DismalScience commented on 350 Of New Jersey's Gas Stations Are Violating State Regulations. Here's A Map Of Them.

"@chuckv: Keeping in mind that it's actually against the law in NJ to sell gas too cheaply, I think you might be right."

DismalScience commented on Worst Company In America "Elite 8": Exxon VS Comcast

"@Kanti_V2: How, exactly, can ExxonMobil be engaging in price fixing when their production and reserves of crude are only about 5% of world supply?"

DismalScience commented on Today is the last day to buy

"Yeah, I built my own machine and haven't had any problems with Vista x64."

DismalScience commented on UPDATE: Newegg's Reputation For Customer Service Remains Unbroken

"@beavis88: Same here."

DismalScience commented on Worst Company In America 2008: Round 2 Bracket

"@strixus: Yes, Exxon has a nasty environmental record, but, last I checked, this was "Worst Company 2008", and the really nasty points you bring up, which are, yes, horrible (though, frankly, no worse than any other oil company-- see: Shell, particularly in Nigeria)..."

DismalScience commented on We're Not In A Recession!

"@tasselhoff76: Two notes: One, Kevin Phillips is not an economist."

DismalScience commented on Dunkin' Donuts Suing Its Own Small Franchisees Out Of Existence

"I seem to remember that McDonald's tends to own the land and buildings and leases them to its franchisees."

DismalScience commented on We're Not In A Recession!

"@Hodo: The adjustments made during the Clinton administration (I assume you're primarily speaking about the hedonic price adjustment) have a solid technical basis that doesn't require a conspiracy theory to explain."