Randoms

• An economist defends the electoral college and he finally convinces me that it's a good idea to abolish it
• It turns out that it's much easier than the opposite to list the countries that Britain has not invaded 
• If California voters approve new taxes "for schools" they will pay for union benefits - not a penny will go to classrooms. Surprise surprise
• The real reason Romney will lose is the big Ohio St. football win on Saturday