SS2 Here are the Gallup approval ratings for George W. Bush: https://news.gallup.com/poll/116500/presidential-approval-ratings-george-bush.aspx They were mostly net positive during 2004, and the firs… (View Post)

Since some of you have been discussing crime, I will share this recent Megan McArdle column on US crime with you: "Fortunately, we already know a simple, effective way to reduce crime: Put more … (View Post)

When Tom Cole nominated Jordan, he called him "the honorable" -- which reminded me of an ancient joke, usually told about the Senate: When a senator thinks another senator is a fool, he cal… (View Post)

Many of the comments here from a prolific poster remind me of those who were called "anti-anti-Communists" during the late stages of the Cold War. They focused on restricting the Western re… (View Post)

FPT: Cyclefree - I was distressed to hear about the incident you described, as it is more evidence for my opinion that the worst domestic problem in the US (and perhaps in the UK) is that too many me… (View Post)