Author: craigshields

Well, obviously, it depends on how all this ends.  If, for instance, the Democrats come to dominate congress as a result of the midterms and remove Trump with impeachment or the 25th Amendment, he’ll be best remembered for his treason …

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Incompetence isn’t actually the issue with Trump. Imagine for an instant that the president was paid $100 billion per year to run this country, and that he was given a $50 billion annual merit-based bonus if his key statistics were …

Incompetence? Not Really Read More »

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As shown here, there are (formerly credible) people who are telling us that Trump is restoring Americans’ trust in government. Do they truly believe this?

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One of the casualties of the post-truth era is that the statements of our “leaders” no longer are required to have any basis in fact.  What Jim Jordan says here is a fine example. When he says “better” here, is …

When Truth No Longer Matters Read More »

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A dwindling number of hateful idiots still cling to the ideas at left. But what was once 77 million is now approximately 45 million, and that number is falling every day, as Trump leads us deeper into corruption, economic ruin, …

Are You with President Trump? Read More »

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Nobody knows. Without doubt, the damage is profound.  The world has recognized that the United States is being commanded by a madman and has abandoned its place as the leader of the world. As we look back across history, we …

Is the Damage Permanent? Read More »

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As an archconservative, Sowell disagrees with me on virtually everything, though I normally can find some merit to his position. That’s not the case here, where “multiculturalism, diversity, and gender awareness” mean acceptance and tolerance, the precise opposite of “hating …

Does Multiculturalism Mean Hating One Another? Read More »

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From a reader: For eight years, my neighbor flew a Trump flag under Old Glory. Last week it was gone. I have theories. In the last 15 months, almost all Trump flags have disappeared from our town in Central California.  …

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From “Science Enthusiast” France has taken a major step in renewable energy by activating what is being hailed as the world’s first commercial-scale tidal lagoon power plant. Located along the Brittany coast south of Saint-Malo, the facility features a massive …

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At left is a good example of what I mean by: “The last 150 years hasn’t been good for philosophers.” In the late 19th Century, a question like this was the purview of philosophy.  Now it’s the domain for neuroscientists. …

Philosophy on the Decline Read More »

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