SNL alum and Tea Party supporter Victoria Jackson makes no secret of her ultra-conservative political views, but has she gone too far this time?  Jackson used the school shooting in Newtown, Conn. as an opportunity to spread her personal gospel via her Facebook page.

She shared this comment from her fellow Tea Partier, Jim Riley:

My friend Jim Riley posted: “Wasn’t the Connecticut killer just doing what abortionists do every day? It’s a wonder we don’t have more 20 year old “dads” doing what women and doctors have been an accomplice to for years in America. When you forget the TEN COMMANDMENTS, people, THIS is what you get.”

Despite the wave of profane outrage this post generated (including responses like, “Dear Victoria, I curse the day Lorne Michaels mistakenly thought you were funny”), she went on.

Obama dramatically wiped a tear as he said, “The majority of those who died today were children — beautiful little kids … They had their entire lives ahead of them — birthdays, graduations, weddings, kids of their own…”

YEAH OBAMA. SAME AS THE MILLION BABIES YOU HAD ABORTED THIS YEAR.

ARE YOU CRYING FOR THEM?!

Still undaunted by the numerous suggestions that she die, go to hell, and worse, Jackson continued:

A Facebook Friend writes:

Teaching of morals and values would help reduce violence and violent intent in our society. If these kids (shooters) had a strong sense of right and wrong, maybe they would have used a different venue to express their anger. Maybe the ten commandments should be taught in every grade until one graduates from college. Couldn’t hurt to try.

In addition to her ties to the Tea Party, Jackson is also connected with the conservative production company Colony Bay.  Its website says it is “dedicated to telling the adventurous, heroic and exceptional story of America in a way that both challenges and inspires the audience.”

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After just 18 months of marriage, Track Palin has divorced his wife Britta Hanson.

The pair, who were high school sweethearts, wed in Alaska in May 2011.  They have one child, a daughter named Kyla, who was born just a few months later.

Bristol Palin Dishes On ‘The Gnat’ Levi Johnston In New Memoir

Track, who is the son of conservative pundit and former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, is 23 years old and a commercial fisherman; Britta is a nurse.  According to E! Online, they filed for divorce on December 1, and very quickly resolved all related issues, including property, custody and child support.   Fastest divorce ever?

Track’s sister Bristol Palin recently appeared on Dancing With The Stars‘ All Star season.

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Barbara Walters has compiled her 10 Most Fascinating People of 2012, and we’ve got a partial preview of the annual list.

British boy band One Direction made the cut, as well as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and actor Ben Affleck. Other folks who fascinate Walters include funny guy Seth MacFarlane, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas, and the author of 50 Shades Of Grey E. L. James (seriously?).

The remaining three picks – which includes the number one spot – will be revealed on Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2012, airing December 12 at 9:30/8:30c on ABC.

What do you think of Barbara Walters’ picks?  Do you find them fascinating as well, or just ho-hum?  And, whom did you find most fascinating this year?  Sound off in the comments.

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Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, has achieved a re-election victory to hold his office for a second term.

President Obama captured nearly every key swing state – including New Hampshire, Virginia, Florida, Pennsylvania and Colorado – securing 303 electoral college votes to former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney‘s 206.   A minimum of 270 electoral votes is required to be elected President.   The popular vote also fell in Obama’s favor, 50% to Romney’s 48.4% (as of 11/7/12, 4:00 AM EST).

Romney conceded the election shortly after 1:00 AM EST, thanking his wife Ann Romney and their sons, his running mate Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, his campaign staff and his supporters.  He urged cooperation between Republicans and Democrats in the coming four years, saying

“The nation, as you know, is at a critical point. At a time like this, we can’t risk partisan bickering and political posturing. Our leaders have to reach across the aisle to do the people’s work. And we citizens also have to rise to the occasion.”

Obama’s victory is being credited in large part to support from Latino, African-American and younger voters.  In his victory speech, he nodded to these segments of his constituency, referring to the United States as the “most diverse nation on earth.”  Obama also said:

 ”America, I believe we can build on the progress we’ve made and continue to fight for new jobs and new opportunity and new security for the middle class. I believe we can keep the promise of our founders, the idea that if you’re willing to work hard, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from or what you look like or where you love. It doesn’t matter whether you’re black or white or Hispanic or Asian or Native American or young or old or rich or poor, able, disabled, gay or straight, you can make it here in America if you’re willing to try.”

President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will be sworn in for their second term on Inauguration Day, January 21, 2013.

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Jane Fonda is angry and she wants everyone to know it!   She was scheduled to promote her new book, Prime Time, on QVC yesterday, but the shopping channel canceled her appearance.  What happened?  Jane tells her side on her blog – and does not mince words.

I was to have been on QVC today to introduce my book, “Prime Time,” about aging and the life cycle. The network said they got a lot of calls yesterday criticizing me for my opposition to the Vietnam War and threatening to boycott the show if I was allowed to appear. I am, to say the least, deeply disappointed that QVC caved to this kind of insane pressure by some well funded and organized political extremist groups. And that they did it without talking to me first. I have never shied away from talking about this as I have nothing to hide. I could have pointed out that threats of boycotts are nothing new for me and have never prevented me from having best selling books and exercise DVDs, films, and a Broadway play. Most people don’t buy into the far right lies. Many people have reached out to express how excited they were about my going onto QVC and hearing about my book.

Bottom line, this has gone on far too long, this spreading of lies about me! None of it is true. NONE OF IT! I love my country. I have never done anything to hurt my country or the men and women who have fought and continue to fight for us. I do not understand what the far right stands to gain by continuing with these myths. In this case, they denied a lot of people the chance to hear about a book that can help make life better, easier and more fulfilling. I am deeply grateful for all of the support I have been getting since this happened, including from my Vietnam Veterans friends.

