Behavioral economist Dan Ariely got a golf company to send out e-mails surveys to their users. 17,000 people to responded. On Marketplace yesterday he discussed his findings: First of all, it turns out that people in the pharmaceutical industry cheated a lot, but they also said their industry is the most honest that there is. There are some other interesting comparisons. For … [Read more...] about Pharmaceutical Industry Golfers Are The Biggest Cheats
No Dry Humor, Please; We’re Conservatives
Anne Leary, a blogger unknown to me before today, has hit her 15 minutes of fame with her post today about spotting Bill Ayers at D.C.'s Reagan International Airport and -- after bravely approaching him despite the possibility that the "unrepentant domestic terrorist" might have a bomb hidden in his pocket -- obtaining from him the startling, unsolicited admission that he did, … [Read more...] about No Dry Humor, Please; We’re Conservatives
Purposeful Deceit? The One-Breasted Marines from Camp Le Jeune
Many men in service and their sons were exposed to poisoned water at Camp LeJeune between 1960s and 1980s, and more than 20 of the men now have male breast cancer. Many of those sick, are denied VA benefits. Completed their mission, but what is owed to them in honor... is withheld. "Among the chemicals later identified in the drinking water were trichloroethylene, a … [Read more...] about Purposeful Deceit? The One-Breasted Marines from Camp Le Jeune
Intellectual Conservatism Isn’t Dead: Would You Buy a Used Car from a Liberal? (Part II)
[Editor's Note: This post is revised and republished from earlier today to correct a series of typos in the original, caused not by the author's hand but by the transfer of digital copy from one medium to the next. No material changes were made to the content. -- PMA] ----------------------- By Rick Moran Should conservatives pay any attention to liberals who … [Read more...] about Intellectual Conservatism Isn’t Dead: Would You Buy a Used Car from a Liberal? (Part II)
The People’s Republic of China Isn’t What the West Thinks: Gazeta, Russia
Is it possible that the People's Republic of China is in fact not aggressive at all, and wants to create 'harmonious international relations?' According to Fyodor Lukyanov of Russia's Gazeta newspaper, Western countries - including Russia, may be superimposing their own ways of thinking on the Chinese, and hence, drawing the wrong conclusions. For Gazeta, Fyodor Lukyanov … [Read more...] about The People’s Republic of China Isn’t What the West Thinks: Gazeta, Russia
Why We’re Going To Bail Out the Banks Again
Here we go again. Yves Smith links to a WSJ article that highlights how banks are not saving nearly as much as they should be for expected losses in the commercial real estate sector, assets that could lose $1-$2 trillion. Calculatedrisk has a series of posts that hammer the point home: up to 20% of all hotels defaulting (with a larger percentage of the debt defaulting), … [Read more...] about Why We’re Going To Bail Out the Banks Again
Jonathan Ayers . . . One Month Later
About a month ago, I wrote an article about Jonathan Ayers, a Georgia Baptist Pastor who was killed by a plain-clothes undercover narcotics officer during a botched raid. As I mentioned in that article, Ayers was not the target of the investigation, but was shot by one of the narcotics officers as he attempted to drive away. According to the county sheriff, Ayers was shot … [Read more...] about Jonathan Ayers . . . One Month Later
RX: The Congressional Republican Health Care Remedy
Here is my advice to the Republican Congressional Leadership... let the Democratic Leadership pass their health care bill as soon as possible. I can hear the cries of the disbelieving right already. Campbell - are you insane? No, I am very sound of mind, take a minute to think through the scenario. Today, the Gallup company put out a poll that says that 21% of the … [Read more...] about RX: The Congressional Republican Health Care Remedy
Larry Wilmore Plays the Race Card; Fox News Winning Cable Ratings
Following up on On Racism: Unconscious & Reverse, last night Larry Wilmore, The Daily Show's Senior Black Correspondent, had segment showing white people his trick for how to play the race card. Apparently white people are doing OK without instruction. Fox News dominated the cable 3Q ratings: Fox News has pulled off another dominant quarter, claiming the top 10 cable news … [Read more...] about Larry Wilmore Plays the Race Card; Fox News Winning Cable Ratings
Wake: A different look at Iraq
For those interested in the public debate over the Iraq war and looking for a great film experience, I would suggest that you check out Andrew Lawton's beautifully crafted film, "Wake." (IMDB data on the film may be found here.) Technically a short, the movie comes in at around thirty minutes, but fills the screen in such a vibrant fashion that the movie seems much … [Read more...] about Wake: A different look at Iraq
