Comments for Pragmatos

Comment on Lubbock Lights by Jo Chamberlain

Jo Chamberlain — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:17:00 +0000

I was prepared to not like this thinking it would be another series of live concert clips. It is not. It is a beautifully done account of how groups of musicians came together – including Buddy Holly – in Lubbock. Lots of good historic footage and terrific music. Don’t miss this one if you love country/western music, or just plain good music.

Comment on Nate Silver needs to discover proportional representation by Wayne Smith

Wayne Smith — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:57:08 +0000

For more info on proportional voting: http://www.FairVote.org

Comment on NPR names by Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:56:40 +0000

I think you’re right, Francis. I dug up a 1985 TV news story on Ulf Lundell, and sure enough, the accent is on the last syllable.

What I’m remembering, I think (aside from the different value of the ‘u’) is the tonal accent. I’m way over my head here, but I think I’m hearing (in the Ulf Lundell piece) a tonal accent that gives the ‘lun’ somewhat more emphasis than I hear in English.

Comment on NPR names by francis s.

francis s. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:23:46 +0000

Hmmm. Here in Stockholm, I think they would pronounce your lastname with the accent on the last syllable as well… I could be wrong but that’s how I would pronounce it.

Comment on The Obvious Comparison by Winston

Winston — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:18:45 +0000

I’m glad to see others see the Room 101 comparison. I can’t believe our society has become so illiterate that this doesn’t immediately jump to the forefront of the minds of the so-called “qualified journalists” in our society.

Comment on Science literacy by Loren

Loren — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:02:18 +0000

Imagine it: No Adult Left Behind. If not for adults, why for children?

Comment on Great chai by Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:43:08 +0000

I am, and I will. Thanks for the tip.

Comment on Great chai by Omi

Omi — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:48 +0000

Hey,
if you’re in Half Moon Bay, maybe you’ll get yourself over to the new New Leaf Market and get some of the UP N’ ATOM Chai Spice from the bulk jar of Chai Spice. I think you might have to reconsider what you consider the best chai on the market. Really.

Comment on An Amazingly Disingenuous Piece by Alan Blinder on Bank Nationalization by Loren

Loren — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:14:41 +0000

TPM notes a ranking member of the banking committee making the same point Smith refutes coming from readers: “I don’t want to nationalize them, I think we need to close them.” — Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL)
http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/2009/03/oy_15.php
The seniority system is supposed to promote experienced members into responsible positions, but it seems that mere competence is not a requirement.

Comment on Let’s hear from Mark Twain by Loren

Loren — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:26:21 +0000

Or perhaps smart people befuddled by imbeciles?

The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. – Bertrand Russell