Putin’s Speech: Any questions?
While I don’t ever condone war, I just read Putin’s speech from February 24th, 2022. I noticed the mass media has posted excerpts only, so I put the full transcript on my blog. It’s an explanation of the present actions and choices, supported by historical facts. A good read which…
War…what’s it all about?
While TV medical experts were swiftly being replaced with TV military experts (and my son was playing wargames on his computer for fun), I got to thinking about this construct of war. I started reading about America’s many wars with the intention of better understanding why they happen, and why…
Are we about to lose everything?
We have surpassed $30T in U.S. national debt, and that doesn’t even include all the obligations (medicare, social security, pensions, etc.). How long does it take to count to a trillion? 31,709.79 years to count to a trillion. What’s 31,709.79 years multiplied by 30.16 (the current US debt)? 956,367.2664 years…
This chart blows my mind…
I’m learning that you don’t always need words to describe things. If you are a person who likes to think—critically—then you will appreciate my lack of words in this post. The above clip comes from World Population Growth, Our World in Data. The massive growth in population is a direct…
Hope is rising above the horizon
We are in the middle of winter here in Michigan, and I counted six deer sleeping outside in the snowy woods behind my house today. While I dread the cold, there is something calming about winter that I notice every year. Something that helps me recognize and appreciate the miracle…
Society is in a quandary
Society is in a quandary, a sort-of narrative-driven hypnosis. Remember how the pandemic replaced the trade war with China? Have you heard about that trade war or agreement in a while? Probably not, but the U.S. trade deficit is now greater than ever. Today, all eyes are on the Russo-Ukrainian…