Author: craigshields

I’ve nothing to say on top of what decent people all over the world have commented on this hateful decision from the U.S. Supreme Court.

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How much value would it add to your life if you could use your phone to access the precise weather conditions at your home at any given time? Here’s a device that will set you back $329 that you can …

Walking the Line Between a Bad Idea and a Scam Read More »

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News flash: It’s already illegal for judges not to recuse themselves from cases in which they have self-interest. More to the point, it’s already illegal for judges (or anyone else) to conspire to overthrow the United States government. I’m not …

No New Laws Needed To Remove and Prosecute Clarence Thomas Read More »

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I know Trump pardoned him, but let’s hope it’s not too late for the DoJ to take this criminal down hard.  

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A reader poses the question: Should we feel sorry for these Trump supporters, i.e., morons who donated their hard-earned and much-need money to this traitorous grifter? The most obvious answer is no, but keep in mind that these people, in …

Trump’s Victims Read More »

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I’m amused when I see people remark that the United States is a leftist nation.  Yes, we have a few anti-capitalist intellectuals, of whom Naomi Klein is probably the most visible (perhaps Noam Chomsky), but imagine how far we are …

What Progressives Want Read More »

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The ultra-conservative politics of Texas are playing well in mainstream America. The bans on abortion and “controversial” books, the mania for assault rifles, and now, their rallying around the Big Lie and impeding a just resolution to the insurrection has …

Saying Goodbye to Texas Read More »

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Here’s one of many hundreds of uses of energy that would otherwise be wasted. Does the cost of installation and maintenance make all this worthwhile? I have no clue.

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Wanna see one of the top people in the ultra-far-right, Gen. Michael Flynn, ask his viewers for money to “save America?” Seriously, Craig?  How interesting could that possibly be? Well, he begins by flashing the “white power” sign, signifying precisely …

Pulling the Fabric of American Society Apart By the Seams Read More »

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Obviously, the January 6th insurrection will remain an important incident in history as long as humankind maintains an organized society. What remains to be seen, however, are things like this:  What will be the most enduring quotes from this time, …

The Insurrection’s Most Enduring Quotes Read More »

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