Author Archives: Anton

privatize medicine!

Posted on Friday, 2004 October 01 by Anton

Ever notice that, when socialists want to illustrate the inadequacy of the private sector, their favorite example of (current) market failure is the most regulated and subsidized industry of all?

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brave scientists

Posted on Thursday, 2004 September 30 by Anton

Beware the deadly vacuum pocket! (relayed by Nev Dull)

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cheap pun

Posted on Monday, 2004 September 27 by Anton

Has the blind cartoon mouse met his match? Don’t miss — Zatô-itchy and Scratchy!

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watching the talkies, 1956

Posted on Saturday, 2004 September 25 by Anton

Funny blunder in Kubrick’s The Killing (1956): when George (Elisha Cook) takes a pistol from its hiding place, he pointlessly works the slide before inserting a magazine: the gun is thus not in firing condition. Other movies seen this week: … Continue reading →

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another claim to fame

Posted on Thursday, 2004 September 23 by Anton

In 1994, I was (so they tell me who follow such things) the first Libertarian in California to be endorsed for partisan office by a major daily newspaper. Now I have a chance at a second footnote in the history … Continue reading →

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Mutant Enemy ate my brain

Posted on Thursday, 2004 September 23 by Anton

A few months ago you may remember I had some dreams inspired by Buffy. This morning in dream, I was among the crew of Serenity, apparently taking Book’s place. We happened to be on Wash’s home planet, and I heard … Continue reading →