On topic: I appreciate what Cyclefree has done on this scandal. I would like to add a general point that may help in preventing similar scandals: This is from Martin Mayer's "Today and Tomo… (View Post)

A stray thought on pet Chihuahuas: I love most dogs, but make an exception for almost all the dogs of that breed. Recently, it occurred to me that they might be so annoying because they somehow know … (View Post)

kle4 said: "I still maintain some offences should result in permanent punishment. Being found guilty of corrupt electoral practices should mean you never get another opportunity to corrupt an el… (View Post)

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 desc… (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. … (View Post)