This Keeps Getting Better & Better News: Did the GOP establishment steal the Maine caucuses away from Ron Paul? That’s what some Paul supporters are grumbling this morning. They suspect that another Republican campaign conspired with the Maine state GOP to suppress Representative Paul’s vote. Read more here. Ho, Have A Seat News: Lady Gaga has Jo Calderone. And now, Nicki … [Read more...] about Monday Obot Link Review | Afternoon Open Thread
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Sunday Open Thread: Sunday Jazz Brunch
GOOD MORNING P.O.U.! As you enjoy your Sunday breakfast/brunch, enjoy the sounds of the late, great Etta James singing "A Sunday Kind of Love": … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: Sunday Jazz Brunch
Alex’s Lounge Is Open!
A variation on gin and juice Salty Dog 5 oz grapefruit juice 1 1/2 oz gin 1/4 tsp salt Music and Trivia: What 1986 hit is Toni Braxton sampling in "Tell Me?" … [Read more...] about Alex’s Lounge Is Open!
Friday Open Thread: African-Americans In Extreme Sports
Happy Friday Obots! In 2010, the California African American Museum opened an exhibit on the history of African-Americans in Skateboarding, "How We Roll". Covering four decades, it surveys the history and achievements of the art, photography, and culture of skateboarding as an all inclusive sport. Now, I admit....I had no idea about all of these skateboarders. I knew about … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African-Americans In Extreme Sports
Thursday Evening Thread: President Obama on Landmark Housing Settlement
The President announces a landmark settlement between the government and the nation’s largest banks that will speed relief to the hardest-hit homeowners, end some of the most abusive practices of the mortgage industry, and begin to turn the page on an era of recklessness that has left so much damage in its wake. … [Read more...] about Thursday Evening Thread: President Obama on Landmark Housing Settlement