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A sometimes humorous discussion of political & economic events.

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  • On Malthus and Children as Accessories

    Posted on Tuesday November 24th, 2009 at 20:43 in family, thomas malthus, brendan o'neill

    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.

    Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 21:29 in scott walker, mark todd, mark neumann, wi governor's race 2010

    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

    Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 21:02 in health care, megan mcardle

    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

    Posted on Saturday November 21st, 2009 at 07:08 in 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

    Posted on Friday November 20th, 2009 at 20:55 in taxes, de pere levy

    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

    Posted on Friday November 20th, 2009 at 20:49 in wi-8, wisconsin eighth congressional district, roger roth

    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...

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