December 2010
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NYT: Some Israelis Question Benefits for... →
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Time to Fix the Filibuster →
theatlantic:
Joshua Green
The filibuster is something of an historical accident. Until 1917, the Senate tended to operate by informal majoritarian rule. Senators could filibuster, but did so sparingly and with a different strategic objective than they do today: to gauge the intensity of the majority’s commitment to a bill, which, if it was strong enough, usually meant the bill could pass....
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Atul Gawande: Is Long-Term Solitary Confinement... →
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The MoMA has a neat website. (via)
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mandaflewaway:
CLICK TO MAKE SOME MUSIC
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You’ve got to stop this war in Afghanistan.
– Richard Holbrooke’s last words. (via cajunboy)
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Brian Phillips: The Unreal Genius Of Football... →
Be sure to read the section on BFCockPOOT. This explains my love for management-oriented sports gaming. It’s why Football Manager and Franchise Mode on Madden NFL will always be my favorites.
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Qatar Beats US to 2022 World Cup →
I’m disappointed. FIFA made a huge mistake, but they’re clearly swayed by petrodollars. No matter. The US will host a World Cup in my lifetime. The US will win a World Cup in my lifetime. The dream will never die.
November 2010
10 posts
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Bill Clinton: Bring the World Cup to the United... →
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Kanye Cuts an Album →