The Problem of Political Feedback in US Politics
Lack of understanding and poor institutional design=bad political outcomes.
Pentagon Hunting Down Employees Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Death
A little bit more than the law would allow.
Charlie Kirk’s Murder
A shocking, but not surprising, event. I fear it’s a harbinger rather than an outlier.
AG Monday: Byrne’s Fantastic Four
In anticipation of discussion the new movie, we talk about a classic FF run.
Thoughts on the Politics of the Texas Floods
Both the policy issues but also the way it illustrates the politics of us versus them.
Was Bombing Iran Legal, Redux
For all practical purposes, the Constitutional war powers have been stood on their head.
Hegseth Orders Big Cuts to General and Flag Officer Ranks
Whether it’s a good policy will depend almost entirely on execution.
The Return of the Geeks
This week the Ancient Geeks discuss The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
DJIA: Some Comparisons
Just a little comparison of 2017, 2021, and 2025 plus more thoughts on tariffs.
