Tag Archives: Factsmatter

DDT: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Posted on 03/25/2023 by srplus

Rachel Carson tried to warn us in “Silent Spring.” Douglas Brinkley brought attention to the environmental awareness and government actions from Kennedys election through when Reagan saw environmentalism as a losing political strategy and the movement began to dissipate with … Continue reading →

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“Accusations of ‘greenwashing’ by big oil companies are well-founded…”

Posted on 02/17/2022 by srplus

Don’t be fooled. Big oil companies keep telling the world they are transitioning to clean energy. Instead, they continue to concentrate on profits from exploration and sale of carbon based fuels. “‘We thus conclude that the transition to clean energy … Continue reading →

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Struggle for Dominance

Posted on 02/28/2017 by srplus

Most things in life amount to struggle for dominance. Homo Sapiens versus Neanderthals, hunter versus the prey… it does not matter, the end result is normally: there is a winner and a loser. An important point missed is whether or … Continue reading →

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Truth In Advertising

Posted on 02/24/2017 by srplus

Searching for the truth is difficult. Is there ever more truth or is there just the plain old truth?     Maybe there is truth in advertising. stevendphilbrick sr+ 02.24.2017 sukidawg  

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Who’s On First?

Posted on 02/22/2017 by srplus

There is a never ending dog and pony show going on at fever pitch on what is for sale. The problem is that the pitching machine continuously fires curves, change ups and even spitballs. Classic bait and switch strategy determines … Continue reading →

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Real Press

Posted on 02/21/2017 by srplus

The Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of statistics is: “statistics – 1: a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data 2: a collection of quantitative data” Statistical research investigates causality to attempt to … Continue reading →

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Not Really

Posted on 02/18/2017 by srplus

Incensed. And, not the novel although to be incensed may just be. Normally, I have attempted to avoid using first or second person into political commentary going back to freshman English Composition when Father Christopher Collins, my professor, would penalize … Continue reading →

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Satire v. Parody

Posted on 02/16/2017 by srplus

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government … Continue reading →

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Free Press Villiany?

Posted on 02/15/2017 by srplus

It is a new day. Or, is it? Impugning the press has become the national sport. Yet again, there is blood in the water. The current role and tactics of the press has people wondering; exactly what the press is … Continue reading →

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Don’t Feed the Parrot

Posted on 02/13/2017 by srplus

“I’ve heard that so many times, I’m starting to believe it.” It is not the first time this ridiculous but telling proposition was entertained. Nor, the last. The Illusory Truth Effect flourishes with constant reiteration. The internet guarantees a perfect … Continue reading →

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Ugly Americans

Posted on 02/08/2017 by srplus

People are speaking out about politics today, making it clear what side of issues they support and what they abhor. There is a lot of shouting and finger pointing. This dissension is not bringing the country closer together or making … Continue reading →

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Facts Matter

Posted on 02/07/2017 by srplus

People arrive at irrational fears by depending upon flawed reasoning and logic. The erroneous perception of reality blanketing America like an arctic storm is disheartening and delusional for it is this very delusion that continues to fuel the high level … Continue reading →

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