The problem with the analogy here is that while those who don’t wear seat belts endanger only themselves, those who don’t wear masks endanger largely other, innocent people. If this weren’t the case, I’m sure most people would actually encourage …
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Learning About Viruses
The Internet is a terrific boon for people wishing to learn more about subjects they deem to be important, and thus it’s hard to imagine how many of us are Googling or YouTubing “viruses” these days.
Outcome of the U.S. 2020 Election?
A reader sent me the meme here and writes: Seems like a repeat of 2016. Not sure why folks think there will be a different outcome. Assuming that Biden’s momentum carries him to victory in the Democratic primary, I actually …
Who Isn’t Impressed with Russia’s Political Tactics?
We’re just now becoming aware of the incredible talent that Russian operatives brought to bear to help elect Trump in 2016. As I looked through some of the screen shots below, I thought how this guy, or perhaps a team, …
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Hydro Power Breakthrough?
This put a smile on my face. It’s a hydro power concept that proposes to scoop water out of a river, (somehow) lift it vertically upwards, and then recoup some of that energy, as gravity brings the water back into …
The Current Status of Climate Science
How much do we really know about the hundreds of different factors that function to change our planet’s climate? On a radio interview I caught the other day (sorry, can’t recall which show), the speaker explained that climate science today …
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The Ethics of Eco-Collapse
Here’s a very thoughtful piece about moral philosophy as it pertains to every human being on this planet as it devolves into environmental ruin. Who’s to blame? Whom do we need to hold accountable? My God, what a complicated subject …
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I love the guy wrote that “this is shocking.” Really? Yes, it’s domestic terrorism, and as such , it’s a criminal felony, but “shocking?” Fron what part of history do you hail from?
American Christians Appear To Be Ending Their Relationship with Trump
Looks like this is actually happening. From CBS: In a harshly worded editorial, an editor at Christianity Today, the evangelical magazine founded by Billy Graham, called for President Trump to be removed from office.
Slovenia Is Different
Slovenians put their priorities in different places than we Americans do. For instance, they make a huge deal out of stacking firewood; the image at the left is something one sees virtually everywhere over here. I’ve split a fair amount …
