The author is an internationally ranked chess master and arbiter (referee) of major international chess events. He has written over 100 books on chess. Dr. Schiller holds a Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of Chicago. He has been involved in many political causes and campaigns, including Arianne Huffington's gubernatorial campaign. He resides on the California coast south of San Francisco, where he teaches chess and English language skills at the elementary and middle school level. He comments here and at DailyKos as Makechessnotwar. www.ericschiller.com

Blog Entries by Eric Schiller

Politics invades Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival

Posted October 21, 2008 | 06:41 PM (EST)


California--There were people sporting clothes honoring their favorite sports teams. There were college logos. There were Halloween costumes on children and senior citizens and everything in between. There was more orange than you would see at a DailyKos convention. Everywhere there were infants and toddlers in their elaborate vehicles. But...

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What Is Left Of Our Reputation Is Floating In The Toilet

Posted September 18, 2008 | 10:03 AM (EST)


Many readers will already be aware that our European friends no longer view America as the source of world leadership, but may not be aware of just how far America's reputation has fallen. This report includes first-hand accounts showing that what is left of our reputation is floating in the...

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