by Edward H. Telfeyan December 10, 2020 I was thirteen years old in the summer of 1960, and I was just awakening to the world of U.S. politics.  The Democrats had just nominated John F. Kennedy for president.  The Republicans had countered with the then-vice president, Richard Nixon.  I was for Nixon, probably because most […]

by Edward H. Telfeyan November 18, 2020 The election was a big win for America, democracy, and the rule of law, and a major loss for the Democrats. The win for America is the rejection of Donald Trump and all that he represents.  In about nine weeks (unless he gives us an unintended gift and […]

by Edward H. Telfeyan, November 2, 2020 As the day of reckoning is just about upon us, I want to offer my thoughts on the possible scenarios I see developing on Tuesday.  As you may recall, I predicted a Trump victory in one of my blog columns last spring, offering ten reasons why I thought […]

by Edward H. Telfeyan, October 26, 2020 “The ballots are a disgrace.  If we do away with the ballots there won’t have to be a transfer of power.” -Donald Trump I’ve been engaged in a semi-serious debate with my older son.  Keith does not see Donald Trump as an autocrat or even an autocrat-wannabe.    I, […]