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...conversation about the state of current politics my friend Dave Kang—who, like me, was a coxswain for the varsity lightweights—struck a tone that I thought out of place for a self-professed conservative. On the subjects of educational reform, shrinking the government, and reworking social security he was thoroughly confident: “privatization is the only choice; it’s a no brainer and people will see that.” I found myself taken aback. Here was a young man who had impeccable Republican credentials, and who had voted for George...
...idea that we are fighting a noble, worthy, but ultimately futile rearguard action against the unstoppable tide of “progress” is one that constantly haunts many conservatives, but is entirely rejected by my friend Dave. How? The answer seems to be that the optimistic conservatives are economically oriented; since they view human existence and action as value-maximizing or at least predictable, they are sure that, if only they can get people the right information, they will choose the better policy. Thus Dave’s confidence that Americans will soon reform their education system...
...Yale and Cornell had an incredible race,” said senior varsity six-seat Dave Stephens. “That’s anyone’s race—a coin flip...
...What British lightweight rowing would do to have a guy like Dave Stephens,” Downing says, “they would pay a lot of money...
...winning, at least for these last few weeks of the 2005 season, is close to No. 1 on Dave Stephens’ list of favorite things...