Author: craigshields

If I were asked to explain the huge correlation between poorly educated people and Trump supporters, I’d point to the quote from Helen Keller at left.    

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Here’s a very short video on the subject of metaphysics, the philosophy of being and reality. It’s a great example of what I mean when I say that it has been a terrible last few centuries for philosophers. In ancient …

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As a PhD colleague once told me, “If you don’t care how much you pay for electricity, I’ll get you all the renewable energy you could ever ask for.” In this case, I’d guess the average price per kwh for …

Invest in Small Wind … At Your Peril Read More »

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At left we see why Lincoln would have done well to let the Confederacy cede from the Union.  He could have simply written a letter to Robert E. Lee stating: Keep your slaves and your land…for now. Wait until you …

The U.S. Civil War Didn’t Need to Happen Read More »

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What former labor secretary Robert Reich says at left is exactly what I believe. First of all, the idea that the Democratic party has turned into the “radical left” is pure GOP propaganda. In any case, you either support American …

Key Words from Robert Reich Read More »

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I can’t see it, if he means a national office.  Why? He’s an ardent and outspoken Trump supporter. Support of Trump wasn’t a political non-starter until his second term, but now the screwworm and the algae in the Reflecting Pool …

Kelsey Grammer May Run for Office Read More »

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I thought the cartoon below was clever. Makes us wonder how much more appetite Americans have for this insanity.  

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I’ll be the first to admit that most of what readers come across here is not my original thinking. That said, people who are loud, rich or popular don’t impress me.  If I’m going to talk to you about wind, …

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From “Mechanical Engineers Rock”: Mary Barra has consistently maintained that electric vehicles represent the long-term future of the automotive industry. Despite fluctuations in EV demand and market conditions, General Motors continues investing heavily in battery technology, vehicle platforms, charging networks, …

“The End Game?” The End of What? Organized Society? Read More »

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Trump’s second term has shown us that he and his inner circle have limitless creativity when it comes to finding things to destroy and inflicting huge damage. Hey! We can put more pressure on endangered species, driving them ever closer …

Trump’s Damage to Our Planet and All Life Forms Is Boundless Read More »

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