Quote of the Day

"I would point out that, current economic conditions notwithstanding, economists have correctly predicted 24 of the last 5 recessions. Doomsayers abound and are much more in evidence than good news."

This should be engraved on the head of every economist.

From here.

Why the Button Gaffe Could Not Have Happened With President Bush

The former Secretary of State, Condoleeza Rice, writes, speaks and reads Russian fluently.

She likely did her own translating, as well.

I've not been able to find out what languages, other than English, Hillary Clinton knows.

Bugatti Blender

It's tres chic and all.






But this is a real blender:

Piano Man

A wonderful story from the most depressing blog, ever.