FPT: Two general points: First, the "Jim Crow" laws were mainly about enforcing segregation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Crow_laws So, I wouldn't use "Jim Crow" to describe … (View Post)

That story on the train to Morocco reminded me of the post I made earlier today, at Patterico's: "On Saturday, “joyful crowds” turned out to celebrate new Sound Transit commuter rail line. Or so… (View Post)

OldKingCole said "I don’t agree; you know where you are with Iran!" I'm not sure just how stable Iran is. The regime has lost much popular support, and has mismanaged the economy, terribly.… (View Post)

Minor correction: Androgen insenitivity syndrome (AIS) is due to genes, specifically a defective gene: "Management of AIS is currently limited to symptomatic management; no method is currently a… (View Post)

In my slightly-informed opinion, true humans began with homo erectus, who made hand axes -- which would have evened out competition among men. They were different from their more ape-like predecessor… (View Post)