Could there not be a thought from some politicians that sports teams have symbolic value in cities that are known primarily for bad news stories about urban blight? Not that I would say this is particularly sensible, but it's something that presumably wouldn't be a consideration in a place like San Diego.

The lack of infrastructure investment in the US in general is bizarre. The first time I visited was in the 90's, and it's weird to see how little things have changed in comparison to here (I'm British). I assume that at some point there will be a kind of communal burst of good sense but it seems to be taking a while.

I wasn't aware of Intrade. My background is sports betting so I naturally just go to oddschecker. Did they have reasonable liquidity?

Come on, that's a big leap to take from what I said. Think of this conversation:

I probably rely too much on the accuracy of betting markets, but it might be interesting for you guys to see what they say, as some of your views are quite out of line.

I dunno. I once looked at renting a flat in Dalston, but I couldn't afford it.

Bottom 10% in all the usual statistical measures of dame effectiveness.

Bad AV Club Commenters:

Bad Brits:

Because language should provide clarity. 'The female actor, Blake Lively' is much more cumbersome than 'the actress, Blake Lively'.

I don't agree. Particularly given how mystifying showbiz names often are, and with what seems like a general trend toward more unisex names, it's useful for differentiating.

Those Hellfire Clubs were insane. I think it was at a meeting of one of them where someone shot the waiter and had him added to the bill.

Rope-a-dope.

Ha! High scores made against England don't count. They're like wind assisted long jumps.

Though I sincerely liked Kula Shaker at the time, I think among the real cool kids they were always thought of as kind of a joke. These last few years they have made something of a comeback as the nickname of the moderate Sri Lankan bowler Nuwan Kulasekara.

There was a rugby player whose name was pronounced that way. I was baffled by it as a child.

A new Lowe.

Gina G?

Exactly. Although I suppose the danger is that with each choice you piss off a chunk of your audience.

Brie Larvan and Shailene Woodlawn. Supervillains.