It’s still possible to read all content for free at NYTimes.com by simply clearing your cookies in your browser. Maybe some suit at the Times thought that readers wouldn’t clear their cookies as that represents a hassle — erases passwords, etc. — but with three major browsers to choose from, I use Google Chrome as my Times browser and for nothing else, so I don’t lose anything.

So, the Times is potentially crippling its future with this stupid plan, but remember — Palin is the one who’s not so bright.