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G_j Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 08:17 AM
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Miss California USA Stripped of Crown
http://www.alternet.org/rss/3/60250/miss_california_usa_stripped_of_crown/

Miss California USA Stripped of Crown

Agence France Presse


Miss California USA Carrie Prejean has been stripped of her title, officials said Wednesday, ending a turbulent reign marked by racy photos and controversy over her stance on gay marriage.

"Miss California USA, Carrie Prejean, attends a press conference at Trump Tower in May 2009 in New York City. Prejean has been stripped of her title, officials said Wednesday, ending a turbulent reign marked by racy photos and controversy over her stance on gay marriage."

Officials for the pageant -- owned by tycoon Donald Trump -- said Prejean was being dethroned for contract violations over "unwillingness to make appearances on behalf of the Miss California USA organization."

It marked an ignominious end for the blonde beauty queen, who triggered a national debate earlier this year when she voiced her opposition to same-sex marriage when answering a question posed by judge at the Miss USA pageant.

Prejean, who finished runner-up in the pageant, attracted criticism from same-sex marriage supporters following her comments, which came in response to a question from judge and celebrity blogger Perez Hilton

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predfan Donating Member (769 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 08:34 AM
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1. Please, no posts mentioning Ms. California and the words "stripped" or "yanked" in the title.
Thanks.
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NeedleCast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 08:35 AM
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2. Sometimes Karma is slow to react
but eventually it catches up to you.
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SacredCow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 08:38 AM
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3. She's already been canonized as a saint over at freepertown....
comments ranging from "Oh, she wasn't fired- she told them that she loved the LAWD and she quit" to "Oooooo... She's so purty and smart! She should be on FoxNews!!"
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Balbus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 08:46 AM
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4. I wish your subject ended after the 4th word.
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TahitiNut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 09:49 AM
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11. But that wouldn't be "news."
:shrug:
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spanone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 08:47 AM
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5. she failed to make appearances and blamed firing on her answer....
Edited on Thu Jun-11-09 08:48 AM by spanone
another whining puke
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Dogtown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 08:48 AM
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6. Good riddance to bad trash
She can run for Alaskan Governor once Sarah is inaugerated...


:applause: :patriot: :applause:
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aikoaiko Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 09:07 AM
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7. All Hail the new Miss California


darn it, that turned out grainy.
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Horse with no Name Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 09:42 AM
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9. She is hot
Does she open her mouth and say stupid things like the last one?
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aikoaiko Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 09:51 AM
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13. I saw her speak a little on Larry King last night -- she may be about as dim

but without bias against sexual orientation.
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TahitiNut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 09:50 AM
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12. "Malibu"? Barbie? (Nice abs.)
:bounce:
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Historic NY Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 09:37 AM
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8. Is she entering an opposite beauty contest next?
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TahitiNut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 09:51 AM
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14. Maybe she'll get an invitation to the Exotic Erotic Ball in SF this Halloween?
:rofl:
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TahitiNut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 09:47 AM
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10. Yup. It's still funny a day later.
Edited on Thu Jun-11-09 09:47 AM by TahitiNut
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G_j Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 09:53 AM
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15. I missed your post
oops..


yes, it is funny, the only factor that made it worth posting.

:rofl:
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