Author: craigshields

One of the problems facing the United States is that a large group of people believe that no crimes were committed on January 6th.  Jenna Ryan, the realtor/rioter who is now famous for saying that she wouldn’t go to prison …

Capitol Insurrectionists Committed Crimes, But That’s Not Universally Understood Read More »

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Readers who happen to be Facebook users may want to sign up for science and math quizzes in their feeds.  The question at left is rare, in that it has no right answer. Someone suggested Isaac Newton, which is reasonable. …

The Father of Physics Read More »

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Here’s an observation from neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris.  At this point, I would estimate that a little over half of Americans, and probably 90% of those outside the U.S. agree. As I like to say, it’s something you either …

Donald Trump’s Character Read More »

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In response to the question raised in the meme here, a reader suggests: Maybe the goals of “the market” go directly against our best interests as citizens of Earth? Just a guess. I disagree; I believe that “the market” is …

“The Market” Doesn’t Care If This Planet Burns Read More »

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Virginia, a state that went for Biden by more than 10% less than a year ago, has elected Trump clone Glenn Youngkin (pictured) to the governor’s mansion on Tuesday, rolling back progressive gains, but more importantly, firmly establishing Donald Trump …

Trump Sycophant Becomes Virginia’s Governor Read More »

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The man is an idiot, to be sure, but he’s obviously correct here.  There are places on Earth at extreme latitudes that already have longer growing seasons, and use less energy to provide heat in winter.  There will also be …

Effects of Climate Change Read More »

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I agree with this, but it’s easy to see where it could be a “hot button” issue with some parents, i.e., dim-witted ones.  Even if the content of the meme here weren’t true, think of how fabulously impractical it would …

Public School Curricula Read More »

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Question: While we’re on the subject of environmentally inspired Halloween costumes, how do you interpret this one? Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers. Relevance: Note: Young people care deeply about this stuff.  

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The existence of principled conservative intellectuals, people like Bill Kristol and George Will, is one of the key forces that are hard at work forcibly removing Donald Trump from the American political scene.  Yes, there are tens of millions of …

Why Trump Is Losing His Grasp Read More »

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It’s not uncommon for Halloween costumes to take on themes from current events. I was in college during Watergate, Richard Nixon masks were all the rage. I love the kid here dressed as an oil spill. Sadly, this is a …

Things We Don’t Want Include Presidents Who Lie, and, Of Course, Oil Spills Read More »

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