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Comment on Oh What a Year it Was by Peter Flatow

Peter Flatow — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:09:52 +0000

As always an excellent post! As crazy as it all seems I did come away with hope that the “public”, or at least the handful of people the press talk to, are smarter than they seem. Specifically, people are what they are and they can’t hide being a (fill in the blank) no matter how good a showman they are. Herman Cain was a client and he was and is what he appears. My guess is the others are the same even though Mitt is trying very hard to not be.

Comment on Oh What a Year it Was by Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:55:35 +0000

I think I shall just simply copy this in the whole and repost it on my Milkman’s Son blog. You, sir, have said it all, said it best, and said it first!

Comment on Drive-by Review: Shark RSR2 vs. Shoei X11 by Sam

Sam — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:17:08 +0000

Nice write up. I’m looking at an X11 (or X12) as a replacement for my RSR2. I loved my Shark but like the Shoei X11 it’s becoming hard to find and nothing comes remotely close to my Duhamel Replica (white) graphic wise.
I have found a 2008 X11 on closeout for roughly $300 less than an X12. Very tempting, even considering the manufacture is only supporting warranty for 7 year after manufacturing…
Debating if I should get that X11, shell up and get the porky X12 or maybe wait for the Racer-R Pro to finally show up.

Comment on Investors and Uncertainty, a Bad Mix by Tracy

Tracy — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 03:57:30 +0000

And more proof the so-called “Market” is nothing but a series of emotional reactions.

Comment on Valuable Statistical Insights Into Political Reality by Tracy

Tracy — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 03:55:13 +0000

That is hilarious…and pretty scary!

Comment on Valuable Statistical Insights Into Political Reality by Barry Ritholtz

Barry Ritholtz — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:38:14 +0000

Heh heh — that is a pretty funny collection of charts!

Comment on Rambling Through Irony and Why the Amish May Yet Save New York by Elinor Homann

Elinor Homann — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 04:20:00 +0000

.Town of Columbus …..I have been talking my head off about bringing the Amish people here to our area of Chenango County and what a great hard working people they are..I am all for them They can bring our towns back to life. Wonderful to see them bringing back the old farms in near by Madison County and starting in Otsego as well..People who don’t understand them open your eyes .. to see their buggies is so charming.SLOW DOWN CARS .
God Bless them one and all !!!.

Comment on 48 Things A Man Should Own by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:18:16 +0000

I never go out without: wrist watch, leather wallet, some cash in the wallet at all times and my cell, all thougt the cell is optional (I hate when people text me, no more good old fashion conversations).

Comment on A Good Day to Read The Famous “I Have a Dream Speech” by Mohammad Ocean

Mohammad Ocean — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:10:34 +0000

There is a movement spawned on the internet by folks who wanted the antithesis of the Glen Beck rally I thought you might be interested in:

Citizens of the site http://www.reddit.com organized an online petition in an attempt to spur political comedian and host of “The Colbert Report,” Stephen Colbert, into hosting a counter to the Beck rally. Dubbed “Restoring Truthiness” the movement was at first just a collection of virtual support for such an event.

However, in an attempt to garner Mr. Colbert’s attention, the collective hive mind set out to do good in the process itself. Members of the site were encouraged to donate to “Donorschoose.org” an educational charity Stephen Colbert serves on the board of directors for.

The influx of cash is nearing $200,000.00 within just a few days, breaking all records the website held and the site itself as the traffic increase led to some downtime of the donorschoose.org servers.

The generosity of many anonymous redditors has attracted media coverage, spurred an outcry of appreciation from teachers involved in the donorschoose.org projects, and ultimately succeeded in capturing Stephen Colbert’s attention as well (see: http://www.reddit.com/r/blog/comments/ddwiv/a_personal_message_from_stephen_colbert_to_the/).

Amidst all the ignorance and anti-intellectualism being touted these days, it’s nice to see something more positive in the news. Perhaps you will find it inspiring as well!

Comment on The Numbers Are Against Good Government by Ric

Ric — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:17:30 +0000

But gosh golly gee, they get twenty-four hours to read and study the bills… or three hours under the Republicans.

Yup, you’re right on. Sausage making of the worst sort in a factory as dilapidated as an automobile graveyard.