Author: craigshields

Perhaps it’s because I’m in the business of writing material on electric transportation, or that I’m a natural extrovert (or some combination of the two), but whenever I have an easy opening to ask an EV driver about his level …

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In his statements to his supporters, Trump has no issue with insulting the living hell out of their intelligence.  Here’s a great example, where he claims that the absence of sunlight at night eliminates the feasibility of using electricity for …

Trump and the End of Night Flights Read More »

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Just came across this cartoon, which echoes the thoughts in my recent post “Are There Really Any “Independent Voters?” about those who may be sitting on the fence in the upcoming election.  I quoted the old joke: To be on …

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Sorry, but I disagree with the author of the meme here. In just a few minutes out of an hour and a half on stage, Biden proved to the world that he’s incapable of beating Trump in November.  Standing behind …

Biden Needs to Go, and Here’s Why Read More »

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I wonder if environmental collapse, including climate change, could be considered “human aggression.” That may sound like a silly idea, but consider for a moment that as you’re reading this, many of the world’s most powerful people are making conscious …

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I wouldn’t say that calling Trump a “whiner” because he refused to accept the result of the 2020 presidential election is exactly “tearing into” the former president.  Anyone can challenge the tallying of votes. What Trump did was conspire to …

Trump a “Whiner?” Read More »

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In my last phone call with my mother she asked if I was going to watch the debate.  When I told her no, she was incredulous.  “Don’t you want to know about the character of the two men who are …

Watching Debate Requires Martini Read More »

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It’s amazing that the population of Florida isn’t falling off a cliff, as its leadership continues to ratchet up the cruelty on its poor. Apparently very few people are willing to go through the cost and hassle of selling their …

Leaving the Red States Read More »

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Do “they want no water?” Well, who’s “they,” and has anyone listening to this rant ever experienced what Trump is describing? I know the former president has a significant support base, but isn’t there a limit past which it loses …

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This guy makes a good point; people hate to look like idiots, and thus it stands to reason that we’re seeing fewer Trump flags. The issue of course, is what these people do when they enter the privacy of the …

Leaving the Cult Read More »

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