FWIW: In the last two US censuses, I have checked "other", and then filled in "American" in the space provided for an explanation. It's a mild protest, but I was pleased to s… (View Post)

Speaking of IQ: In the US, since 1955, ambitious would-be college students have been taking the National Merit Tests. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Merit_Scholarship_Program It is much like … (View Post)

The two stranded American astronauts make me think that NASA officials should read Heinlein's short story, "Delilah and the Space-Rigger", especially the very end. (View Post)

On a more pleasant subject: The new Boeing CEO is getting good notices: "Congratulations, Kelly Ortberg. You’ve just landed a job that is simultaneously the best and worst in Corporate America. … (View Post)

The Egyptian government withdrew 10 million dollars in cash from a branch bank in January 2017. Some investigators wonder whether that money went to the Loser, perhaps to reimburse him for the 10 mil… (View Post)