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  • I suppose it is possible that there is another kind of “floatation” which doesn’t have to do with displacement, e.g., when a razor blade is placed delicately so it doesn’t break the surface tension … but let’s not go there; Scent had such trouble with ordinary thinking. the americanist is an idiot Says:

    Matthew Yglesias » Wonks and Teachers 2009

  • Also an history buff, with americanist and sinologist tendancies.

    The Volokh Conspiracy » Who Are You? 2007

  • Shorter americanist: I don’t know what I’m talking about.

    Matthew Yglesias » Climate Migration 2010

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