It’s said that when one joins a cult, the first thing one learns is that everyone else is lying, and the only source of truth is the cult leader himself. Let’s extend that into the world of Trump/MAGA. These people …
Author: craigshields
What People Defend Nowadays
Actually, many people don’t even defend what benefits them. The typical Trump supporter is a great example. Sure, if you’re a billionaire, you love those enormous tax cuts. But suppose you’re in the working class. Trump doesn’t support unions, he’s …
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This Has Gone Too Far
The author of the meme here makes a fabulous point, but one sure doesn’t hear this from many people. For instance, how is it possible that Trump has any support after being indicted in multiple jurisdictions for attempting to overthrow …
Women’s Reproductive Rights
I think what the Republicans are going to find out is that most women actually do care about their reproductive rights, and that there is nothing “abnormal” about this. Of course, female Trump supporters also believe that only the former …
Trump and Musk on EVs, Climate
If you were tasked with identifying a trend in human civilization that extended from the Dark Ages into the 21st Century, you might choose the development and implementation of science. Solutions in everything from medicine to mechanization to information technology …
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Socialism in America
As suggested here, a disappointingly large percentage of Americans fail to understand that each U.S. citizen receives a huge array of benefits from our federal and state governments (see list below). This confusion gives rise to the false notion that …
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Things Have Changed
Here’s another gem from cartoonist Dan Piraro, and, as usual, he offers a piece of biting insight into the American culture. Less than three months before the election, we have a candidate whose platform includes overthrowing the U.S. democracy. If …
The Origin of Religion
Although there is no doubt that religion has been the tool of the con man (and the tyrant) since the early days of humankind, I doubt that Mark Twain meant this as a serious statement. It seems far more likely …
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Welcome to ExxonMobil Corporation Friends–Not.
The handsome pilot here with the winning smile writes on social media: Hi all! I joined to be part of a great group of people! Sorry, but I won’t be joining the Friends of ExxonMobil Corporation, simply because there is …
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From the Latin
Tom Cepel writes: I went to a job fair at my alma mater. A lady at registration gave me this name tag. I told her I couldn’t wear it because there’s only one of me. I really don’t have a …
