By • Oct 15,2008

The Apocalypse

A co-worker said to me a few weeks back, “If it’s close, it’ll be McCain. If it’s not, it’ll be Obama.” It’s sure starting to look like he was very...

By • Oct 15,2008

Why do we register voters?

In a previous post, Dan asked why it’s important to fight fraudulent voter registration. To answer that question, I think it’s important to first look at why it’s important to...

By • Oct 15,2008

France To Take Ball, Go Home

Via AFP: Any football match in France before which the country’s national anthem is booed will now be “immediately stopped”, French Sports Minister Roselyne Bachelot said Wednesday after meeting with...

By • Oct 15,2008

The Real Economy and Long-Term Trends

Dow’s down a whole lot today. Is the end in sight? Probably not. Financial sector troubles have started to affect consumption decisions on the part of individuals, with consumer purchases...

By • Oct 15,2008

On righteous anger

Once in a while, usually when I’m pretty seriously procrastinating, I’ll find myself reading Dan Savage over at the Onion. His “Savage Love” generally manages to provide some low-grade entertainment,...