Author: craigshields

The meme here comes from a reader.  Two comments: 1)  Most people regard Trump’s $4 trillion in tax cuts for the rich as a “redistribution.” 2) The U.S. is the only developed country on Earth that doesn’t offer its citizens …

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Here’s a water filtration product called “Cloud.” I would guess that most people looking for something to perform this function do not want their water cloudy.

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At left is a photo of North Carolina “Moms for Liberty” chapter vice president, arrested for her involvement on January 6th. Why the long face?  Sure, you may be going to prison, but you’ll be going away for things in …

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The cartoon here illustrates why appealing to undecided voters is folly: virtually none of them exist. Of course, it’s possible that someone right across the street from me is thinking, “OK, Trump is a sociopathic criminal who will become the …

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The author of the meme here poses an excellent question.  And at least a partial answer is this: we’re not omnipotent.

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Wow.  We have a choice to make here, folks. We could fashion the future of energy and transportation around what our scientists and industry experts are saying, automakers’ strategic plans, and what eco-conscious consumers are demanding around the globe. But …

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These fellows seem fine on commanding others as to what they will do.  All the while, there are things they themselves will not do: become educated, read, think for themselves, or develop compassion and empathy for others. It’s a trade-off. …

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In his press conference early today, Donald Trump announced that, shortly after he was elected president in 2016, he defeated the Islamic State, aka, ISIS.  I was skeptical, and, a few seconds later, after looking it up, I realized that …

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A reader sent me this, and remarked, “Keep your greasy little hands off our Social Security!” Most of Donald Trump’s MO makes sense.  Appeal to people’s fears, hate, and greed, while exploiting the ignorance that has crept through the American …

Should Trump Come After Our Social Security? Read More »

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Hyundai says it “is shaking up the sustainable mobility scene with its latest innovation, the Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) concept. This new model combines battery electric vehicle (BEV) technology with a range-extending internal combustion engine (ICE), promising to solve common …

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