Ayn Rand was “a thing” when I was growing up in the 1960s and 70s, though most people today wonder how that was possible.

Here’s an AI summary of what liberals/altruists gave us:

Liberalism has historically driven the establishment of fundamental rights, social safety nets, and regulatory protections in the U.S. Key contributions include the Bill of Rights, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, civil rights legislation, the 40-hour work week, women’s suffrage, and environmental protection laws, focusing on individual liberty and equality.

Fundamental Rights & Freedoms: Promotion of freedom of speech, religion, the press, and separation of church and state.

Social Safety Nets: Creation of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid to protect vulnerable populations.

Labor Protections: Establishment of the 40-hour work week, child labor laws, overtime pay, and safe working conditions

Civil Rights & Equality: Driving forces behind the Civil Rights Act, women’s suffrage (right to vote), and marriage equality.

Consumer & Environmental Safety: Implementation of the Pure Food and Drug Act and regulations for cleaner air and water.

Public Infrastructure: Expansion of public education and investment in infrastructure.

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It’s not enough that the United States has itself become an autocracy.  We’re actively pushing fascism around the globe.

 

 

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China owns less than 1% of the 3.6% of U.S. farmland that is owned by foreign governments and investors.

Some would say:

Stealing their miniscule position is imperative.

Forget about World War 3, the Epstein files, and Trump’s criminal psychosis.

Let’s get on this, before their holdings grow to 0.04%.

 

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I know there are people hoping to see human civilization destroy itself, to welcome in the apocalypse as forecast in the book of Revelation.  In fact, one of my co-coaches in the days our kids played soccer had this precise belief.

When I explained that my life’s work was to halt the destruction of human society, he chastised me: “Oh no Craig!  The sooner life on Earth comes to an end, the sooner Christ will return to summon us all to Heaven!”

I wasn’t impressed with his thinking.

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… All this is coming to a head.

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Are there drag queens in our schools?  If so, is this a major threat to our kids, in a country that is run by a criminal sociopath?

 

 

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Is Florida a special place? Do we need a unique state law to vindicate someone under these circumstances?

There isn’t a DA anywhere in the U.S who would charge this guy, nor a jury anyplace on earth that would convict him.

 

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There’s a certain irony to the meme here.

It’s not the responsibility of anyone but the United States to remove Trump.

In fact, it would be a war crime of the same type that we’re inflicting on Iran for a foreign entity to attack a sovereign nation, simply because they don’t like what’s going on there.

 

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I was shocked (not really) to learn that people are being paid to create and post memes that troll the renewable energy industry, even if they have no basis in fact.  What we have at left is a great example.

Wind energy has a high Energy Return on Investment (EROI), generally ranging from 15:1 to over 50:1 for modern turbines, meaning they return 15 to 50 times more energy than is used to manufacture, install, and operate them. Onshore wind typically provides higher returns (17–40+) compared to offshore (12–20), with energy payback times often under one year.

 

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From Frontieras North America:
Over a century ago, John D. Rockefeller transformed oil into one of the world’s most valuable industries. Now, thousands of investors believe something similar could be happening with coal.
Frontieras North America has developed patented technology that refines coal into fuels and materials like diesel, jet fuel, hydrogen, and fertilizer, serving markets worth $2.1 Trillion globally.
With a Nasdaq ticker (FASF) reserved and land secured in West Virginia for its $850M flagship facility, Frontieras is inviting investors to participate while the company remains private. Shares are currently $7.77 until April 9.
It’s true that John D. Rockefeller became one of the wealthiest people in world history via the petroleum boom a century ago.
Now, if it’s true that “thousands of investors believe something similar could be happening with coal,” they’re some extremely stupid people.
Fossil fuels did humankind a great service in the 20th Century, but now, a few things have changed, chiefly: a) our recognition that their consumption is rapidly destroying our planet’s environment, and b) the development of inexpensive low-carbon sources of energy.
Of all the fossil fuels, coal is unarguably the worst, with its high greenhouse gas emissions, its heavy metals (mercury, cadmium, selenium, lead, and arsenic), and its vast array of toxic radioactive isotopes.
If you want to lose a fortune and put the demise of the planet on steroids, this may be for you.
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