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 …
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Continuing Support for Trump
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 …
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Hydrokinetics
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. …
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Don’t Quit!
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 …
Investing in Fast-Food Robotics
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 …
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Why the Rest of the Developed World Enjoys Longer and Healthier Lives
Upon reading the words at left, our first thoughts should be: OK, but watch out for the difference between causation and correlation. Yes, Americans have low life expectancies, and we’re also the only developed country that doesn’t offer universal healthcare. …
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Believe It or Not, We Used to Value Humanity over Partisan Politics
Here’s a disgusting reminder of how far we’ve fallen in the past few decades. Just 40 years ago, America was a completely different place than it is now.
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Supporting PBS and NPR
The duty of journalism, as expressly protected in the U.S. Constitution, is to provide a check against authoritarianism. Needless to say, we at 2GreenEnergy support Bernie Sanders’ position here.
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How Welcome Are ICE Raids in Santa Barbara?
At left: An overflow crowd has arrived at the Santa Barbara (805 area code) Board of Supervisors meeting. The recent immigration raids and follow up service needs will be discussed. The District Attorney and Sheriff are expected to speak along …
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Florida–Understanding the Appeal
Apparently, a whopping 12,000 homes are currently for sale in this Florida town, though I can’t determine exactly which one is under discussion. But does it matter? Who exactly finds Florida appealing, in general? One has to be an anti-woke …
