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F**king for Flowers »

By Pat Racimora on Feb 3, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

OK, I admit I am on an anti-sexism kick these days. So when you watch the big game on Sunday you will be accosted by this little gem.

Time for a Gorilla Break »

By Pat Racimora on Feb 2, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

Can you imagine having this amazing experience? Do stick with the whole video–it will make your day.

Building Women–Lego Style »

By Pat Racimora on Jan 30, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

Women have come a ways in the last century, but the media can’t take any credit—usually quite the contrary. And look what Lego is doing to address the aspirations of women—Going backwards.

Canada for President? »

By Pat Racimora on Jan 24, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

Just when you thought Canadians didn’t have a fiesty sense of humor. Or, are they serious?

Romney Avoiding Paying US Taxes? »

By Pat Racimora on Jan 11, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

Why won’t Mitt Romney reveal his tax returns unlike other candidates?

Romney and Seamus: How Far Back Do We Go? »

By Pat Racimora on Jan 10, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

Politics is a dirty game. But when it comes to smears, should some sort of statute of limitations for matters unrelated to one’s political/leadership record apply? Maybe with very few exceptions (e.g., murder and treason)?

Huntsman On the Attack »

By Pat Racimora on Jan 8, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

Jon Huntsman, a thoughtful rational man, finally had enough of Mitt Romney’s attack on his patriotism. Check out this this exchange during today’s MSNBC’s debate.

The Report They Don’t Want Us to See »

By Pat Racimora on Jan 7, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

Leave it to the Government to release a harrowing report two days before Christmas while most Americans were scrambling to prepare for the holiday.

Renaming Perry’s Boots »

By Pat Racimora on Jan 3, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

2011 was not a good year for Rick Perry. At the top of his political career, he entered a race many thought would pluck him from Texas and set him gently down again as the GOP nominee. Mostly he just got sat down with a thud. And, yes, he names his boots

2012 at No Quarter »

By Pat Racimora on Jan 1, 2012 in Current Affairs | View Comments

A follow-up to Larry’s Greetings. May your year be filled with excitement, lots of fun, and excellent health.

Trump Interrupted »

By Pat Racimora on Dec 26, 2011 in Current Affairs | View Comments

I resurrected my earlier rendering of The Donald to start a discussion of his latest move. No longer a Republican, Trump has officially become “unaffiliated.” Why? So if the Republicans come up with a nominee he thinks will lose to President Obama in 2012, he may just invest his millions and run himself.

Big Dog and the Dark Horse »

By Pat Racimora on Dec 22, 2011 in Current Affairs | View Comments

OK, I know what you’re going to say. What’s Bill Clinton up to by saying such nice things about Jon Huntsman (traced back to last July, by the way)? But watch the video, and then let’s check out what’s going on.

12 Ways to Make Congress Work (Good Ideas!) »

By Pat Racimora on Dec 20, 2011 in Current Affairs | View Comments

No Labels may not be known in every household, maybe because it is not a Third Party (and doesn’t want to be), is not endorsing candidates (at least at this time), and is not angry and bombastic. However, this group comes up with a lot of interesting ideas that appear to be well-thought out. One [...]

The Tortoise and the Hares, 2012? »

By Pat Racimora on Dec 17, 2011 in Current Affairs | View Comments

While the remaining Republican candidates are bouncing all over the place and on top of each other, Jon Huntsman’s very slow but steady creep up the polls might surprise us.