Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias

My favorite one like this is that “black” derives from a word for “white” and is cognate with “blanco,” “blanc,” etc — PolitiTweet.org

Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias

@marcscribner I think the whole concept is pretty much backwards — cars are usually the best option, but absent regulatory constraints you will sometimes get built environments where the space cost of cars isn't worth it so people will consider other options. — PolitiTweet.org