Author: craigshields

As I mentioned in the earlier post, it appears that, miraculously, the Epstein scandal may be the undoing of Donald Trump’s second presidency. While I don’t look a gift horse in the mouth, I have to say that this seems …

Why Are the Epstein Files the Straw that Broke the Camel’s Back? Read More »

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If we progressives had been asked a month ago if there were something–anything–that might come along and bust up the love affair between MAGA and Trump, we would have said no. If we were asked a month ago if it was …

This Is So Strange Read More »

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It’s true that history’s “good guys” have never built concentration camps.  Nor have they banned books, degraded public education, deliberately ruined the environment, removed human rights, or allowed their leaders to commit crimes. When we say that this is a …

The Good Guys Do Not … Read More »

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We all understand that the Trump administration is working its hardest to punish the people who happen to live in states that voted against the president, but isn’t there a limit to the cruelty and dishonesty that we have shoved …

Not Too Much Honesty Here Read More »

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Well, if you’re a full-on QAnon nut-job, the answer is obvious: everything you’re told by our scientists is a hoax designed to make you sick, destroy American capitalism, whatever. Conversely, anything that comes from the Trump administration is necessarily the …

How Is This Making America Healthy Again? Read More »

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It would be hard not to notice that the bigots and religious extremists align themselves with the Republican party. This has probably always been the case, ever since the platforms of the Republicans and Democrats switched places about a century …

Have You Noticed? Read More »

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It appears that Trump will always have some support, regardless of how poorly things go for him.  Though it may seem surreal to you and me, as shown at left, there are still plenty of people who believe that the …

Continuing Support for Trump Read More »

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The claim: Japan has activated its first megawatt-scale underwater turbine, the AR1100, to harness the power of ocean currents for clean energy. Anchored to the seabed, this 1.1-megawatt machine is now generating electricity from the relentless force of the sea. …

Hydrokinetics Read More »

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Obviously, I urge the civilized world not to adopt Kaitlyn’s idea here, but it did make me smile. It’s understandable to want to know how much damage to human civilization will be done by Donald Trump and his supporters, and …

Don’t Quit! Read More »

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There are literally hundreds, probably thousands, of robotic solutions, a few of which will eventually replace human labor and save money for fast-food franchisees. Is this one the best? Do you think that must be true because they advertise on …

Investing in Fast-Food Robotics Read More »

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