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On my mind: Australia was refreshing. Some days there was no more than one Trump story in the local papers, at least the ones that devote massive sections to horse racing.
Events:
Ideas:
- Why I will not cast my Electoral vote for Donald Trump. The comments to this article, taking many stances, are high quality. At its core, I believe the Electoral College was created to be more than a rubber stamp, otherwise, why would it exist in the embodiment of individuals casting their vote? Its origin and evolution are am important history to explore as its role may grow as US regions and populations diverge.
- The real message of a gift card: I did the very least.
- What is Rodrigo Duterte Trying to Achieve?
Travels:
- When Americans land in trouble abroad, these expats step in.
- United’s revenue management problem: the death of independence of demand.
- The amazing difference a year can make.
Hacks:
- Alaska Airlines wow allowing Emirates awards to Australia. Expensive, though the Dubai-Perth route is interesting when headed to Western Australia.
- Complete Guide to Redeeming Alaska Miles on JAL.
- Reselling: My first negative feedback.
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Why can’t you just accecpt the election result? Why do you keep stirring water? Do you really think one electoral vote will change the result? NYT is totally losing its reputation. How many are really moving to Canada as they said?Get a grip!
I didn’t say I do not accept the election result. I believe the result has even more legitimacy than some of the comments of the president-elect seems to imply that he does, and he does not need my help to stir the water. Why should the NYT not publish a cogent and relevant editorial by an elector and citizen? An elector taking that decision is news. As I noted, the comments to the piece on all sides of the issue are worth study. It is part of our duty as citizens to understand the electoral college. If it gives you… Read more »
Some say that if he cannot vote for Trump out of conscience he should take the honorable step of resigning as elector, rather than going against the will of his state. It’s a valid point, but I disagree with it. Trump supporters note his election is legitimate under the Constitution, something that cannot really be disputed, but the same Constitution that establishes the Electoral College also declines to insist that electors follow their state’s plurality choice. The latter is simply a tradition that the Constitution does not establish. The gentleman is well within his rights to cast his vote for… Read more »
Thank you for the thoughtful comment. It is hard for many to take the emotion out of the issue, however because the Electoral College exists, it is incumbent on us as citizens to understand its origin and evolution. Though I am not personally happy with the election result, the mechanism of the Electoral College as it is predicted to vote has played what may be a valuable role in geographic balance as the population and economy cleave off into very different Americas. One study I should showed that those few area Clinton won account for 65% of economic output of… Read more »