There was a battle over dvd standards a few years back that was similar to the fight between VHS and Beta Max a decade or so even earlier. Sony had
Category: Economics
Government Indifference to the Common FolkGovernment Indifference to the Common Folk
About five years ago, I left California and moved to South Korea to work as a debate instructor. At the time, it was a stupid choice to make when it
We Still Don’t Get the Whole “Education” vs. Incarceration ThingWe Still Don’t Get the Whole “Education” vs. Incarceration Thing
One of the continuous statistics that plagues the United States is our incarceration rate, especially when compared to how unwilling we are to support education. Some time ago, like back
Battling Through the Trenches of Publisher’s RowBattling Through the Trenches of Publisher’s Row
In case you aren’t aware of it, there is a war taking place. I’m not talking about Libya, Afghanistan or Iraq. I’m talking about the war that is currently waging
What is the Future of Government in a Twitter/Facebook World?What is the Future of Government in a Twitter/Facebook World?
We keep hearing stories of how governments are being toppled by people armed with Twitter and Facebook accounts. While these accounts keep forgetting to point out that you need more
When is it Okay to Steal Another’s Ideas?When is it Okay to Steal Another’s Ideas?
The other day, I was reading through different blogs, specifically looking for information about a political theory that’s always been one of my pet projects. Because my theory has never
The Real Reason No One Can Beat the Ipad 2: Everyone Else is a MoronThe Real Reason No One Can Beat the Ipad 2: Everyone Else is a Moron
Believe it or not, this isn’t a rant against the Ipad 2, or even for it. It’s a rant against everyone who keeps trying to “beat” the Ipad with their
Taxation Gurus Just Don’t Seem to Get ItTaxation Gurus Just Don’t Seem to Get It
CNN Money ran an article today from Jeanne Sahadi advocating the need to raise taxes “because the looming debt problem is just too big”. Her argument goes on to say
Best Buy Profit Down 16%; My Theory on WhyBest Buy Profit Down 16%; My Theory on Why
The Wall Street Journal reported today that Best Buy‘s net dropped 16% based on sales. I’d link to the story, but if you know anything about the Wall Street Journal,
I’m Curious…Is America Over?I’m Curious…Is America Over?
Towards the end of the Roman Empire, after centuries of power, prestige and prosperity, the great nation crumbled inwards as its inability to acclimate to new events and changes