Facebook's Randi Zuckerberg: Anonymity Online 'Has To Go Away'

Commented Jul 28, 2011 at 03:52:52 in Technology

“By definition­, anyone demanding anonymity must have something to hide.

The question is: should there be places, including public places, where those with something to hide can be heard?

China: U.S. Debt Crisis Is Giving Democracy A Bad Name

Commented Jul 28, 2011 at 03:25:19 in World

Whatever the cause, America is beginning to look like a bunch of deadbeats.

Pension Contributions 'To Increase'

Commented Jul 28, 2011 at 03:01:02 in UK Politics

Sounds fair to me

The Debt Ceiling Impasse: The Myth of Grand Bargains and Win-Win Unicorns

Commented Jul 27, 2011 at 07:45:50 in Politics

“Yes, Ariana, it is growth we want, but that is hard. It is much easier for congress to fight over "leverage issues" than actually do something for the American people. And if that fighting damages the full faith and credit of the United States - well, what is that compared to winning an election?

John Boehner Debt Ceiling Plan May Still Trigger S&P Downgrade: Report

Commented Jul 26, 2011 at 04:44:37 in Politics

“A downgrade is inevitable­. Our expenditur­es are at a post-war high as a % of GDP, while our taxes are at a near all-time low.k

What Could We Have Done to Save Amy Winehouse?

Commented Jul 26, 2011 at 04:37:10 in UK Entertainment

“Put her in a straight-j­acket in a padded room.
Other than that, as long as we were willing to grant her any human rights and freedoms at all: nothing.”