This sign reminds of a time I suggested a space for a huge solar array in a certain part of what I called an “otherwise worthless desert.” I was told that there is no such thing as a worthless desert, …
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Florida’s Governor Is a Mass Murderer, and He’s Damn Good At It
Don’t confuse stupidity with malice. He knows what he’s doing. He thinks it’s good politics. And he just might be right.
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The Psychology of Trump Supporters
Here’s an article that examines the many (they claim there are 13) different types of Trump supporters. This might be too fine-grained. I like the simplicity of this: • Racists and xenophobes • Selfish and greedy people • The willfully and hopelessly ignorant, …
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Yes, Trump Is a Criminal. Why Is It So Hard To Use That Word?
Here’s another good example of how far we’ve fallen in terms of our capacity to recognize and deal with criminality when it comes from rich and powerful people. Nixon would have clearly been charged with obstruction of justice had he …
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Punishing the Insurgents
From Reuters: A former boxer charged with punching a Washington police officer in the head during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol faces a sentence of up to 51 months in prison after pleading guilty on Friday to …
Lunacy in America
Here’s a 12-second video featuring Mike Lindell (The Pillow Guy) discussing the cyber symposium he’s putting together, in which he’ll prove that the 2020 presidential election was rigged. As you watch, think to yourself how it’s possible that there is …
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Some Ironies Are Funnier Than Others
This reminds me of the environmental conferences I’ve attended at which bottled water is offered, and the symposium on alternative fuels whose keynote addresses was given by a spokesperson for the American Petroleum Institute.
Warning About Waste Plastic Is a Truly Pathetic Piece of Irony
The translation: Ocean of plastic…..Each year we add 8 million tons of plastic to our oceans. The problem, of course, is the packaging for the magazine is only going to add more.
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Bertrand Russell Explains Human Cruelty
Also from 20th Century philosopher, mathematician, and logician Bertrand Russell: “Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.” When we look at present-day U.S. politics, …
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Karma Takes Out Yet One More Sociopathic Liar
“I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy.” How many times have you heard someone say that? Yet, if something bad is going to happen to anyone, Dick Farrel isn’t a horrible choice. From The Independent: A right-wing radio host …
