There is a certain sense in which today’s version of America is a fair and just one. That is, this regime of hatred and stupidity is exactly what our voters asked for. As much as decent people, here and around …
Author: craigshields
America’s Foundation
It’s good to hear this from the lady at left. If nothing else, what she voices is the founding principle on which the foundation of America lies. Of course, now we’re demanding that our schoolchildren learn in classrooms displaying the …
Americans Don’t Appear Capable of the Most Basic Elements of Justice
This is illustrative of how screwed this country is. Tens of millions of us have no regard for the most obvious, provable facts shaping our lives. Our president clearly tried to overthrow the federal government of the United States, and …
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Left Wing Values Are Holding Firm Against an Onslaught of Hate and Stupidity
Trump is a gifted human being–in one sense only, but it’s an extremely important one. He can speak to greedy people in a compelling way. But more importantly, he can address huge masses of unintelligent Americans in a way that …
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What Real American Patriots Believe
Truly patriotic Americans base their political beliefs on the concepts that formed this nation, perhaps the most important of which was expressed by the second president of the United States. Now, an open question remains: “What went so terribly wrong …
Trump vs. Obama
Historians rank Barack Obama in the top 10 U.S. presidents, and Trump at or near the bottom. To most of the world, however, that is likely less interesting than how the two compare in terms of their lawfulness, willingness to …
Are We Alone in the Universe?
Why would it be terrifying to learn that we are alone in the universe? At this point in human civilization, I hope that we’re not visited by an alien species. We’re technologically advanced, but horribly backwards in terms of decency, …
Ending the Insanity
Americans are starting to get the impression the Trump era may be coming to an end. Each day brings news of ever-growing lunacy.
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Trump a Blithering Idiot?
As much respect as I have for Stephen King, I would offer a correction here, or perhaps an addendum. Yes, Trump is an idiot, but what makes him so dangerous is his limitless desire for power, and his total ruthlessness …
Chevron’s Support for the Future
At left is a solicitation to “stay up to date and learn more about Chevron’s support for the future.” I don’t know what they say is their vision of the planet’s future, and I doubt it offers the truth: to …
