"Because I never thought this day would ever happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage. You know. If I help [Obama], he's gonna help me."(Read more...)
BRASÍLIA: On October 21st, Argentina's government said that it would seek to nationalize nearly $30 billion in private pension funds to protect retirees from falling stock and bond prices as the global financial crisis continues. Could we see a similar proposal within the Obama administration? I wouldn't rule it out....(Read more...)
Meanwhile, in Other News...Norm Coleman appears to defeat Al Franken in Minnesota...Proposition 8 defining Marriage as between a Man and a Woman passes in California...The Republicans maintain enough Senate Seats to Filibuster...(Read more...)
"Jurassic Park" author and "ER" creator Michael Crichton died Tuesday at age 66, according to a statement from his family. The novelist passed away in Los Angeles after a private battle with cancer. The family said his death was unexpected in a statement available at www.michaelcrichton.com. (Read more...)
Americans Weep in Joy at Obama's Election Posted by Ted Keer on 11/04, 9:44pm
Living in Manhattan I can report that black people, even those who voted for McCain, to their own surprise, have been crying tears of joy tonight. One thing is obvious. People voted their hopes in this election. That should be celebrated. Nor did people vote for a communist, whoever Barack Obama may be. That too i...(Read more...)
With conditions in Canada's hospitals comparable to a Third World country, according to one specialist, doctors on the front lines suggest ways to keep ER departments from turning into dumping grounds
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This is a blog entry by Gary Becker and Richard Posner, both professors at the University of Chicago. Like both say, there are several other responses to this question here. I haven't read all the responses, but expect many RoR readers will like the one by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. (Read more...)
