Virginia Postrel has been discussing how to reduce the ridiculous over-representation of farm states in the Senate. She wants to merge a few of them. Yeah, it's unconstitutional to force them, but that doesn't mean we can't figure something out. Since we're all big-time free-market believers here in the blogosphere, the obvious way is to pay them. If Dakotans are like anyone … [Read more...] about The Postrel Amendment.
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Virginia Postrel Nude!
No, not really. Just trying to get your attention. Also, I'm just dying to see how many hits I get on that search topic. However, everybody's favorite Classical Liberal Lady is asking for opinions on her new web site photos, all of which look pretty darned good. Check 'em out. UPDATE: An awful lot of my search engine hits are for nude pictures of people I mention in this … [Read more...] about Virginia Postrel Nude!
The Fruits of War.
Us civilians have been putting up with silly security procedures in airports and other public places, and our Congress is talking about all kinds of impositions on civil liberties, but some folks running the military have other worries. While their fellow soldiers are risking their asses on the front lines of this thing, they're worried that PFC Hicks in the next shower stall … [Read more...] about The Fruits of War.
Intellectual Courage.
The ex-wife and son of alleged sniper John Allen Muhammad both have stated that he should receive the death penalty if found guilty. I don't know what else they said, but the quotes from the Reuters article are pretty amazing: "If he sat in a car and killed innocent people, if they find him guilty for that, then yes." -wife "Even though he is my father, in my eyes, you reap … [Read more...] about Intellectual Courage.
Making More Business for the CDC
The CDC apparently decided to drum up some business for themselves back in the '80s. … [Read more...] about Making More Business for the CDC