Writing this post reminded me of how screwed up the US electoral system is. It is essential to understand how the presidential election works. To be declared the presidential election winner, they have to win a majority of the electoral college. Every state gets a specific number of electoral votes based on population. All the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Political Views
How Nethanyhu’s need for power results in the destruction of Israel
The situation in Israel is tearing me apart. I love Israel but despise the current government. It appears that Netanyahu will do anything, and I mean anything, to stay in power. He was only form a coalition by bringing in the most extreme elements, and there are many. He formed a coalition with right-wing fanatics … Continue reading
How the USA could have a democratic President in just two years
I know it is a long shot but it is possible that in just two years the USA will have a democratic president. It would require that the Democrats win the majority of the House of Representatives. Then they could start an Impeachment of both Trump and Pence. I would think by that time, it … Continue reading
A few of the things wrong with the American Presidential Election System
Here are a few of my thoughts about the screwed up American Presidential Election system. The USA Electoral College system makes no sense I am not sure how many people understand how the electoral college works. It is actually very complicated but I am not going to go into all the details. Here are the … Continue reading
Is Sanders the next Ralph Nader?
I have been carrying on a dialog with some Facebook “friends” about this question. Many of my FB “friends” are pro-Bernie including one of my sons. I thought I would take the opportunity to state clearly my position and concerns. Bernie, the man versus Bernie’s ideas Bernie’s fans want big change. So do I. … Continue reading
The next president of the United States may not be running for that office!
For some time, I have been thinking that the next president of the USA might not be currently running for office. Perhaps this has been just wishful thinking. I can’t imagine the possibility of Donald Trump as president. Frankly, it scares me. While I can imagine Hillary Clinton in the Oval Office, I don’t find … Continue reading
A few short predictions for the 2016 election
The Vice President will be Latino Both parties want to get the Latino vote. Rubio will be the Republican VP nominee. Not sure which Castro brother will be the Democratic nominee. Trump will form a third party He is getting bored and realizes he can not win even the Republican Nomination so he will get … Continue reading
My solution for fixing the Federal Government of the United States
Congress just gave themselves a two months vacation after just having come back from a months vacation. That made me think about how we can get our government to actually work. Continue reading
Not sure who the next president of the USA will be but the next VP will be hispanic most likely
The republicans are rightfully in trouble with the hispanic voters for their ridiculous behavior with respect to immigration. The only way a republican nominee would have a chance to become president is if they could split the hispanic vote. Unless they make a major change in their objection to comprehensive immigration reform, the only way … Continue reading
Israel and Palestine from 1967 to the present-the past or the future?
In this post, I am going to attempt to cover the period between 1967 and now. It is not going to be easy. After this, I intend to write one more post. This will be on the future. Continue reading
Two Thirds Done 