Reader A: (Given how Biden stole the presidency) How on Earth can we ever trust the election process again? Reader B: We have to fix it. WE. You and I and others. We the people for whom this country was …
Author: craigshields
So Long, Desmond Tutu
Critiques of capitalism have been rolling around in human civilization since the publication of Das Kapital in 1867. I’m not here to add anything substantive to that conversation, except to address the issue posed here by the late Desmond Tutu. …
Merrick Garland in the Hot Seat
As temperatures rise surrounding the investigation into the January 6th insurrection, it could be argued that no one is under more pressure than U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. Even Glenn Kirscher in his hugely popular series “Justice Matters” is obviously …
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Becoming a Mystic
I believe it’s possible to have spiritual apprehension of knowledge that is not accessible to the intellect. In fact, I’ll be surprised if some form of spirituality doesn’t come into play as scientists finally wrap their wits around the nature …
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Another Trump Lie Debunked….. ZZzzzzzzzzz
As long as the media gives Trump oxygen, there is no way to put a stop to this. His followers will never stop believing the stories he fabricates, and they have no interest in determining the truth. The story about …
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The Big Lie Far Worse Than It Appears on the Surface
Unfortunately, American author and political commentator Jared Yates Sexton is entirely correct here. It’s going to be very difficult to put the toothpaste back into the tube. Something I heard an idiot say yesterday made this clear: “Now that the Democrats …
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Nonsense from the U.S. Senate
The concept of law and order in American politics emerged in the late 1960’s when protests against the war in Vietnam, which were occasionally violent, drew the participation of the common American. Richard Nixon was elected in 1968, running on …
“Don’t Look Up” Is a Desperate Attempt To Expedite Climate Action
The blockbuster “Don’t Look Up” is streaming on Netflix, and I can’t recommend it more highly. The Guardian’s Peter Kalmus writes, “I’m a climate scientist. ‘Don’t Look Up’ captures the madness I see every day.” That’s the point, my friend.
In Many Cases, You’re On Your Own
It’s always preferable that people act intelligently and for the good of all without being forced to. This was clearly the thinking of the people who installed the signs here. In cases like a snowy road with very little traffic, …
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The Pentagon Is Nothing If Not Science-Driven
One thing to admire about the U.S. military is its pragmatic and apolitical viewpoints. Global warming is a terrific example. The Pentagon couldn’t give a damn about the debates arising up from the climate-deniers. They have a responsibility to protect …
