"Thou, nature, art my goddess; to thy law My services are bound. Wherefore should I Stand in the plague of custom, and permit The curiosity of nations to deprive me, For that I am some twelve or fourteen moonshines Lag of a brother? Why bastard? wherefore base? … Legitimate Edgar, I must have your land.... Continue Reading →
Article: The Myth of Scandinavian Socialism
Here is an article on how the Nordic model is far from socialist: Bernie Sanders has single-handedly brought the term “democratic socialism” into the contemporary American political lexicon and shaken millions of Millennials out of their apathy towards politics. Even if he does not win the Democratic nomination, his impact on American politics will be... Continue Reading →
Random Bidtits (11/28/2018)
To my bad hombres North, South, East, and West of the border: are you planning on decorating for the holidays? That's cute. In 'Merica, every day is a holiday. Which is why I highly recommend you purchase the following duvet so you have something in which you can curl up while reading your favorite copy... Continue Reading →
Arch Stanton Guest Post: Episode 23 in Today I Learned – the Spirits of St Louis
Readers, it's time I come clean. Many of these 'today I learned' posts are things I saw in various corners of the internet or in a book that seemed interesting and worth of additional research, at which point I at them to a list of potentially interesting subjects. When I feel compelled and I am... Continue Reading →
Song of the Day (9/24/2018)
You know who I really respect? American-born English speakers who can also speak elementary Spanish, and insist on doing so in a public venue whenever possible. Such courage. Such grace! Today's song of the day is Against the Wind by Bob Seger. Enjoy it! Today's word of the day is "kurtosis." It's the sharpness of... Continue Reading →
OMG! Asians are Disadvantaged at Harvard?!?
Stop the presses. SHUT DOWN THE MACHIIIIIIINES!!!! What the fuck just happened and how is this now news? Fortunately, your author and Individual Liberties Justice Warrior is here to clear the air. Let me explain something very fucking clearly for you SJWs. Put down your pastel-colored knitted scarves and shake off your fair trade hemp... Continue Reading →
Mr. Market is Tempting…
But I'd rather just get into VIX.
Stop the Fucking Presses…
WE MISSED SOMETHING BIG: And if that isn't enough to put papers in hands, then you've got to appreciate this helpful insight: I'm coining it right here and right now: snowflake journalism. Enjoy it before it gets popular... HEY GUYS! Want to know the sort of innovative projects that your tax dollars are supporting? The... Continue Reading →
Cross- and Intra-Asset Correlations are Plummeting…
Volatility is skyrocketing. VIX...soar, like Eagle. The 30 year bull market in fixed income is coming to an abrupt end. Trade wars on a global scale are looming. Currencies and hard assets are getting thrashed. The 10 year bull market in equities has already baked in a massive tax cut and is running out of... Continue Reading →
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