Year: 2020
Windy’s Guide to Masks – Part 1: Basics
Like many people, I’ve spent some times lately learning a few things about masks. I wanted to share some of what I learned, because I think it will be helpful. However, I’m doing this with some trepidation because…I’m not entirely sure this is the right thing to do. That’s because, to be very clear, I… Read more
Libertarian Spoilers: Trump Edition
I previously addressed this issue with respect to the Democrats during the run-up to the 2016 election, and some of the arguments there apply to the Republicans as well: Every year, you folks force the Libertarian party to expend money and time jumping through hoops to qualify for the ballots in every state, and then… Read more
The Election is Probably the Usual Mess
I spent about 10 years of my life working for a company that provided outsourcing services for employee benefits administration. You know how every year you have the opportunity to change your medical insurance, dental plan, life insurance, and so on? For a fee, this company would handle all that on behalf of moderately large… Read more
Election 2020: Vote Trump Out!
I figure with the election approaching, it’s time for me to post my endorsement, and if you’re a regular reader of my blog, it will not be a surprise: Vote Trump Out. Yes, I realize that tons of people have already voted, and that I will change no one’s mind. But I’m posting this anyway,… Read more
What’s the difference between a confirmation hearing and dicta?
So I was watching the news this week, and I have stumbled across what is, at least to my non-lawyer mind, a legal ethics puzzle. The Senate has been holding confirmation hearings on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. And in response to many questions, she has declined to answer… Read more