The Pros and Cons of Switzerland
The correct word in the first sentence here is “renown,’ not “renowned.” But be this as it may.
As I mentioned in a recent post, I met a woman from Zurich the other day, and the conversation quickly went to how amazingly beautiful the entire nation of Switzerland is, but, unfortunately, how expensive it is to live there–even to visit.
It’s a matter of supply and demand, of course; the country is small but spectacular.
The same principle applies to California. A $1 million house here would be worth perhaps $150K in a less desirable part of the United States. But most folks love the climate, the economic opportunities, our progressivism, and whatever else I may be missing.
We don’t have The Alps, but we have far fewer uneducated racists on a per capita basis than can be found elsewhere. Apparently, a large number of us think that’s something worth considering.
Twentieth Century philosopher of science Karl Popper (pictured) wrote: The game of science is, in principle, without end. He who decides one day that scientific statements do not call for any further test, and that they can be regarded as finally verified, retires from the game.
Most of what Trump says and does is despicable. Some of it is illegal, and evokes criminal charges.
These people are mortified, and for good reason.
Sorry, but I have bad news. There is no scenario under which Trump (other than that he somehow drops dead) leaves the 24/7 news cycle in November, or anytime soon thereafter. It’s all but certain that he’s going to lose the presidential election, but that he will simply propel the Big Lie into its sequel, and only God knows what happens after that.
The meme here came from a reader.
Trump is no stranger to making bizarre and counterproductive decisions, so his choice of JD Vance as his running mate shouldn’t really raise any eyebrows. And obviously, the vice-presidential candidate mustn’t have a left-wing- or even moderate bone in his/her body. But should Trump really have doubled down on the extreme right-wing insanity?
A reader sent me this wonderful article describing how 
In certain of the 50 states, most notably Florida, all references to climate change (and evolution) have been removed from school text books. Below is a video on a nonprofit whose mission is to reinstate material that is “politically controversial but scientifically noncontroversial.”
I just met a woman from Zurich, and the conversation turned to the Trump rally that’s taking place here in this rural part of Central California. As it turns out, Biden is vacationing here and has opted to make a short speech. The Trump supporters are protesting, as a means to tell the president that “he’s not welcome here.”
