It’s safe to say that on the face of the Earth today, every single “advanced” culture, i.e., the nations that constitute the developed world, are focused on short-term results at the expense of a long-term, sustainable society. Of course, some …
Category: Sustainability
Glorifying War
In addition to the many obvious horrors associated with the Russian bombardment of Ukraine, there comes a hidden one: the glorification of war. We see countless images of old ladies and preteens with machine guns, farmers towing away armored tanks, …
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They Always Have Money for War, But Not To Give Food To Those Who Are Hungry
We’d all like to see this change. And actually, it could happen, not through government, but by donations from the multi-billionaires.
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An Excercise in American Stupidity
It pains me to see America reduced to this level of stupidity. Of course, you’re free to voice your opinion on any subject at any time. If that opinion shows that you’re an ignorant and hateful human being, you need …
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The Recent Turn-Around in Mid-American Political Thinking
Millions of Trump supporters were attending “America First” rallies just a few short months ago, pledging their indifference to the well-being of those living outside the United States. But how do these tragedies facing the people of Ukraine, e.g., the …
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Ignoring the “Limits to Growth”
Larry Shultz reacted to my post that began: At a certain point in U.S. history, it appeared that Americans had grasped what Rachel Carson said here. For a brief period, it looked like our country was on a path towards …
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Humankind Is Part of Nature, But ….
At a certain point in U.S. history, it appeared that Americans had grasped what Rachel Carson said here. For a brief period, it looked like our country was on a path towards rethinking its practices that were doing violence to …
Karma, Instant or Otherwise
A reader sent me this pic of the RJ Reynolds’ (cigarette) mansion. Nice place. I hope the family enjoyed it. That’s because I’m sure they hope there’s not an afterlife during which people who caused the suffering of millions in …
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The Amazon Rainforest’s Future: Does It Have One?
In response to the possible end of the Amazon rainforest, a reader notes: In general, human life on Earth is not as intelligent as we wish we were. Intelligence may have something to do with it, but more obvious, to …
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Why NATO Isn’t Bombing Russia
Putin may not be any more criminally insane than the others, but there is an important difference: he is sitting on 6000 nuclear warheads. It’s not about NATO’s fear of being “defanged.” It’s about their interest in preventing the end …
