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Out On A Whim
Join Gerald Nachman to take a look at that which amuses. Out on a Whim is aweekly humor column about Americana, satirizing whatever seems worthy of kidding, including political inanity and insanity -- conservative, liberal and everything in between.
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Photo: Time to drop the balloons and hit the campaign trail
Ready with his acceptance speech, an alternative to Mitt Romney is eager to serve
"Ready to serve you despite my humble beginnings and huge obstacles to greatness," candidate declares. (Satire) Published 12:21 p.m. September 1, 2012 - Comments
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Why Republicans love Paul Ryan as Romney's running mate
There are lots of reasons the GOP swoons for Ryan besides that he is not Sarah Palin. (Satire) Published 7:25 a.m. August 25, 2012 - Comments
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A sport for nerds maybe, but Ping-Pong makes Olympians of us all
The Olympics are a scary sideshow of sculpted freaks, alleged fellow humans with such highly refined athletic skills that they seem to be from another planet. Published 11:50 a.m. August 4, 2012 - Comments
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How to protect guns and enhance our public safety
It’s time the public protects itself from madmen. (Satire) Published 12:56 p.m. July 28, 2012 - Comments
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A quick look inside President Obama's brain shows he doesn't feel appreciated
If we could eavesdrop on the President’s inner thoughts, we might find out what he’s really thinking when he hits the campaign trail. (Satire) Published 7:46 a.m. July 21, 2012 - Comments
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Romney's problem: How to sell himself to American voters, a look inside his thinking
If we had the benefit of ESP, we could eavesdrop on Mitt Romney's thinking and understand just who he is. The writer takes us inside Romney. (Satire) Published 1:02 p.m. July 14, 2012 - Comments
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Chief Justice John Roberts revealed as Liberal icon
A satirist’s research reveals that Roberts has slowly and secretly been moving to the Left over the last two years. Published 10:49 a.m. July 7, 2012 - Comments
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Nora Ephron: From raw, young reporter to Hollywood legend
Nora Ephron's death was a surprise because she had always seemed so indomitable. Anyone who knew Nora figured she would live to be 110 Published 8:50 a.m. June 30, 2012 - Comments
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Mitt Romney needs to connect with voters by being a "Reg'lar Guy"
Romney is uncomfortable around average Americans. So what’s a guy like him to do? Some advice. (Satire) Published 9:21 a.m. June 23, 2012 - Comments
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Prometheus unchained: How to save the Greek economy via the Internet
Apps, social networking, virtual tours, even an IPO are all tools that could bring Greece back from the brink. (Satire) Published 3:06 p.m. June 16, 2012 - Comments
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Gerald Nachman
Gerald Nachman is author of "Right Here on Our Stage Tonight: Ed Sullivan's America" and "Seriously Funny: The Rebel Comedians of the 1950s and 1960s."
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Gerald Nachman is author of "Right Here on Our Stage Tonight: Ed Sullivan's America" and "Seriously Funny: The Rebel Comedians of the 1950s and 1960s."
