On topic... This is why the Texas redistricting is so dangerous for the Republicans: it's taking a bunch of districts that were 60:40 to the Republicans last time (thanks to Hispanics swinging Republ… (View Post)

Personally, I find that employing the best people - irrespective of their political views - tends to lead to the best outcomes. Firms who hire based on other factors are likely to rapidly find themse… (View Post)

Ah yes, $2,000 cheques from the government on the eve of an election. Real subtle. This year, the US fiscal deficit will be 5.9% of GDP, down very slightly from 6.1% last year. (It is worth noting, o… (View Post)

I would like to thank @kyf_100 and @viewcode for their very interesting contributions on trans. I don't think I'd ever say that about the trans debate, but I mean it. It is also very clear that this … (View Post)

There are also bad faith people on the other side too, @turbotubbs. My view is that you should -as much as possible- treat people as they wish to be treated, or not demonise other groups for having d… (View Post)