Lance on Nov 30 2006 | Filed under: Foreign affairs, Lance's Page
I am planning as soon as I have six or seven hours to do it right to do a series of posts going into depth on foreign policy. I know, my posts are too long as a rule anyway but they are easy to skip over. I will however give you a short one today.
I […]
MichaelW on Nov 30 2006 | Filed under: Culture, MichaelW's Page
For those of you with young children, this is potentially devastating news.
The hugely popular children’s group The Wiggles is expected this week to announce the departure of its lead singer because of a serious illness, media reports said Wednesday.
[…]
The reports said the group was likely to announce the departure of the “Yellow Wiggle,” Greg […]
MichaelW on Nov 30 2006 | Filed under: Culture, Domestic Politics, MichaelW's Page
Click play below to see and hear what apparently passes for acceptable social commentary for some (via Insty).
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MichaelW on Nov 29 2006 | Filed under: MichaelW's Page, Uncategorized
Via email (name withheld), I’ve learned of a site where you can send a card to soldiers currently serving in Iraq:
If you go to this web site, www.letssaythanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving […]
MichaelW on Nov 27 2006 | Filed under: Culture, MichaelW's Page, social science
Over at The Volokh Conspiracy, Jim Lindgren posts about a statistical analysis he’s done regarding the correlation between pro-redistributionist and traditionally racist views. According to Prof. Lindgren, while the opposite correlation is accepted “fact” in the social science cannons, facts on the ground reveal such received wisdom to be unfounded:
In the field of social […]
The Poet Omar on Nov 27 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Libertarianism, The Poet Omar's Page
Although the world is certainly a darker place without the presence of champion of Libertarian ideals, Milton Friedman, I always felt that my libertarian leanings were more a product of the late Robert Nozick than more traditional authors like Friedman or F.A. Hayek. For an example of one of Nozick’s pieces for CATO, see […]
The Poet Omar on Nov 27 2006 | Filed under: Culture, Religion and theology, The Poet Omar's Page
Keith sent this very interesting link to Michael awhile back and he forwarded it to me. This is a great example of a moderate Muslim voice trying to offer a little fragment of the positive relationship that Jews and Muslims have enjoyed in the past. Mansur also offers advice for the future and […]
MichaelW on Nov 26 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Economics, Law, Libertarianism, MichaelW's Page
Radley Balko has a short article decrying the latest YouTube enabling of the Office of National Drug Policy (via Insty).
A couple of months ago, the Office of National Drug Policy apparently decided that a “with it” kinda’ thing to do would be to upload the agency’s awful anti-drug videos up to YouTube. […]
Lance on Nov 24 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Humor, Lance's Page, Law, Libertarianism
My wife teaches at very fine private school (Government and AP European History) and often remarks that the main disciplinary issue is reminding the kids to tuck in their shirts. If only I had known:
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Lance on Nov 22 2006 | Filed under: Culture, Domestic Politics, Economics, Lance's Page, Law, Libertarianism
In New Mexico it is illegal to call yourself an interior designer unless you have obtained an expensive and difficult to obtain government license. You can actually design interiors, and you can charge the fees you wish, but you cannot call yourself an interior designer. That would imply that when you choose the color of […]
MichaelW on Nov 22 2006 | Filed under: Law, Libertarianism, MichaelW's Page
Listening Notes: “Reva’s House,” Los Lobos, Kiko (1992)
Another police “No-Knock” raid, and another tragic ending (via Insty):
Police in Altanta have apparently shot and killed a 92-year-old woman Tuesday night during a drug raid. Details are sketchy, but unless a nonagenerian was pushing dope and using lethal force to protect her supply, the most likely […]
MichaelW on Nov 20 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Law, Libertarianism, MichaelW's Page
In an apparent fit of irony, the Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) is re-introducing legislation on conscription:
Americans would have to sign up for a new military draft after turning 18 under a bill the incoming chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee says he will introduce next year.
“There’s no question in my mind that this […]
Lance on Nov 19 2006 | Filed under: Culture, Domestic Politics, Economics, Environment, Lance's Page, Law, Libertarianism, Media, Technology
The FDA which has finally decided to allow silicone breast implants back onto the market:
The decision appeared to end a controversy over the safety of silicone implants that lasted more than two decades and resulted in thousands of lawsuits by women who claimed the implants leaked and caused a number of diseases, including cancer and […]
Lance on Nov 17 2006 | Filed under: Developmental economics, Domestic Politics, Economics, Lance's Page, Law, Libertarianism, Milton Friedman Memorial Page
Last Updated at 5:03 PM CST
For all of our coverage of the passing of Milton Friedman, and all the links you could ever want, go to our Milton Friedman Memorial page.
The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem.
– Milton Friedman
This is day two of us scouring the web for peoples […]
Lance on Nov 17 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Economics, Lance's Page, Libertarianism, Milton Friedman Memorial Page
Update:
For all of our coverage of the passing of Milton Friedman, and all the links you could ever want, go to our Milton Friedman Memorial page.
