Tag Archives: Government

What Environment

Posted on 10/09/2024 by srplus

I have looked for environmental content news that presents more positive environmental information. I must apologize to those readers for being sidetracked in my recent Blog posts by the 2024 Presidential Election. My rants directed primarily at the Republican candidate … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Flies

Posted on 07/05/2024 by srplus

Before it was published in 1954 the editor Charles Monteith worked with William Golding on the original manuscript of “Lord of the Flies”. He deleted the premise of Golding’s first plot that explained why the children were marooned on the … Continue reading →

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Environmental Protests

Posted on 03/11/2024 by srplus

Sometimes protesting gets notice. Unfortunately, often it is just ignored. The international press is not concerned unless violence or celebrity is involved. Demonstration, marches or rallies are normally not front page news. Greenwashing by governments and guilty parties must be … Continue reading →

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Book or Podcast?

Posted on 02/12/2023 by srplus

Sometimes it is not possible to improve the words of others; Silent Spring ushered in an understanding of ecosystems and biodiversity for American voters. It educated them about the horrible outcomes – the cause and effect of chemical use and … Continue reading →

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ProtoEnvironmentalism

Posted on 02/11/2023 by srplus

Thinking of those that came before us to launch a movement based upon conservation and preservation… They admonished us about DDT, nuclear fallout and the loss of our rivers to pollution and damming. By their action, by their words and … Continue reading →

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The Second Great Awakening: Chemicals in Our Food & Water

Posted on 01/25/2023 by srplus

Heavy metals in fruit juices. It makes one wonder. How did we get here and what do we do now? Meanwhile, the FDA has proposed new targets for lower limits for lead in baby food while lead is still in … Continue reading →

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Environmental Blogging

Posted on 01/18/2023 by srplus

There is insufficient good news in the environmental blogosphere and commercial news media. The entire environmental movement has become a war zone pitting the green against those worshiping the green. Contentious sparring and stereotypical propaganda appear in the media poisoning … Continue reading →

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What Environmental Stewardship Is Not

Posted on 01/15/2023 by srplus

When companies and politicians brag about their environmental stewardship it is a good idea to check the facts. Many politicians talk the talk. Few walk the walk. Politicians do not only embellish their resumes; they often do far worse, failing … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2023

Posted on 01/06/2023 by srplus

#Nature #Ecology #EarthDay #ClimateCrisis #Environment #Sustainability #GlobalWarming #NaturalResources Support Earth Day every single day. Don’t wait… Do it now… “Together We Can Invest In Our Planet” Let’s everyone of us on social media come together to celebrate the 53rd anniversary … Continue reading →

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Past Time for Change

Posted on 06/26/2022 by srplus

I heard a kid today say: “We can’t change the past but we can change the future.” I’m counting on that. It is well past time to change our leadership from those that are consumed with the past to those … 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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