Category Archives: news
The Auto Bailout Issue—Posner
I’ve enjoyed Justice Posner’s writing elsewhere, and I enjoy his blog. Interesting take on auto bailout, basically advocating this to delay bankruptcy / liquidation until the US economy has enough positive sentiment to stomach it. The Auto Bailout Issue–Posner via … Continue reading
A Man in Full : Timothy J. Russert
I was travelling to Las Vegas to meet my father- and brother-in-laws when I saw the news that Mr. Russert had passed. As I’ve started blogging, I’ve found it interesting to pause and reflect on the lives of people who’ve … Continue reading
New Jersey Governor Signs State Death Penalty Ban
I abhor the death penalty and applaud Governor Jon Corzine and New Jersey’s step to ban it there. It is of course tragic for parents, friends and colleagues of victims of any crime, and my sympathies are with them. My … Continue reading
Dick Morris on Democratic Nominating Contest
Morris’ take on all this is super crisp and clear-minded, on both sides. Reminded me of Larry Ellison’s quote on the Economist: “I used to think for myself, now I just read the Economist.” In same way, I used to … Continue reading
Evel Knievel’s epitaph
Explorer, motorcyclist, daredevil. “Concerning my purpose in life I feel that God put me here to do the best, to live the best, and to be the best at what I’ve chosen to do and I am trying to do … Continue reading
CSI : Mississippi – WSJ.com
This story of highly questionable, ostensibly corrupt practices by Mississippi medical examiner Dr. Steven Hayne should give further pause to those supporting the death penalty. The Wall Street Journal here shines a bright light here and they deserve praise for … Continue reading
Attorney General Gonzales Resigns – WSJ.com
I expect many will hop on the pile here with notes of “It’s about time,” blah blah blah. I do think that he had become a liability, and I think that Gonzales unfortunately was unable to put forth an appearance of independence from GW. Its … Continue reading
Warren Buffett’s "Debt Market in Paradise" – WSJ.com
This just in from the ‘no surprise’ department, Warren Buffett’s conservative, long-term approach to value investing has distressed mortgage lenders and other financial firms knocking at his door to sell him debt and other assets that have fallen through the … Continue reading
Gonzales to Get Power In Death Penalty Cases – washingtonpost.com
So let me get this straight… An incompetent AG is now getting the power to ‘fast track’ killing people with the death penalty. Here’s a guy who can’t keep track of why he fast tracked firing people–why would we give him the power … Continue reading
Georgia puts Troy Davis execution on hold
An earlier post squarely criticized the travesty of justice that was unfolding in having Troy Davis executed for a conviction of killing cop based largely on testimony that has now been recanted. What a blessing that Georgia halted the execution … Continue reading
