Category Archives: Collapse of America

No social contract lasts forever. If government doesn’t last forever, what’s forever for?

Bernie wins Utah by 80%, Idaho by 78%

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Hillary got some ‘splaining to do… Sanders won in Idaho by 78% in a true caucus where people show up in a room and give speeches to convince the group who should be supported. Arizona went for Hillary but by … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton | 5 Comments

Emerson College declares Dewey to defeat Truman!

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Fred Stiening

If you have a child attending Emerson College in Boston, demand your money back. The New York primary poll seemed really wrong. In a very liberal state, they show Kasich only having 1% support in a state that wants nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 election | 1 Comment

Glenn Beck’s fundamental misunderstanding of his religion

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Mormons have no problem with Socialism. While Mormons are conservative on family issues and personal conduct (no booze, smoking, or even caffeine), the way they live – especially those of the polygamy branches – are about a community of large … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 election, American Politics, Glenn Beck | 13 Comments

Cruz finds sunshine in Utah

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Kasich, too… This morning’s new poll is for Utah, which votes Tuesday (along with Arizona) The prior Utah polls had huge undecideds and a small lead for Cruz, so I guess people are ready to choose sides. Utah Poll Cruz … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 election, Donald Trump, Kasich, Ted Cruz | 1 Comment

The Spanish Onion

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Back in January, the Univsion Network bought “a large portion” of the legendary satirical web site that people frequently confused with real news. http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-univision-onion-20160119-story.html So now that our Mexican neighbors are in charge, has it influenced the comedy? http://www.theonion.com/ Let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics | 3 Comments

Bad poll day for Republicans (except Trump)

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Fred Stiening

We have the first national poll since Rubio dropped out. Rasmussen reports Trump 43% Cruz 28% Kasich 21% More stunning is the poll from New York State. Trump already had a big lead, but Trump 64% Cruz 12% Kasich 1% … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 election, Donald Trump | 9 Comments

The Truth Glenn Beck can’t handle

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Fred Stiening

The NYTimes put together a little interactive graphic to see what the possible outcomes are, showing that Trump could win on the first ballot. They mostly reiterate what I’m seeing, which is California will decide this. Their math closely matches … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 election | 6 Comments

Beware the Ides of March

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Results match up with the numbers already in the guesstimate – Kasich wins Ohio, Trump wins everything else. Rubio underperformed all the poll estimates. He has no chance to win any state (although he won Puerto Rico and DC). His … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 election | 14 Comments

3/4ths Vowel

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Ohio, the state with 3 vowels is the key one tonight. Ohio is “winner take all”, but much closer to a tie than Florida. Kasich going “all in for amnesty” at the last minute may backfire. If Trump wins Ohio, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 election | 12 Comments

Al Jazeera: Donald Trump is the Real Deal

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Donald Trump is the real deal Not quite sure it is an “endorsement” exactly…

Posted in 2016 election, Donald Trump | 4 Comments