Monthly Archives: December 2022

Trying to explain the World Cup to Americans

Posted on December 11, 2022 by a1skeptic

Trying to explain either soccer or the World Cup is a pretty thankless task, but I’m going to try to give it one more go. I don’t expect to make a lot of (i.e., no) converts, but maybe generate a … Continue reading →

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The “Independent State Legislature” theory is just batshit crazy

Posted on December 9, 2022 by a1skeptic

There was a case that was debated at the Supreme Court this week that proposes a theory that is — how does one put this kindly? — totally and completely batshit crazy.  The case is Moore v. Harper. The theory … Continue reading →

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Two pieces of good news for sane people

Posted on December 7, 2022 by a1skeptic

If you’re a Democrat, or a progressive, or just a sane person, there were two pieces of extremely good news yesterday: First, Raphael Warnock won re-election to the Senate in Georgia, for what will now be a full six year … Continue reading →

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