At left is a great example of a fallacy called a “false dichotomy.” We all crave information that backs up what we already believe, and, in general, Trump supporters have this going on in spades. When we think about it, …
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Marco Rubio, Secretary of Butt-Kissing
What would one expect a sycophant to say?
Bravery Meets Tragedy: An Unending Story
Here’s a story: He had 3 days left until graduation. STEM School Highlands Ranch. May 7, 2019. Kendrick Castillo was 18. A robotics student. College bound. Accepted into an engineering program. The final week of school felt like countdown, not …
Rooftop Wind
My doctor, who knows that I understand physics and renewable energy in particular, asked me today what I thought about wind turbines on boats. I explained that, since boats need their own ways to generate electricity, what is called “small …
Forced Transgendering of America’s Little Kids
How often does this happen? How about never? Trump loves to say that little boys go to school and come back home little girls. He’s the most powerful person in the world for exactly one reason: We’re a nation of …
Illegal Aliens and U.S. Veterans
Two comments: That the United States has homeless veterans is a national (and international) disgrace. By definition, no one has the legal right to enter the U.S. illegally, but according to our constitution, everyone in America is entitled to due …
Understanding the U.S. Constitution
Hillsdale College is a rightwing Christian extremist organization that ostensibly honors the United States Constitution. Here’s their quiz, which should be called the “Constitutional Trivia Quiz,” whose obvious purpose is to convince Americans of their ignorance, so as to send them …
Cancelling Renewable Energy
This will result in lung disease, climate change, loss of biodiversity, and higher electricity prices. It will also further alienate the rest of the world from our country, as every other nation on the planet is making gains in the …
Fox News and its Effects on American Civilization
It’s interesting that there is no Fox News (or equivalent) in Canada. The Canadians have protections of free speech that are very similar to ours in the States, and, like the U.S., these rights are not absolute. One difference is …
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Apathy in the Midst of Treason
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich makes an excellent point at left. The constant onslaught of distractions coming out of Trump’s mouth is calculated to make us give up striving for truth, honesty, and environmental responsibility. We mustn’t quit.
