All this long discussion, and no data on how many Norwegians commute by cross country skiing, in the winter. There must be a few, I would think. (View Post)

Those expensive shirts sound like "Veblen goods" to this farm boy. (View Post)

I've visited the site of the battle of Gettysburg a couple of times, and learned things both times. For instance, having grown up in the West, I still have to remember that standards for what is call… (View Post)

Interesting to see that at least one person has read "The Marching Morons". Recently. Which reminds me of the conclusion that the "Freakonomics"people came to some years ago: As I… (View Post)

That 5 percent reminds me of my rule-of-thumb on political polls: In the US, about 5 percent will say the most amazing things, if given a chance. I love most of my fellow citizens, but I recognize a … (View Post)