Category Archives: Bill Maher

I’m afraid, dear progressive friends, Mr Maher is 110% correct

Posted on 7 May 2017 by

I see nearly every week in the comedy called progressive plans for energy sources in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Progressives, it seems, eschew cooperation with business and attorneys and, as a result, never get anything respectable done. They are, as … Continue reading →

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Happy Newtonmas!

Posted on 24 December 2016 by

When knowledge conquered fear … And, what better way to celebrate than watching the National Geographic Cosmos episode, When knowledge conquered fear, hosted by the great Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson, Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City.

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Overreaction to the Trumpistas?

Posted on 14 November 2016 by

Anyone who thinks the reaction of people in the streets against the election of Donald Trump to be President is an overreaction, or, by extension, the fierce opposition to voters who chose to elect him is somehow lacking understanding or … Continue reading →

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Pale Blue Dot

Posted on 9 December 2015 by

Compassion, yes. Love, no.

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