Author Archives: Anton

nothing is sacred

Posted on Friday, 2003 January 31 by Anton

At The Five Dumbest Things on Wall Street This Week: Chrysler honors the memory of Bill Mauldin by kicking him in the teeth. (Link from the ubiquitous GHR.)

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“economic idiotarianism”

Posted on Friday, 2003 January 31 by Anton

At Tech Central Station, Arnold Kling on Economic Idiotarianism, citing Steven Pinker citing A.P.Fiske: In a Communal Sharing transaction, such as a family dinner, every member of the relationship is entitled to share in what is available. In an Authority … Continue reading →

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I’m a virtual chick magnet

Posted on Friday, 2003 January 31 by Anton

Golly, yet another hot babe flirting with me from out of the blue (or, in this case, interbusiness.it): Hi there, how’s it going? Well for starters I must confess that this is indeed pretty awkward. I noticed your profile online … Continue reading →

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with all due respect

Posted on Thursday, 2003 January 30 by Anton

This rant by Llewellyn Rockwell makes me curious: who was the last President to be booed while addressing Congress? I’d be surprised to hear that it has never happened, because the cult of the office was not so strong in … Continue reading →

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the competition is . . stiff

Posted on Thursday, 2003 January 30 by Anton

How can we remain competitive on the world stage without single payer health care?

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doubly dactylic-ly

Posted on Wednesday, 2003 January 29 by Anton

I’ve just been looking over a meta-collection of verses in a peculiar form, and am inspired to compose one of my own: Poet, tragedian, William McGonagall sang to a bridge o’er the silvery Tay. “Quit not thy day job,” said … Continue reading →

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not my favorite herb

Posted on Wednesday, 2003 January 29 by Anton

Twenty years ago I’d barely heard of cilantro; now it’s hard to avoid. (I’m in a hereditary minority afflicted with the ability to taste it.) When did cilantro replace parsley as the ubiquitous garnish?

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