All posts by Rand Simberg

History, Media Criticism, Political Commentary, Social Commentary

A New Dawn

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I slept better last night than I have in quite a while. I wonder now if the election had been weighing on me. As in 2016, it’s as though a great weight has been lifted.

My immediate thoughts: Barack Obama doesn’t get his fourth term. All of that lawfare against Trump is probably moot now. And we won’t be hearing any more whining about the Electoral College, at least for the next four years or so, since he won the popular vote. And speaking of that, what happened to those millions of voters from 2020 that didn’t make it to the polls yesterday? I have a theory.

I may have more thoughts later, but for now, a foreigner explains to other non-Americans why they’re surprised at this outcome.

[Update a few minutes later]

Heh.

Another big loser in addition to Barack:

[Friday-morning update]

Glenn Beck is filled with hope.

Me, too.

[Bumped]

Administrative, Business, Political Commentary, Space

In The Air

Actually, I’m at DFW waiting for a flight to West Palm Beach. Then I’m driving up to the Cape for the Space Settlement Summit, where I expect to have some interesting conversations about the impact of the election on space. So probably light posting for a few days.

I’ll be back home on Sunday. Disport yourselves not inappropriately in comments.

[Update a few minutes later, before boarding]

Glenn Reynolds has some observations about the election, Elon, and space.

Business, History, Media Criticism, Political Commentary, Space, Technology and Society

The Space Policy Stakes

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I think that Greg has it right: