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  • Language Log » House of Turds

    Thanks to  my friend Rose K. for pointing out this discussion at the Language Log. All of the comments are worth the read, and for once are not a collection of idiocy that makes a person regret going down into… Continue reading

    Language Log » House of Turds

  • Libertarian Populism Isn’t Populist | Business Insider

    …a slash-the-federal-entitlement-state view also just isn’t populist. Federal entitlements protect the masses against problems like unemployment, retirement insecurity, and poverty. Seeking to dismantle them is the opposite of defending mass interests against elites. You can frame your desire to shrink… Continue reading

    Libertarian Populism Isn’t Populist | Business Insider

  • Hunger Games, U.S.A. | Paul Krugman

    …So House Republicans voted to maintain farm subsidies — at a higher level than either the Senate or the White House proposed — while completely eliminating food stamps from the bill. To fully appreciate what just went down, listen to… Continue reading

    Hunger Games, U.S.A. | Paul Krugman

  • The Three Horsemen of the MOOCpocaplypse

    A small foray into the political after a few weeks of mostly concentrating on spirituality. But not too far in as my concern is prompted by my contemplation. I want to thank my good brother Lance W. for pointing out… Continue reading

    The Three Horsemen of the MOOCpocaplypse

  • Epistemic Closure & the Reality-Based Center

    The article below is encouraging to me on many levels. I have feared that I was a Texan committing the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy. That is where you cherry pick the evidence to meet the conclusion you want to support. So… Continue reading

  • Chasing the swing vote – Salon.com

    This year’s Republican Convention wins the prize for most conflicted message. Half the time, the convention was devoted to assuring those elusive swing voters — who needed assurance that Republicans really aren’t all angry old white men who hate women… Continue reading