Monthly Archives: November 2018

Election Oddi(e)ty

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

Ever since the election results began coming in, one question has nagged the Merry-Go-Round:  How could so many Alamedans – more than 10,000 at last count – vote to re-elect Councilman Jim Oddie, knowing that he violated the City Charter, … Continue reading →

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Pros and cons

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

Like a diabetic staying away from sweets, the Merry-Go-Round makes it a rule to avoid private communications about political issues with the fine folks who sit on the dais at Council chambers every other Tuesday.  If they haven’t said it, … Continue reading →

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They said it

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Robert Sullwold

Years ago, Professor Irving Younger taught us that one of the primary objectives of a closing argument should be to strengthen the convictions of those jurors who already are inclined to vote your way and to dispel the doubts of … Continue reading →

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