Author: craigshields

It seems that there are Americans who don’t know that each and every country around the globe, more than 200 in total, had its own response to COVID-19, and that Dr. Fauci had nothing to do with the decisions in …

American Ignorance Read More »

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For a moment, think of all the world’s scientists and the disciplines across which they operate (see below).  Then ask yourself what percentage of these people work under coercion, censorship, fake data, manipulation, cherry-picking, and fear mongering. I know dozens …

Is the Scientific Community Corrupt? Read More »

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As we all know, a pro football player told the graduating class at Benedictine College that women should aspire to be homemakers. This would have been newsworthy if the sponsoring body were not a small, deeply religious school in Kansas.  …

A Woman’s Place Read More »

This British gentleman has nailed the core problem we face in the U.S. I’m reminded of the occasional conversations I have with Fox News acolytes, where I’m compelled to ask, “And you believe that?”

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At this point in the “development” (some would say “retrogression”) of human society, it appears that the hopes expressed here by the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu are not taking root. That’s because: 1) Our species evolved to be tribal, i.e., …

Where We’re Going as a Species Read More »

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I don’t know who this guy is or what his area of expertise may be.  It’s certainly not education. Getting rid of Algebra 2 will mean the end of all college students who major in chemistry, physics, and, of course, …

Destroying American Education–The Last Nail Read More »

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It’s quite possible that we actually are at the onset of a “collective awakening.” Maybe we’ve seen enough.  Enough hatred.  Enough stupidity. Maybe we see the handwriting on the wall for women’s rights, for environmental decay. Maybe Americans don’t want …

Optimism in Action Read More »

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Bob Weir was only 16 years old when he cofounded The Grateful Dead with Jerry Garcia. A full 60 years later, he’s known for having spent more time on stage than any other musician, and for his commitment to environmental …

Celebrating the Lives of the Good Guys Read More »

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It would be interesting to know what percentage of our neighbors take the Book of Genesis literally and believe that the Earth is 6000 years old. I suppose it depends on what we mean by “neighbors” and/or where we live, …

The Age of the Earth Read More »

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There are dozens of reasons to stay away from Texas, but this may sit at the very top of the list. We’ve come to expect acts of white nationalist terrorism committed by rank-and-file hateful morons.  But now we see these …

The Expansion of White Supremacy in the U.S. South Read More »

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