Rand-o-Rama
A nicely done video on the enduring legacy of Ayn Rand. I’m not a follower (I’m more eclectic in my views), but I find much to admire in her work,…
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Midnight in DC
On my way back from the gym…. Taken with my handy new iPhone…
The Poverty of Rhetoric
It’s astonishing how poorly equipped many people are today to handle the art of rhetoric, as indicated by the puerile attempts to put down my friend Vero for being French….
Chait “responds,” sort of
Jonathan Chait disgraces himself once more. First he mocked Veronique de Rugy’s French name, then in his defense he makes fun of the “G” in my name, which I have…
My Case for Free Trade in Caijing, China’s Leading Magazine of Economic Policy
One of China’s most prestigious and influential magazines, Caijing, today ran my article on free trade: “Weaken Our Trade Barriers: It is not only America’s leaders who are erring, Chinese…
End of Life Choices
Some find this a difficult topic to discuss, but it’s going to happen to all of us (well, probably), so it’s childish to avoid it. Yes, I’m discussing death. Jamie…
A Delightful and Heart Warming Story….about Star Trek!
The ‘true story’ of how Dr. King kept Uhura on Star Trek (I added the exclamation point because I’m not a Trekkie, although I do remember watching the show when…
Two Democrats on an Escalator…
(Now, it seems that the full version is here.)
Now here’s an ugly bit of business….
Chait’s Response to the criticism offered below. And a Little More: Now We Know What Real Humor Is….Or at Least Real Jokes An old friend, Veronique de Rugy, has been…