Stuff & Things VI

• Samizdata has a good discussion on the libertarian merits for the liberation of Iraq.
• Bush futures have recently taken a big jump. Interesting.
• I don't know how I managed to use the internet before I got my high-speed connection. This dial up surfing is like swimming through molasses.
• I've been watching (far too much) CNN to see what's happening with the Republican Convention. They seem to be following the CBC strategy from the last Canadian election to help their guy win. They're grilling each Republican they interview about gay rights and abortion and slyly suggesting that the 'moderate' speakers headlining are the false face of the party.
• Luckily, I'm not limited to them. CPAC is forwarding the C-SPAN coverage, and it's just the raw feed, no spin, no ads. Right now I'm listening to all the delegate representatives tell how great their states are and how they pledge their votes for Bush. TV has a powerful ability to bring you to another place, but it's so seldom used. It's refreshing.
• I've been unable to find tonic water in Iqaluit, so I've been forced to experiment to find something to drink my gin with. Gin and ginger ale is pretty good; I was surprised.
• The WSJ is also very disappointed with Jimmy Carter's performance in Venezuela.
• I've got a bunch of photos of Iqaluit to put up, but I think it'll have to wait until tomorrow.