Rethink.

Working on German. Modern, short poetry in German requested – I’m going to attempt translating one short poem a day for the next two weeks or so (we’ll see how this goes). “Hamas U.” in the Boston Globe – a portrait of a truly radicalized University, which should provoke thought about education, radicals and society …

Busy. Not too much to share: Megan McArdle, “Secretary LaHood Says We Don’t Need to Make Tradeoffs between Safety and Utility” – from the article: This is about the tenor of most of the hearing–I haven’t seen so much posturing since I graduated Miss Elliot’s Charm School for Gentlewomen and Girls.  It’s clear to me …

In South Africa, getting proper public transportation is a serious problem, because of classist and/or racist idiots (h/t Josh) – from the article: Just months earlier, Mrs. Hanong, who has never learned to read, was still catching taxis close to home. But her preference for the new buses is so strong that she walks an …

Neo-Nazi Sites Love Ron Paul – in case you’re wondering why this is, here’s a reminder. Also, we can do without the cheerleading. Kevin Carey, “How I Aced College – and Why I Now Regret It” – see Mark Bauerlein’s post for more on this. From Carey’s post: An institution that routinely describes itself as …

Yup, CPAC’s got them all – Birthers, Lincoln-haters, people who don’t think terrorism is real, secessionists; one Republican flat-out won’t vote for anyone who gave the JBS any credence, and I can’t say I blame him (h/t LGF) Vaughan Smith’s report from Helmand is excellent viewing: he’s with British troops as they lure the Taliban …