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Quantitative Easing III Happened Because of a Single Blogger

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: So claims Tyler Cowen, and the blogger is Scott Sumner of The Money Illusion. I tried to read his blog for years and finally gave up, so I’m in no position to evaluate this. But if … Continue reading →

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“The Tree, the Mayor and the Mediatheque”

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

      Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: When you think of New Wave filmmakers who’ve delved into politics Eric Rohmer probably isn’t the first guy to spring to mind. And for good reason: he was always the group’s miniaturist-philosopher, a … Continue reading →

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Can you secede while still being in charge?

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Brundle Guy

Brundle Guy writes: Mike Lofgren wrote this article for The American Conservative asking if the wealthy elites in America have, for all intents and purposes, seceded from the union and created their own world while still governing and controlling the rest of … Continue reading →

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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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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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Linkathon

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: So Mark Zuckerberg’s fortunes aren’t always on the rise … In (semi) praise of LSD. What’s to become of Ryszard Kapuściński’s literary reputation, now that we know that he accommodated unsavory Communist masters and that he played … Continue reading →

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