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Who Was Your Hero of 2012?

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Now that 2012 is over, we can't help but ponder about our greatest heroes of the past year. Be it a celebrity, a politician or a savvy businessman, who was it that made you most proud to be an American this past year?

After a grueling election, President Barack Obama was reelected for a second term as president of the United States -- and he was also named TIME magazine's "Person of the Year."

George Lucas captured the hearts of the nation when he sold the rights to "Star Wars" to Disney for over $4 billion -- then pledged to use almost every cent of the money to improve the American education system.

Taylor Swift released a critically acclaimed and commercially successful album titled "Red" -- but perhaps more importantly, she also donated more money to charity than any other celebrity in the past year, making her the most charitable celebrity of 2012.



Channing Tatum won plaudits for his performances and productions this year, including "Magic Mike" -- and he was also named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive." Plus, he even managed to get his wife pregnant! (Mazel Tov.)

There were also heroes of the Olympic games. Michael Phelps now has 22 Olympic medals, by far and away the most of any Olympian in history. Ryan Lochte collected five medals and became an international heartthrob overnight. And let's not forget 16-year-old Gabby Douglas, who became the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the individual all-round champion.

So, who's your hero of 2012? Is there someone who inspired you that we've missed? We'd love to hear all about it!
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  • Aingean 2013/01/01 14:46:52
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    Aingean
    +17
    I couldn't help but laugh at Obama being a hero, yeah yeah someones going to be pissed about me saying that but they can kiss my tush.

    Anyway. My hero's of the year are all the men and women serving this country ( as always ), my daddy & momma, my hubby and my son. The best hero's in the world :)

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  • IMIE 2013/01/10 05:44:08
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    IMIE
    JUSTIN BIEBER
  • dob244 IMIE 2013/01/16 21:02:12
    dob244
    hugh jackman!
  • Sophie 2013/01/07 00:34:56 (edited)
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    Sophie
    Demi Lovato! But my family did vote for Obama! If we are talking celebrity wise , if we ae not then the ppl fighting for our country
  • Kat 'CARROT' 2013/01/06 19:08:33
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    Kat 'CARROT'
    the people who keep us safe and my fave bands
  • Dave 007 2013/01/06 12:34:32
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    Dave 007
    None of these clowns are heroes!!!!
  • VEILofaDEADGIRL 2013/01/06 04:02:10 (edited)
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    VEILofaDEADGIRL
    +2
    soilder sad
    A picture speaks a thousand words
  • Al B Thayer 2013/01/06 00:10:48
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    Al B Thayer
    +1
    The men and women that keep us safe and make freedom possible.
  • Invader_Ellie_Slamacow 2013/01/05 03:03:33
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    Invader_Ellie_Slamacow
    my daddy.
  • Red Branch 2013/01/04 20:33:44
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    Red Branch
    +1
    The 2 former SEALs gunned down at Benghazi.
  • Steelshrt 2013/01/04 07:30:51
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    Steelshrt
    No one.
  • Maddie 2013/01/04 05:36:59
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    Maddie
    +1
    The men and women fighting for our country in the military..
  • sourrpatchkidd13 2013/01/04 05:12:05
    Taylor Swift
    sourrpatchkidd13
    Taylor Swift or the Men and Women fighting for our country atleast some people are doing something for others and not themselves... not saying other people aren't its just sorta rare in this society i have to live in.
  • T 2013/01/04 02:47:13
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    T
    +1
    Batman

    Batman
  • Galina Tyler Spencer 2013/01/04 02:10:08
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    Galina Tyler Spencer
    Jenova Chen
  • ed 2013/01/04 01:58:37
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    ed
    +1
    The American Soldier,Airman, Sailor, Marine!!
  • ☆stillthe12c☆ 2013/01/04 01:49:34
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    ☆stillthe12c☆
    Had none
  • david carter 2013/01/04 01:36:33
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    david carter
    All the brave men and women who PROTEST the longest war we have ever been in.
  • Royo 2013/01/04 00:53:33
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    Royo
    I'm probably terrible for this but I don't think I have a "hero". No one really saved me and I relied on myself and friends. So I guess my friends are the heroes...
  • Avery Grant 2013/01/03 23:57:19
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    Avery Grant
    The people who thought about suicide and didnt. Life is worth is.
  • beachbum 2013/01/03 20:26:47
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    beachbum
    My sister. She took care of her husband for a long, long time with his Parkinson's, dementia, osteoprosis, emphysema, and a couple of other medical issues. I moved in here to help her as it was slowly killing her.

