Usually a judge will urge parties to settle a matter by pointing to weaknesses in the case or hint that the resolution will not be to both parties’ liking. Saying that there are more important things in the world is really insane.

I’ve bought lots of things made in the U.S. that are top quality. You just have to pay for it.

I left out natural monopolies because there aren’t any left that have pricing power. It doesn’t change the fact that all monopolies, even natural ones, are inefficient if left unchecked. If you want to split hairs, then fine- I’ll admit that regulated natural monopolies do not need to be broken up where regulations…

I am sure the people who expect to get stuff for free do not think they are screwing over a business. They do not think at all about the business. They are too absorbed in being compensated for every perceived slight.

Yeah, if you’re trying to say that resources are allocated most efficiently where monopolies exist, then we’re done here.

Monopolies are by definition not economically efficient. Breaking them up will benefit the country economically. This is not a political opinion- it’s fact. What is a complex opinion is whether a company is a monopoly. That’s why the break up of artificially created monopolies like AT&T was a no brainer. But I’m sure…

Pretending there is any “oversight from the electorate” for the antitrust division is the biggest joke here. What accountability is there for this current waste of resources? The actual bureaucracy is not affected- the career attorneys are losing face but not their jobs.

This is getting tiring. I’m arguing with someone whose response every time is “because that’s the way it is.”

Look, genius, I’m not suggesting that we need to change the government. I’m questioning the need for a political appointment at this particular agency. Think of this as a thought exercise. And to make it even easier, pretend I’m asking this question back in 1903.

Huh? There is still a McDonald’s in Times Square (if you really like it).

You are still missing the point. I don’t give a fuck what the current structure of the executive branch requires. Unlike other cabinet level agencies that are tasked with pursuing policies dictated by the current president, the Antitrust Division, in theory, should not be. Their actions should be guided by law and…

What got revealed? Motor? Battery? Range? Anything?

Pointing out that the position exists does not answer my question. 

Oatly is the only brand that’s any good. The So Delicious oat ice cream is ass.

You’ll prevent a large number of senior citizens who have smart phones from being able to see the menu. QR code? holy fuck. I can barely get my mother to understand how to use Facebook.

“Antitrust Division political leadership”

I was told all sales are final.

I have been blessed with the world’s fussiest baby and dog. My kid won’t eat pizza for god’s sake. My dog? Just this week turned up his nose at ground beef mixed with egg and bread crumbs. Fresh ground beef that I bought specifically for him. We had a battle of wills for 2 days during which he refused to eat. I…

We are brothers in arms. Same rule with my wife, same regret to agreeing to it. My wife spends a couple of minutes washing dishes. I spend half an hour. It’s one of the reasons why I keep suggesting take-out when she offers to cook dinner.

Professors who teach film study are the WORST.