FPT: I noticed that the discussion of income distribution in the US neglected the importance of culture. Three nuggets to remind all of you of that importance: Milton Friedman was once told by a Swed… (View Post)

As bettors, you may be interested in this story:Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) reported $1.4 million in gambling winnings from a trip to Las Vegas last year, according to tax summaries released Thursd… (View Post)

Years ago, there was a good blog written by dissident Venezuelans called "The Devil's Excrement". https://devilexcrement.com/ (View Post)

I met a US senator -- who shortly afterwards died in an airplane accident. A few years later, in a different state, I met another US senator -- who shortly afterwards died in an airplane accident. I … (View Post)

I'm not sure how much weight I would put on the likely Democratic win in Virginia's gubernatorial election: With the exception of 2013, Virginia has elected a governor of the opposite party of the si… (View Post)