Category Archives: Politics and Economics

Politics

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Fabrizio has opted out of politics.  That’s a temptation but I remain something of a junkie.  I tell myself it is about good citizenship, and that’s partly true, but how much really?  And how much is it the … Continue reading →

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Head, Meet Sand

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Are the Olympics over yet? I overheard a word or two that would seem to indicate that they are. If so — phew! I made it through the entire, agonizingly tacky spectacle without hearing an anthem, … Continue reading →

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The Lost Tribe of Massachusetts

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: The political and cultural commentator Walter Russell Mead is always entertaining and almost always spot-on (though IMHO he can sometimes can miss the boat).  He recently wrote about what he termed the Mormon utopia in Utah, by which he … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: “Anarchism is founded on the observation that since few men are wise enough to rule themselves, even fewer are wise enough to rule others.” — Edward Abbey

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