A shopping competition

So I have my free $45 from CSN stores and I'm not sure what to get. Whoever can find me the best deal and sends the link to freakwenter@gmail.com will get to spend my coupon on themselves next time [if] I get this promo offer thing. This competition will end Sept. 30 at 8 p.m.

Infomercial Teaser Post

CSN Stores will give me a $45 gift certificate and I'll buy something and then review it here soon. Maybe I'll get a knife for my kitchen or a telescope for the deck. They wanted me to say something about this sweet $376 end table, but I don't think my house needs that right now.

Ron Paul

At his best.
Paul's analysis of conflict is so straightforward and intuitive that I am surprised that my peace loving friends don't support him more. Maybe his approach is too bold for most people. Sure, it might work, but we prefer incremental change.

At his worst.
Even at his worst, it is not immediately obvious that he's wrong. The Federal reserve is an institution that few people understand. I think Paul's proposal is worth discussion if for no other reason than to educate people about the role of the Fed and to get people thinking about how we can improve the monetary system. Given the clear sub-optimality of every other major facet of our government, what are the chances that the monetary policy section does not have room for improvement?