Author: craigshields

The Department of Justice has assigned David Raskin to the investigation of the former president in the case involving stealing classified documents and obstructing justice by hiding them at his home. Why is this significant?  As discussed here, Raskin is …

Sigh of Relief: Trump Very Likely to be Indicted with Theft of Documents, Obstruction Read More »

From this: A woman who accused Georgia Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker of pressuring her into having an abortion defended her claims in an exclusive interview with ABC News, saying he is not fit for office and that “honesty matters.” That’s funny, …

Honesty Matters? Read More »

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Congratulations to the people of Brazil, who tossed out an authoritarian strong man and elected a man of peace, honor, and environmental responsibility. Lula won by almost two points, which is good, because had this been any tighter, Brazil could …

Nice Going, Brazil! Read More »

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Donald Trump still has tens of millions of supporters, and nothing can change that.  Not even the criminal prosecution for any of the litany of felonies for which he’s about to be charged is going turn his MAGA base away …

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Want a futuristic car that gets unlimited amounts of attention?  Well, if this hydrogen-powered wow-machine is ever actually built, it will most certainly be for you. There is a reason, however, that this prototype will never be brought into production, …

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It seems there is a torrent of early voting for the midterms.  In Pennsylvania’s hotly contested senate race between Fetterman and Oz, for instance more than one million ballots have already been cast. This usually favors Democrats, and that’s a …

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Conservatism is most definitely a political position of selfishness, but, surprisingly, there are some intelligent people who are fiercely right-wing.

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A reader told me that the guy who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband is completely delusional, unlike the typical MAGA Trump supporter. Yes, there is a difference between people whose actions are informed by strange voices in their heads, and, say, …

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Not sure how many readers have seen these faux Halloween costumes where kids can go door-to-door dressed as the most destructive and repulsive characters in American society, e.g., Marjorie Taylor Greene. Here’s ExxonMobil CEO “climate con artist” Darren Woods, whose …

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A house in our community has a sign in front of it: “If you can read this, you’re in range.” Trust me, no one around here has any intention of approaching that house, or having any interaction whatsoever with the …

What Type of Person Says “Don’t Tread On Me?” Read More »

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