Megan McArdle found some interesting maps showing a few aspects of global GDP. Two main conclusions to take from them: 1. the Anglosphere is evident in economic development; and 2. cities on bodies of water still matter.
“GDP: A Few Pictures are Worth a Book”
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Ed Morrissey got sticker shock when he looked at internet access prices at the Xcel Center in St. Paul for the 2008 Republican National Convention. The cheapest plan from Qwest is $850 for four days of plugged-in service. After handling his hyperventilation Ed asked the convention’s press office about other options. There are:
Internet access is […]
Even better than ticking off Team Obama, Sen. John McCain’s “Celeb” ad ticked off the Hilton family. Too bad they’ve given a lot of money to McCain:
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it seems that the new McCain ad criticizing Obama for being a celebrity has ruffled some unintended feathers. I, […]
Barry Ritholtz points out a real downer to today’s economic numbers. The weekly jobless claims hit 448,000. “That’s the worst level since April 2003.” (Yet we weren’t in a recession then.)
So while I criticize those that downplay the economy things aren’t great. There’s plenty of uncertainty and fear. Who knows if another Bear Stearns or […]
John Hawkins is asking readers to pick the most beautiful woman on Capitol Hill. Vote now.
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We’re still waiting for that recession let alone the depression some have fear was upon us. Today, the Commerce Department reported [PDF] second quarter GDP rose 1.9%, one percentage point higher than the first quarter. Increased exports, decreased imports, and consumer spending due to stimulus rebate checks played key roles in the number.
However, there is […]
President Bush signed the housing rescue bill.
Venture capitalis Tim Draper wants Sarbanes-Oxley to go away. He argues it hurts American entrepreneurship and job growth.
Henry Paulson’s idea of covered bonds to fund mortgages could mean more risk put on the FDIC.
The Wall Street Journal editorial board would love to see covered bonds compete on an even […]
The Hill released their “Most Beautiful People on Capitol Hill” list for 2008. Ivy Larsen is an interesting story. She came to DC to work for Human Events then moved to Sen. Jim DeMint’s office to handle online communications. Who said you have to look like you live in a parent’s basement to be a […]
The fundraising drive to get me to St. Paul for the Republican National Convention continues.
I want to thank all those who have generously given. It means a lot to me. But there’s still work to be done.
You can help me in two ways. First, donate. Donors will get exclusive access to my convention coverage as […]
Sen. John McCain took on the uproar about him leaving the door open to raising taxes as President:
John McCain pushed his message of energy independence at a town hall meeting in Sparks, Nev., on Tuesday, but it was taxes that had questioners buzzing.
Even a young child posed a question to the Republican presidential candidate: “Will […]
Today, Sen. Barack Obama received resounding applause for bragging he doesn’t take contributions from federal lobbyists:
Sen. Barack Obama: “So one of the things we’ve got to do is not just change the healthcare system, but we also got to change our political system. And that’s why I don’t take PAC money. I don’t take […]
The Tax Foundation factchecks e-mail rumors about what Sen. Barack Obama would do with taxes as President.
Ian Welsh wonders if there will be fights between CEOs and accountants because of Merrill Lynch selling a few billion in CDOs.
The Wall Street Journal editorial board weighs in on Sen. John McCain leaving tax increases on the table […]
For five years Minnesota was my home. Four of them were in the frozen lands of Duluth going to college. The next year was at my first job in the Twin Cities. I found that despite all the Minnesota Vikings fans the state is full of good, honest people. I’d like to go back in […]
Jessi at Wake Up America wants to get more people activated online to get Congress to open more areas to domestic oil drilling. Every Tuesday, post your local gas price. Let your readers know gas is too expensive and Congress is standing in the way.
The gas station near me says $3.99. It sure beats […]
The sooner the better for a Sen. Ted Stevens resignation if National Review Online has its way:
The question is not whether Stevens should resign, but whether he should resign now or after Alaska’s August 26 primary. If he steps aside now, the nomination will go to one of the six relatively unknown Republicans who are […]
