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A good one from the Agitator
From this Ron Paul post
So here’s my question: Why do candidates who propose abolishing federal agencies get painted as fringe wackjobs, while candidates who propose we create multiple new ones are viewed as inspiring visionaries?
Candidate A says, “This cabinet-level federal agency isn’t working, and hasn’t in the 30 years of its existence, despite an ever-increasing budget. Let’s abolish it and save the taxpayers money.” Candidate B says, “This cabinet-level federal agency isn’t working, and hasn’t in the 30 years of its existence, despite an ever-increasing budget. Let’s spend more money on it!”
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Yet more DC
The guided tour of the capital was wonderful. More details later.
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More DC
We were out and about today, the spy museum, bureau of engraving and printing, Holocaust museum, and a monument tour.More photos below.
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On the road
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One last one before I go
Study: Multiple Stab Wounds May Be Harmful To Monkeys
Off to the capital, back on Wednesday
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Random Atlanta insights
I got sick of working and went for a drive for about 40 minutes tonight. I wound up near Atlanta Federal Penitentiary and I do have to say, that place looks like a prison, it’s like the dark side of Gotham City from the Batman Comics. Most of the places around it (I took an odd route home and got lost) are quite photogenic in a burned out, industrial way.
On an unrelated note, Man charged with vandalism of Tupac Shakur statue. Atlanta is home (oddly, since there’s not much of a connection) to the Tupac Shakur Arts Center for some reason.
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Friday recommended reading
- On a funny note, the Ladder theory
- On a serious note, a short bio of James Stockdale
When Collins asked who didn’t make it out, Stockdale replied:
“Oh, that’s easy, the optimists”
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What a crappy few days
First I find out that the “We buy ugly houses” people want a 30% discount over the market rate (I declined), a project extends by 24 straight hours, Delta won’t do anything about changing my flight, and now I’m getting sick. Humbug.
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Wednesday rapid fire
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For your Halloween reading
Via McArdle, the physics of Halloween Monsters.