<div>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFUKsthR-TsAbove is video from a Los Angeles City Council meeting, where "activist and house party enthusiast" Chad Kroeger defends his right to party. It may be the most bizarre (and humorous) city council testimony you see all year.With all the tumultuous partisan politics out there, it's good to take a break and have a laugh.</div>

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Most Bizarre City Council Testimony You Will See This Year

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Mayors of America's Largest Cities Embrace Ranked Choice Voting

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Chuck Todd: When It Comes to Public Mistrust in Institutions, The Parties Just Don't Get It

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