Does anyone, especially someone with the intelligence of Scott Kelly, think that the proposition that the U.S. should use space as the next battlefield find this “hard to understand?” No. That’s a politically correct way of saying, “Our president is …
Category: Sustainability
Democracy in Name Only
If you want to live in a country where a few oligarchs control the entire law-making process, you can skip this video; if not, it’s worth a few minutes of your day.
From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: How to Eliminate Pests While Protecting the Planet
Most people experience some type of pest infestation at some point in their lives. Whether it is seasonal ants or entrenched bedbugs, insects can be hard to repel or eliminate. (Photo by Jared Belson)
Reversing Catholic Doctrine, Pope Francis Declares Death Penalty ‘Inadmissable’ in All Cases
Check this out. There seems to be no end to this man’s humanitarian bent. 1600 years of Catholicism: essentially no change. Enter Pope Francis: a complete reversal of dozens of issues, all in favor of decency and compassion, in just a …
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Optimism in the Face of Catastrophe
Here’s a paradox for you: as abhorrent as the Trump presidency is to people who care about the quality of life for 99.99+% of humankind, there are many reasons to be grateful for it. At a minimum, it’s mobilized a huge swath of …
Tagged with: destruction of the environment
“The Wall” — An Update
Here’s a wonderful video outlining the history of the proposed wall on the U.S./Mexico border. The latest, of course, is that Trump cannot pay for the wall without Congress, and appears willing to shut down the federal government as required to extort …
The New Living Large Is Living Small
We’re a society of consumers, though some of us are starting to question that mentality. Here’s what I told my kids right before Christmas the first year they were old enough to understand.
Caring About Others
The meme here made me smile, but it brings up an interesting point. One of the few things I remember about (20th Century German existentialist philosopher Martin) Heidegger is his theory that part of the human condition is “Sorge,” the …
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Predicting Our Civilization’s Future
David Benatar, a self-described “anti-natalist” philosopher, believes that life is so bad, so painful, that human beings should stop having children for reasons of compassion. From this article: “While good people go to great lengths to spare their children from suffering, …
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From Guest Blogger Amelia Atkins: Green Design–Eco-Friendly Backyard Ideas
If you want to breathe some new life into your outdoor space but don’t want to do that by harming nature, don’t worry! Today, there are amazing new ways to remodel your backyard AND help our environment get back on …
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