Author: craigshields

From this piece on Steve Bannon: Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon on Tuesday argued the Justice Department is trying to silence “the voice of MAGA” after federal prosecutors called on a judge to lift the stay on his four-month sentence for …

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For most of us, this is a significant win.  But let’s be honest.  Not every American cares. In fact, there are many millions of U.S. voters who think that environmentalism in general is a con in which the “radical left,” …

We’re Cleaning Up the Grid-Mix, But Does Anyone Care? Read More »

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When it comes to the way the U.S. covers the news, what precisely has changed over the years? In a word, monetization. Until the late 20th Century, news was a service, offered to the American people 30 minutes each day …

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Here’s a review of the new book Children of a Modest Star that ponders the consequences of governance that would sit above the 206 sovereign nations when it comes to climate change mitigation and pandemic control. There is no doubt …

Climate Change Mitigation: World Governance? Read More »

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To reader Brian M. Stewart, the author of the post here:  Sorry, but I have terrible news.  Millionaires, and even low-level billionaires, don’t have access to the top-tier of judicial corruption. Sure, wealthy people can afford attorneys who have been …

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In the entirety of U.S. history, where does Goethe’s quote here best apply? Most Americans would agree that it’s the behavior of Trump supporters post the 2020 election, their clinging to the baseless claim that the election was rigged, and …

Ignorance in Action Read More »

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As we can see here, Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus represented the concept that, for man to acquire the best for himself, he needed to be woke, i.e., concern for the well-being of others. Only recently did the principle of indifference …

Stoicism and Wokeism Read More »

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One common trait among many of our civilization’s great thinkers is their humility.   Perhaps this started with Socrates and the line for which he’s so well known: “I know that I know nothing,” meaning that true wisdom is knowing you …

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Our local National Public Radio affiliate broadcasts a weekly radio program called “The Reluctant Therapist,” in which the host interviews experts on subjects related to mental health.  Today’s subject explored the difference, if one exists at all, between religion and …

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The author of the meme here makes a great analogy. Of course, disseminating the Big Lie, i.e., that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Donald Trump is far more difficult now that the right wing “news” media like Fox …

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