Author: craigshields

Ann Coulter looks like a complete jackass every time she opens her mouth.

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Yes, most Americans have progressive values when it comes to things like universal healthcare, quality education, wealth inequality, and environmental responsibility. But I honestly believe that the reason progressives are doing well in the polls and the primary elections is …

Why Progressives Are Succeeding Read More »

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Does America have to be constantly starting new wars against the imaginary enemies of straight white male Christian morons? Of course! It’s the only path to peace.  

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Normally, “nihilism” means the belief that life is without objective meaning, purpose, or intrinsic value.  Trump was elected by mean-spirited idiots, but they could hardly be called “nihilists.” For example, they believe very strongly in achieving white supremacy, dismantling of …

Profound Nihilism? Read More »

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Can’t swear that the story here is authentic, but it sure rings true. Vermont is a somewhat quirky state, but it protects its citizens very well. FWIW, this is where I want MY tax dollars going too. Florida is a …

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The GOP is asking American voters to believe that “radical left Democrat extremists” are leading the country into socialism/communism. They’re hoping that this fear will outweigh the electorate’s understanding of the damage that Trump, with help of congressional Republicans, is …

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It appears that there are a few Republicans who understand the SAVE Act is simply an exercise in voter suppression and thus an attempt to overturn American democracy. We need to accept any little bit of good news where we …

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What Ben Franklin said at left was probably not obvious at the time, but it sure is now.  The United States has by far the largest per capita prison population in the world, and we’ve elected a sociopathic criminal as …

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What we see at left is a a perfect example of a “straw man” argument, i.e., one that deliberately twists one side of the debate. If you were asked to guess as to the percentage of Americans who want to …

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I met a woman from Chicago yesterday who is concerned that the nation’s third-largest city is experiencing increasing frequent and severe tornadoes, causing deaths and inflicting huge amounts of property damage. She seemed despondent, sadly resigned to the fact that …

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