Tag Archives: Joe Biden

The Hitler – Trump Hypothetical, Revisited

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Tom Garrett

A few hours after Election Day 2020, with the notion of a “stolen” vote already the hottest topic in politics, I wrote a piece explaining why such an idea wasn’t ridiculous. It wasn’t because I believed that the 2020 election … Continue reading →

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How We Got Here. Where We’re Going.

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Tom Garrett

“[A] system of free speech confers countless benefits on people who do not much care about exercising that right.  Consider the fact that, in the history of the world, no society with democratic elections and free speech has ever experienced … Continue reading →

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Best of 2020

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Tom Garrett

2020 wasn’t all bad. I have to say that this was a good year for me personally, demonstrating the value of baseline reclusiveness and living practically as a shut-in even before a pandemic hit. What seemed to many people to … Continue reading →

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The Worst Possible Outcome (OR: The Baby Hitler Hypothetical)

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Tom Garrett

A few days ago (which feels like weeks at this point), I made some predictions about Tuesday’s election, and I talked about the “two movies, one screen” phenomenon.  That concept is the idea that two people / groups of people … Continue reading →

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Two Movies, One Screen

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Tom Garrett

The outcome of the 2020 election is obvious. President Trump has never led in the polls.  What’s more, the deficit he faces is far larger than the one he faced in 2016.  The quiet signs of trouble in key districts … Continue reading →

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Tom Garrett for Supreme Court Justice

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Tom Garrett

In the wake of the death of the most brilliant legal mind of my lifetime, we’ve already drowned in stories ranging from simple political posturing to outright grave-dancing. President Obama should select a nominee for the Supreme Court.  Failing to … Continue reading →

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SitCombat: 10/11/12

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Tom Garrett

30 Rock pulled off the win last week with an episode that was as much about setting the table for its final season as it was delivering laughs (it did both).  The Office had an “off” week after a strong … Continue reading →

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