Daily Archives: December 13, 2002

Squaring the circle

The TNR blog &c recently referred to squaring the circle in reference to Team Bush’s new economic advisors. The point they were making was that the nominees, who have a history of advocating fiscal discipline and balanced budgets, will have … Continue reading Continue reading

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We really are a one-paper town

The Houston Chronicle bought out the Houston Post in 1995 in order to acquire its better printing facilities. The Post was shut down, with barely a chance to say goodbye, and Houston has been a one-daily town ever since. The … Continue reading Continue reading

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Aguirre appears in court

Captain Mark Aguirre and Sergeant Ken Wenzel appeared in court yesterday to be arraigned on five counts of official oppression. (Why five counts? There were 270 arrests, not that I’d expect 270 counts. Why not one count? Where do the … Continue reading Continue reading

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