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Freedom of scientific speech
One problem I have with so many conservatives and libertarians is their attachment to their untested (and often inconsistent) theories and ideas. To be fair, we’re all probably a little challenged by science and research that refutes our own beliefs. But when I followed a link to this article by the Guardian,1 I suddenly had…
More on strategic voting
It’s time for Liberals and NDP’ers to vote strategically on behalf of Elizabeth May. The Greens, the NDP and the Liberals have been splitting the progressive vote in the Sidney Saanich Gulf Islands riding for many elections. The result has been the continual re-election of Conservative Gary Lunn. :(
CO2 Now has widgets
CO2NOW.org is a neat resource specializing in helping humans simply know how much CO2 is currently in the Earth’s atmosphere. It kind of reminds me of a thermostat. We should all have a carbon-o-stat for our earth. And it should be set for 350 PPM or lower. :( Check out http://co2now.org/Current-CO2/CO2-Widget/ to find an assortment…
A random note on “I’m not a joiner”
The phrase, “I’m not a joiner” is one that I’ve heard a number of times, spoken by folks who are claiming not to be into joining groups. What is implied, I think, is that they are free thinking individuals and that joining is conforming. And I think they also suggest that conforming is a problem….
Okay, seriously, I thought Chris Hedges might be a nut, but he’s definitely not
I was just reading the article that I said I would in my last post. Chomsky is my hero and Glen Beck is a lunatic. So Chris Hedges must be a nut. Who’s crazy?
Supporting Honeysuckle
Now this is a cool project. Or shall I say, it’s a tasty recipe. I feel like I get to brag a little because I’ve actually met this rising star. I know – cool huh. Her project has interesting politics. I think. Well, anyway how could I not support this exploration of sex, power and…