Daily Archives: November 7, 2002

The minimum wage

Kevin Drum has a modest proposal for the minimum wage. I’d vote for it. Continue reading

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A perfect Marriage

In the what-took-it-so-long department: Steven Bochco is developing a new series for HBO: Bochco’s new series, Marriage, will be a look inside the lives of a couple, married for between five and six years. The entire show will unfold in … Continue reading Continue reading

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Baker out in San Fran, Bill James hired by Sox

Two interesting developments in baseball: First, San Francisco Giants manager Dusty Baker will not sign a new contract and thus will not return to the Giants. The rift between Baker and Giants owner Peter Magowan could not be repaired, so … Continue reading Continue reading

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Fastow pleads innocent to all 78 counts

Well, at least now with the election over we can get back to what’s really important, which is watching former Enron bigwigs do the perp walk while former employees of other Enron-like companies get nekkid. Towards that end, Andy Fastow … Continue reading Continue reading

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Sifting through the rubble

Well, damn. Not only was there no Fort Worth miracle for John Sharp, the late ballots in San Antonio wound up pushing Henry Bonilla over the top in the 23rd CD. Can’t even get a consolation prize around here. What … Continue reading Continue reading

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