Monthly Archives: February 2010

One Reason Why Dems Fail: Concern over Procedure Versus Outcomes

Posted on February 28, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Until Democratic politicians realize that, for them anyway (if not Republicans), good outcomes are what will get them re-elected, they are headed to a lot of trouble in 2010.
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Posted in Democrats, Economics, Fucking Morons, Healthcare | 3 Comments

Saturday Links

Posted on February 27, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

It’s a slushy Saturday. That means lots of time to read links.
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Posted in Lotsa Links | 3 Comments

Don’t Let Animal Rights Terrorists Shift the Overton Window

Posted on February 27, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

In the midst of condemning these thugs, we need to remember something very important: the consequences of the ideas that non-violent animal rights advocates hold are reprehensible.
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Posted in Basic Human Decency, Ethics, Terrorism | 23 Comments

Training PhDs to Be Something Other Than Academics: Thoughts on Doctoral Training

Posted on February 26, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Learning to write for less technical audiences is a really important skill, and it’s a good way to keep your career options open.
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Posted in Education | 2 Comments

Thursday Links

Posted on February 25, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

We’re in full Schlump season here. Links for you.
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Posted in Lotsa Links | 2 Comments

Yes, We Have a PhD Glut…

Posted on February 25, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

…if you’re not a tenure-track PhD (and that will be most of you. Sorry). And why the center model is a good one.
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Posted in Career Stuff, Economics, Education | 21 Comments

Somewhere on the Internet Edmund Andrews Is Wrong About Taxes

Posted on February 24, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Do people who make $50,000 per year pay less in federal taxes as a fraction of their income? Yes, but it’s hardly soak the rich territory.
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Posted in Taxes | 6 Comments