Author: craigshields

“Americans understand that our security is enhanced when the United States is trusted and respected in the world.”  –  Susan Rice  (see resume summary below) OK, but is the United States actually respected less than it has been in the past? …

It’s Obvious and It’s True, But It Simply Doesn’t Matter Read More »

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Question:  Only one of the following five statements is correct.  Which one is wrong? a) Global warming is decreasing scientists capacity to predict the strength and direction of hurricanes. b) Global warming is increasing the frequency of hurricanes. c) Global …

Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: Global Warming and Hurricanes Read More »

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Those who said that Fox News couldn’t go any lower ate some serious crow last night when Tucker Carlson offered justification for the first degree murder of two protesters in Kenosha, WI. From this:

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Here’s a piece on the release of 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes, about which South Carolina-based senior energy analyst Glenn Doty writes: The Luddites can go tear their sack-cloth and scream in their caves all they want. This is great …

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Shortly after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, speculation began as to whether or not a newly rebuild grid could be powered with renewable energy.  This from Greentech Media: The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority will be required to …

Greentech Media: In Blow to Natural Gas, Puerto Rico Regulators Affirm Solar-Centric Grid Overhaul Read More »

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As many predicted years ago, Trump would eventually lose congressional support, and, when that process began, if would come in an avalanche. The problem, however, is that the rank and file Trump supporter couldn’t care less what his elected representative …

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Labeling a certain group “terrorists” may not sound like an important distinction.  After all, we have laws that prohibit and punish threatening violence, and certainly committing it.  Yet the laws we’ve passed over the last couple of decades concerning terrorism …

When Does a Group Merit the Designation of “Terrorist?” Read More »

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This is something you either perceive and understand, or you don’t.  To most people in the U.S., and virtually everyone else around the globe, this is as obvious as the sun in the sky.  Yet about 40% of Americans simply …

Trump Does What’s Good for Trump Read More »

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At left is what happened last night. This from earlier today: As 46 people in Northern Texas get sick from ingesting bleach to kill COVID-19, Poison Control Center reissues warning.  

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A reader comments on the meme here: I think it comes from the notion that generally police are supposed to be the best of the best, the ones charged with protecting those who can not protect themselves. They have been …

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