Monthly Archive: December 2020
Weekend Plans Post: Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in
You don’t choose the suit.
The suit chooses you.
Economics Lesson IV: The Pre-Order
Sometimes, economics is cold and hard, all moral objections notwithstanding.
Saints, Sinners, and the Limits of Public Policy
The importance of public policy compared to the multitude of other factors is that it is the thing that we have the most control over.
Wednesday Writs: Win Stupid Prizes In Leonard v Pepsico Edition
You’ve heard “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes” but do you know the federal court precedent for it? Leonard v. Pepsico in our Case of the Week.
The Strange Saga of Mark Aguirre
Mark Aguirre did not retire voluntarily and was in fact at the center of a huge police scandal almost twenty years ago:
How Do You Know Where to Go?
It doesn’t have to be perfect or tour-quality. You like beaches? Castles? Mountains? Just pick a place and go.
Crossing the Suburbicon
The GOP got absolutely raked over the coals in the suburbs. Shellacked! Taken to the woodshed! Other metaphors!
From Twitter: Donald Trump announces Bill Barr’s Resignation
From Twitter: Just had a very nice meeting with Attorney General Bill Barr at the White House. Our relationship has been a very good one, he has done an outstanding job! As per letter,...
Desperate Times Call For Disparate Measures
In the case of the coronavirus, the government was buying businesses’ compliance with a quarantine, in order to save lives.
Up The Union
Rise against the unworthy schemers who, far from wanting law and order and freedom, only use such words to entice others into subjugation.
Sunday Morning! “Lovecraft Country”
Like the recent HBO series, I consumed “Lovecraft Country” ravenously, like I was a dripping protoplasmic monster too terrible to behold.
Carpenters Christmas: The Definitive Christmas album?
It is difficult to imagine any modern popular artists willing to balance so much. Indeed, our own bifurcated culture would likely not allow it
Saturday Morning Gaming: Cyberpunk 2077 First Impressions
Okay. I’ve played Cyberpunk 2077. I have some thoughts. Many of them are positive. Not all of them are positive.
