At the risk of sounding cynical, get used to it. At this point, there is no mechanism for limiting Trump’s power in matters like these. Yes, this is a clearcut violation of the First Amendment, but it’s part of an …
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The Universe Has a Purpose? Really?
Although I’m reluctant to gainsay distinguished mathematicians/physicists, it’s hard to imagine that what Roger Penrose said here can be true. I’m with 20th Century philosopher of science Karl Popper who told us that if a statement can’t be falsified, it’s …
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Elon Musk Not Happy that Presidential Power Is Limited by the U.S. Constitution
With the passing of each day, we’re learning more about how Elon Musk fails to understand the most essential parts of the U.S. law.
Changes in the World
At left we see a reader’s observation that the world has undergone some fundamental changes in the past few years. And no, he’s not the only one with that perception. From here, it looks like the world is a less …
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Is Being a Crackpot Trump’s Only Criterion for Selection?
When we look at people like RFK Jr. we’re forced to think: This guy just might be the very least qualified person for the job in the entire United States. He’s a crackpot, for sure, and he poses an extreme …
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“It’s Great for Ratings, But It’s Terrible for the Country.”
This is reminiscent of what the president of CBS said when Trump came on the political scene in 2015, something like: “I know he’s terrible for the country, but he’s terrific for CBS.”
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Lies About Sustainabiliy
This sounds good in principle, but is there any honesty here? What are the processes by which these avocado pits are gathered and made into cutlery? How does that compare to plastic itself?
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To Speak or Not to Speak
What American writer Sophia Dembling says here is correct, but in many cases there are also risks to speaking up. As long as we have this level of polarization in American politics, I’m reluctant to start (or join) a conversation …
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Our Specialty: Destruction
The realization we all need to have concerning the meme at left is that human health is only one category of things that the current administration is in the process of wrecking. Put alternatively, if it can be destroyed, it …
Renaming the Gulf of Mexico: Why?
One thing Trump supporters adore about their hero is his fierce independence, his lack of concern for what others may think about him. In the case of the Gulf of America issue, there must be people on his team urging …
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