Dear Readers,
It is with great regret, and just a hint of hope, that I am forced to make several admissions today. I know that these admissions may be shocking, and perhaps even offensive to my regular readers (all 5 of you). Try to contain your gasps and ejaculations of horror until the end. I will be available for questions.
Admission the First: Bicycle Lanes Are not Evil
I know, I know. As a libertarian, I should be railing against the micro-regulation of human transportation. I should point out, with varying degrees of accuracy, that bicycle lanes actually increase congestion and inconvenience motorists who are real contributing members of society. Unfortunately, the advent of the BIXI-Bike has rendered this argument less persuasive. You see, the BIXIes have made cycling practical and easy for the population as a whole. Short hops in the downtown are now quick and easy, reducing pressure on public transit and yes, the regular traffic grid. The fact that the bike lanes are put mainly on one-way side streets also helps. I cannot comment on the impact in winter (yet), but for the most part I can see the advantages of the bike lanes. The fact that a wide cross-section of society uses them now also reinforce my point. The side-benefits of increased physical activity, etc, are of course to be considered. As a final note, I'd like to point out that the BIXIes are a fine example of capitalism. After all, they encourage credit-card use.
Admission the Second: Ann Coulter is No Longer my Favourite Pundit
I'm so sorry, Ann. I love your quick wit, and your sharp tongue. I have defended your ways to all and sundry for years. I own most of your books, and read your weekly column at Townhall.com. Alas, you're descending into crankdom. Your writing has lost its crisp snap, and its unusual erudition. You now bounce around the blogosphere as the loudest and most refined echo in an already busy echo chamber. Here and there, you show flashes of the old columnist with whom I fell in love, but for the most part it has become a litany of worn accusations of Mala Fides and communism. Yes, love, Liberals are smug and irritatingly convinced of their own superiority. So am I. Ascribing supernaturally evil attributes, however, is just poor writing. When I would normally devour your writings in a single, fevered sitting, I actually got bored with "Demonic" and picked up Jonathan Kay's "Among the Truthers" (a fascinating read) instead. You used to provoke genuine reflection with a healthy dose of amusement, dear Ann. Now I feel like I can predict your writings before you even put pen to page. It's not me- it's you. I'm afraid my love affair is at an end.
I think that's enough for the shocking admissions for now. I've been enjoying my time off, but I am seriously looking forward to going back to work. A man needs to keep busy, I think.
It is with great regret, and just a hint of hope, that I am forced to make several admissions today. I know that these admissions may be shocking, and perhaps even offensive to my regular readers (all 5 of you). Try to contain your gasps and ejaculations of horror until the end. I will be available for questions.
Admission the First: Bicycle Lanes Are not Evil
I know, I know. As a libertarian, I should be railing against the micro-regulation of human transportation. I should point out, with varying degrees of accuracy, that bicycle lanes actually increase congestion and inconvenience motorists who are real contributing members of society. Unfortunately, the advent of the BIXI-Bike has rendered this argument less persuasive. You see, the BIXIes have made cycling practical and easy for the population as a whole. Short hops in the downtown are now quick and easy, reducing pressure on public transit and yes, the regular traffic grid. The fact that the bike lanes are put mainly on one-way side streets also helps. I cannot comment on the impact in winter (yet), but for the most part I can see the advantages of the bike lanes. The fact that a wide cross-section of society uses them now also reinforce my point. The side-benefits of increased physical activity, etc, are of course to be considered. As a final note, I'd like to point out that the BIXIes are a fine example of capitalism. After all, they encourage credit-card use.
Admission the Second: Ann Coulter is No Longer my Favourite Pundit
I'm so sorry, Ann. I love your quick wit, and your sharp tongue. I have defended your ways to all and sundry for years. I own most of your books, and read your weekly column at Townhall.com. Alas, you're descending into crankdom. Your writing has lost its crisp snap, and its unusual erudition. You now bounce around the blogosphere as the loudest and most refined echo in an already busy echo chamber. Here and there, you show flashes of the old columnist with whom I fell in love, but for the most part it has become a litany of worn accusations of Mala Fides and communism. Yes, love, Liberals are smug and irritatingly convinced of their own superiority. So am I. Ascribing supernaturally evil attributes, however, is just poor writing. When I would normally devour your writings in a single, fevered sitting, I actually got bored with "Demonic" and picked up Jonathan Kay's "Among the Truthers" (a fascinating read) instead. You used to provoke genuine reflection with a healthy dose of amusement, dear Ann. Now I feel like I can predict your writings before you even put pen to page. It's not me- it's you. I'm afraid my love affair is at an end.
I think that's enough for the shocking admissions for now. I've been enjoying my time off, but I am seriously looking forward to going back to work. A man needs to keep busy, I think.
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