Author: craigshields

I just met a woman whose company develops and deploys sustainable agriculture solutions, and I had the opportunity to ask her about her viewpoints on the topic.  A quick summary: • No-till farming.  This is an agricultural technique for growing …

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As shown at left, voter fraud, albeit rare, does occasionally exist.  My personal theory as to why it’s so uncommon is that the penalties are harsh, and the prospect of changing the results of an election are infinitesimally small. This …

Yes, Some Level of Voter Fraud Actually Does Exist Read More »

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Congratulations to Mr. Johnson of rural Georgia for his ability to see that Donald Trump is anti-American.  Unfortunately, his viewpoints on this subject land him in a slim minority in the Deep South, but it’s worth noting that the overall …

Trump Will Win the Deep South, But …. Read More »

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Well, all this may be true.  But there is a voice to the contrary, and that’s Donald Trump’s.  He’s convinced close to half of the U.S. electorate that, even though he’s a pathological liar, that he’s the only one telling …

In Support of Kamala Harris Includes Quite an Array of High-Level Economists Read More »

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Seems unlikely.  But this guy’s meme on Marjorie Taylor Greene certainly made me smile. In fact, however, I believe MTG is actually good for progressives, because of her  bottomless capacity to make asinine claims like this one. You go, girl.

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I doubt it.  Most Americans can see that the consequences of another Trump presidency would be dire.

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Yes it is.  Inflation is a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy.  There are many potential causes of rising prices, but they don’t change what we call this phenomenon. It would be nice if …

It Isn’t Inflation When … Read More »

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Considering that the polls are notoriously unreliable, we can only make educated guesses as to the numbers of Trump and Harris voters who will cast their ballots in the November presidential election. As shown at left and discussed at length …

How Are the Numbers Shifting as We Approach Election Day? Read More »

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As we approach the one-quarter mark in the 21st Century, it appears that the only real trend in American society is its growing ignorance. We’re not becoming more considerate drivers, kinder to others, more athletic, or better parents.  But, as …

The Only Constant in America Today Read More »

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Unfortunately, the meme hear is incorrect.  Yes, the flags on the left are flown almost exclusively by Trump supporters, but at least nine out of ten Americans who display the flag on the right also support the former president. This …

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