The more we learn about the failed coup attempts at the U. S. Capitol this past January 6, the less honorable the actions of the coups’ leaders appear to have…
The Coup Attempt that Almost Succeeded
This past Wednesday, Spirited Reasoners witnessed, via television and social media, a right-wing coup attempt carried out by persons claiming allegiance to the President of the United States. Unlike insurrections…
The Ted Cruz “Ten-Day Audit” Proposal
As the Spirited Reasoner publishes this post, the calendar claims that today’s date is January 2, 2021. I must confess that I have not audited the calendar’s maker, nor have…
Can the Grinch Steal the New Year?
The magic date of January 6 is approaching. Having already stolen Christmas from millions of Americans by delaying checks from the most recent COVID relief package passed by Congress, the…
One Last Chance for Trumpian Mischief
Today, President Trump tweeted as follows: “Statistically impossible to have lost the 2020 election. Big protest in D. C. on January 6th. Be there, will be wild!” Spirited Reasoners understand…
The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
Over the past few years, a quiet movement to tweak the Electoral College has been sweeping across the United States. According to its supporters, 16 states—representing 196 electoral votes—have enacted…
Electoral College Procedure
This past week has been filled with disturbing news. President Trump has continued to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in the form of campaign contributions. He has continued his…
Measuring Global Warming
Spirited Reasoners know that new material is typically posted here each Saturday. This week, however, we add an Extra, Extra, Read All About It post from our friends at Sofar…
3 Republican Judges v. Donald Trump
Yesterday, the United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit issued what has been called a “stinging rebuke” to Rudy Giuliani and the Trump legal team, dismissing their appeal…
How Brad Raffensperger Saved American Democracy
The Spirited Reasoner has decided to nominate Brad Raffensperger for a John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum Profile in Courage Award. See the following link: https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awards/profile-in-courage-award/submit-a-nomination “Who is Brad Raffensperger?” you…