Some “completely insane” ideas for campaign finance reform
Old legislators’ homes? Election by lot? Repealing the 17th amendment? Is there an “all of the above” option?
Daily Archive: January 28, 2010
In Defense of Holden Caulfield
A lot will be written about J.D. Salinger’s death, much of it on the subject of The Catcher in the Rye. Most of it will be more perceptive or better written than this blog...
My Thoughts on the State of the Union Address
I have a confession to make. I did not watch the President’s speech last night. No, after putting our daughter down to bed I did not turn on the computer. I did not watch...
A Close Look at Haitian Poverty
This piece by Jared Diamond provides a fantastic amount of insight into why Haiti is so much poorer than even other poor Caribbean nations, including its neighbor the Dominican Republic. I think it
Quote of the Day
“What the heck is Yahoo? Is it one of those computer things? Is that like Twittering?” – The inimitable Gregg Popovich, demonstrating his technological savvy right before tip-off.
Undermining the Republicrats
Over at the Liberty Papers, Quincy offers a distinctive take on Obama’s attack on the Citizens United ruling. Money quote: It is not the thought of special interests influencing politics that scares the ruling...
Further thoughts on conservatism
One problem with conservatism today is that conservatives are living in a past in which tax cuts were a panacea. Thattimes have changed does not seem to register, and so new ideas are few...
