It’s a boondoggle

by | Oct 4, 2008 | News & Commentary

Credit markets tighten in response to bailout, which is another way of saying that the market thinks that this may not work. But don’t worry: This is just bailout #1.

Another veep debate viewpoint

by | Oct 3, 2008 | News & Commentary

From Noam Scheiber. My favorite part: When Palin started off, you thought, “Wow, she seems so fresh–so human and easy to relate to. How can we compete with that?” Then, as the debate wore on, you thought, “Hmm, okay, she still seems human, but...

Blogging the veep debate

by | Oct 2, 2008 | News & Commentary

Loved Palin’s first question (caught via live mic as she shook hands with Biden): “Hey, can I call you Joe?” First question about the economy. Biden’s answer is professorial and a bit dry. Palin starts with “go to a soccer game”...