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Category: Campaign Notes

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Why I Hate Hot Takes

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Enough with the Chicken Littling. Continue reading Why I Hate Hot Takes

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Malaka Of The Week: Mike Lindell

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

You say My Pillow; I say MAGA Pillow. Let’s call the whole thing off. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Mike Lindell

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The Outsider Obsession

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Adrastos on outsider candidates, past and present in the wake of the Platner shipwreck. Continue reading The Outsider Obsession

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The Platner Shipwreck

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Oysterman’s campaign is in deep shit and sinking fast. Art by Winslow Homer. Music by Nick Lowe, Rodney Crowell, and Gordon Lightfoot. Continue reading The Platner Shipwreck

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Badge

June 13, 2026June 12, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Badge

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Irked In June

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Our monthly exercise in vexatious venting about irksome things Continue reading Irked In June

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Texas Trump Triumphs

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Dear Texans: Vote against the crook, it’s important. Continue reading Texas Trump Triumphs

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The Final Humiliation Of Bill Cassidy

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Gret Stet Senator complicit in MAHA madness loses primary. Continue reading The Final Humiliation Of Bill Cassidy

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Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Pick Yourself Up

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

This time: Pep talk, the interior decorator in chief, reality show transportation secretary, and The Clownfish does 60 Minutes Continue reading Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Pick Yourself Up

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The Democrat’s White Whale

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Moby Dick does the Texas two-step. Continue reading The Democrat’s White Whale

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Campaign Notes: Groovy Tuesday

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

An quick and dirty overview of Tuesday’s key races. Continue reading Campaign Notes: Groovy Tuesday

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Malaka Of The Week: Andrew Cuomo

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

The New York malakatude, it burns. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Andrew Cuomo

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Where Do We Go From Here?

November 9, 2024November 11, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Where Do We Go From Here?

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Political Hangover

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

So much for saying I told you so. Continue reading Political Hangover

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Kamala’s Time

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Kamala Harris is about to make history. She’s got this. Continue reading Kamala’s Time

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Vote Against The Crook, It’s Important: Election Day Edition

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Stop the madness. Continue reading Vote Against The Crook, It’s Important: Election Day Edition

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Bobby Junior: Born Again Bircher

November 4, 2024November 17, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Bobby Junior dishonors the Kennedy family legacy yet again. Continue reading Bobby Junior: Born Again Bircher

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Some Final Thoughts Before Election Day

November 4, 2024November 5, 2024 JCO

Happy Election Eve, everyone. Continue reading Some Final Thoughts Before Election Day

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Something’s Happening

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

It’s reproductive rights and democracy, stupid. Continue reading Something’s Happening

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Talkin’ Bout The TikTok Generation

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

People try to put them down, talkin’ bout Gen Z. Continue reading Talkin’ Bout The TikTok Generation

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How Many Times?

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

How many times do I have to say they’re losing? Random thoughts on the closing days of the 2024 campaign. Continue reading How Many Times?

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With Malice Towards None

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 JCO

Kamala Harris wants to be a president for all Americans, even the ones who hate her, like my neighbors. Continue reading With Malice Towards None

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Boo From The Insult Comedian

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

They know they’re losing. Continue reading Boo From The Insult Comedian

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Name That Republican

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

It’s pop quiz time: Who said that about Donald Trump? Continue reading Name That Republican

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Vote Against The Crook, It’s Important: He Hates America

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

The latest reason to vote against the crook: He hates America. Only patriots should live in the White House. Continue reading Vote Against The Crook, It’s Important: He Hates America

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They Know They’re Losing

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

The state of the campaign with one week to go. Continue reading They Know They’re Losing

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Fascism Day At The Garden

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 JCO

They are not just no longer hiding the fascism, they are shouting it. Continue reading Fascism Day At The Garden

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Blame It On Mitch

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

You say Cowardly Turtle, I say Kentucky Fried Coward. Let’s call the whole thing off. Continue reading Blame It On Mitch

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The Best Ad Of The 2024 Campaign

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Trump’s words out of the mouths of babes. Continue reading The Best Ad Of The 2024 Campaign

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The Three Piles Of Bullshit Making The Election So Close

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 JCO

So many Americans believe crime is high, the economy is failing, and immigration is out of control. Bullshit. Continue reading The Three Piles Of Bullshit Making The Election So Close

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