Category: Renewables – Politics

The meme below points out a sad truth: there is no conceivable event that will heal the divides in our nation.  Regardless of what a progressive may want to do, there will always be a way of taking it out …

Why the National Chasm Cannot Be Bridged Read More »

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Great cartoon here by Mike Luckovich. How far backwards can we take this country, if we really put the pedal to the metal? Texas is a disgrace. I had numerous clients in Dallas, Houston, and Austin over the years, including …

Graceful Living in Texas? Try “Disgraceful” Read More »

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I’m not sure this is possible, unless it’s a reference to Trump before he came onto the political scene.  At that point, many million Americans knew instantly that he was a terrible human being. I remember calling my mother after the …

How Early Were We Anti-Trump? Read More »

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Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) is getting a lot of ink recently for outrageous statements on the January 6th insurrection (it was a “peaceful protest,” like a “normal tourist visit”) and his promotion of hydroxychloroquine against the virus, the same drug …

Republican Senator and Professional Liar Ron Johnson: Big Lie Is Just That Read More »

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The current insanity gripping America, featuring, as it does, superstition and ignorance, was foretold by many wise people. Sinclair Lewis said, “When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.”

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Excellent question.  It all depends on how and if we get through this disaster with the Trump supporters, the stolen election narrative, and all the anti-science garbage that is currently making it difficult if not impossible to control the pandemic. …

This Period in U.S. History Read More »

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The nation marvels at the implosion of Rudy Giuliani, a man who, 20 years ago, was deemed “America’s Mayor” for his leadership following the 9/11 attacks, and today is a near-destitute guy facing numerous criminal investigations, shaving in a restaurant. …

Rudy Giuliani’s Mental Condition Has Deteriorated Read More »

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Interesting to see that the public reaction to the 1918 pandemic wasn’t qualitatively different than it is today.  Apparently, there were people who needed to be told, “Do not disregard the advice of a specialist just because you don’t understand,” …

Pandemic Deniers: Then and Now Read More »

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Of course.  But that was before we had Trump supporters, QAnon, flat Earthers, climate deniers, and all the other idiots who reject science.    

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Lindell appears crazy, but it’s far more likely that he’s simply a showman, profiting from every second he’s on camera.  In any case, his followers are far crazier than he could possibly be himself. His claim: “I have irrefutable evidence …

Stolen Election Read More »

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