Recursive functions have been all over SNV this week! You have heard the cliche “correlation is not causation,” and it is true, even if overused. But WHY is it true? Don’t just give me examples, give me the foundation of the theory! Well, the problem is that the philosophy of when you can infer with…
DetailsThings floating around in these present times… “>”Food insecurity” isn’t an ongoing concern in the United States, as leftist hand-wringers claim. The methodology (not to mention special interested) that drove the study were flawed. A not-so-funny joke in our government: The Army, given $4.3 billion to track spending, can’t track spending. Psychopaths have bad sniffers.…
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The other day, I saw Lysander Spooner referred to as a founder of libertarianism in America. Though it isn’t true, it is complimentary of a guy who is on my two favorite shirts and regularly featured in Links above. Who was he? Americans should know the abolitionist, post-office-startin’, non-violent, practicing deist: Lysander Spooner (January 19,…
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1. Ultracrepidarian (n):”Somebody who gives opinions on subjects they know nothing about.” Example: Too many ultracrepidarians discuss the conflict in Syria. 2. Snollygoster (n): “a shrewed, unprincipled person, especially a politician.” Example: Many consider Chris Christie a snollygoster after the Bridgegate scandal. 3. Zwodder (n): “a drowsy and stupid state of body or mind.” Example:…
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