Tag Archives: Clinton
A List
1. Donald Trump should not be president. 2. Hillary Clinton should not be president. 3. Bernie Sanders should not be president. A dog’s breakfast of an election. Usually there’s at least one who’s not entirely repellant. Gary? Too confused. Evan? … Continue reading
What Goes Around . . .
Ross Douthat has some thoughts about the election, aimed at pro-life folks who are, holding their stomachs and gasping for air, thinking of voting for Trump. It’s a pretty good one; I think he’s getting something like this: A Clinton … Continue reading
Pre-Mortem
Donald Trump is a cartoon of a man, a tycoon, a politician. He has the general outlines of a human being, without the details. How he came to be this way would be an interesting study, I suppose, but in … Continue reading
No, Thank You Very Much
I doubt I will watch tonight’s debate. Since I will vote for neither, it seems wasteful of time. I suppose I’ll follow on Twitter and find a way to tune in if something amusing happens. Hah, “tune in,” so geriatric. … Continue reading
Hard Times
In one corner we have Hillary, certainly deceitful and power-seeking, probably corrupt, weirdly entitled. And at her heels, Sidney Blumenthal and Huma Abedin. And Carlos Danger. In the opposite corner we have The Donald, certainly deceitful and power-seeking, probably corrupt, … Continue reading
Washing Up
Before I scrub my hands and I hope imagination of this election – I think I shall immerse myself in British folktales for a while – I’m going to suggest that there’s no real difference between Mrs. Clinton and Mr. … Continue reading
Aftermath
#NeverHillary is a reasonable position. Her record and her tendencies are clear. Concern over the direction of American foreign policy in her administration is reasonable. Her contempt for Constitutional order would lead to further hypertrophy of the unconstitutional administrative state. … Continue reading
#NeverTrump, R.I.P.
It died in committee. Not close. I’m guessing that the recent polls show that Trump isn’t toxic enough down ticket to panic the herd. Now what? What do I know? I’m not paid to guess. So my guess as of … Continue reading
When It Changed
If one desires a federal and constitutional government, with each state, and each branch of the federal government playing their appropriate parts; if one desires a sound, relatively low tax fiscal policy, and a wise and unadventurous foreign policy conducted … Continue reading
Avernus
First reflection on 2016 election Continue reading
Premodern Ramblings 