What could be more absurd ...

What could be more absurd than the idea that genuine anti-Christian prejudice is a major force in American politics.
 Michael Kinsley

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In 1977, at least, he wished to have people believe that he shared and was proud of an attitude toward women that is not acceptable in a politician. In 2003, all he has said is that he doesn't remember the interview.
 Michael Kinsley
Among the social sciences, economists are the snobs. Economics, with its numbers and graphs and curves, at least has the coloration and paraphernalia of a hard science. It's not just putting on sandals and trekking out to take notes on some tribe.
 Michael Kinsley