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WTF! President-elect Donald J. Trump?! America. What. Have. You. Done? [UPDATED]

Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 8:43 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

I get the impression I disappointed many of you more than Hillary did – given the way you reacted yesterday to my brief commentary on the outcome of this election. I hope this updated version makes amends. Donald John Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States on Tuesday in a stunning culmination… Read more.

People worldwide (even the French) rejoice over the election of Obama as US president

Monday, November 10, 2008 at 5:03 AM

Written by Anthony L. Hall

Given the reaction worldwide, one could be forgiven the impression that Barack Obama was elected president last week to save not only the United States but the entire world. For my part, I can’t help wondering why American news organizations are reporting this admittedly unprecedented reaction as, well, “news”. After all, here’s how I telegraphed it… Read more.