Rethink.

I fully understand that a part of politics is working with people that are less than sane. I know that people who sometimes work the hardest on campaigns are unhinged, to say the least. I know it might be the case that educated, thoughtful people can be very hateful and prone to vindictiveness and gossip, …

From Megan McArdle, two links of note: “Did the Stimulus Save Us?” – from the article: There’s really very little question that the main mistake which created the Great Depression was allowing the banking system to collapse.  There were a number of reasons this happened, most notably horrific Federal Reserve policy and our insistence on …

As you’re aware, the US is involved in a major operation in Helmand province, centered around the town of Marjah (h/t David for many of these links). The purpose seems to be to demonstrate a shadow government like the Taliban’s is no government at all, and to cut off the immense profits from the drug …

Time Magazine’s “Seeking My Race-Based Valentine” has some information that’s eye-opening; the print edition includes a graphic with even more info. Following their lead, I went to OKCupid’s blog: “Your Race Affects Whether People Write You Back.” If you’re an Indian male, there’s a 20.8% chance that a woman you send a message on OKCupid …