Circular Reasoning in Afghanistan
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Yesterday’s New York Times glossed one reason why some U.S. officials think
we need to stay in Afghanistan in force: But for years, throughout the Bush
adm...
NY-Sen: Rumor Mill Churns in Gillibrand Race
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On this early morning of the Thanksgiving holiday, let us give thanks for
the political rumor mill. The rumor mill this week has been deliciously
bountif...
Another Helping of FDR Please
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President Obama has produced a credible, if not exactly inspired Thanksgiving
Proclamation.
Most of the statement relies on the usual boilerplate langua...
Lame CBS response explaining its homophobia
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CBS was asked why it blurred a photo of a same-sex kiss between two men
(Adam Lambert) but then showed a photo of a same-sex kiss between two women
(Madonn...
The Case for Climate Futures Markets, Ctd.
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Matt Yglesias is skeptical of an idea that I adulterated from Robin Hanson:
a robust system of climate change predictions markets.
This idea has some merit...
Happy Hour Roundup — Thanksgiving Edition
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Because it’s never too early for happy hour on the Wednesday before
Thanksgiving… * The President should savor his turkey dinner, because when
you step bac...