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America a Democracy? Now there’s a thought …

The New York Times ways in on the topic of the Electoral College: Drop Out of the College Well it’s about time the whole Electoral College thing was consigned to the trash heap. It’s undemocratic. No debate is needed beyond that. The U.S. elects its Presidents in a wholly undemocratic and antiquated way. It is […]

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January Trade Deficit

For those of you who want a divertion from the grim reality of American politics: here’s the equally grim reality of the American economy. The January trade deficit was the worst ever. You can find the official report here: Department of Commerce Home Page There’s nothing much to add is there? America continues to have […]

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Security and the Republicans

Here’s a story in the New York Times: Suddenly, a Rebellion in the G.O.P. on a Signature Issue Basically the argument is that some Repuiblicans are beginning to break ranks with the White House even on security issues, which have hitherto been seen as a place to close up ranks. They hope to separate themselves […]

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