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Thanksgiving 2024!

We can all be thankful that the election is over although half the nation is less than thankful for the results.  Hopefully, raw feelings were set aside this year's Thanksgiving a holiday that has often been the setting of spontaneous political combustion. 

My own electoral success rate in this year’s election would translate to a grade of ‘F’.  Nearly all of my selections lost.  But in a democratic republic, we must respect the process and the results regardless of the outcome.  Indeed, I am doing so now.


He's thankful he was spared!

We have heard the perennial whining about the Electoral College urging its abandonment in favor of relying instead upon the popular vote.  Not surprisingly, these proponents are usually, but now always, those whose candidates have lost elections and they are seeking a new pathway to success.  Casting the Electoral College aside would require a constitutional amendment, a very heavy lift.

I would assume that if the popular vote determined who would become president, that national candidates would spend most of their time and attention catering to populous states, ignoring many smaller ones.  Would this be fair to them?  There’s reason that each state elects two U.S senators so that smaller states can have a political voice.  Should we abandon this practice also? 

Yes, we have heard from many that America is approaching the apocalypse.  Not so fast. We've confronted and overcome much worse that we are now facing.  Let’s collectively summon up some hope, understanding and open mindedness. 

I continue to be very thankful for my readers and wish them and everyone well. 

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