Published

2 years ago

June 23, 2024

Alice Rush

Re: the meme here, a reader notes: The important thing is that we survive future disasters, not do nothing because we don’t all agree that climate change exists or if it is a natural cycle or caused by humans. I have my opinions and so do you. But I think if we can avoid planetary catastrophe we should do that. Doing effective things about it now is more important. There is a lot that can be done.

My reply to the reader: I hope you’ll share your ideas as to what can and should be done.

I stopped short of going through what most of us already know: Educated people don’t have “opinions” on matters of science. We either understand science or we don’t. If I were to say that I think the evolution is just a theory, equivalent to creationism, all I’m really saying is that I am ignorant of that particular matter of science.

Of course, science isn’t always perfect; in fact, it never is; it’s simply our best path to an understanding of the universe around us. Currently, we disbelieve almost all of what we did 500 years ago, and we would be silly indeed to think that science 500 years hence isn’t going to set asunder most of of what we hold true today.

Again, science is the best we have. It’s better than the occult, just like it’s better than some guy’s opinion.

The Science of Climate Change (or Anything Else) Isn’t an “Opinion”

Renewable Energy

Is the World Laughing at America?

Published

2 days ago

September 19, 2026

Alice Rush

Some people may be, but, to a person, the foreigners I’ve met are deeply saddened, and terrified of the consequences of the Trump regime.

Their feeling is simply that America re-elected a convicted felon, rapist, and traitor who attempted to overthrow the U.S. federal government. If we’re willing to do that, we’re capable of anything, regardless of how depraved.

Is the World Laughing at America?

Renewable Energy

Trump’s Supporters Eat Up His Lies

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2 days ago

September 18, 2026

Alice Rush

I’ve never understood why those who compose total bullshit like this don’t go for the gusto. Why 95% and not 99% or 100%?

Trump’s actual approval rating among Republicans is somewhere between 75% and 80%, as can be easily verified by anyone on Earth with a cell phone or computer. That number continues to dwindle, as he faces more pressure regarding the war, gas prices, child rape, etc.

Obviously, the president’s supporters are suckers for his lies, but isn’t this a bit over the top?

Trump’s Supporters Eat Up His Lies

Renewable Energy

The Future of Energy

Published

3 days ago

September 17, 2026

Alice Rush

I get a call every week or so from someone working for a start-up in oil exploration, hoping that I’ll invest. I guess my name and cell number got collected somehow from various online searches I’ve made.