Thanks to Charlie Stark for providing a few numbers. But there are many more I would like to see. Examples: Is the Canadian government cutting costs as the result of the increase in assisted suicide?… (View Post)

Off topic, but possibly insightful: "It doesn’t feel like Trump is filling Cabinet positions. More like he is casting roles in a government-based reality TV show where appearance/media experienc… (View Post)

The Pauls, father and son, Ron and Rand, are an interesting pair. I think it fair to describe them as Neo-Confederate libertarians. That's an odd combination, but, from what I can tell, more common t… (View Post)

The Saudis have been giving immense bribes to the Trump extended family for some time now. So I think we might see a little more help from them on oil prices -- in return for no complaints about huma… (View Post)

Off topic: Mitch McConnell has already scored two victories over the Loser, the choice of a new majority leader, and the rejection of Matt Gaetz. (I expect McConnell will be the Loser's most effectiv… (View Post)