It’s hard to imagine the profile of a voter in the upcoming U.S. presidential election who is “undecided” at this point. Going into the debate, Biden led the national polls 53.8% – 43.8%, so we’re only talking about 2.4%, but …
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Supreme Court Nominee of Dubious Character
The meme here makes a point I hadn’t considered. A person of her intelligence must be aware that Trump has no concerns outside of his own pleasures and enrichment, and is, at best, neutral to the interests of the country …
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The United States Can Reform
America is reeling from a debate in which its president refused to denounce the racial violence of its growing numbers of neoNazis/white supremacists. Yet the country needs to put this in proportion; we’re at a point in which a popular …
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Trump Gone = New Ethos
Well, it’s not the majority of Americans, but it certainly is too many. So sad to see a formerly great nation implode. So embarrassing to be a part of it, albeit an outspoken opponent of all the hatred and stupidity. …
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Tracking the U.S. Presidential Election Polls
I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that there has never been a presidential election that has garnered anywhere near this much of my attention. Here’s a great way to track the movement in the polls; it’s updated at least …
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Venue for Biden Fundraiser: Bush Ranch
Suppose you’re a Trump supporter, and you notice that every living president, including a Republican, is doing everything his power to bring the Trump presidency to a close. Further, these gentlemen are joined by the top echelon of the U.S. …
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COVID-19 and the Economy
Should decisions about re-opening the U.S. economy be made purely based on epidemiology? Of course not. Sure, suppose you come up with an idea for a COVID-19 policy, e.g., re-opening restaurants with no indoor seating, and you run it by …
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Slovenia May Be Reconsidering Its Adoration for Trump
My wife and I had an amusing incident that I thought I’d share, hoping that it will make you smile too. Almost exactly a year ago, we were travelling in Central Europe with an incredibly knowledgeable guide, and wherever we …
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Well Managed Renewable Energy Companies
A reader asks: Do you know of any renewable energy companies that you think are well managed and positioned in their markets/industries? I want to start looking into rebalancing my investments. Glad you asked. Tom Konrad, PhD is a close associate …
Venn Diagrams Can Express Political Comedy, But Let’s Get It Right
Though Venn diagrams have been around since the days of the mathematician John Venn in 1880, they didn’t become an important part of what kids leaned in school until the 1960s. Now, of course, we see them everywhere, even when …
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