I’ve had enough of blogwatch, and messing around with jerks…

Hit & Run:

Now let me state the present rules,”
The lawyer then went on,
“These very simple guidelines,
You can rely upon:
You’re gouging on your prices if
You charge more than the rest.
But it’s unfair competition if
You think you can charge less!
“A second point that we would make
To help avoid confusion…
Don’t try to charge the same amount,
That would be Collusion!
You must compete. But not too much,
For if you do you see,
Then the market would be yours–
And that’s Monopoly!

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ShoeBlogs: “Manolo says, how well the Manolo knows the six stages of the shoe-loss grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and shopping.” Oh, this is so true.

The Rat mocks me. That’s what friends are for.

Wayward Catholic: Comparing legal and illegal prostitution, from a woman who has done both. Today’s must-read.

And the Institute for Justice has some great stuff on licensing florists, including an illuminating map. I’m not sold on their jurisprudential theory at all, but yes, these laws are more ridiculous than an orchid. Via Hit & Run.