Author: craigshields

At this point in the decay of the American democracy, anyone overtly and publicly critical of Trump who believes he’s not on a government watch list is an idiot.      

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Two comments: 1) If you want to a part of the environmental collapse that is coming from our civilization’s continued reliance of fossil fuels, you’re morally defective. In the parlance of the common man, you’re an asshole. 2) If you …

Do Oil Wells Dropped by Big Oil Represent an Investment Opportunity? Read More »

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I met a professional investor today whom I asked for his prognostication about the U.S. economy.  He replied that the only thing he’s sure of is the growing chasm between the rich and poor, a point to which we agreed. …

The Haves and the Have-Nots Read More »

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The people in Northern Europe and other spots around the globe are miserable?  Democratic socialism has been the driving force in making the people of the following countries the seven happiest on Earth (in order). Finland Iceland Denmark Costa Rica …

The Miseries of Planned Societies Read More »

As huge a catastrophe for the nation as Trump is, he brings out some real creative genius. I hope you’ll check this out.        

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Here’s an ultra-right-winger who thinks that his voters are so stupid that they’ll believe that U.S. courts are routinely sentencing thieves to have their hands amputated. We have huge problems in this country, but the “onslaught” of Sharia Law isn’t …

The Sharia Law Onslaught Read More »

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What the boob at left is saying is partially true, in that only some people in the rest of the world are laughing at the United States. The vast majority of people I meet from other countries are crying, not …

The World Mourns for the United States Read More »

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It’s hard to understand how someone can be so apathetic that they sit out an election where what’s at stake is American democracy. Suppose you’re one of the idiots who believes that Trump is an honest and effective leader, that …

It’s Hard to Understand Those Who Don’t Vote Read More »

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There are two funny aspects of what JD Vance says here: 1) The Trump administration is by far the most corrupt in the entire history of the United States. 2) Working hard no longer produces a livable wage.  Want to …

Vance Speaks with Forked Tongue Read More »

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That’s as it may be, but he’s a handsome devil. And that girl must by proud of herself and her moral values, right?    

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