Archive - Very Serious

Harris's 'Centrist' Pivot on Capital Gains Is Just Realism

She won't be able to raise the rate a lot even if she wants to, so why take the flak for trying? Trump, on the other hand, may be able to shoot for the…

Sep 6 •

August 2024

The Shiny Object of the 'Price Gouging' Ban

Kamala Harris's plan to end 'price gouging' is intentionally vague, unlikely to become law, and distracting from more consequentially good and bad…

Aug 23 •

I Said Democrats Should Pander More, and Kamala Is Delivering

Kamala Harris's endorsements of some dumb populist economic policies (and also some smart ones) are good signs she is focused on winning. But she has…

Aug 15 •

July 2024

This Is the Best Possible Way for Kamala Harris to Launch a Run for President

She exists in the context of all in which she lives and what came before her.

Jul 22 •

Now Sonia Sotomayor Really Needs to Retire

Listen, Jack: We're probably going to lose this election.

Jul 12 •

Like Biden's Dogs, the Age Story Will Never Stop Biting

Joe Biden has previously shown a callous refusal to act when people around him were getting hurt. But when the situation became untenable enough, he…

Jul 9 •

The Same Fools Telling Us Not to Panic About Biden Are the Ones Who Let Him Get on That Stage

We cannot trust the political judgment of Biden and his inner circle after this massive fuckup.

Jul 2 •

June 2024

I'm Not Ready to Call for Biden to Drop Out, But I Probably Will Be Soon

I still need an answer to the biggest question: If Biden goes, who replaces him?

Jun 30 •

Progressive Groups Lie Because Lying Works

Implausible catastrophization from climate and child care and health care advocates doesn't convince the broad electorate. But it's useful for in-group…

Jun 27 •

Of Course Biden Should Attack Trump for Being a Convicted Felon

People are overthinking this one.

Jun 15 •

Congestion Pricing, A Good Idea, Died Because Our Government Doesn’t Deserve the Money

And because Gov. Kathy Hochul is weak and inept.

Jun 6 •

May 2024

Toward a Less Stupid Supreme Court Discourse

Let's cut the bullshit here, please.

May 31 •

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