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I disagree. Not all "controversial cases" are the same. In order to understand what makes the cases "controversial" and how, you need to look at the underlying merits of the cases. I notice also both Michael Mukasey's (former AG under Bush) law fir…
9 hours ago
Well I think that's specifically not the point (the underlying merits of the cases). The point is about attroneys who take on controversial cases.
10 hours ago
I'm not seeing too much here. Of course, the Cheney crew can say exactly what they like, no matter how off the reservation. I don't see that your criticism of Holder goes through, for the following reason. Holder merely says "we'll be looking for…
19 hours ago
John A. Jasilli, Esq. added a discussion
http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/attacking-lawyers-from-the-right-and-left/   This is quite controversial, but I don't think I see a problem here. Ostensibly, Liz Cheney was asking for information which the Justice Dept. is required…
yesterday
Actually, I see that, according to the OED, the first recorded use of statistics as a mathematical term is 1837.
yesterday
Oh, so now you don't like the use of statistics in the study? Perhaps you could try to be a little more specific about your problems in this regard. I'm not sure that this generalized diatribe against statistics is particularly constructive. Also I…
yesterday
Let me telescope out, per our face-to-face discussion yesterday. It is possible to find statistical support for nearly anything, and its opposite. If we are unaware of, or purposely exclude, the opposite, then we appear to have proof of our pet prop…
yesterday
I think perhaps we're getting lost in a lot of irrelevant stuff here. Your are introducing a lot of subjective stuff and then questioning whether this subjective stuff can be studied. The studies are much simpler than all of this. The tests are des…
yesterday
(1) Statistics is a pretty well developed area of mathematics. Its strengths and weaknesses have been widely debated for at least 100 years. If you have a specific problem here, perhaps you can state it. It is no clear to me that statistics can app…
on Monday
What I meant is that there is no proof of the article's assertion that the judges followed the law, in that the law may have ambiguities, or undeveloped aspects, such that it is not necesarliy "followable" in a unitary way. Also my criticism is of t…
on Monday
Well I wasn't in the business of proving anything here. I was merely reacting to the contents of the article. Perhaps you would like to prove something here? As I said "I would guess.."
on Monday
Just a couple of reflections on this. As I said, I would report back about this some more late on this week. (1) Statistics is a pretty well developed area of mathematics. Its strengths and weaknesses have been widely debated for at least 100 years…
on Monday
Somewhat thought-provoking article about this (Never short a country with $2 trillion in reserves?): http://mpettis.com/2010/02/never-short-a-country-with-2-trillion-in-reserves/
on Sunday
(Bloomberg) China to Nullify Financing Guarantees by Local Governments: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aIcTfdm5rWdY&pos=1
on Sunday
I must confess that I have a hard time dealing with the validity of the soft sciences, and statistical sampling. The soft sciences make much use of statistical techniques, which to me is a double whammy. One of the problems I have is the existence…
on Sunday
I'll have to re-read the study. Though this appears to be interesting, it seems to beg the question of the mathematical verity issue.
on Sunday

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John A. Jasilli, Esq.

Guantanomo Lawyers at Justice 3 Replies

Started by John A. Jasilli, Esq.. Last reply by Joe Monk 9 hours ago.

Joe Monk

"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing" -- the Dunning-Kruger Effect 12 Replies

Started by Joe Monk. Last reply by Joe Monk 1 day ago.

John A. Jasilli, Esq.

Affects of Race & Gender on Judicial Decisions 6 Replies

Started by John A. Jasilli, Esq.. Last reply by John A. Jasilli, Esq. Mar 8.

Dave Nadeau

Will China DEvalue. Not REvalue, but the contrary... 5 Replies

Started by Dave Nadeau. Last reply by Joe Monk Mar 7.

John A. Jasilli, Esq.

Wolf Status

Started by John A. Jasilli, Esq. Mar 6.

John A. Jasilli, Esq.

Climate Change - This is what I have been saying 100 Replies

Started by John A. Jasilli, Esq.. Last reply by Joe Monk Mar 4.

Dave Nadeau

Taibbi is a moron 12 Replies

Started by Dave Nadeau. Last reply by Joe Monk Mar 2.

Joe Monk

Major Mathematicians who all committed suicide 1 Reply

Started by Joe Monk. Last reply by Dave Nadeau Feb 26.

Joe Monk

FT: Goldman Role in Greek Deficit Cover-up 3 Replies

Started by Joe Monk. Last reply by Joe Monk Feb 14.

Joe Monk

Euro-breakup: Not necessarily a credit event

Started by Joe Monk Feb 13.

Blog Posts

BWD

The Tail is Wagging the Dog

Banks Bet Greece Defaults on Debt They Helped Hide


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/25/business/global/25swaps.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Posted by BWD on March 1, 2010 at 10:00am

Joe Monk

Where does Intel manufacture its microprocessors

(Based on a discussion with David earlier this week).

Mostly in the US, and then secondarily in Israel. cf.: http://www.intel.com/pressroom/kits/manufacturing/manufacturing_qa.htm

Posted by Joe Monk on January 31, 2010 at 12:06pm

BWD

Bearish Forecast: Dow 1,000

Does this mean that I should throw away my copy of DOW 36,000?
http://longwavegroup.com/publications/special_editions/2009/pdf/091222_Dow1000.pdf

Posted by BWD on January 6, 2010 at 10:28am — 1 Comment

Joe Monk

Norway solves the superbug problem

Surprising (or not so surprising) path to a solution: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091231/ap_on_re_us/when_drugs_stop_working_norway_s_answer

Posted by Joe Monk on January 4, 2010 at 8:42am

BWD

News from The Obvious: Gen X is Screwed (Philly.com)

Baby Boomers are like desperate animals that have to eat their young to survive.
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/hot_topics/80284777.html

Posted by BWD on December 31, 2009 at 10:22am

BWD

Huge Car Fire in NYC on Christmas Night

Posted by BWD on December 26, 2009 at 12:01pm — 2 Comments

Joe Monk

Dr. Blankcheck von Moneypants






The Colbert Report Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
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Posted by Joe Monk on December 9, 2009 at 7:00pm

BWD

Coming Collapse of the Middle Class - Elizabeth Warren

This is long, but very insightful. Fast-forward to 6:15 to skip the boring intro.

Continue

Posted by BWD on December 2, 2009 at 10:04pm — 1 Comment

BWD

Dubai Pulls up Lame (NY Times)

Anybody want to buy a bunch of man-made islands shaped like a giant palm tree?
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/28/business/28markets.html?_r=1&hp

Posted by BWD on November 27, 2009 at 5:00pm

Joe Monk

Trying to Explain a Drop in Infant Mortality

Posted by Joe Monk on November 27, 2009 at 7:26am — 1 Comment

BWD

Homeless Charity Called Fraudulent (NY Times)

With these guys shut down, now there are only 999 reasons why Union Square is annoying.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/nyregion/25homeless.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Posted by BWD on November 24, 2009 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

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