It’s amusing to watch the Republican presidential hopefuls take swings at Trump. Perhaps most visible among these contestants right now is Chris Christie, who’s referred to as “sharp-tongued” and lauded for his “telling it like it is.” But what’s he …
Republicans Are Coming After Trump–in the Most Lily-Livered Manner Imaginable Read More »
In the field of logic there is something called a “tautology,” which is some something that’s true by definition, or, more properly, known to be true without consulting “a posteriori” evidence. If I say, for instance, “The brown cow is …
It’s not easy to get an accurate read on Americans’ take on climate change. Sure, most of us recognize that the theory of human-caused global warming is valid, but, no surprise, the subject is just another political football, where the …
To put this in context, 20% of Republicans is about 9% of all U.S. voters. We shouldn’t rejoice that one out of every 11 Americans is a hateful moron, but nor should we worry that this will enable returning Trump …
Some Republicans Appreciate Trump More Now that He’s Under Criminal Prosecution Read More »
Bannon’s all over social media giving out investment advice. He says he sees rough going for the U.S. economy and recommends a precious metal deal of which he is a part. Incredible that anyone could possibility find him credible. As …
A quick story I’d like to share if I may. When I was studying Western philosophy at Georgetown University in the late 1970s, I had a discussion with a fellow graduate student whose understanding of the subject was far superior …
When we stand on a beach and look out at the open ocean, it’s easy to get a sense for the utter vastness there; it seems limitless, and thus perhaps impervious to the injuries we’re inflicting on it. This image …
News flash: There are no subjects on which you’re not allowed to ask questions. If you think the Earth is flat, or that climate change is a hoax, or that COVID-19 was a government plot, or that Trump is an …
Imagine for a moment that your job is writing copy for the right-wing “news” outlets, and that you are continually bombarded with unfolding stories like the one at left. You have choices, but none is really appealing. You can simply …
How To Deal with Job Growth When Your Job Is to Skewer Biden Read More »
Each one of us makes a difference. How we live our lives and do what’s right has a huge influence on the well-being of humankind. And keep in mind that the battle for a sustainable civilization is becoming more interesting …
