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Rhymes With Clown
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A sometimes humorous discussion of political & economic events.
Recent Posts
On Malthus and Children as Accessories
Even if you don't know who Thomas Malthus was, you can recognize his present-day descendants in those that claim human beings should restrict reproduction due to the danger of over-population. Predictions of dire consequences for an earth burdened b...
Republicans would be wrong to limit their options now.
The Journal Sentinel (h/t Fox Politics) takes a look at the Republican race for governor and concludes that Scott Walker is off to a quicker start than Mark Neumann's.While that is certainly accurate, I'm not sure it amounts to much. The article goe...
Sense out of the Senseless: Healthcare Edition
Megan McArdle produces a great and short summary of the arguments surrounding the healthcare debate on both sides. The incoherence is staggering.First up the Republicans:Medicare costs too much, and also, shouldn't be cut.I realize why this is polit...
Successful Blogs Have Links
Chopstick fan and other crazy Japanese inventions.Leggo my eggo. It might be the last one.Uphill, both ways, in the snow - Sparring over meager beginnings.There's no Klingon word for diaper?A dance to the tune of economic declineIs when you do the b...
De Pere Adopts 2010 Budget
Press Gazette:Overall, the council unanimously adopted a $15.35 million general fund budget for 2010, up about 1.41 percent from $15.14 million for 2009. Members approved a $10.56 million total tax levy to support the budget, up 2.49 percent from $10...
Roger Roth to Run for WI-8
OK, with this post, I think I am up to date on the candidates. Of course, by the time I wake up tomorrow, two or three more people may have joined the race.Wis Politics (H/T Lakeshore Laments):State Rep. Roger Roth, a Republican from Appleton, has s...

