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Monthly Archives: January 2015

Adventures in Economics

I'm not sure there is any real point of contact between the topics covered by this post, other than the fact that both were provoked by articles in the New York Times. First up, is an article titled For Bond Investors, Ignoring Expert Advice Has Been Profitable. The initial paragraphs point out that the experts […]

David Duke’s empty threat

This is sort of a follow up to yesterday's post. Seems David Duke doesn't realize how successful he's been: Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke issued a warning to Republicans who have criticized House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) for speaking to a white nationalist group in 2002, saying they “better be looking over […]

Nothing new to see here

Just read this, which was a shame as I had been considering writing something to the same effect, but now I feel like a bit of a cheater. Anyway, I too have been watching the Steve Scalise “controversy” with some amused bemusement, as I really can't see how retaining a racist in a leadership position […]