Author: craigshields

When public education wrecking ball Betsy DeVos left office, did it dawn on anyone that we’d soon be speaking about someone associated with American education who is arguably even worse?  From this: The Democratic chair of the House Education and …

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Ted Cruz is one of the most destructive forces in the United States right now, a true malignancy, but that doesn’t mean he’s wrong here. In fact, I don’t think anybody at any point in the political spectrum disputes what …

China’s Quest for World Leadership Read More »

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A reader sent me the story at left, so as to suggest that Biden’s plans to safeguard the environment will be overall job-killers, which is 100% false. Obviously, coal miners won’t be mining coal; that’s pretty clear. The transition to …

In Energy, Some Jobs Will Be Sacrificed Read More »

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That’s a trick question.  We don’t  have one. And it’s not because we don’t have policies.  Hell, we have policies on how we create our policies. What’s the matter with saying, “We’re phasing our fossil fuels in favorable of clean …

Quick! What’s the U.S. Energy Policy? Read More »

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I hope readers will take a moment and check out Jane Goodall’s short but deeply moving statement re: what we’ve done to our kids’ future and what we can do about it. The world is blessed to have the graciously …

We Have Harmed Our Children’s Future, But… Read More »

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Have you ever been walking along a street and noticed the breeze created by a passing car?  Probably.  Ever wondered how much energy that breeze could generate?  Probably not. The answer: It’s extremely low, which is why the renewable energy …

Renewable Energy Concept Read More »

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Yes, but not every terrorist was ordered to take his deadly action by the most powerful man on planet Earth. This is why, as loathsome as these people are, and as much as they deserve punishment, if I were in …

Every Terrorist Believes He’s a Patriot, But…. Read More »

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“(I) Am donating $100M towards a prize for best carbon capture technology,” Tesla/SpaceX founder Elon Musk wrote in a tweet, followed by a second tweet that promised “Details next week.” It’s a bit unclear what we’re talking about here.  If …

Best Carbon Capture Technology Read More »

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A great many things are looking up in the U.S. right now, everything from environmental responsibility to international relations to controlling the pandemic. Part of this, of course, is due to Trump’s having left office, but let’s not overlook the …

Oh, What a Relief It Is Read More »

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From this article: A Texas man facing federal charges linked to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is apologizing for taking part in the storming of the Capitol and for threatening Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a Capitol Police officer. …

Rioter: “I Believed I Was Following the Instructions of Former President Trump” Read More »

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