Yearly Archives: 2016

Brexit Readings

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I’ve been loving following the in-the-wake-of-Brexit debates. Interesting times, to put it mildly. Here are some of the essays, op-eds and articles that I’ve gotten the most out of. Was the EU formed in order to avoid … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Niki Lee Young

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Connecticut native Niki Lee Young has been posing nude for about five years. During that time she’s appeared on many of the big American nude sites; she’s even appeared in “Playboy.” Her presence is both naughty … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Neil DeGrasse Tyson fancies himself to be James Madison. He might as well have said, “I’ve never read a history book and I know nothing about human psychology.” Speaking of, judge Richard Posner, one of our era’s most … Continue reading →

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A Commenter Responds to Obadiah

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Commenter Tom Trueman has responded to Obadiah Plainman’s recent guest appearance here.  While you may view Mr. Trueman’s note in the comments section to Mr. Plainman’s post, it is worth a careful read and is therefore reprinted here … Continue reading →

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A Guest Blogger Writes on Brexit

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: One Obadiah Plainman, who, being of the LOWER ORDERS, hath not access to a blogging platform, a most unenviable state in the current times.  He is however a close acquaintance of MR. FENSTER, who as is well known … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposin’: Rock ‘n Roll

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Book Notes: “God Save the Mark” by Donald Westlake

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I enjoyed this Westlake, winner of the Edgar Award for best novel in 1968. Fred Fitch, a gullible sad sack, inherits $300,000 from his con man uncle and soon discovers that someone is willing to kill him to … Continue reading →

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A Hypothetical Case Study

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: An interesting hypothetical case study. Direct democracy does not scale up well and tyranny is unacceptable so country X has been established as a republic.  As a republic, it relies on elites to run things, with the elites … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Demi Moore

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Is Demi Moore the biggest actress to pose for full-on beaver shots in the years before she became famous? Bardot seems to have posed for some (though I suspect they were not intended for publication). I … Continue reading →

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The Album Covers of Les Baxter and Martin Denny

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Sophisticated women with primitive passions. Or primitive women with sophisticated passions. Either way, what more do you need?

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