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Author Archives: Lance
Fail Early or Don’t Fail at All
On tonights podcast at QandO, I called in at McQ’s request to discuss the economy. One of the things we discussed was the likelihood of our government continuing to bail out our financial institutions. For a number of reasons that … Continue reading
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Tagged bailout, economy, Federal Reserve, moral hazard
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Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn R.I.P.
The impact of this man on the world is not part of the memory of many today. I’ll be breaking out a few of his books this week in his memory. A true Giant has passed away. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, whose … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, History, Lance's Page, Religion and theology
Tagged Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, communism, Russia, Soviet Union
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Jupiter Unveiled
A simply stunning series of pictures of Jupiter and its moons. Lots more at the link.
A Paranoid on Paranoia-Last updated 1:06 CST
After 9/11 itself, the anthrax attacks were probably the most consequential event of the Bush presidency. One could make a persuasive case that they were actually more consequential. You could? The 9/11 attacks were obviously traumatic for the country, but … Continue reading
What a Difference!
Obama tries to wriggle out of his box on energy policy. His sop to “Big Oil” haters? Windfall profits tax. Plus, a $1000 rebate for consumers. Yep, he is a new type of politician.
Obama in Iraq
Omar at Iraq the Model on Obama’s trip to Iraq.
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Creative Capitalism
I think this is a fascinating blog, Creative Capitalism. Of Course, I am a geek. Creative Capitalism: A Conversation is a web experiment designed to produce a book — a collection of essays and commentary on capitalism, philanthropy and global … Continue reading
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Tagged Developmental economics, Economics
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Back to the drawing board
Unsurprisingly, “carbon labeling” hasn’t helped consumers reduce their carbon footprint.
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Passing Humility
Who said this: I don’t think I have a place in history yet. I got elected to the U.S. Senate. I haven’t done anything yet. That was Obama only three years ago. What has changed?
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Environmental Incoherence
Pelosi says, “I’m trying to save the planet; I’m trying to save the planet.” Charles Krauthammer points out the incoherence of this: Does Pelosi imagine that with so much of America declared off-limits, the planet is less injured as drilling … Continue reading
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Tagged Domestic Politics, Environment, Nancy Pelosi, oil
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The Power of the Sea
Could this be the next big source of energy?
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Happy Birthday Milton: Video Link Fixed
It is Milton Friedman’s birthday! For all kinds of coverage, go to my Milton Friedman Memorial page. Scroll to the bottom and there is a huge collection of thoughts on his passing. Here is one of my favorite bits:
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Tagged Economics, Milton Friedman
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Reality Based Analysis?
EJ Dionne thinks McCain is blowing it: By running an attack campaign that is almost a parody of George W. Bush’s 2000 and 2004 exertions, McCain is chucking away his greatest opportunity, which is to show that he could reform … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Election 2008, Lance's Page
Tagged Domestic Politics, Election 2008, McCain, Obama
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Let us give them even more power
I don’t do much union bashing, but Retief has inspired me. In Montgomery, the Police Union is standing in the way: FOR MORE than a decade, state, county and municipal police departments across the country have been shifting to the … Continue reading
Fausta has the story
Good news from Colombia: coke production down, business up
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The Civil McCain Myth
I don’t think McCain is being particularly nasty to Obama (nor Obama particularly nice) but I think Daniel Larson hits the nail on the head here: Indeed, to the extent that his agreement with the administration on many major policies … Continue reading
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Tagged Election 2008, McCain, Obama
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The Stupidest Ethics Investigation Ever
Pelosi wants to have the most ethical Congress in history, the Senate wants to have the stupidest ethics in history.
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More from the Kettle
I still hate the housing bill.
