Category Archives: Politics

During the Presidential campaign Donald Trump suggested that he would wait to see the results before committing to support them ahead of time. This was a fairly bone-headed move, and it provoked predictable cries of outrage. Two complaints stood out … Continue reading →

Before the election there were dark warnings of the possibility of violence by Trump supporters in the event of a Clinton victory. Well, we are getting the violence, but it seems to be coming from Trump opponents, although it must … Continue reading →

There should be no doubt that one of the more inauspicious Presidential contests in recent history produced an earthquake. Donald Trump, a businessman with no political experience and little policy knowledge, managed to win the Republican Presidential nomination and then … Continue reading →

It looks like PJ O’Rourke may have had a point when he said “Don’t vote: It just encourages the bastards”. Write-in Votes The Washington Post has a very helpful map illustrating the ease or difficulty of write-in votes by state. … Continue reading →

Not Unprecedented James Comey is about to get the Ken Starr treatment. The old saw has it that when the facts are against you, argue the law; when the law is against you, argue the facts; when they are both … Continue reading →

Another Day, Another Bombshell Only eleven days before the election FBI Director James Comey has sent a letter to Congress effectively re-opening the Bureau’s probe into Hillary Clinton’s private e-mail server. The proximate cause was the discovery of additional Clinton … Continue reading →

Is A Tie Still Possible ? Interestingly enough, the polls are starting to tighten even though Trump has had probably the worst Presidential campaign month in modern history. To some extent this is to be expected. In the waning moments … Continue reading →