Three examples from the US related to the topic: First, some years ago, social workers did an experiment and placed two teenage girls in the foster care of a single man. (This happened in Bellevue, t… (View Post)

One of the Russian disruptions in, as I recall, 2016, is particularly instructive. They were able to inspire two opposing demonstrations in, again as I recall, Texas. (View Post)

To some extent, farmers have just been giving consumers what they want. For example, around 80 years ago, the federal government had to change the directions for canning tomatoes -- because the newer… (View Post)

Among other things, Doug Burgum started a chimney sweep business. It will not surprise you to learn that he became a billionaire in other businesses. (For conspiracy fans: Judging by his experience i… (View Post)

Since many of you are discussing the BBC, I'll share three observations. First, the BBC really ought to, finally, release the Balen report. Second, when I was running a small web site of my own, I ra… (View Post)