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Author: craigshields
College Vs. Apprenticeships
There is nothing incorrect about the graphic here, and there is no doubt that, for young people who may not be academically inclined, the career path on the right makes sense. Having said that, the most obvious rebuttal here is …
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Trump’s Arrest Will Get Him Nowhere
From former labor secretary Robert Reich: Only about 28% of American voters identify as Republican. And as Republicans move back to Trump, another group of voters that will likely determine the outcome of the 2024 election is turned off by …
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Prediction: Disney Will Outlast Values of Ignorance and Hate
I believe the assertion made here is correct. The world has an enduring appreciation for entertainment, but, I believe, a transient one for fascism.
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Flywheels as Energy Storage
It’s been a while since we’ve discussed converting off-peak electricity to kinetic energy and storing it with the use of flywheels. Linked above is a start-up that claims to have breakthrough technology in this space. And indeed, breakthroughs will be …
Please Don’t Pass the Hate
What values do you think these kids will carry into their teens? Their adult years? At this tender age, do they look even remotely happy? Capable of compassion for others? The good news is that this phenomenon, at least in …
European Socialism/Fascism
Let me take a stab at the question posed at left. Ignorance, tribalism, and fear are cousins of one another, and this country has plenty of all three. If you believe that: • Immigrants are coming for your jobs • …
Tagged with: Government is coming for your freedoms, Immigrants are coming for your jobs, LGBTQs and Critical Race Theory are coming for your children, The radical left is coming for your guns, Trump is the rightful president, white nationalists, Woke environmentalists are coming for your fossil fuels
Invest in Small Wind?
Here’s another appeal to potential investors in this wind energy concept. The problem: The economics of small wind and small solar are completely different. Depending on where you live, putting solar on your roof makes sense. Putting this on your …
Protest
This from investigative journalist Amy Goodman: Protesting is an act of love. It is born of a deeply held conviction that the world can be a better, kinder place. Saying “no” to injustice is the ultimate declaration of hope. Today …
Does the Republican Message Have its Desired Impact?
To whom does the idea of cutting Social Security appeal? Elderly people tend to be conservative; we all understand that. But do seniors, even those who live on a steady diet of Fox News, want to have the benefits for …
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