Speaking of jury trials: Then governor of Louisiana, Edwin Edwards, once got off a great line:In February 1985, soon after his third term began, Edwards was forced to stand trial on charges of mail f… (View Post)

Off topic, but related to what some of you have begun to discuss: What happens when you shut off warning signals? Megan McArdle offers a vivid example from California:The results of this thinking can… (View Post)

Sean T's header is a useful corrective, to which I will add one point: A nation that has a reputation for treating prisoners decently will often find it easier to get enemies to surrender. That said,… (View Post)

Off topic, but timely: Happy Fibonacci Day to all of you! (View Post)

FPT: On cats seeking better weather: Robert Heinlein wrote a novel which begins with that subject. Here's how he explained the inspiration:When we were living in Colorado there was snowfall. Our cat—… (View Post)