Another reason to leave California

Over the years, this site has thought out loud about the possible benefits of leaving California.  It would seem that the USGS has reminded us of another. https://www.newsweek.com/california-san-andreas-volcanic-eruption-usgs-1343580 https://www.usgs.gov/news/which-us-volcanoes-pose-a-threat A recent report from the USGS (the United States Geological Survey) serves as a reminder of the threat of volcanic eruptions in the United States  (it … Continue reading “Another reason to leave California”

Interesting Timing

“AOC” seems to be a recent darling of the mass media.  I only mention it as it seems she too has launched a campaign against cow farts. https://thehill.com/homenews/house/431119-ocasio-cortez-explains-farting-cows-comment-weve-got-to-address-factory Given that quality fresh fruits and vegetables are often unobtainable (e.g. if you live in a poor neighborhood, or it is winter) and if they are available … Continue reading “Interesting Timing”

Explanatory Power

I stopped studying science in high school as I decided to major in economics, rather than engineering — plus I rather sucked in physics and calculus.  However, I do remember the concept of “explanatory power”. I will copy and paste from Wikipedia: “Explanatory power is the ability of a hypothesis or theory to effectively explain the subject matter it pertains … Continue reading “Explanatory Power”

Misguided attacks on agriculture

Of all the mass media misreporting (aka propaganda, fake news, narratives), perhaps the most amusing is its occasional attacks on meat and milk production.  The basic premise is that cows seem to fart alot — I have to take them at their word as I have had little direct contact with live cows.  The argument … Continue reading “Misguided attacks on agriculture”

The Betrayal of a Nation

One fundamental goal of the Beast and his agents is the creation of a mega-state, comprised of 10 political merged nations, from which he will initially rule.  To achieve this goal, the agents of the Beast have been waging a war on the sovereignty of the nation-state.  One core requirement for the existence of a … Continue reading “The Betrayal of a Nation”

Linkages

A Warmer Ocean A recent scientific paper discusses one impact of a warming ocean – the color green. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ocean-colors-may-change-rising-global-temperatures-180971428/ The media has highlighted to most facile aspect of the paper’s conclusion, that the ocean will take on a more greenish tone as the oceans continue to warm.  The more pertinent finding is that algae is … Continue reading “Linkages”

Going Old Testament — Sins of the father

In all too many movies, characters portrayed as religious fanatics inevitably say, when face with  disaster, ‘we are being punished by God’ — and just as inevitable, they look like idiots.  I will try to not sound like an idiot. For many years (if not decades), the US government has pursued policies which have weakened … Continue reading “Going Old Testament — Sins of the father”

Consistent with our timeline

President Trump has announced the withdrawal of US military units from Syria. https://www.npr.org/2018/12/19/678294375/u-s-withdraws-forces-from-syria-following-white-house-orders The same proponents of the wars against Saddam Hussein of Iraq, against the Taliban in Afghanistan, against Muammar Ghaddafi of Libya, and against a myriad Muslim groups in Africa, have also been behind the war against Assad of Syria.  They would gladly … Continue reading “Consistent with our timeline”

Independent Thought

More now than ever, it is important to be able to think independently.  The mass media is completely biased, and hammers day and night on its propaganda themes — the big lie and constant repetition are two fundamental tools for propagandists (aka journalists).  The internet is also filled with trolls, who will seek to sensationalize … Continue reading “Independent Thought”