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Comment on Why no one will read this blog post. by David

David — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:35:02 +0000

Isn’t there likely to also be a Goldilocks + Boiling Frog effect? A blog reader is more likely to identify with and prefer a blog posting that is “just right” rather than distant from their political beliefs. Over time, they are likely if they remain a regular reader to continue to identify even should the blog move away from their original position.

Slightly scary, actually. Just like radicalisation employed by political and terrorist groups.

David

Comment on Economic pessimism persists in spite of the facts by David

David — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:46:09 +0000

These same pessimistic consumers wouldn’t also be voting in a Congressional election later this year, would they?

regards – David

PS: I like your tags on this blog

Comment on Supply siders can still believe the stimulus package worked by Sam

Sam — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:25:54 +0000

Glad you had a chance to read McTeer. Now if you could just work in some of his poetry…
But Tom: fire fighting = healthcare?

Comment on Recession is over – though it may not feel like it by forex robot

forex robot — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:00:52 +0000

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Comment on End of recession creates opportunities for the bold by David

David — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:42:22 +0000

Not all moves, bold or otherwise will be rewarded.

Bold moves might garner greater reward for no other reason than that the pool of people willing to make them is smaller, particularly in the fearful climate following a recession.

But some bold moves will still fail. Perhaps it’s more like “Now is the time of the cycle when bold moves stand an increased chance of great reward”.

Boldness generally might be a cause of the strong recoveries we usually see after downturns. Despite many more people than at other times suffering some increased timidity as their memories of the emotionally-charged events fade, historically we’ve still seen strong recoveries after recessions.

It might be that the economic impact of positive bold moves is disproportionally greater than their number.

Anyway, I’m off to make a bold(ish) move or two.

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Comment on Rebublican health care alternative highlights lack of statesmanship on both sides of the aisle by David

David — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:54:12 +0000

Let’s hope that Snowe’s actions don’t precipitate a sudden outbreak of statesmanship amongst politicians.

Comment on Polarization of US Politics – Part 3 by cladepsyslesk

cladepsyslesk — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:59:18 +0000

Other variant is possible also

Comment on Obama’s attacks on Fox News a mistake by David

David — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:36:00 +0000

An apt analogy: both skunks and Fox News can leave a nasty smell about you not of your own making.

Comment on Obama’s attacks on Fox News a mistake by Katty B

Katty B — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:13:40 +0000

First of all – you’ve never told me that story! It sounds amusing and I’d like to hear it! Unless it’s just a saying I’ve never heard before, in which case, don’t elaborate.

Secondly – I agree, but for different reasons. The attacks make him look petty. Saying out loud what everyone knows doesn’t always work in your favor. Also, if Bush had attacked CNN this way I would’ve jumped up and down, screaming ‘FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS!’ at the top of my lungs and signing petitions.