Author: craigshields

Yes, it’s true that half of the speakers at the Republican National Convention have “Trump” surnames, but what about the other half? Well, as suggested at left, this is a very diverse crowd, including those charged with felonies. This is …

Some Real Action at the Republican National Convention Read More »

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Richard Rohr is an American author, spiritual writer, and Franciscan friar, ordained to the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church in 1970. PBS has called him “one of the most popular spirituality authors and speakers in the world.” It’s hard to know what to say about his words …

A Lifestyle of Nonviolence, Love, and Sharing Read More »

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A Trump spokesperson said recently, “I think you take a look at the great people that President Trump has surrounded himself with, some of the brilliant women and some of the brilliant leaders that we have within this administration. And …

We’ll Believe Anything; The More Outrageous, the Better Read More »

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FWIW, I believe the principle expressed at left is what will drive the 2020 presidential election.  To wit, there must be 10 times more people who voted for Trump in 2016 voting for Biden this year than people crossing in …

We Don’t Need To Cling To Our Mistakes Read More »

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In the last four years, 16 million Americans reached their 18th birthday, including 3.2 million Hispanics.  Now, unfortunately, Trump has almost 30% support from LatinX voters, which is astonishing given that he has done everything conceivable to anger them. At …

U.S. Demographics Have Changed, But Will That Matter in November? Read More »

Yes, let’s institutionalize virtual political conventions.  Reinvesting the monetary savings in public education, cleantech R&D, cancer research, debt reduction, stay-in-school programs, infrastructure, college scholarships, summer camps for the underprivileged, whatever.  Just pick one.  Or eleven. And yes, keep the jet …

America’s New Eco-Friendly Political Conventions Read More »

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I can’t imagine what passers by would do to my house if I were to have this sign on my front yard, but I won’t be finding out. I’ll have to content myself with the knowledge that somebody somewhere has …

Trump: A Vulgar Pig? Read More »

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It’s this complete indifference to the success of America and Americans that makes him so useful to Russia. There’s a reason they want him in the White House; it’s not a coincidence.  

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Like alcoholics, most crazy people try to conceal their infirmities. That is by no means universal, however.  Case in point: this smiling lunatic. She wants everyone to know precisely how far gone she is. And comparing Trump to Jesus?  IMO, …

This Young Lady’s Not Hidin’ Nothin’ Read More »

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