Author: craigshields

Gary Tulie writes: Since we all breath the same air and stand to suffer one way or another from climate change, I hope we can all set aside political rivalries to continue and expand cooperation on the further refinement of these …

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I happen to know a self-proclaimed constitutional scholar who tried to explain to me that the words “well regulated” found in the Second Amendment had a fundamentally different meaning in 18th Century America than it has today.  I can’t remember …

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Gary Tulie writes from his home in Buckinghamshire, England (see below): Hi Craig, BP along with fellow European oil companies Shell and Total are now committed to net zero by 2050. Let’s hope that technological advances, learning curve, and political will …

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John Wesley was an 18th Century English cleric, theologian and evangelist.  Wikipedia notes:  (He) was a leader of a revival movement within the Church of England known as Methodism. The societies he founded became the dominant form of the independent …

John Wesley Was Quite a Guy Read More »

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This Facebook ad begins: The mainstream media doesn’t want your children to know the truth about President Trump and his achievements in office. That’s why we created The Kids (sic) Guide to President Trump, and that’s why we’re making it …

Trump’s Voice Is the Only Trustworthy News Source, Believe Me, Folks Read More »

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Those living outside the United States may read the dialogue at the left and say, “Give me a break; it couldn’t possibly be that stupid.”  Well, I’m sorry to have to report that this is precisely the childishly idiotic level …

America’s Two Political Parties Clash in the Most Idiotic Ways Possible Read More »

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Yes, the United States is polarized across every conceivable dimension, including its perception of the president himself.  At this point, 40% of America continues to believe that Trump is the best thing that’s every happened to the country, that he’s …

Conservative Icon George Will: A “Gangster Regime” Now Runs Our Country Read More »

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Coal-fired plants will soon be a thing of the past in the developed world, as illustrated here.  The United Kingdom has all but eradicated coal from its grid-mix, due to its fierce commitment to low-carbon resources. Of course, it is …

Great Successes on Important Environmental Fronts Read More »

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A reader sent me this meme. I wrote back, “Errr, that means you’re on the left.” Until very recently, there were no societies on Earth, certainly not in the developed world, that were attempting to eliminate science from policy-making and …

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Here are seven warning signs of a potentially unsafe group or leader.  I leave it to the reader to determine what, if any, relationship it has with Trump and his supporters. • Absolute authoritarianism without meaningful accountability. • No tolerance …

The Cult of Trump Read More »

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