About Me
I'm a life-long resident of Cheatham County. Have a BS in physics from APSU, a MBA from Vandy, and a large chunk of a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Wake Forest, though I don't actually use either in my day-to-day job (high-performance research computing at Vanderbilt).
I'm a moderate (r)epublican. I can't quite say "R" nowdays because ideology, fear, and anger seems to be getting the better of common sense. When Reagan is too liberal for you, you've gone down the wrong path.
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Wharrgarbl Rhapsody
The poor would benefit most from 0% unemployment and 10% inflation. It reduces the value of their debt while giving them a job. The rich would benefit most from 10% unemployment and 0% inflation. It preserves the value of their … Continue reading
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Austerity and rules of thumb
A “rule of thumb” is a mental shortcut people use when making decisions. It isn’t always accurate, but it is easy to learn and easy to apply. This is usually a good thing, as it allows people to make quick … Continue reading
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