On Water Shortages
Someone mentioned this in a political community I am active in:
Consumerism at the College Level
One of my favorite books is Generation X Goes to College, by Peter Sacks. In it, the author details his years of teaching at a community college in the mid-1990's and complains about grade inflation, the influx of students who expect to do little work and still receive B's, and the degradation of academic standards on campuses nationwide. I largely credit this book with my conversion to classic liberalism, but having recently re-read it, I can't help but draw certain economic conclusions based on the material in the book and what I have personally witnessed as a student.
Non-voting Explained Using... Baseball?
In baseball, there's an axiom that is oft-repeated by announcers, managers, players, and the common fan: Pitching and defense wins championships, or Good pitching beats good hitting. Is it true, or is it another stupid catchphrase that means nothing?
Verily, he is the Son of God (or FDR, I guess)
In the same theme as Kevin, here's a few fun links on Obama:
Election 2008, my views:
I'll keep this short and simple. The candidate I would most likely support is Ron Paul, that is to say, if I was going to vote. Which I probably won't, because anyone who passed third grade math could tell you it makes no difference whether or not you vote. Blah blah only voters get to complain, etc etc, yeah I said that shit when I was a deluded idiot Green Party wannabe in 8th grade.
Book Recommendation: The Real Price of Everything
The Real Price of Everything, by Michael Lewis:

