Beau-- I have a better idea. While you would probably beat me, I think you would agree that Friedman certainly would. So how about this-- you get him to have a serious, public handicapping contest with me, and I'll GIVE you the thousand. And you and I can make a side bet, so you can make even more money.

Short term contests involve a lot of randomness, and long term ones by definition take a lot of time. If Len and I have a contest, the stakes (winning hearts and minds, as well as publicity for both camps) will be meaningful for both sides. This would not be true of a contest with you-- the upside for me would be minimal, and it would eat up time.



TGJB