Author: Benjamin F. Carlson

By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 14, 2009

Simon Johnson's Third Way on the Fed

Instead of axing Bernanke or pretending he bears no guilt, Johnsons thinks the Fed should apologize.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 14, 2009

The Impossibility of Dispelling "Death Panel" Myths

In an age of blogs and reflexive fact-checking, how did the lies take over?

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 13, 2009

The Associated Press Strikes Back

Let the naysayers mock the AP's bid for paid content. Wikipedia has a new rival.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 13, 2009

Were the Skeptics Right About Cash for Clunkers?

Ford better hope not--it's preparing to churn out hundreds of thousands of extra cars.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 13, 2009

Google Books Debate Cresting in Europe

Authors, academics, and anti-monopolists continue to fret over the plan to digitize the world's libraries.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 13, 2009

Tweaking Paul Krugman

The Nobel-winning economist pays $1.7M in a real estate market he believes will fall until 2011.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 13, 2009

Spoiling for a Bush-Cheney Fight

The former vice-president plans to slam Bush in his memoir, and pundits are oddly eager.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 12, 2009

The Good News About the Chevy Volt

Green bloggers are skeptical, but still warmer about G.M.'s justifiably teased 230 m.p.g. claim.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 12, 2009

Bernanke in the Bottom of the Ninth

With fellow economists giving him the thumbs-up, Bernanke seems to have vanquished his critics in time to get reappointed.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 12, 2009

The Right Rejects Gun-Toting Protestor

Card-carrying gun rights advocates decisively reject William Kostric packing heat at an Obama townhall.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 12, 2009

5 Reasons the Recovery Will Be Worse

You thought the recession was bad? Economic pessimists think the recovery may be worse.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 11, 2009

Did Obama Lie at the Health Care Stump?

He was out to clear up misconceptions and myths, but right-wing bloggers are fact-checking all the details.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 11, 2009

Aung San Suu Kyi Conviction Raises International Ire

Burma's pro-democracy leader, sentenced today, brought out another round of high-profile condemnation of the military junta.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 11, 2009

Giving Tips and Giving Up on the Health Care Debate

Pundits have plenty of advice on how Obama can take control. But some believe the debate itself is beyond repair.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 11, 2009

Remembering Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Founder of the Special Olympics, political talent, and cherished member of the Kennedy clan is dead at 88.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 10, 2009

Is Apple Evil?

The company's obsessive perfectionism has won it popularity--and a few detractors.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 10, 2009

Clinton's Meaningless North Korea Rescue

Experts on Sunday talk shows say Clinton's mission is ultimately irrelevant for U.S. foreign policy.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 10, 2009

Did the Government Beat the Recession?

David Leonhardt declares victory for Obama and his beleaguered economic dream-team. Too soon?

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 10, 2009

Leaving Air Safety to the Experts

High-profile crashes arouse passions, but the sober details of debating regulation might be better left to those in the know.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 7, 2009

Is It Time to Forgive A.I.G.?

Now that it's profitable, pundits are willing to give America's most hated $182-billion ward a break.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 7, 2009

The Pros and Cons of Killer Drones

Slaying the head of Pakistani Taliban has strengthened their case, but the robots have their doubters.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 7, 2009

5 Reasons Why the Twitter Blackout Matters

The Pentagon's possible ban on social media is beginning to make sense, for starters.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 6, 2009

Legacy of America's Top Cop

William Bratton's departure has prompted accolades from within and without Los Angeles.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 6, 2009

Murdoch's Vows to Build a Pay Wall

The News Corp. magnate brings a simmering debate to boil.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 5, 2009

Does the Military Need Social Media?

A debate between servicemen over the necessity--and danger--of Twitter, MySpace and Facebook during a time of war.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 5, 2009

Laughing at Russian Nuclear Subs

Are Cold War dangers really so passé and kitsch?

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 5, 2009

In North Korea Liberation, What's the Catch?

Experts say Kim Jong Il wanted an ego boost, but still some speculate American concessions were too great.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 4, 2009

Hailing the Release of Journalists from North Korea

Gushing joy--from across the spectrum--greets Bill Clinton's successful negotiations.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 4, 2009

Why the World's Largest Science Project Is Delayed

Leaks in the Large Hadron Collider have forced scientists to grimace patiently until November

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 4, 2009

In the Name of Frank Sinatra

His daughter Nancy invokes him in an op-ed on intellectual property law

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 4, 2009

Regional Newspapers Love Cash for Clunkers

At last, a program that Main Street loves! So why kill it?

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 3, 2009

How Did Ford Post a Comeback?

Patriotic consumers, a fresh lineup, and cash-for-clunkers. But market analysts are skeptical the recovery will stick.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 3, 2009

5 Reasons Why Google's Chief Left Apple's Board

Steve Jobs shoved him, Google's ready for war, plus three more theories.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 3, 2009

Why Nothing Will Come of Bashing Goldman

From the WSJ to the Financial Times, ragging on supercapitalists has become de rigeur. It also might be futile.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 3, 2009

The Fight Against Transferring Gitmo Detainees

Obama's second attempt at a plan seems unlikely to please the opposition.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Jul 31, 2009

The Meaning of Our Vampire Obsession

Three answers out of many: it's about taxes, immortality, and adolescent female desire.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Jul 31, 2009

Can a Novelist Predict the Economy?

Sometimes. In this case, he just may be on the right side of the debate

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Jul 31, 2009

Why 'Cash for Clunkers' Tanked

A failure of government planning, or ruined by its own success?

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Jul 31, 2009

Is China Headed for a Fall?

Days after a "strategic dialogue," the schadenfreude comes out.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Jul 30, 2009

The End of Sexist Pronouns

They, it, he, she: who can tell the difference between pronouns any more?

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Jul 30, 2009

How to Make It Big on the Internet

Two visions from writers who have already "made it."

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Jul 30, 2009

The Recession Has Ended, Again

Ever since the bubble burst, economists have been predicting recovery. But with the President weighing in affirmatively, this time might be different.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Jul 30, 2009

In Defense of Goldman Sachs

As the Senate investigates fraud, two defenders come out against the unanimous bile leveled against Goldman.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Jul 29, 2009

The Push to Ban Driving While Texting

Everyone agrees it's a wise idea, but reform may be harder than driving safely while thumb-typing.

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Jul 29, 2009

4 Reasons Why Yahoo Got Stiffed

Many tech pundits endorsed the basic mission of the deal between Yahoo and Microsoft, but are harsh on the details.

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