tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2222630007427380394.post6547809697665471255..comments2023-12-20T04:18:41.617-06:00Comments on The Hunting of the Snark: How To Profit Off Your IgnoranceSusan of Texashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00076915322771385454noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2222630007427380394.post-83354875205322709912014-11-04T08:48:43.919-06:002014-11-04T08:48:43.919-06:00McArdle, of course, knows nothing about the econom...McArdle, of course, knows nothing about the economics of drug development. Even in the old days when some companies did vaccines as a niche, non-profits and th government played significant roles. Now, if a vaccine won't sell like Viagara, they're not interested w/o a lot of handouts and access to basic research paid for by tax payers.<br /><br />Judging from the comments McArdle gets, she seems to have found her audience at Bloomberg. her previous perches have drawn more mockers than admirers. I think we're stuck with her there until someone decides they want a little more editorial integrity even from libertarians like her.Skinny Little Boy from Cleveland, Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04360441752575669061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2222630007427380394.post-37680111092838590702014-11-03T15:52:37.168-06:002014-11-03T15:52:37.168-06:00The other day, I read Edward Jay Epstein's 198...The other day, I read Edward Jay Epstein's 1982 piece for the Atlantic, "Have You Ever Tried To Sell a Diamond?" It was very well written, thoroughly researched, and highly informative. What a shocking contrast to Megan's drivel in the same publication. It's like comparing the Sistine Chapel with a pre-schooler's finger painting. I, too, am amazed, Susan.Clever Pseudonymnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2222630007427380394.post-83123748887248276932014-11-03T15:28:09.178-06:002014-11-03T15:28:09.178-06:00I need to move on but I am truly amazed that she g...I need to move on but I am truly amazed that she gets away with this.Susan of Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00076915322771385454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2222630007427380394.post-45327396563878131832014-11-03T15:17:38.737-06:002014-11-03T15:17:38.737-06:00Paying people to catapult the propaganda is a smar...Paying people to catapult the propaganda is a smart business decision for our plutocrats.<br /><br />"<a href="http://truth-out.org/opinion/item/10661-stone-cold-sober-an-interview-with-mike-lofgren-author-of-the-party-is-over" rel="nofollow">Their contributions will come back manifold</a> in the form of tax breaks, subsidies, and exclusive franchises."<br />~ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©https://www.blogger.com/profile/06252371815131259831noreply@blogger.com