To answer the question posed here from a reader:

I do.  I have a degree in physics.  Before that, I graduated from high school.

Obviously, there are scientifically illiterate people all around the country who know less about the atmosphere than my neighbor’s dog, but I’m not sure how that impacts the matter.

CO2 Levels and Climate Change

Not one of the other world leaders, even the very worst human beings on Earth, like those in charge of Russia, China, Turkey, Hungary, North Korea and the rest, would make a statement like this.

Is it any wonder why our nation is reviled by essentially everyone in the developed world?

Why Is the U.S. So Roundly Detested Internationally?

I would say that very close to 100% of progressives long for America of their youth; it’s hard to imagine a liberal who thinks our country’s cravings for ignorance and hate is a good thing.

More interestingly, a great number of conservatives–and more every day–feel the same way.

Conservatives come in a variety of shapes and sizes.  For example, there are those who place a high value on the Constitution, honesty, human rights, the teachings of Jesus, the golden rule, the value of our nation’s relationship with its allies, and quality education–and reject brazen criminality.

Not a single one of these folks like being led by Donald Trump.

American Nostaligia