Monthly Archives: March 2008

Market Anarchist Carnival: March 2008

Democracy Sucks is hosting the latest edition of the irascible group that touts their radical vision of the world and market. Sense and sensibility some might say. Looks like I made the cut again after only the second attempt. Of … Continue reading

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The Red Head Vote

The recent black & white news coverage of the presidential campaign has made me red all over. As they slice & dice the voters into identifiable segments of race and gender, one wonders if they have any regard for one … Continue reading

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The Nature of the Beasts

There are good Ludwigs and bad ones. Ed Ludwig’s recent foray into the oil debate is a ludicrous example of the authoritarian mentality and its relation to real economics. When asking the question as to why oil shouldn’t be a … Continue reading

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Gun Talk

I’ve had a lot of conversations with people about this SCOTUS case from DC. I’m perfectly happy arguing the merits and typically let others do it who have a passion for that type of thing. This last conversation went a … Continue reading

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oops

The site did not go down due to any government order or host goof this weekend. I simply got caught up in other things and forgot to renew at the registrar. Let me know if you noticed. ECS

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Ground the FAA

I haven’t had enough time to develop this thought, but the government has taken it in their hands to ground some of the SouthWest airplanes for not complying. Apparently the FAA missed the proverbial boat on this too. If SouthWest … Continue reading

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Feed Down

I have to fix my feedburner output sometime soon. Normally I don’t get too fussed about the free service I’m offering my anonymous readership, but I noticed I had 10 subscribers. Hopefully they will just visit via habit anyway. Eric

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The Bully Pulpit and its’ Passive Underground

Back in the day ( my state sponsored higher education ones) a fellow student introduced me to the term ‘politically correct’. It was innocent enough. We were walking between classes and the term ‘PC’ was dropped. My first reaction was, … Continue reading

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Don’t Do It David

Dear Mr. Paterson, I know the pressure is immense for you to step in and fill the void that Mr. Spitzer’s alleged and apparently acknowledged actions seem to be taking us New Yorkers. I have always had a respect for … Continue reading

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Hillary for Guv ’08

Dear Senator Clinton, I know that you have have been really busy running for President of the United States and look forward to being the first women to attain that honor. I appreciate that you will be denied the pleasures … Continue reading

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