I sort of agree, but given that half of Europe's elites feel obliged to act as US vassals the election over there is sadly relevant to European politics.

If you don't like it, don't recommend it.

ET tu Brutus? I don't see this as a campaigning diary as I am not campaigning for any particular candidate - merely analysing the odds - and yes, ultimately, the impact the winning narrative will have on us in Europe and the wider world. Whether we like it or not the outcome is crucial to the next 4 years - as if the economic fall-out from the US economic melt-down wasn't serious enough.

"It's a mystery to me - the game commences, For the usual fee - plus expenses, Confidential information - it's in my diary..."