Author: craigshields

Is there anyone so naive as to think that Joe Manchin feels the pinch from a mining union in West Virginia? He has nothing but contempt for the people in the state he “represents,” and the money coming into him …

Mining Union Urges Manchin to Support Build Back Better, But Is That Meaningful? Read More »

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The rhetorical question here is one that millions of Americans ask themselves on a regular basis.  Yes, Trump is a force for evil, so it’s only natural that good people would like to see him removed from the surface of …

It’s Good that Trump Is Still Alive Read More »

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Here’s a “survey” distributed on social media by an extreme right-wing political organization.  It’s funny how they use color to influence your vote.  As if there would be any validity to it in any case. Of further note is the …

Trump and the Republicans Read More »

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From the FBI’s website, which contains many hundreds of photos and videos of the insurrectionists in action.  Not for the faint of heart: The FBI is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals who made unlawful entry into the U.S. …

Please Help the FBI Find Those Who Perpetrated U.S. Capitol Violence Read More »

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This does sound scary until you realize that whatever happens here and now in the United States is just a blip on the screen of world history.  All would-be totalitarians ban the teaching of truth, but, even if they are …

U.S. Democracy Teetering on the Brink, But Let’s Keep This in Perspective Read More »

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A reader sent me the meme here. What he appears not to understand is that people without scientific training are incapable of performing scientific research. Most hairdressers and swimming instructors are fine people, but the very highest they’ll be able …

“I Do My Own Research.” No You Don’t Read More »

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We really do have a twisted notion of what it means to want our fellows to be healthy. It’s a shame we have such a hard time with the core elements of living in a society.

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Not all of our discussions on climate change need to be dark, humorless, and overly academic. Meet “Gemma,” a delightful Brit whose understanding of global warming and its effects, while perhaps not 100% accurate, is worth a look-see.  

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This quote here reminds me of a time when I was running my marketing services agency.  I had many personal assistants through the decades, but my favorite one called me, in tears, one morning at home shortly before I left …

Dostoyevsky on Suffering Read More »

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Considering the events of the past two years, few of us have high hopes for 2022. I don’t feel that way.  There is a very good chance that this year will see a pandemic under control, the insurrection put to …

Looking Ahead Read More »

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