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Cartoon Physics, Debt and Calvinism
On the one hand, I tend to be in philosophical agreement with the kind of people who feel that our societies are in decline. So when I read David Brooks column about how debt is undermining values required for a … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs & History
Tagged David Brooks, David Mamet, Richard Posner
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My Interview with The Hardball Times
Please check out my interview with The Hardball Times. I owe a big thanks to John Beamer for giving me the opportunity to express my thoughts in such an extended format. Aside from hopefully making a good argument about how … Continue reading
Posted in 2TG Favorites, Marlins Ballpark & Finances
Tagged Forbes MLB, Hardball Times
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Tim Russert, Catholic – RIP
… what they know, you can learn. What you know, they’ll never understand. That quote perfectly captures the advantage I’ve always felt coming a lower-middle class background. Whenever someone passes unexpectedly, my thoughts run reflexively to my own mortality and … Continue reading
Great Writing and a non-GIST Alert
Ever read or see* something you really enjoyed and discover later that it was considered that way by a lot of other people – otherwise known as the gratuitous inconsequential spotting of talent [GIST]. I’ve always remembered great articles I … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Reading, Cuba
Tagged Hawaii Five-O, Hume Croyn, Michael Lewis, Robert Gist, Sports Illustrated Vault, Steve McGarrett, Tom Wolfe, Victor Mesa
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A lesson in how to insult
Courtesy of George Will commenting on Sen McCain’s ability to give a speech: “McCain is fortunate. The eerie narcissism of Clinton’s speech the night that Obama clinched the nomination distracted attention from McCain’s badly delivered speech the same night, in … Continue reading
Florida Marlins Finances: Pigs get fat, hogs get stadiums?
Please click on the spreadsheet to enlarge or print. While most have heard of the Forbes reporting on the valuation and profitability of MLB and the Marlins, I think having their work summarized in a P&L financial statement format will … Continue reading
Posted in Marlins Ballpark & Finances
Tagged Forbes MLB, Hardball Times, Sabernomics
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A Lesson in Thinking
Please read Richard Posner’s analysis of a proposal to pay kids to go school. Aside from the insights, admire the way he builds the argument: Background into Friedman’s proposals re welfare in the 1960’s How Friedman’s cash grants morphed in … Continue reading
Morality and Globalization
Perception: Globalization may have been oversold. We are beginning to see unanticipated problems which should give us pause. Economic Reality: The idea behind Globalization – defined as the increased integration of the world’s economy – is that resources should be … Continue reading
Iowa’s immigration problem?
Perception: The Federal Government is addressing the problem of immigration which is costing US citizens and residents their jobs. Economic Reality: A 3.5% unemployment rate is the equivalent of full-employment. Raids in Iowa have more to do with presidential politics … Continue reading
Hanley Ramirez signing – Change in strategy?
Please click on spreadsheet to enlarge or print. At first glance, the signing of Hanley Ramirez appeared to signal a shift in philosophy for the Florida Marlins management. If there was going to be a shift, this would have been … Continue reading
Posted in Marlins Ballpark & Finances
Tagged Forbes MLB, Hanley Ramirez, Juan C. Rodriguez
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