Author: craigshields

Most of what Trump says and does is despicable.  Some of it is illegal, and evokes criminal charges. In any case, his support base couldn’t care less.  When Trump said that he could step out onto 5th Avenue, shoot someone …

Trump Desecrates Arlington National Cemetary; His Support Base Yawns Read More »

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These people are mortified, and for good reason.

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Sorry, but I have bad news.  There is no scenario under which Trump (other than that he somehow drops dead) leaves the 24/7 news cycle in November, or anytime soon thereafter.  It’s all but certain that he’s going to lose …

The Aftermath of Trump Read More »

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The meme here came from a reader. My only objection to the concept is that, since the number of school hours per year is fixed, for everything you add you need to remove something.  From prior conversations on the subject, …

No Technically Proficient High School Graduates Read More »

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Trump is no stranger to making bizarre and counterproductive decisions, so his choice of JD Vance as his running mate shouldn’t really raise any eyebrows. And obviously, the vice-presidential candidate mustn’t have a left-wing- or even moderate bone in his/her …

Vance as Veep Read More »

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A reader sent me this wonderful article describing how farmers are adapting to climate change with the use of specialized software.  While it isn’t solving the problem, it’s a great innovation to help cope.

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In certain of the 50 states, most notably Florida, all references to climate change (and evolution) have been removed from school text books.  Below is a video on a nonprofit whose mission is to reinstate material that is “politically controversial …

Letting Our Kids Learn about Climate Change Read More »

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I just met a woman from Zurich, and the conversation turned to the Trump rally that’s taking place here in this rural part of Central California.  As it turns out, Biden is vacationing here and has opted to make a …

Education and the Rise of Donald Trump Read More »

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Now that you mention it, there is something that most Americans find offensive about the American flag, and that is that it’s been highjacked by Trump supporters. Ten years ago, if someone chose to fly the flag, it symbolized nothing …

Recognizing Autocracy Read More »

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Here’s a family that is doing its level damnedest to remove itself from the gene pool, and that, IMO estimation, is a good thing. Eat horrible food.  Expose yourself to pandemics.  Refuse medical treatment.  Elect leaders who will only make …

When Stupidity Runs in the Family Read More »