Frequent commenter Judd and I have been having an e-mail exchange, in which we were discussing the “greatest video EVAR” (his intentional spelling). His nominee: To which I responded, it isn’t that, it’s this: Though the more I think about it, I think it might be this: We also went through some honorable mentions. Mine [...]
Archive for March 29th, 2010
No Accounting for Taste: Music Video Edition
Posted in I do too have a life on March 29, 2010 | 17 Comments »
Podcast Bleg
Posted in Uncategorized on March 29, 2010 | 7 Comments »
Anyone know any good podcasts? I am pretty much down to two or three right now and I need more than that to get through the week. Sci fi, books, tech, news, etc.
Health Care Is Not A Standard Commodity
Posted in Economics, Health on March 29, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Chris Wage has some interesting thoughts on health care reform. Unfortunately, they’re misguided: [H]ealth “care” is different than health “insurance”. Even in casual debate, it’s rare that you hear anyone even bothering to distinguish between the two things. The word “insurance” is used nearly interchangeably with “care” regarding health. Right now our entire system: the [...]
Something Completely Different
Posted in All Linky No Thinky on March 29, 2010 | 4 Comments »
A stunning array of WWII-era photographs. Sufficient to kill 30 minutes minimum, and that’s if you just browse. Some really outstanding shots in there.
Autism Speaks Is Wrong
Posted in Autism, Culture, Politics on March 29, 2010 | 3 Comments »
They should not be doing this: When President Obama nominated Ari Ne’eman to the National Council on Disability, many families touched by autism took it as a positive sign. Mr. Ne’eman would be the first person with the disorder to serve on the council. But he has since become the focus of criticism from other advocates who [...]
The Warren Court Gets A Bad Rap
Posted in All Linky No Thinky, Legal Issues on March 29, 2010 | Comments Off
Conservatives love to hate the Warren Court, but as Jack Balkin explains, their ire is really misplaced: Earl Warren left the Supreme Court in June 1969. The right to abortion is first recognized in Roe v. Wade in 1973 by the Burger Court. The decision in Roe v. Wade is 7-2, with a majority consisting [...]
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