There's something about Mitt Romney that feels forced. It's almost as if he is a false meme that can't be controlled. Or an out-of-touch jerk. Or both.

Echidne of the Snakes: The subtle ways "Medical" turns into "Moral"

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: The new nuclear reactor will have people in Utah in hot water.

Roger Ailes: The triumph of hope over experience.

TBogg: Hey, somebody got slut all over my CPAC.

Round-up by William K. Wolfrum; send tips to mbru [at] crooksandliars [dot] com.