Author: craigshields

Frankly, I doubt very much that reporters were “mystified.”  These people follow Trump around and are familiar with all aspects of his extremely consistent demeanor: From all accounts, he hates learning.  He doesn’t read, and dislikes being briefed, even on …

Trump “Mystifies” Reporters with Total Ignorance of Coronavirus. Really? Read More »

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“At a time when a leading presidential candidate and members of Congress are turning toward socialism, Amb. Haley argues there’s never been a more important time to stand for capitalism.” This is the level of ignorance that the Republicans are …

Understanding Capitalism and Democratic Socialism Read More »

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In this map of the United States, the red and orange sections have equal population.  That’s understandable, as a) the U.S. was settled on the Atlantic Coast, and travel westward was very difficult at the time, b) people like to …

Electoral College Blues Read More »

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Morons. Hilton, that is. How stupid can a formerly respected brand be? That the people themselves are morons goes without saying.

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Can someone explain the mechanism by which this works, given the First Amendment? Can’t the guy simply walk to NPR HQ (walking distance from the White House and U.S. Capitol)?  If I were this guy, I’d say, “I’m a top …

Coronavirus Experts Muzzled, But How? Read More »

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Maybe it’s time for misleading claims like this to stop. That solar array will generate about 400 Watts (about 1/2 HP) in full sun. That’s the power of the motor in your garbage disposal, 1/100th of the power necessary to …

Solar PV Toyota Read More »

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Like so many presentations on cleantech products and services, this video on the Harmony VAWT starts with some important points about environmental stewardship. No one doubts that supplying energy for use in residential, commercial, and industrial settings is one hell …

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Here’s a cool video in which a fish explains the threat to his class of vertebrates posed by warming oceans. I had never realized that fish now need to swim deeper so as to get into cooler waters, thus making …

Ocean Warming Read More »

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Of the numerous consistencies to Donald Trump’s activities as U.S. President, among the clearest is outrageous behavior.  It’s as if, each day, he asks himself, “What can I do in the next hour or so that will be so appalling …

Trump’s Stock in Trade: Outrage Read More »

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Joe Scarborough: “We’ve definitely crossed the Rubicon this week, where the president fires an Intel chief and completely disrupts the Intel community for simply telling the truth.” Let’s be real.  New day, new Rubicon.

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