I actually solved this issue a little while ago, but forgot to post my solution 
here. here are the forum posts with my solutions: 
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=590879&page=3
http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=4351524&postcount=3

Basically, I updated my graphics drivers using envy, then went through
my xorg and literally deleted every single freaking resolution except
the one I wanted.

The fact I had to do all this however, is indeed stupid. this bug needs
to be fixed :(

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