Author Archives: Anton

movies 1962

Posted on Sunday, 2005 March 13 by Anton

Jules et Jim (dir. Truffaut). It took me a long time to sort out that the one with an English name is French and the one with a French name is German. I find that in French a German accent … Continue reading →

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evil metaphor

Posted on Saturday, 2005 March 05 by Anton

Ever wonder about the use of the word liquidation as euphemism for political murder? It’s not in Webster’s New International, 2d ed. of 1952.

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out of the frying-pan

Posted on Saturday, 2005 March 05 by Anton

Now that I’m not sick anymore, I’m bored!!

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au cinéma 1961

Posted on Wednesday, 2005 March 02 by Anton

The Misfits (dir. John Huston). I dropped it after about forty minutes; it might be more enjoyable if I hadn’t read of its history. The script spends too much of the time exclaiming how wonderful the writer’s wife is. Clark … Continue reading →

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affliction

Posted on Monday, 2005 February 28 by Anton

I’ve been useless all day with fever. I didn’t mind so much when the day was warm . .

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“new” ideas in revenue

Posted on Saturday, 2005 February 26 by Anton

A friend of Russell writes: Stephany is having an interesting problem with the California Transit Authority, and someone on one of your lists or blog might have some advice on how to proceed. In the last two months, Stephany has … Continue reading →

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linky goodness

Posted on Sunday, 2005 February 20 by Anton

Wodehouse, the next generation: a fan’s delightful movie concept Bryan Caplan: The Idea Trap: why bad economic policy is so rarely repealed Institute for Justice: The 25 Best Friends of Property Rights: amicus briefs in support of petitioners in Kelo … Continue reading →

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