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Thu, 20/11/2025 - 08:50
It is well-known that Keynes frequently criticised more traditional economics for committing the ‘fallacy of composition.’ This fallacy essentially involves the mistaken belief that the whole is nothing more than the sum of its parts. Keynes argued that this is not the case in society or the economy, and that, a fortiori, an adequate analysis […]
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Thu, 20/11/2025 - 05:15

“President Trump assailed an American journalist in the Oval Office on Tuesday for asking Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, about the violent death of a Washington Post columnist at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul in 2018. ‘You don’t have to embarrass our guest by asking a question like that,’ Mr. Trump told the journalist.” — New York Times

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Excuse me, what kind of a question was that? Good God, do you kiss your mother with that mouth? I can’t believe you’d put our esteemed guest, Jason Voorhees, on the spot like that with your horrible, insubordinate, terrible, muckraking, fact-based journalism. That’s no way to treat a gentleman. That’s my friend you’re humiliating. Only I’m allowed to humiliate my friends.

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Thu, 20/11/2025 - 00:00

“Your parents keep such a clean and tidy house. You’d never know they have kids.”

“No thanks, I’ve seen enough YouTube. It’s a little passé at this point.”

“Why don’t we pitch in and do our dishes while we’re here to show our appreciation for your parents’ hospitality?”

“The more I learn about sex, the more I think that keeping my virginity until marriage is the most sensible option.”

“Someone set a timer so that we don’t accidentally spend an excessive amount of time playing video games.”

“I wish my mom were as talented a chef as yours. The way she defrosts these Hot Pockets is unparalleled.”

“Have you guys started the social studies project that’s due next week? Me neither. Let’s get to work on it now.”

“Sometimes I think our manners could use some work. Does anyone want to sign up for cotillion with me?”

“Your mom and dad are so stylish. I really appreciate the effort they put into their appearance by putting on their nicest sweatpants before we come over.”

“Can I check the fridge real quick for some raw vegetables to munch on?”

“Let’s keep our voices down so that we don’t disturb anyone.”