Author: craigshields

The lead story on tonight’s episode of the long-running CBS show “60 Minutes” proposed to answer how is it possible that the rest of the developed world, as well as communist dictatorships like China, offer their citizens and visitors the …

Why the U.S. Can’t Build Highspeed Rail Read More »

Today, I met a professional driver for the film-making industry whose principal focus is stunt-work. Somehow, we got to talking about the many movie stars for whom he’s worked over the years, and how pleasant most of them are to …

Money and its Effect on the Human Personality Read More »

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How Trump has any credibility with Americans–or the other citizens of our planet–is a mystery that is impossible to unravel.  

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It’s good to hear Bernie Sanders say what he did here, but it’s sad that it needs to be said at all. Are we really interested in lowering grocery prices if we’re living in a dictatorship?        

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Absolutely! We need to rewrite every word of the U.S. Constitution to support all the hate and ignorance of modern-day America. With a little work, we can be one big Alabama: uneducated, dirt poor, diseased, inbred, and White supremacists. Let’s …

Foreign-Born Judges Read More »

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It seems like just yesterday that there was honor and integrity in the U.S. presidency.

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Ann Coulter looks like a complete jackass every time she opens her mouth.

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Yes, most Americans have progressive values when it comes to things like universal healthcare, quality education, wealth inequality, and environmental responsibility. But I honestly believe that the reason progressives are doing well in the polls and the primary elections is …

Why Progressives Are Succeeding Read More »

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Does America have to be constantly starting new wars against the imaginary enemies of straight white male Christian morons? Of course! It’s the only path to peace.  

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Normally, “nihilism” means the belief that life is without objective meaning, purpose, or intrinsic value.  Trump was elected by mean-spirited idiots, but they could hardly be called “nihilists.” For example, they believe very strongly in achieving white supremacy, dismantling of …

Profound Nihilism? Read More »

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