There was a small point in a BBC story someone linked to the other day, which may help, a little, to explain Trump support, and why he is losing a little, among some groups. The BBC, following, I sup… (View Post)

Somemay find this WaPo editorial of interest: "Researchers from UCLA and the University of Southern California published a paper this summer in which they examined credit scores, credit card bal… (View Post)

I am not ready to make a formal prediction, but as of now I think Harris has the edge, the Republicans are likely to win control of the Senate, and the Republicans may lose control of the House. Whic… (View Post)

Two observations from a friend in the US, who spends part of each year in Arizona, and part in Pennsylvania: From Arizona last winter: The McCain supporters and the Trumpistas are locked in a "d… (View Post)

An old joke (from the mid-seventh century) about the Roman emperor Phocas may be appropriate at this time. (I am no classical scholar, but I suspect he may not be highly regarded by most who are.) Go… (View Post)