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Tagged Domestic Politics, housing, Humor
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Peter Pan America
Growing up means accepting responsibility for your actions and attempting to make wise decisions as much as possible. Peter Pan rejected this; he didn’t want to grow up and lose the carefree, irresponsible days of youth. Too often, it appears … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, Peg's Page
Tagged Democrats, economy, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
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US Intelligence: ISI Helped Plan Attack
From the NYT: American intelligence agencies have concluded that members of Pakistan’s powerful spy service helped plan the deadly July 7 bombing of India’s embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, according to United States government officials. The conclusion was based on intercepted … Continue reading
Dude, I have found your recession-Updated
I understand that many find the media’s treatment of the economy under Bush biased. I agree with that. No argument from me. So I understand where Instapundit and others, including many denizens of this site, are coming from. That being … Continue reading
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Select Rants
For those of you who love New York Times bashing, I am in rant mode at Risk and Return. What a bunch of balderdash. Also, if you want a good idea of where housing prices may go, I also have … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, Lance's Page, Media
Tagged Domestic Politics, Economics, housing, Media, New York Times
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Mookie ascendant
Meanwhile, in Iraq, we have succeeded in handing power to Muqtada and the extremist militias…maybe not so much.
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In Defense of Usury
Well if we cannot rid ourselves of speculators, how about making compound interest a sin again? Or not.
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An Inconvenient Truth for Al Gore and Friends
I know that many of you think that global warming, at least anthropogenic global warming, is a fraud. I am not so sure. Either way though, I think Peter Huber has the broad contours of any attempt to address it … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, energy, Environment, Lance's Page
Tagged energy, Environment, global warming
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Back to the Vikings
What do you know, Global Warming and an economic renaissance in Greenland. I like Glenn Reynolds observation though: Divine Providence is unveiling these resources just as we need them the most! Though if you’re really looking for miracles, the Greenlanders’ … Continue reading
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The Third Way
Over at Byron 1776 viable third party approach is proposed for we hold our nose and vote types..
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Oil Speculation
Jeffrey Carter says we need more speculators, not less if we want oil markets to function.
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Is it over and what does that mean?
Josh used to ask me what success in Iraq means. Michael Totten seeks to define the term “over” in the context of Iraq. He claims that there were three wars in Iraq, and two are over, the last almost. That … Continue reading
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Olympic Gold at the Trough
Abu Muqawama says the IOC are swine. Hard to argue.
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A British Labour Implosion
Having checked out of politics until the last few days, I certainly haven’t been keeping up with what is going on across the pond (outside of following how bad the economic slowdown may be.) Reading Guy Hebert things seem to … Continue reading
Deep into our Minds
Do you ever use mindmaps for planning? This ones better.
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Bin Ladenism in the Balkans
The irreplaceable Michael Totten is now in the Balkans tracking down the influence of al Qaeda and the mujahideen. They seem to be having trouble inculcating their values. Exhibit 1: “Most people know nothing about your country,” I said to … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign affairs, Lance's Page, Notes on the war
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The Most Ethical Congress in History
New boss, same as the old boss.
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Housekeeping
First, I want to apologize for the server problems the last week. They have been fixed, though we lost a few days worth of posts. The bright side? A brand new server, which should mean better, faster, performance. In other … Continue reading
Finally! Car Blogging!
I am co-bloggers Keith and Josh will be thrilled to know that Vanity Fair now has a gay car blog.
BDS in the Halls of Congress
You may not realize this, but the House Judiciary Committee has been holding hearings (of a sort) in an attempt to impeach President Bush. Guys, he is gone in six months. I love this line: “I am really astonished at … Continue reading
Energy: All of the above
The Big Bad Wolf has spotted a bill that seems to embody commonsense on energy. Where do I stand on wind, solar, biofuels, nuclear, expanded exploration, and whatever else we can think of? How about all of the above! Maybe … Continue reading
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The Vicious Part of the Left
Jewish neo-cons, black “Uncle Toms,” and conservative marginalization. David Bernstein slaps Joe Klein.
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“Setbacks”
We see this kind of thing in the press all the time: U.S. and Afghan troops have abandoned a remote outpost in eastern Afghanistan where militants killed nine American soldiers earlier this week, officials said Wednesday. Compounding the military setback, … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign affairs, Lance's Page, Media, Military Matters, Notes on the war
Tagged Afghanistan, Media, paratroopers, war
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Don’t piss off the wordsmith
It isn’t just that this is funny-or so devastatingly literate, profane and lovingly crafted- and all over the removal of the indefinite article “a”. Nor is is just that Giles is so absolutely correct to be so exercised over the … Continue reading