Monthly Archives: November 2016

Do what works: Theorize about it later

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

With the death of Fidel Castro we are presented with an interesting opportunity to compare and contrast two rather authoritarian leaders and the results they engendered in their home countries. I won’t go into Castro’s successes – there were none … Continue reading →

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Quit Social Media – PLEASE!

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

This article appeared in the New York Times on the 19th of November, 2016. It captures my sentiments about things like Facebook and LinkedIn almost perfectly. Therefore, I am reproducing the article here while claiming no ownership of it whatsoever. … Continue reading →

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I was Wrong, But There Isn’t a Coattail in Sight

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

I was wrong.  We awoke to the news that Trump had won. I am still digesting what occurred, but it looks like Donald was able to turn several important regions his way. The states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Ohio, for … Continue reading →

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Some Musings on a Decidedly UN-Presidential Election

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

My prediction: Trump wins the popular vote while Hillary wins the electoral college. And the popular vote will be split nearly evenly. Hillary, of course, will claim a non-existent “mandate,” while Trump contests the battleground state votes through legal means. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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