I kind of knew it would happen, but I’m pretty disappointed with the politicians, including Obama, who called for, condoned, or didn’t oppose any kind of drilling off shore. With mindless Hummer-driving drones now having to pay $4.50 a gallon for gasoline, they’re panicking and reaching for the only solution that their myopic minds can [...]
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9/11 Message from Dr. Bell
Seven years have passed since the tragic events of the morning of September 11, 2001, and time has helped heal us collectively. Inhuman attacks remind us of the necessity of good work, from community service to higher education, and since 2001 many in America, and around the world, have renewed their commitment to the public [...]
Palin Button & GOP Feminism
From my Flickr buddy Bearded Jon. He’s an Alaskan and the biggest Palin supporter I know. Just kidding, Jon. One of my other Flickr buddies Jim sent me a recent Newsweek article, also about Palin and the GOP’s surprising support of her. Quindlen writes that the “conservatives have probably used the word ‘sexist’ more in [...]
Is McCain Palin’s Bitch?
Thanks to Jon for bringing this one to my attention. Nicely done.
Bukowski on God
For those who believe in God, most of the big questions are answered. But for those of us who can’t readily accept the God formula, the big answers don’t remain stone-written. We adjust to new conditions and discoveries. We are pliable. Love need not be a command or faith a dictum. I am my own [...]
Double Standards
I was accused of employing a double-standard a couple of days ago in my post about Sarah and Bristol Palin (See the comments). What great serendipity that The Daily Show ran a segment about this very thing, featuring three of my favorite talking heads: Karl Rove, Dick Morris, and Bill O’Reilly. Thanks, Jon Stewart, for [...]
Science Questions
Scienctific American posted some questions about science for the presidential candidates that need to be answered. While both candidates have expressed some opinions on the pressing scientific issues of the day, more details need to be forthcoming. Yeah, this is true not only in science, but other policy concerns as well. I suspect we’ll hear [...]