Monthly Archives: March 2009

GDP: the silly number

As the financial crisis becomes a general economic crisis it seems that GDP is going out the window. I certainly hope so.
No, I’m not some Luddite hoping the economy collapses and we all end up in caves eating wholesome grass … Continue reading

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Madely in the morning, March 20

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Political thought you should know

Back in 1866, opposing a bill to reform Britain’s parliament, Benjamin Disraeli said while it was important to adapt to circumstances, “the original scheme of the Plantagenets may always guide us.” Such a remark would get him laughed off Parliament … Continue reading

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Say it with a shirt

Today’s big news, at least from my perspective, is the new line of “People for the Ethical Treatment of People” T-shirts launched by Andrea Mrozek and my wife over at Pro-Woman Pro-Life. Check it out.

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Good old Ed

This just in: speaking on the second reading of the Liberals’ proposed Reform Bill in 1866, future Tory Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli asserted that
“of course, the elements of the Commons vary, and must be modified according to the vicissitudes and … Continue reading

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