Author: craigshields

There must be Trump supporters my exact age, looking at this and thinking: Well, look. I worked hard all my life and paid into Social Security, which was taken out of every paycheck I earned from the time I got …

Losing Social Security Due To Permanent Cuts in Payroll Taxes Doesn’t Bother Me a Bit Read More »

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I don’t do “body shaming,” so I won’t comment on how this woman looks, beyond saying that I physically recoiled when I laid eyes on this. I do want to mention, however, how utterly revolting some of these people are …

Women for Trump Are Some Real Pearls Read More »

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I plan to read this at least once a day, and perhaps recite it out loud. You are cordially invited to join me.

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In a speech before the RNC, Senate Majority Leader McConnell pitched Republican control of the Senate as a “firewall” against House Democrats’ legislative aims. One of those aims, of course, is the different sorts of proposed legislation that would have …

Just Like Trump, McConnell Will Be Remembered as a Traitor Read More »

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Here’s an article co-written by my colleague Jigar Shah, suggesting that geothermal has a promising future; he believes that this is due in part to the availability of resources recently idled by the downturn in the oil industry.  It begins: …

From the American Energy Society: “Geothermal Energy Is Surging—Battered Oil and Gas Companies Should Take Advantage” Read More »

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About 40% of the nation smiled approvingly when Melania Trump explained how Americans rely on her husband’s honesty at the GOP National Convention last night. We live in a country where the fact-checkers who count the president’s lies since he …

Trump Supporters Aren’t Budging–Here’s Why Read More »

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Here’s a concept that purports to be a viable way of growing crops in a device that floats in salt water.  As shown in this video, water naturally passes through a filter that traps the salt. Sorry, that’s not going …

Desalination Concept Won’t Work Read More »

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Here’s a fabulous little video for anyone who might be feeling a bit blue about the current state of treason occurring in the United States. It’s humorous, but keep in mind that content can’t be funny if it’s not rooted …

Upset About the End of the American Experiment with Democracy? Ask Your Doctor If NotNormazol Could Be Right for You Read More »

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Advice to liars:  choose a subject matter that has at least some level of controversy.  What this boob said here is like saying that Germany is west of France (or that wind turbines cause cancer). To young readers: It didn’t …

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I tuned in for a few minutes of the GOP National Convention these last few nights, and I noticed one thing above all else: histrionics.   Not only are these people liars from hell, they’re incredibly loud about it. Hope you’ll …

GOP National Convention Features Some LOUD People Read More »

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