Author: craigshields

A reader sent me this, which was interesting because I was having the same thought. One of the things that makes high-profile people so hard to assassinate is that most of what they do when they’re in difficult-to-protect locations is …

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The meme here came from a reader. I agree with this, except to note that there are liberals who hope Trump dies, whether via heart attack, plane crash, assassination, etc. I point out that this will only make him a …

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Which is a more effective tool for an absolute ruler to maintain power: force or deception? Niccolo Machiavelli’s idea on the subject is presented here, but if you’re Donald Trump, you choose both. When he lost the election in 2020, …

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The meme here comes from a reader.  Two comments: 1)  Most people regard Trump’s $4 trillion in tax cuts for the rich as a “redistribution.” 2) The U.S. is the only developed country on Earth that doesn’t offer its citizens …

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Here’s a water filtration product called “Cloud.” I would guess that most people looking for something to perform this function do not want their water cloudy.

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At left is a photo of North Carolina “Moms for Liberty” chapter vice president, arrested for her involvement on January 6th. Why the long face?  Sure, you may be going to prison, but you’ll be going away for things in …

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The cartoon here illustrates why appealing to undecided voters is folly: virtually none of them exist. Of course, it’s possible that someone right across the street from me is thinking, “OK, Trump is a sociopathic criminal who will become the …

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The author of the meme here poses an excellent question.  And at least a partial answer is this: we’re not omnipotent.

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Wow.  We have a choice to make here, folks. We could fashion the future of energy and transportation around what our scientists and industry experts are saying, automakers’ strategic plans, and what eco-conscious consumers are demanding around the globe. But …

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These fellows seem fine on commanding others as to what they will do.  All the while, there are things they themselves will not do: become educated, read, think for themselves, or develop compassion and empathy for others. It’s a trade-off. …

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