Kids, Today’s Lesson Is “Fear the Other”
So, President Obama thought he’d launch the schoolyear with a message to the nation’s children. What a great idea, I thought to myself. After all, I…
Read articleThe Problem With Pollan[ism]; Or, Why Simplistic Thinking Won’t Solve the “Food Crisis.” Part 1 of 5
NOTE: I wrote this series in 2009 in response to a New York Times essay written by Michael Pollan. Pollan has elaborated on the themes in that…
Read articleMy Auto Bailout Plan STILL Sounds Good
So Chrysler is planning its bankruptcy. My plan for a Big Three Automaker Bailout, which I first suggested back in December, sounds even better now.
Read articleNow About That “I Am A Craft Brewer” Film . . .
Okay, after being urged by Loyal Reader Dave, I watched the “I Am A Craft Brewer” film. You can see it here. Nice piece of filmmaking.…
Read articleRandom Rant, Econ 101, and Antidotes for Nausea
Silly me. Somehow I thought the troops would rally ’round the president. No. Instead, we’ve been subjected to a week of senators and representatives strutting around…
Read articleHistorical Perspective on Declining Beer Sales
In the past ten days or so, global beermakers have reported declining beer sales. This surprises some observers, who assume that beer is the go-to drink…
Read articleTimely Commentary: In Defense of Introverts
Apropos my mash note to Andy Crouch, this from the always entertaining Alan Jacobs on the “fascism of Facebook,” as he calls it. He links to…
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