegetarian, they sure are animal lovers.

Over the past 6 years, illegal attacks (some bordering on terrorism) have declined significantly to almost none at all, as peaceful protesting has been on the rise.

They might have realized the extremists were taking things a bit too far after a 2004 grave-robbing.

Gross.

Even though Britain banned testing cosmetics on animals there were still about 3.7 million animal tests performed in 2010.

Regardless of how peaceful the protests are, police are still advising research facilities to up their security, just in case the extremists decide to pop up again.

What seems stupid to us, is that scientists dislike using animals just as much as we do; animal testing is expensive and the results aren't always reliable. The problem is there are no reliable alternatives.

Maybe scientists should spend their time creating alternative testing methods instead of torturing animals.

[Image via WENN.]

Tags: animals, animals testing, britain, cruelty, protests, scientists, testing

Animal rights activists protested against the consumption of dog and cat meat in front of the Korean consulate in San Francisco Tuesday morning.

Even though it's illegal to eat dogs and cats in South Korea, the government has NOT been strict enough in enforcing the laws, allowing the antiquated practice to continue in the country. In Defense of Animals Campaign Manager Robin Dorman says "the law is deliberately obscure."

Dog meat is used in a summer stew, which is why protestors feel the need to get the word out immediately. The sad part is that, according to Dorman, "according to South Korean activists, that the more a dog is tortured, the better the taste."

Ugh. That's terrible.

Thankfully there has been some progress, however.

A major annual festival at the infamous outdoor market near Seoul called the Moran Market was canceled this year due to pressure, both domestically and internationally, because it's the place where a majority of Korea's dog meat is sold.

We can't even imagine one of our pets ending up on our plates.

Hopefully with word getting out, the consumption of dog and cat meat will soon be illegal in every country.

[Image via ABC7.]

Tags: cat meat, dog meat, in defense of animals, korea, protests, south korea

We never thought we'd see the day, but seriously, we couldn't be more excited that she's coming around a little bit!

During Monday's episode of The View, the ladies were discussing the weekend's legal gay marriages in New York City, and surprisingly, Elisabeth Hasselbeck spoke out against those who chose to protest the happy occasion!

Check out her opinion on the matter (above)!

Very well-spoken and articulate! And for once in her life, pretty spot on!

You don't have to agree with her opinions on gay rights, but we think it's very commendable of her to show this kind of tolerance and logical thinking regarding the issue at hand!

Slowly but surely, the change is coming!

EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL!

Tags: conservative, equal rights, gay marriage, gay rights, lash out, protests, segment, surprising, the view

Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak announced in his address to the country that he will not be stepping down immediately.

He did, however, promise to cede all (or most) of his power to the Vice President Omar Suleiman — although Mubarak will still retain the title of President.

Egypt’s protesters responded with fury and are not happy at all with Mubarak’s statements. They want him out now — not in September like he promises.

In the speech Mubarak commented that he will not take orders from foreign sources (presumably the US and other countries who have approached him).

Mubarak needs to do more than this. We understand that there needs to be order to this transition as to avoid more chaos, but the people of Egypt won’t be satisfied as long as he’s still in office!

Tags: egypt, president, protests