Who knew economists were this snarky?

[eirias]

Here's a nice little rant from The Economist on smoking bans in the UK. The stance is predictable given the source ("butt out, government"), but the tone is unexpectedly and hilariously nasty.

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[tla]

Yes, the Economist writers have been the masters of snark for as long as I've been reading them, at least. Did you ever see this cover?

[eirias.livejournal.com]

OMG!!!
That is the best!
OK, maybe I will ask my parents for a subscription for Christmas. That's just way too hilarious.