Mitt Romney vs. an Auto Bailout

Let Detroit Go Bankrupt. I agree.

Without that bailout, Detroit will need to drastically restructure itself. With it, the automakers will stay the course — the suicidal course of declining market shares, insurmountable labor and retiree burdens, technology atrophy, product inferiority and never-ending job losses.

Peter Schiff vs. Everybody

Here's a recap of some so-called debates between Peter Schiff and various talking heads. We shouldn't let this be forgotten.

Watch Ben Stein call Merrill Lynch a buying opportunity of a lifetime at $76 in Aug 2007. It's under $14 at the moment.

Time Magazine vs. an Auto Bailout

Is General Motors Worth Saving?

But ultimately, whether GM is dead or alive, the taxpayers are on the hook for billions, for everything from lost tax revenues to higher unemployment costs to taking over GM's pension obligations. The decision that Washington has to make is whether we pay for GM's survival or for its funeral.

Time provides an overview of what happens if GM is allowed to fail.

Quantum of Bonds

I appreciate a good trailer mashup, even if they're messing with Bond. This is from the people behind Journey at the Center of the Earth and Battle of the Batmans among others.

Via FilmDrunk

Friedman vs. an Auto Bailout

How to Fix a Flat

They were interviewing Bob Nardelli, the C.E.O. of Chrysler, and he was explaining why the auto industry, at that time, needed $25 billion in loan guarantees. It wasn’t a bailout, he said. It was a way to enable the car companies to retool for innovation. I could not help but shout back at the TV screen: “We have to subsidize Detroit so that it will innovate?”

Heart of Gears

Greenspun vs. GM

Let G.M. go bankrupt

The rest of America will be taking pay cuts, losing jobs, giving discounts to customers, etc. What is special about G.M. that they should be able to live as though 2008 never happened?

Cornerstone vs. Versions, Again

I've updated and expanded my comparison of the two best Subversion version control clients for Mac OS X. Short story, I've switched to Cornerstone.

Voting Machine Horror

From Diebold touchscreen Voting machine - not fit for purpose?

If you’re like me, you may have read about the usability problems with the Diebold touchscreen voting machines in the States. Before I saw this video, I didn’t realise quite how serious the problems are.