Recently, a lot has been written about the possible impact of too much federal debt. Some discuss the deterioration of society, the loss of military power, the effect on the dollar, and, of course, rising interest rates. Some predict these events will start when total federal borrowing reaches 90% of Gross Domestic Product. Others say it will occur later. I may not hold as many high powered degrees as some, but I know that you and I have already paid, and are paying, a price for too much debt. (more…)
February 10, 2010
February 3, 2010
Pollution – Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
Some eight thousand people from one hundred seventy countries gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark for the 2009 Climate Change Summit, including heads of state from the United States, China, Great Britain and France.
You and I both know that none of the dignataries or heads of state traveled to Copenhagen on horseback or by sail, which would have shown how serious they are about climate change. No, you can bet they all arrived in big jets like Obama’s Air Force One. Not only that, advance teams, support teams and security teams travel with them. Multiply the number of jets by about five, and you’ll be close to right.
So, what does this say about the climate change movement? (more…)
January 25, 2010
Pollution – Global Warming?
When I was a little kid I used to love those awful science fiction movies that were so popular in those days. They were all about earth-destroying catastrophes caused by Martians, asteroids or gigantic creatures, and featured one or more scientists who find earth-saving solutions at the last possible minute. I thought it would be so cool to be one of those scientists and be the hero who saves mankind. I didn’t realize science requires brains and discipline, both of which elude me to this day.
Apparently I wasn’t the only kid who aspired to mankind-saving hero status. (more…)
October 11, 2009
What Were They Thinking???
Back in 1901 the first Nobel Peace Prize was awarded. The Peace Prize is funded by the will of Alfred Nobel, that states in part, “during the preceding year [...] shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses.”
Let’s ponder this for a moment. (more…)