Google Celebrates the Barcode
SearchEngineLand, Mashable & TechCrunch note Google's celebration of today's 57th anniversary of the first patent (No. 2,612,994) on the barcode. Meanwhile Stan Schroeder wonders, does anyone even go to Google.com anymore? I’m not asking whether you’re using Google; I’m asking whether you actually open the Google homepage, and search from there. Because I … [Read more...] about Google Celebrates the Barcode
Justices Express Doubt On Animal Cruelty Video Ban
NOTE: I hope to periodically post on pending cases before the Court to give those who don't follow the law an idea of what is going on. I will try to keep things in English but do need to use some legal language to explain what is going on with cases. I'd appreciate feedback as to whether my writing is too technical or if it is helpful Thanks. The late Justice Hugo Black … [Read more...] about Justices Express Doubt On Animal Cruelty Video Ban
The Internet as “I Pagliacci”
Ruggero Leoncavallo (1857-1919, aka Rusty Lionhorse) was an Italian composer who wrote the libretto and music for the opera “I Pagliacci” (The Clowns) in 1892. It was a huge overnight success and it remains today one of the 20 most performed operas in the World. Even if you rarely listen to classical music or opera, you’ve probably heard and would recognize some of the great … [Read more...] about The Internet as “I Pagliacci”
Sonia Sotomayor’s First Day at SCOTUS
HuffPost reports that she didn't hesitate to get into the thick of things right away. There were two cases on the docket on the Court's opening day, and Justice Sotomayor questioned the attorneys vigorously on both. McClatchy (quoted in the HuffPost piece), reports that "In just an hour, the court's newest justice asked more questions than Justice Clarence Thomas has asked" in … [Read more...] about Sonia Sotomayor’s First Day at SCOTUS
The Left, Tom Delay and Dancing With The Stars
I must confess that I have not been a huge fan of Dancing With The Stars, my viewing is usually limited to catching highlights if they happen to have a contestant I find interesting. I'm also not particularly a fan of former Congressman Tom Delay, I found him to be arrogant in his attitude towards his peers and his rivals. However when I heard he was going to be on DWTS this … [Read more...] about The Left, Tom Delay and Dancing With The Stars
Liberal Senator Questions Obama on Czars
Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) spent much of the Bush administration questioning just about everything they did as giving too much power to the Executive branch. Today he called the Obama White House to task for some of the people he has named to act as Czars. Of course he did excuse many of the appointments, something which I doubt he would have done in the Bush years, but at … [Read more...] about Liberal Senator Questions Obama on Czars
GaGa for Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga, "...Hello SNL..." Madonna showed up for a surprise visit to 'Deep House Dish' on SNL. To mixed reviews. But Lady GaGa, dressed as a sexy gyroscope in the video medley above, stole the show. After being signed to and quickly dropped from Def Jam Records at age 19, she began performing in the rock music scene of New York City’s Lower East Side. During this time, … [Read more...] about GaGa for Lady Gaga
Shady car salesman and a pundit?
He is the demented comedian who gave us Uncle Sugar. He also analyzes public policy in his role as associate director of the Regulatory Studies Program at George Mason University. Ladies and gentlemen, the one and only Rob Raffety: Incidentally, the editors of the Wall Street Journal acidly note that car sales began to plunge as soon as Cash For Clunkers … [Read more...] about Shady car salesman and a pundit?
Cuba: A Capitalist State?
Guest Post By Leonidas Leonidas is a frequent, right of center commenter on The Moderate Voice and has been invited as a Guest Voice. ********** The Washington Post reports: Faced with the smothering inefficiencies of a state-run economy and unable to feed his people without massive imports of food, Cuban leader Raúl Castro has put his faith in compatriots like … [Read more...] about Cuba: A Capitalist State?
Reading Bob Gates’ mind
Everyone wants to know what he's thinking. If Gates says no more troops for Afghanistan, Obama can say "Why send more troops if George Bush's secretary of defense says they're not necessary?" If Gates says send the troops, it will be extremely hard for Obama to reject the advice of a secretary so highly-regarded that he was the only Bush cabinet member reappointed by … [Read more...] about Reading Bob Gates’ mind