This from David Frum, political commentator, speechwriter for President George W. Bush.
What he said here is true, of course; it’s very unusual for Trump not to double down on whatever stand he’s made, regardless of how unsupportable.
This time, however, it seems an adviser he trusts must have said something like: (more…)
Some guys never cry, but I’m not one of them.
I would find it impossible to get through this minute-long video without tears welling up in my eyes.
I especially love the guy with the bullhorn: “This is America.”
This is why Trump will fail: all attempts to oppress people eventually come crashing down, because most people have compassion for one another, that, sooner or later, proves to be an unbeatable force.
Such a sad day.
Is there any aspect of our moral lives that Trump hasn’t reduced to rubble?
As a pacifist, I wish young people weren’t doing this with their lives, but I have to say that I feel very sorry for them today.
Did you know that there really are Americans who love the violence and racial hatred that have come to define current times in Trump’s presidency? When Trump says that venues at which police tear-gassed protesters were “beautiful scenes,” you have to understand that a significant percentage of the U.S. population sees no cruelty, no irony to that whatsoever.
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I came across this cartoon just now.
If November 3, 2020 (U.S. election day) goes the wrong way, it will be a moment that this becomes our reality.
As often mentioned here, I heartily recommend the long-running weekly podcast “The Energy Gang” to anyone wishing to keep up with the technological, economic, and political trends in the international energy industry. (more…)
From former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich:
Trump’s first official campaign rally will be in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 19, the day known as Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the U.S. Tulsa is the site of a race massacre 99 years ago that remains one of the worst acts of racial violence in US history. In 1921, hundreds of African Americans were killed when white mobs looted and burned what had been a thriving neighborhood known as “Black Wall Street.” (more…)
Sure, today’s news cycle is dominated by the pandemic and systemic racism.
Underneath that, however, the world hasn’t stopped grinding forward. The macrotrends that underlie each of our industries haven’t ceased to affect us.
As discussed in the Newsweek article, perhaps the biggest thing in the energy sector is relegation of coal to the dustbin (pun intended) of history.
Now, if we can “get it gone” from Asia as well, we’ll see a quantum improvement in the health of both our planet and our lungs.
Let me explain this, Mrs. Bush. The answer is two-fold:
Ma’am, you had a characteristic that “women for Trump” don’t: a decent level of self-respect, as well you should. You were educated and classy; they’re ignorant and vulgar.
More importantly, you also lacked a characteristic that “women for Trump” have in spades: a heart full of racist hatred. Their lives are defined by inflicting pain on underprivileged people who don’t look and worship like them. Yours was based on the work you did in support of family literacy, abortion access, LGBT rights, civil rights, and AIDS awareness.
Those wishing to understand the truth about transitions in the energy sector would be well advised to look past the public discourse on the subject, and examine where the money is going. This, of course, is just another way of saying: actions speak louder than words. The American Energy Society makes this report about coal: (more…)
