I’m not normally pessimistic, at least in what I write here, but the Republicans’ call for national unity is a big part of the reason that this whole deal with the “fraudulent election,” armed insurrections, etc. is so hard to …
Category: Sustainability
What’s Next?
Well, the obvious first answer is criminally prosecuting Trump. But then, how about promoting: Climate change mitigation Preservation of biodiversity Protecting the rainforests Social justice Reduction in wealth inequality Medicare for all Science in policy-making Quality public education World peace …
Keep the Trees
This amazing drawing by Italian impressionist Maurizio Rega reminded me that someone wrote recently, “Ignorance is mocking vegetarians while at the same time crying over vanishing rainforests.” First of all, the only people who ridicule vegetarians are ass****s, but it’s …
Quandary in West Virginia
Shown here: Derrick Evans resigns W.Va. House after entering U.S. Capitol with mob The good people of West Virginia, bless their hearts, must be asking themselves which is worse: being led by a criminal traitor, or by someone dumb enough …
Was It Karma That Got The Better Of Lindsey Graham?
Obviously, Donald Trump is at the top of the list of the world’s most reviled people, but if there were a contest for the #2 position, Lindsey Graham would have an excellent shot. A man with no personal integrity whatsoever, …
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The “Patriots” vs. The Generals in the Seismic Bowl
A reader notes: Real patriots know how to spell and construct sentences. Ha! Good point. Funnier still is this boob’s threat to take on the 1.3 million members of U.S. law enforcement, assisted as necessary by 1.1 million active-duty members …
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Understanding the Lack of Security at the U.S. Capitol
I guess we’re all wondering how it was possible that security at the U.S. Capitol was so weak on January 6th that the building was easily compromised by hundreds of angry Trump supporters. I know I personally have invested a …
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Return To Normalcy?
What lies ahead for the United States? We talk about a return to normality, but how is anything like that possible knowing that our country is filled with people that have the same political sensibilities as the twisted jackass pictured …
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Yes, There Are Some Good People Out There
Since terrible people are all over our news at this point, it seems a good time to talk about Brian May, virtuoso guitarist with a doctorate in astrophysics, and fiercely dedicated to animal rights. I was driving somewhere about two …
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Questions and Answers
Here’s a concept I just came across: There are years that ask questions and years that answer. -Zora Neale Hurston (pictured), folklorist and writer (7 Jan 1891-1960) Interesting, but doesn’t it seem that each year both asks and answers questions?
