As you look at the video here, ask yourself: How is it possible that “Andy” isn’t in prison for fraud? If the Justice Department wants to shoot fish in a barrel, isn’t this the perfect barrel? I’m not an attorney, …
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A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words, But What Exactly ARE Those Words?
I’m sure the picture here could be interpreted differently, but to me it says, “Yes, climate change, with its floods, droughts, wildfires and famines is ruining our planet, but we’ll be damned if it will ruin a good day of …
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Frustrating U.S. Military Leaders
A reader sent me the piece to the left, wondering how exactly this curries favor with his base. I’m as clueless as he is. First, let’s point out that his is a combination of accusations and actual convictions.
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Taking Racial Hatred out of the Hands of the Amateurs
Hard to know what to say about this one. I guess: There are racists, and then there are racists. Obviously, Trump appeals to white nationalists like no political figure since George Wallace, but don’t most of these people have some …
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The Borowitz Report
From The Borowitz Report: According to a new poll, Sarah Palin’s ability to articulate her positions on issues with precision and restraint is sorely lacking among other entrants in the G.O.P. race. I honestly don’t know how this guy does …
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We’re All Abuzz About This Contribution To Sustainability
Holland is known around the world for its marvelous commitment to clean energy and sustainable ways of living. I just Googled “Netherlands bicycling” and glanced through a few of the 34.9 million hits.
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America’s March Towards 100% Clean Energy
We frequently lament that the U.S. federal government is going backwards vis-a-vis renewable energy, yet we are prone to overlook what is happening at the state and local level. A new report from the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation documents how …
Hats Off to Pope Francis
It could be said that the Catholic Church still has far to go with respect to cleaning itself up. I prefer to look at this from the reverse perspective, and acknowledge how far the institution has come in just the …
From Whence Does Peace Derive?
Here’s a powerful reminder of an important fact: the road to the civilization we’d all like to see isn’t rooted in hate and violence, but in love, and respect for people who may not look or think like you. It’s …
Dripping with Irony, Another Of “The Best People” Bites the Dust
So Roger Stone, Donald Trump’s long-time friend and political advisor, found guilty of all seven counts in the indictment against him, is going off for a long stretch in prison. There are people close to Trump who say he’s innocent …
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