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200 Books : 10 Questions

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:50:06 +0000

Good interview. I enjoyed reading it.

Ludwig von Mises Institute : Ludwig von Mises Institute

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:21:59 +0000

This is an incredibly enlightening article on how government policies have shaped virtually the entire structure of the housing market as it exists today. Thank you Mr. French!

The Arbiter: Online : No quiero Taco Bell: Fast food standards are repugnant

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 03:28:17 +0000

Oh, give me a break. Whenever someone finds something disagreeable in society, they immediately call on the government to fix it. Let's remember something: businesses exist to serve the customer. While the intentions of business owners may be to make profits, they can only do so by serving the customer. If they're making profits, it means consumers prefer the product that company is selling relative to the alternatives. You write that Taco Bell's food quality will only go up if the USDA improves its regulations of processed meat. But that is not true. In fact, you proved it yourself when you wrote that, "Using less actual meat in recipes surely costs less, but at the expense of food quality and the trust and health of customers." If TB looses the trust of its customers, how well do you think they'll be doing on the market? And if they're doing okay right now, what does that tell you? I don't eat at TB because I find it disgusting. But if other people like it, who am I to call for "lawsuits" and more regulation? My recent post Wikileaks and Diplomatic Trust

200 Books : Want a Book?

Thu, 6 Jan 2011 04:00:23 +0000

So...who won?

200 Books : Want a Book?

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:15:30 +0000

"Washington Rules: America's Path to Permanent War" by Andrew Bacevich. :)

200 Books : In which I use the "F" word

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 06:20:15 +0000

How DARE you? I do not approve. **** you!!! As a side note, I wonder which one I am...

The Arbiter: Online : The Weekly Buzz Kill: So what if she’s a skank?

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 05:46:56 +0000

"Aside from rape and infidelity, a person’s bedroom activities have no bearing on his or her character." I would strongly disagree with this. The person who sleeps around- be it a man or a women- is not displaying good, moral character. Most people recognize this. The sexual carelessness of people within Hollywood is certainly one of the reasons no normal, sane parent would hold these people up to their children as good, moral examples. We're all familiar with the typical college "bro"- the guy who can't wait for the parties to start so he can start having sex with as many women as possible. That, to my mind, isn't a person who respects women. That person's whole point is to use women to achieve sexual satisfaction. That is a character flaw. So one's sexual activities do- or should- reflect on one's character.

200 Books : Something New

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:22:20 +0000

Glad I'm not alone in this whole first time baby-sitting thing! Although I think my situation is a bit easier to deal with than yours... You need to let us go to the park again. I had a blast at the park.

The Arbiter: Online : The Weekly Buzz Kill: American extremists

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:36:01 +0000

I saw that last sentence coming a mile away. Because nothing says tolerance like encouraging the very activity you're supposedly condemning. How about...let's not burn anything? Let's use words like adults.

200 Books : Unusually Receptive

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 03:25:08 +0000

This is way late, I realize, but your book reviews are always good (especially non-fiction) and I like philosophizing, so there ya go.

200 Books : The Rational Optimist

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 03:22:12 +0000

Shoot. I totally missed this. I should follow your blog more. To ensure that happens I am adding your blog to my Google Reader.

200 Books : "Prince Caspian"

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:45:08 +0000

And before you never speak to me again or invite me over for dinner, that was a joke.

200 Books : "Prince Caspian"

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:43:54 +0000

What!? Take on Phillip Pullman? Nobody takes on Phillip Pullman. Pullman buried Lewis.