Author: craigshields

You and I may agree with the meme here, but let’s be real: You could replace “Trump” with “Biden” and the MAGA crowd would be just as adamant. What this means is that, though we talk about independent voters, they …

Are There Really Any “Independent Voters?” Read More »

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At left are a few words from four-star Marine Corps general John Kelly, who served as Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff from 2017 to 2019. He had previously served as Secretary of Homeland Security in the Trump administration …

Trump’s Contempt for the United States: A Story That Needs to Be Told–NOW Read More »

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Though I admire the author’s fierce independence, I urge caution. Yes, parents have the responsibility for their children’s health, but they’re also held accountable when they fail to apply a basic level of reason in these duties. In particular, there …

Your Parental Responsibilities Read More »

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I’d be careful here. Your kids will remember all kinds of things about you, in this case, that you were a selfish redneck who contributed to the demise of the planet with his refusal to care about anything but himself.

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Kind of a drag that we’re just hearing about this now, wouldn’t ya say? It would have been nice if the mainstream media had given General Mattis all the airtime he needed to tell his story to the American people. …

Former Defense Secretary General James Mattis: “Trump Is “Felony Stupid’” Read More »

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The “Fund for American Studies” asks: Are you concerned about the Left’s push for more government control?  Do you want to know what life looks like under socialism?  Then look no further! We’ve got you covered with our FREE eBook, …

Far-Right-Wing Organization Asks Insincere Question Read More »

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Re: the meme here, a reader notes:  The important thing is that we survive future disasters, not do nothing because we don’t all agree that climate change exists or if it is a natural cycle or caused by humans. I …

The Science of Climate Change (or Anything Else) Isn’t an “Opinion” Read More »

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Now we have a new way to differentiate our products from those of our competitors: wokeness.  Regardless of what we’re selling: beer, razors, cars, workout facilities, or scientific theories, we can always claim that our products are for men who …

Targeting the “Anti-Woke” — the New Marketing Paradigm That’s Perfectly Suited for a Completely Stupid America Read More »

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NPR’s special series, “The Undercount: The invisible death toll from climate change,” aims to answer this question. When climate and health reporter Alejandra Borunda asked doctors what important topics she should focus on, she heard the same thing over and …

NPR: Is it Possible to Know How Many People Have Died Because of Climate Change? Read More »

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Question: Anti-vaxxers say that the COVID-19 is dangerous and, in particular, that it causes more fatalities than it prevents.  They base this (false) claim on the (groundless) idea that the vaccine has been tested on too few individuals.  In fact, …

Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: COVID-19 Vaccinations Read More »

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