Category Archives: The Blogosphere

Facebook Made a Misanthrope of Me

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Kevin

Matt Frost offers insights into both blogging and Facebook: A good blogger lives in constructive fear of two things: writing for everyone, and writing for no one. Recognizing that your boss, your kids, or even your future self will be … Continue reading →

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Food for thought: Obama a radical incrementalist?

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Kevin

Just came across this Jim Lindgren post at The Volokoh Conspiracy on Obama.  The conclusion is rather fascinating and thought provoking: People should not confuse Obama’s personality with his political orientation: by personality, Obama is the most reasonable, thoughtful, moderate … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Supertwaddle

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Kevin

Megan McArdle defines the term: This is a first class example of what I like to call “Supertwaddle”:  thoroughgoing nonsense wrapped up in just enough technical knowledge to be more thoroughly, amusingly wrong than the ordinary twaddle you buy at … Continue reading →

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