The pic here is from a collection of “Photographs of Old Philadelphia,” which happens to be my home town. Growing up, I always kept some quarters in my pocket, and I became a frequent customer of the enterprise whose sign …
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Truth on Vulture Capitalism from an Incredibly Unlikely Source
Here’s a jolt to the system: an expose’ by none other than Fox News on vulture capitalism, how heartless, greedy billionaire hedge fund managers are destroying rural America, eliminating thousands of jobs and turning formerly-thriving small towns into boarded-up shells …
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Monstrous Behavior Crosses a Line
Fox News is somehow obligated to fight against anyone who would protect our planet and its residents from climate catastrophe, even when that “anyone” is a sincerely committed 16-year-old Swedish environmentalist. The obligation to beat her up becomes especially intense …
The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election
Here’s a chat I’m having with a friend that I thought I’d publish. Friend: Most unfortunately, none of the Democratic candidates offered up so far has an ice cube’s chance in hell of beating Donald Trump.
Harsh Words for Fox News–But Are They Wise?
Consider the meme here, and then ask yourself, “Was this wise?” Sure, her decision may have been dictated by conscience, and she loves to show off her powerful use of the language (a “hate for profit racket”—ouch!). Also, common wisdom …
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Melting of the Arctic Sea Ice
As you watch this time-lapse video of the melting of the arctic sea ice, keep in mind that the thickness of the ice is decreasing as well. That, of course, is not obvious from what you’re able to see, which …
Tagged with: Fox News, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, JPL, melting of the Arctic sea ice, rising sea levels
Trump Mystifies
Concerns over President Trump’s mental health have waxed and waned over his term in office. At times he appears extremely consistent in his demagoguery as well as his wanton destruction of American values (like honesty and decency) and institutions (like democracy).
Americans Want the Truth
The author of this piece from the Los Angeles Times is scratching his head over the fact that Fox News ratings crashed on Tuesday (Manafort/Cohen Day) vs. MSNBC and CNN.
Happy Days Are Not Here Again
Trump is heavily implicated in a felony, people on both sides of the political spectrum are calling for his resignation/impeachment, and Fox News is offering recipes for Labor Day party coleslaw. Seems par for the course.
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Crisis Time in the US?
As we’ve seen, the Trump administration and the media (outside of Fox News) are not exactly buddies. Trump himself is in the 16th month of a blistering tirade, largely via Twitter, to convince America that virtually everything we read discussing …
