Great Liberal Presidents
It worries me that the word “liberal” has become an epithet in so many parts of the country. Lest I confuse anyone, I’ll start with what I hope will be…
Month: October 2018
Campaign Ads: Doublespeak in Action
Since I live on the border between two states, I have the “privilege” of watching campaign ads emanating from both of them. What I find humorous, in a distressing sort…
Final Jeopardy Strategy: You’re in Second Place, with the Hardest Decision of All
In our last two posts, we discovered that the contestants who wound up in first and third place at the start of Final Jeopardy could maximize their chances of winning…
Final Jeopardy Strategy: You’re in the Lead!
Last week we looked at the dilemma faced by the contestant in third place at the start of Final Jeopardy. We assumed, for purposes of illustration, that three contestants were…