November 10, 2008 – William M. Briggs

Poll: Who’s more ardent? An Obama supporter or a Mac fanboy?

That question popped into my mind as I watched this video, sent in by loyal reader Jade. Or is there a third option? Unbuntu? i'm going to learn, Unbuntu? Addendum…

Philosophy

Schumer’s Fairness Doctrine fatuity

First listen to the appalling Chuck Schumer responding to a question about the proposed Fairness Doctrine (link from Unfair Doctrine): Let's summarize. He said: I think we should all try…

Statistics

I have always liked P.J. O’Rourke

Be sure to read through page 2, where you will read: Conservatives should never say to voters, "We can lower your taxes." Conservatives should say to voters, "You can raise…

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The afterstory: three of the authors are now university presidents, and one is head of NSA.
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Well, a lot of current research product orients toward the left.
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