Monthly Archives: April 2005

Get it?

In my last post, I explained why some sports are better than others. There is an semi-empirical test (a thought experiment really) to evaluate the relative merits of sports too. That last post had gone on way too long though, … Continue reading →

I have a lot of disputes with people about why some sports are just plain better than others. I am anti-baseball, and virulently anti-golf. But it is not merely random preferences. There are some definite parameters that define what makes … Continue reading →

Does anyone think before they put these signs up?

I know you’ve all been spending this last day examing the Fair Tax idea. So what do you think? I think it’s great. It’s simple and it’s transparent. These are two great angles. Simple means that everyone can understand it. … Continue reading →

I had hoped to give my take on The Fair Tax, but didn’t get around to it. I reccomend Jabley’s post, it’s an interesting idea. I’ll be interested to see what my economically inclined readers think (both of you).

In contrast to my other posts about movies that get worse every time I see them, this movie always delivers. Even Mrs Muttrox agreed, and she is not overly supportive of action movies. Keys to success: 1) Stallone is ripped. … Continue reading →

NPR is currently in their spring pledge drive. Today, I heard the sales spiel from Ira Glass, host of This American Life. It was appalling. Ira explained to we listeners how normal TV and radio work: There are $42 billion … Continue reading →

Just curious — I’ve read books by/about a few people who served in the Clinton administration (for example Robert Reich, Robert Rubin, Alan Greenspan). Without fail, they are always complimentary of Clinton. In contrast, I haven’t read anybody from the … Continue reading →

Here in Georgia, the state congress just passed legislation requiring voters to have photo ID. Seven forms of ID are allowed. This is causing a great stir, with opponents walking out of sessions, singing protest songs, strident editorials, etc. I … Continue reading →

Ridiculously good. They get it. Enough said.