    He passed away during the summer - was the longest week of her life. But, she is recovering, and yeah, she IS my hero.
  • Tre 2013/01/03 19:30:00
    Barack Obama
    Tre
    POTUS
  • ed Tre 2013/01/04 02:00:19
    ed
    OMG, a kool aid drinker....
  • Tre ed 2013/01/07 20:24:39 (edited)
    Tre
    Nah, u just mad...lol. Why haven't u left the country? Come back in 4 yrs.
  • ed Tre 2013/01/11 21:49:31
    ed
    yah..me just mad and waiting for the next uprising to start, won't have to wait 4 years tho... see ya then me bucko!
  • Tre ed 2013/01/13 17:14:20
    Tre
    There have been uprisings in every President's term. So I agree there will be another uprising just like it has been in the past. It's nothing new. But this POTUS can handle it. Thus the reason of my vote for hero of 2012.
  • Jezebel 2013/01/03 19:11:01
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    Jezebel
    +1
    My mom. :)
  • Jonas190 2013/01/03 18:57:49
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    Jonas190
    +1
    Nobody on this poll. There are a couple people I like that have done amazing things, but none that I would consider a hero.
  • B.O.Plenty 2013/01/03 18:12:36
    Barack Obama
    B.O.Plenty
    Since you did not have Rhonda Vincent posted i'll not vote.
  • anonymous anonymous 2013/01/03 16:41:08
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    anonymous anonymous
    I have to ask why some of the people are on this list. Michael Phelps, Gabby Douglas, and Ryan Lochte should be considered inspirations, not heroes. As for Taylor Swift, there are other, non-famous people who deserve to be heroes. For biblical people there was a story called the widow's offering. It basically said that the size of the gift does not matter, but the sacrifice that was given for the gift. Then Channing Tatum has won awards for being sexy, what does that say about the world if that is what determines a hero?

    My hero is and always will be my grandmother and I laugh at the stupidity of the world.
  • Kanaka Rican - Now's the ti... 2013/01/03 16:28:50 (edited)
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    Kanaka Rican - Now's the time for ACTION
    +2
    Our men and women in uniform....HERO's! The UN AMBASSADOR AND THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN BENGHAZI Those unafraid to report truth!



    This poll and some of these answers are proof our society has gone off track! Channing Tatum? HERO? The reason these people are able to give to charity is because they are RICH! Obama wants to take what they earned and give it to the Government! Is that honorable?!!!!! What is the definition of hero today? What is NOBLE about anyone on this list?
  • Ashley 2013/01/03 14:53:54
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    Ashley
    +1
    No one
  • AG 2013/01/03 14:22:35
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    AG
    +5
    Our brave men and women fighting for our nation! Barack Obama? Surely you are joking...

    laugh
  • urbanislands 2013/01/03 14:21:34
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    urbanislands
    +1
    Taylor Swift is a slut. That is all. :)
  • sourrpa... urbanis... 2013/01/04 05:08:57
    sourrpatchkidd13
    Um...Sluts are people who sleep with a lot of people...Taylor Swift is a virgin (or if not has had sex with like 1 guy at the most) Get your facts straight. Just because you've gone out with more than like 2 guys doesnt make you a bad person. But i guess "Haters are my motivators" means that what you are doing (Hating) is a good thing? So whatever.
  • Steelshrt sourrpa... 2013/01/04 07:35:17
    Steelshrt
    +1
    Are you her personal servant? If not how do you know what she is? Maybe she is a slut and maybe she isn't.
  • LadyMorgana696 2013/01/03 12:53:04
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    LadyMorgana696
    +1
    Tom cruise tom cruise stacy jaxxs
  • SpongeBob 2013/01/03 12:42:52
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    SpongeBob
    All the Above
  • drdos1943 2013/01/03 12:16:19 (edited)
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    drdos1943
    +2
    Paul Ryan.

    By not voting him in power, we are now, with this administration, going down the path of fiscal insolvency. If we lose our standing as the monetary reserve to China and our currency evaporates (a good possibility), a loaf of bread in the grocery store might just cost $100... no kidding around here. Americans are absolutely more clueless to how the economy works than Obama.
  • (:Go Team Jedward:) 2013/01/03 08:17:04
    Taylor Swift
    (:Go Team Jedward:)
    +4
    I chose Taylor Swift because she is a virgin.(the last time I checked) Most celebs aren't. And she's a great singer and doesn't use profanity in any of her songs.
  • teamboo... (:Go Te... 2013/01/03 23:36:44
    teamboobooseth
    Agreed. ps like your username.
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