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PJ Mediahttps://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2008/10/13/the-hoover-institution-its-about-the-parking/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 03:17:51 -0400The Hoover Institution - it's about the parking<![CDATA[How is a think tank like a movie studio? It’s all about the parking. Of course, there’s less snobbery with think tanks. Hollywood people are among the most hierarchical characters on the planet, famously consigning writers to Siberia when it comes to a parking place. (“You’re a writer? Parking’s at Ralph’s supermarket.” “But Ralph’s is three miles from Warner Brothers.” “Next time be a director.”) But almost everyone at a think tank is a writer of one sort or other, so it is at least egalitarian. Still, parking can be murderous, especially if it’s on a college campus.]]>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:52:24 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2008/10/13/the-hoover-institution-its-about-the-parking-n216348