George Will on government magic.

George Will is the best columnist in the country. You should read everything he writes. Start here.

SWAT Raids on "Suspected Protesters"

This will become more relevant next semester when we study the 4th Amendment, but: what do you think of this?

Useful Links.

Hi, kids. Yes, it's Friday night, and yes, I'm posting to our class blog. I care THAT much about your AP success and, more importantly, your understanding of fundamental economic concepts.

Toward that end, you'll note that I have added some "useful links" on the right side of the page. Each of these is a very interesting blog or website from an interesting, smart person from whom you can learn quite a bit. You will be expected to read each of these blogs consistently (i.e., every few days). Pay particularly close attention to Marginal Revolution and Cafe Hayek. Those blogs are written by real economics professors, and are updated every day.

Have a good weekend! Enjoy reading Menger, Hayek, and the others. I'll see you Tuesday.

Welcome, kids!

Welcome to the class blog. You should have received an invitation in your "email" that allows you to "post" on this "blog" (short for "web log," which is like an online journal). This is what it will look like when you "post." So, start "posting." Of course, your "posts" should relate to economics and current events. With that caveat, feel free to run wild with your opinions.

Since this is a semi-public forum, I should add: please write as well as you can, and edit your posts as often as possible. Proper grammar, punctuation and clarity of thought are all appreciated.

This "blog" (short for "web log," which is like an online journal) should also be considered a forum for debate. If a classmate or I "posts" something with which you disagree, let 'em hear it with another "post," or in the original "post's" comments section.

So get after it and make me proud. Like each of you does every single day in class.

--Mr. Newburn