It’s not hard to imagine that some people are still angry at  Jane for her Vietnam War protest activism.  Emotions were so high at the time, with the U.S. was divided on the issue of the war.  At the same time, I can’t imagine that folks would still be SO angry that they would raise a protest against her appearing on a home shopping show.   Now if she were running for political office, I could understand that pointing out her past views would be relevant.  But she’s hocking a book.  On a home shopping network.  It just doesn’t seem worth it to me.

For their part, QVC was quite matter of fact about the cancellation.  They issued the following statement:

“Jane Fonda was scheduled to appear on QVC today, Sat. July 16. Due to a programming change, she did not appear in the 10 a.m. show as scheduled. QVC is live 24 hours a day and welcomes more than 22,000 guests a year. It’s not unusual to have a schedule change with our shows and guests with little or no notice.”

Prime Time is published by Random House and will be in bookstores on August 9th.

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As we reflect back on the last year in showbiz, let’s take a moment to pause and remember the celebrities who left us in 2010.    They entertained us, made us laugh and cry and sometimes roll our eyes, and often inspired us as well.  Here are just a few.

Casey Johnson (September 24, 1979 – January 4, 2010).  The Johnson & Johnson heiress, socialite and woman of questionable taste (Tila Tequila, seriously?) died of complications related to diabetes.

Alexander McQueen (March 17, 1969 – February 11, 2010).  The fashion world lost an icon and creative genius with McQueen’s suicide shortly following his mother’s death. Wardrobes of the rich and famous will never be the same.

Corey Haim (December 23, 1971 – March 10, 2010).  Haim really was a Lost Boy, his addiction to prescription medication and death a cautionary tale for child stars.  We’ll never forget how those Tiger Beat covers made our hearts flutter.

Lynn Redgrave (March 8, 1943 – May 2, 2010).  The veteran British actress and multi-award winner was renowned for her talent on both sides of the pond.  She is buried in the same cemetery as her niece, Natasha Richardson.

Gary Coleman (February 8, 1968 – May 28, 2010).  Whatchu talkin’ ’bout, Willis?  After a life of legal, financial and personal troubles, this small guy with a big personality died of a brain hemorrhage.  His death was finally ruled accidental in October.

Dennis Hopper (May 17, 1936 – May 29, 2010).  This Easy Rider rode off into the sunset this year, leaving behind a body of creative work that included acting, directing, photography, painting and poetry.

Rue McClanahan (February 21, 1934 – June 3, 2010).  The Emmy-winning Golden Girl began her career in the 1950s, moving quickly from the stage to television and back to Broadway before succumbing to a stroke at age 76.

Barbara Billingsley (December 22, 1915 – October 16, 2010).   Billingsley was the very definition of 1950s motherhood as June Cleaver in Leave It To Beaver.  We’ll never forget her doing housework in pearls and heels, nor her jive talking role in Airplane!

Leslie Nielsen (February 11, 1926 – November 28, 2010).  Surely you can’t be serious?  I am serious, and don’t call me Shirley.  Nielsen had a monster career, appearing in over 100 films and hundreds of television shows (over 50 in 1950 alone!!), right up until a year before his death.

Elizabeth Edwards (July 3, 1949 – December 7, 2010).  Attorney, author, mother and estranged wife of John Edwards, Elizabeth was the definition of stalwart grace and class up until the very end of her life.

Teena Marie (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010).  Oooh La La La…. The “Ivory Queen of Soul” was an R&B angel.  Surely she and Rick James are kickin’ it in the afterlife now.

You can see a full list of celebrity deaths in 2010 here.

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Elizabeth Edwards, estranged wife of John Edwards, was laid to rest on Saturday in a private ceremony following a service at the Edenton Street United Methodist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina.

She was remembered by her daughter Cate Edwards as a “lighthouse… a point of guidance when we all feel lost.”

Elizabeth was diagnosed with cancer in 2004.  Following treatment, she was declared “cancer-free,” but the disease returned in 2007, this time in an uncurable form.  During this ordeal, she had to deal with the humiliation of her husband’s affair with Rielle Hunter and the revelation that he had fathered a child with his mistress.   I remain impressed at how Elizabeth kept on being as classy as ever throughout that whole drama.   She died this past Tuesday at the age of 61, and will be missed.

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Producers for Levi Johnston’s new, solo reality show convinced the Playgirl poser that he should run for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska as part of his reality show, Loving Levi: The Road to the Mayor’s Office.  Though I highly doubt they had t do much twisting of his arm.  Anything for attention works for Levi.

Levi Johnston Crushes Bristol Palin With New Girlfriend Brittani Senser (Photos, Video)

As if Sarah Palin needed any more reason to despise Levi, she was mayor of Wasilla from 1992-2002.  I am very afraid that Levi Johnston won’t be going away anytime soon.

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They finally did it!  Chelsea Clinton, daughter of President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, wed her beau Marc Mezvinsky on Saturday in New York.

The pair married at Astor Courts, a private estate in Rhinebeck, N.Y.   Chelsea wore a white strapless gown by Vera Wang and a white veil.

Bill and Hillary issued the following statement:

“We could not have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate the beginning of their life together.”

Mazel tov, Marc and Chelsea!

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Arnold Schwarzenegger was spotted out in Beverly Hills yesterday taking his son for a ride in his luxury Porsche.  Sure, that’s all fine and good.  But under the circumstances don’t you think that he is being disrespectful to the people of California by flashing his wealth in their faces after he gives all the State employees minimum wage?

He is clearly not in the poor house and he isn’t putting his salary on the line.  I am no dummy, I know that Arnold Schwarzenegger isn’t going to make min. wage himself, like he’d ever sacrifice for his cash for the people, but he could use a little more tact, right?

I just find the flaunting tasteless.

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