On Topic (my apologies to those who would rather quarrel): I am not clear on OGH's theory about the relationship he believes he has found. What causes that pattern? Is it found only in the UK? O… (View Post)

This New Yorker cartoon illustrates the argument that biggles and others are making: https://condenaststore.com/featured/a-wife-talks-to-her-husband-barbara-smaller.html (And you can buy a copy, if y… (View Post)

About 20 years ago, a woman in the Seattle area was convicted of raping -- another woman. (The details, for those who must have them: A younger woman got into an older woman's house by saying sh… (View Post)

One of the complaints about tax evasion in the US is that loopholes allow some wealthy persons to treat what looks like income to most of us, as capital gains. According to news accounts that's … (View Post)

Mask anecdata: In my Seattle suburb (Kirkland) mask wearing indoors was close to universal two or three weeks ago, and a significant minority were wearing them outdoors. Today is a lovely day with ha… (View Post)