Thanks to nico679 for recommending the O'Neill article. Interesting piece -- and I was surprised to learn just how many immigrants there are now, in Ireland. (View Post)

Having read "How America Lost Its Secrets" by Edward Jay Epstein, and learned how Putin was able to use respected newspapers, including the WaPo, and -- by far the most important -- the Gua… (View Post)

FPT: I don't think anyone mentioned this aspect of Brazilian politics: "Abstract Scholars recognize that individuals change how they racially identify themselves over time and even from situatio… (View Post)

Minor point: In the US, the Monday after "Black Friday" is not color coded. Instead it is called "Cyber Monday", because that's the day retailers encourage office workers to spend… (View Post)

Off topic, but it is Thanksgiving here: Megan McArdle thinks Americans have much to be thankful for. "In 1900, about 44 man hours — or rather, lady hours — were needed each week to make the meal… (View Post)