At left we see a reader’s observation that the world has undergone some fundamental changes in the past few years. And no, he’s not the only one with that perception. From here, it looks like the world is a less …
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Changes in the World
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Is Being a Crackpot Trump’s Only Criterion for Selection?
When we look at people like RFK Jr. we’re forced to think: This guy just might be the very least qualified person for the job in the entire United States. He’s a crackpot, for sure, and he poses an extreme …
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“It’s Great for Ratings, But It’s Terrible for the Country.”
This is reminiscent of what the president of CBS said when Trump came on the political scene in 2015, something like: “I know he’s terrible for the country, but he’s terrific for CBS.”
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Lies About Sustainabiliy
This sounds good in principle, but is there any honesty here? What are the processes by which these avocado pits are gathered and made into cutlery? How does that compare to plastic itself?
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To Speak or Not to Speak
What American writer Sophia Dembling says here is correct, but in many cases there are also risks to speaking up. As long as we have this level of polarization in American politics, I’m reluctant to start (or join) a conversation …
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Our Specialty: Destruction
The realization we all need to have concerning the meme at left is that human health is only one category of things that the current administration is in the process of wrecking. Put alternatively, if it can be destroyed, it …
Renaming the Gulf of Mexico: Why?
One thing Trump supporters adore about their hero is his fierce independence, his lack of concern for what others may think about him. In the case of the Gulf of America issue, there must be people on his team urging …
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Why “Drill, Baby, Drill” Isn’t Taking Us Anywhere
In his latest article in Forbes, energy analyst Robert Rapier explains why “Drill, Baby, Drill” is unlikely to have a substantial impact on oil production. “There’s a total disconnect between Trump’s desire to lower gasoline prices and any incentive for …
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Alien Civilizations
How will alien intelligences regard humankind, when and if we finally meet? It comes down to the criteria they impose. Let’s hope it’s not kindness. Many of the planet’s formerly great societies, including our own, have taken a turn for …
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What Is “Woke?”
At left are the words of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of the original television series “Star Trek.” The concept that differences in ideas and cultures are something to be regarded as a “delight” is the very soul of “woke.” Encouraging …
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