Author Archive: Glenn Reynolds

NEWS FROM ACROSS THE POND: Why Conservatives on this Side of the Atlantic Lose. “There are far too many conservative politicians and commentators who lack spines. They are afraid to stand tall, and they will retreat even before being criticized.”

LOTS OF SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY ON THE INTERNET. IT’S BEEN THAT WAY FOR A COUPLE OF DECADES.

JEFFREY CARTER: The Slow Motion Trainwreck Everyone Paying Attention Saw Coming: Brightline Is In the Red. ““The Brightline case is a cautionary tale about the risks of investing in large-scale infrastructure projects. Even with strong political backing and a growing Florida economy, the economics of passenger rail are unforgiving. For investors, the key takeaway is that bond insurance does not guarantee full recovery; it simply shifts the priority of claims.”

Everybody likes the idea of taking the train, but not enough people want to shell out money to do so.

HISTORY:

A REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN AD IN THE MAKING:

OPEN THREAD: Hang on baby, Friday’s coming.