How Japan (Doesn’t) Fight Fires
I’ve been to Japan. They’re sharp people.
At the very least, they don’t have people stupid enough to indiscriminately shoot water all over a village because of a kitchen fire.
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“The Mill” — Kitchen Composter
I hope I never have the displeasure to meet someone stupid enough to believe that this device:
a) eliminates food waste and lowers grocery bills (unwanted food is thrown into this machine vs. the garbage), and
b) eliminates all waste. It uses a great deal of electricity. Does your garbage can or compost pile do that?
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Climate Summit and Fossil Fuels
Here’s a question: Why in hell would anyone go to COP30 (climate summit) if it can’t call for the phasing out of fossil fuels?
I remember my interview with Dr. V. (“Ram”) Ramanathan in preparation for my first book: Renewable Energy–Facts and Fantasies. After our talk, he sat down with other people and discussed what actions they would take if the coming COP meeting didn’t go far enough to limit greenhouse gas emissions. I adore the guy. A true warrior.
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Trump: I Want No More Property Taxes
Of course you don’t want property taxes. They are primarily used to fund public schools. Schools educate our children to the point that they can see through sociopathic criminal conmen.
This piece in the Momentum Shifting away from Trump
It’s impossible to know if this guy’s commentary to the effect that Trump is increasingly isolated is accurate, but it rings true.
Coincidentally, my wife and I were speaking about this just a few minutes ago. She pointed out, I’m more optimistic than she is. My belief is that Trump will be deposed, and that, when it happens it will happen quickly, like the fall of Richard Nixon. One day it looked like he had the support of Congress; the next day he was on a helicopter, never to be seen again.
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Wanna Talk About Fake News?
Has the NFL decided to craft the Superbowl halftime show around Turning Point USA? No. The ad here is a complete lie:
Hollywood never expected this.
Turning Point USA just shook America’s biggest stage with its explosive “All-American Halftime” special — hosted by Jesse Watters and Erika Kirk — and the shockwaves hit every corner of the entertainment world.
No glittery pop-star chaos. No over-the-top theatrics. No Hollywood ego parade.
Instead, millions tuned in (past tense?) to a halftime show grounded in faith, family, tradition, and unapologetic American spirit — a direct challenge to the culture Hollywood has controlled for years.
Again, this a total lie; those wanting a Superbowl halftime presentation on white nationalism and Christianity can switch channels and watch something more to their liking.
How many will tune in? Something to think about: America’s support for white nationalism, homophobia, Trump, MAGA, child sexual abuse, and having Christianity forced down our throats is still a “thing,” but it’s supported by fewer and fewer Americans with each passing month.
We’ve become a stupid and pathetic nation. But is there a limit? Yes, as will be shown when a tiny fraction of a percent turn to Fox News or Newsmax (or wherever this winds up) for their halftime entertainment.
What’s Up with Our Society’s Fascination with Rating Things?
Yes, men rate women, Uber riders rate their drivers, and callers into phone banks rate their experiences. But is it possible we’ve taken this whole thing too far?
Who rates cemeteries, and why?
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Flat Earth
Does this guy really believe this, or does he simply want attention?
Here’s an interesting article entitled: “What Would Happen if the Earth Were Flat?” Whole bunch of things I had never thought of.
Conservatives’ War on Education
Why are today’s conservatives trying so hard to drive American education into the pavement? My parents were both lifelong Republicans, but they worked hard to put my brother and me through college.
Now, that was the 1970s, long before the GOP went off the rails and we wound up with Donald Trump.
What are some possible reasons for this vicious attack on education? A few ideas include these (general) truths about educated people. They:
• Understand science, and are therefore very hard to lie to about vaccinations, climate change, etc.
• Believe that it would be good if the United States could continue to produce its own doctors, scientists, astronauts, and so forth.
• Tend to accept people of all races, religions, and sexualities.
• Are able to see through the bald-faced lies of political leaders.
• Tend to be relatively affluent and are therefore less desperate about the price of gasoline and eggs.
• Understand that American national security is not threatened by the presence of undocumented farm workers and restaurant dishwashers.
• Do not want federal troops unlawfully sent to our cities.
• Resent Christianity being forced upon our school children.
• Believe that life is more rewarding when we’re able to broaden our understanding of the world around us.
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