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Nick Hoppe's columns appeared for many years every Tuesday on the back page of the Datebook section in the San Francisco Chronicle. He retired from the weekly grind in 2019 and now posts columns online only when the spirit moves him, which is every two or three weeks. Or sometimes longer. His father, former San Francisco Chronicle and nationally syndicated columnist Arthur Hoppe, wrote for a living. Fortunately,  Nick has other means of support. His topics include business columns relating to the common absurdities of owning a business (he owns restaurants and retail stores throughout  California), general lifestyle columns, and travel columns.
But no matter what he is writing about, rest assured that he is not taking it too seriously.

TAKING MY BALL
AND GOING HOME
(Posted November 13, 2024)
   I've been besieged by one or two readers to deliver a commentary on last week's Presidential election. While I'm always hesitant to write about politics, I do make exceptions. So here goes.
   Like almost half the country, I was devastated by the results. But I know how to lose with dignity. I accepted the outcome of what I perceived as a free and fair election. The people spoke. Which leaves me with only one honorable alternative.
   Secession.
   Now that may seem like sour grapes to some, but at least I'm not claiming the election was rigged. Instead, I'm accepting the will of the people. I'd just prefer not to be part of it... (continue).

 

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