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 …
Category: Sustainability
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 …
When “Open Carry” Is and Is Not Defensible
Over 90% of Americans support common sense gun laws that our Congress refuses even to discuss. In particular, the vast majority of us wish the spectacle on the right here were not part of our culture. The lady on the …
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Thanks!
As you watch this short video featuring a herd of elephants crossing a road, notice that the big guy close to the back starts to slow down, and then his reasoning becomes clear. In these dark times, let’s remember to …
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A Jesus of Love
I’m not looking for a church to join. But if I were, I’d find this appealing.
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Human Rights
A reader sent me this, and notes: When you finally realize that life is more than getting a list of freebies or demands fulfilled. We see this commonly from Trump supporters, i.e., those who are told, and believe with all …
Tagged with: Human rights
The Strange Metamorphosis of Christ
I don’t disagree, but consider the capacity of these people to think critically. It’s pretty feeble. What makes this whole phenomenon a little more tolerable is the humor that some people are able to bring to the table. I want …
Concern for the Future
Of course, all decent people concern themselves with the quality of life that our descendants will face. Having said that, I’d be a liar if I said I never had the thought expressed in the meme here.
