politics: nate silver isn't a witch, he's a babe

[esteefee]

Can I mention that the man keeping me sane these past weeks was a man of science, a nerd, a geek, an incredibly hot numbercruncher who I wish had a fandom of his own and that I was into RPF so I could pair him with someone who would cuddle him and bring him coffee and pudding and maybe fondle his naughty bits (not gonna, nope. I swear.) I'm

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[draycevixen]

Hah, we consider it important enough that we add an extra 's' and call it maths. *g*

And now you've got me thinking about Jon Stewart getting all dreamy eyed about Bill Clinton's use of maths at the Democratic convention.

[esteefee]

THAT was a fucking awesome piece. I have to go watch that again. He was definitely creaming his pants when he said "Maaaaaath. Maaaaath."

And in fact, I think I have to go watch Clinton's speech again!

[draycevixen]

The only place I could find it was here the maths love starts at approx. 2:38.

[esteefee]

"Ratioooooos!" <3

[evilmissbecky]

I have loved fivethirtyeight.com ever since I first heard about it on Countdown, lo all these years ago. Like you, that site and its wonderful reliance on math and cold hard facts keeps me sane.

[esteefee]

Keith! <3

[evilmissbecky]

As much as I love Rachel Maddow, I missed seeing KO on MSNBC last night.

[draycevixen]

I don't want to assume you've seen this:

[imaginarycircus]

You basically described POI fandom, no? :D

[esteefee]

hahaha! um. and Stargate Atlantis. it's just possible I have a "type"?

[imaginarycircus]

Oh, me too.