One of the more downbeat assessments of Milton Friedman’s legacy comes from the Guardian. Richard Adams suggests that Milton left little impact upon public policy:
Milton Friedman, who has died aged […]
Lance on Nov 16 2006 | Filed under: Books, Developmental economics, Domestic Politics, Economics, History, Keith's Page, Lance's Page, Law, Libertarianism, MichaelW's Page, Milton Friedman Memorial Page, The Poet Omar's Page
Last Updated at 10:23PM Central Time
For all of our coverage of the passing of Milton Friedman, and all the links you could ever want, go to our Milton Friedman Memorial page.
From Pejman,”That’s right. A lecture concerning a mundane topic like the creation of a pencil was made dazzling and fascinating by Milton Friedman. Imagine what […]
Lance on Nov 16 2006 | Filed under: Developmental economics, Domestic Politics, Economics, Lance's Page, Law, Libertarianism, Milton Friedman Memorial Page
Update:
For all of our coverage of the passing of Milton Friedman, and all the links you could ever want, go to our Milton Friedman Memorial page.
The long struggle for true human freedom lost its most influential and humane intellectual voice today. The great Milton Friedman has passed from this life.
When I was just awakening politically […]
MichaelW on Nov 16 2006 | Filed under: Libertarianism, MichaelW's Page
Inspired by our newest member, Keith_Indy, I decided to retake the political compass questionnaire regarding political ideology. I’m not terribly confident about the accuracy of this questionnaire, but it is interesting to see the results nonetheless. Based on my answers I fall right on top of Milton Friedman in the lower right quadrant […]
Lance on Nov 16 2006 | Filed under: Lance's Page, Uncategorized
I would like to announce for everyone who is paying attention, that the previous post reflects a brand spanking new addition to our little blogging family. For those of you who are already familiar with Keith I am sure you will agree that he gives another unique voice to our lineup. Please take a moment […]
Keith_Indy on Nov 16 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Keith's Page, Law, Media
This story has all the elements of a Tom Clancy novel. Mysterious narco-linked cash, info on nuclear materials and cyanide (great for causing mass panic,) and an unemployed man traveling through mysterious destination to a major US city.
http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/11/16/D8LE7F981.html
A man was arrested at Detroit Metropolitan Airport after officials say they found him carrying more than […]
MichaelW on Nov 15 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Humor, MichaelW's Page
If this was Jeopardy, that’s what the “question” would be. The “answer” is “Republicans.”
*** UPDATE ***
Ok, I guess “O.J. Simpson” would be an acceptable answer as well.
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MichaelW on Nov 14 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Economics, Foreign affairs, Libertarianism, MichaelW's Page
It is axiomatic in libertarian circles that government should not be in the business of picking winners and losers. The mantra is most often heard in laments regarding the sclerotic and overbearing regulatory state (here, in Europe, etc.). One concrete example of the truth behind this axiom, one that is not so obvious, […]
The Poet Omar on Nov 14 2006 | Filed under: Culture, Domestic Politics, Foreign affairs, The Poet Omar's Page
All of the talk lately around the blogsphere tends to drift toward the Iraq War and how it will be handled in the very near future. Some bloggers have also discussed the plans that the incoming Democrat leadership will be putting in place (or trying to) come next session. Given the extremely serious […]
The Poet Omar on Nov 14 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, The Poet Omar's Page
Of all the comments I’ve seen on the results of last week’s election, I think Pat Sajak really does sum it up best. Yes, that Pat Sajak.
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Lance on Nov 13 2006 | Filed under: Culture, Lance's Page, Uncategorized
Update:The campaign has gone well, but if you haven’t given yet, please do so.
I don’t have a lot to say, just give. If you want more visit here.
Project Valour-IT, in memory of SFC William V. Ziegenfuss, provides voice-controlled laptop computers to wounded Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines recovering from hand and arm injuries or […]
Lance on Nov 13 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Lance's Page
One of the aspects of the controversy over the NSA surveillance program that is routinely ignored is the program was reported to the relevant members of both the Republican and Democratic leadership. Whatever the merits of the program it does seem to me that if a protest over its existence should have been raised it […]
Lance on Nov 13 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Economics, Lance's Page
In The Math Behind the Sin of Profligacy I discussed the reasons why spending has increased so much, and therefore why I am pessimistic about the likelihood of spending restraint in the immediate future absent a significant change on the part of Republicans, or leadership by the President through the use of the veto. To […]
Lance on Nov 13 2006 | Filed under: Economics, Foreign affairs, Lance's Page, Libertarianism
I love Europe, I even love France. Therefore, as Europe moves in halting fits and starts to empower the bureaucrats in Brussels to turn itself into a sclerotic federal state I am concerned for what may come of that. Then I read something like this and feel that maybe there is hope yet. I introduce […]
Lance on Nov 11 2006 | Filed under: Domestic Politics, Humor, Lance's Page
Why? Because sometimes amidst the venting of his spleen he links you to some real common sense reasons about why the Republicans lost.
Heh.
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Lance on Nov 11 2006 | Filed under: Economics, Lance's Page
Russell Roberts tells us why. Here is what he is talking about.
“The orderly part comes from the visual image that emerges and the implications of that images. Each flight is represented as an animated path of light between the departure city and the destination city. The visual image that results is an illuminated map of […]
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