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The Battle for the Gavel, Intermission
Kevin McCarthy (KM) is now, by the slimmest of margins, Speaker of the House … which returns Monday to consider The Rules, to rearrange deck Chairs on…
Jan 8, 2023
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RonK, Seattle (@Cogenteur)
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The Battle for the Gavel, Round One
House Republicans hold a nominal majority — one you get by counting noses. It lacks a functional majority — one you prove by joint action. Will this…
Jan 3, 2023
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RonK, Seattle (@Cogenteur)
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December 2022
Majorities, Pluralities, Write-In's
There are reasons to prefer majority-winner elections — and that means run-offs — over simple plurality systems. But there are reasons for write-in…
Dec 16, 2022
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RonK, Seattle (@Cogenteur)
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November 2022
The 118th Congress and the Cheney Gambit
House D’s won a few too few seats. House R’s have way too many problems. For months I’ve been suggesting “Speaker Liz Cheney” as a situational prospect…
Nov 17, 2022
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RonK, Seattle (@Cogenteur)
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Cogenteur Substack Revival
In light of recent developments in the digital universe, I’ll return focus to longform exposition here — while straddling 3 or more microbloggish…
Nov 10, 2022
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RonK, Seattle (@Cogenteur)
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June 2021
Vax Lotteries Disappoint
No discernable effect
Jun 17, 2021
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RonK, Seattle (@Cogenteur)
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Jackpots and Pitfalls
Ten Ways We Could Have Done Better
Jun 4, 2021
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RonK, Seattle (@Cogenteur)
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May 2021
VIP* Round-Up
*Vaccination Incentive Program
May 29, 2021
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RonK, Seattle (@Cogenteur)
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A COVID Curiosity
The Diversity of Affected Species
May 26, 2021
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RonK, Seattle (@Cogenteur)
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Jackpots for Vacc Shots - Part III
Issues and Objections
May 21, 2021
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RonK, Seattle (@Cogenteur)
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Notable Posts
Posts in The Cogent Provocateur’s current incarnation, History and Prehistory
May 21, 2021
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RonK, Seattle (@Cogenteur)
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Jackpots for Vacc Shots - Part II
The Who's, and their Why's
May 17, 2021
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RonK, Seattle (@Cogenteur)
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