Author: craigshields

Readers outside the U.S. are unlikely to know the name of Arby’s, the fast-food restaurant founded in the 1970s known for its roast beef sandwiches. Looks like they’re finally failing after a good run. I interviewed their top marketing executive …

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For those too young to remember, there was a time in U.S. history when many people believed that there was essentially no difference between the two main U.S. political parties. Very few see it that way today.

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At left are the words of 20th Century philosopher of science Karl Popper. He looks a bit tired, doesn’t he? No wonder. This is the reason that I generally make no appeals to Trump supporters that to the effect that: …

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Needless to say, when it comes to the acceptance or rejection of God, people around the world vary wildly. Even those who believe that God created the universe may have a tough time accepting that God has a plan for …

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To the reader who sent me this:  It’s not possible to eliminate hate groups, as much as I wish otherwise.

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…..”Concerns about where this presidency is going…” Let me ask you this: “Where the f*** do you think it’s going?” We’re talking about a president who, after his failed attempt to overthrow the U.S. federal government, is consistently ignoring court …

Where Is this Presidency Going? Read More »

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To paraphrase the words of Aldous Huxley: There is a cost to denying reality, and the longer it’s denied, the higher the cost.

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The only thing that me mad about the meme at left (actually, more sad than mad) is that it illustrates the level of stupidity and hate of tens of millions of Americans. We’re going backwards, and that’s depressing.

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We all hope the Epstein files are released, though this criminal administration is fighting against it tooth and nail. Why?

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There is no definitive answer to the question posed at left. Most people would say that, in the West, the division started in the 16th Century with Galileo and Copernicus. Then we had Newton 100 years later, followed by Mendeleev …

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