Schmidt created a Substack account which we can subscribe to. His first post covers some the issues I referred to in the previous post. Schmidt’s post is available to read without paying.
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Trump/Palin ticket in 2024?
A key development for coverage of US politics: Steve Schmidt tweets extensively about Sarah Palin and her selection by McCain. As immediate follow up, Seth Abramson describes Russian influence on Palin prior to her selection. He explores her rise, her connections, and the possibility of a Trump/Palin ticket. His long article is behind a paywall and I am a subscriber - wish you could read it. Anyway, pay attention to this topic.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
important backgrounder and overview of exotic Right mixing with power brokers - toxic brew
You can read it or listen to it (audio link on the page: 60 minutes)
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
RIP Bonnie Thompson, friend of 55 years
Died of Alzheimer’s this weekend, so this is bitter sweet. She was like family to me, as was her entire family. All the best, Bonnie. You were a friendly, humorous, and helpful presence in my life.
Monday, March 21, 2022
John Markoff with Stewart Brand in Sausalito, CA
On Thursday, April 7, 2022 Markoff will appear with Stewart Brand, one of my formative influences, in Sausalito. Markoff’s new book on Brand, Whole Earth, will arrive in bookstores tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
RIP Roger Longnecker
Roger Longnecker, my high school history teacher, was my favorite K-12 teacher. He treated us like adults, with respect, and helped us learn about early American history. He wrote my draft board a letter of support for my application for Conscientious Objector status. He passed away today from brain cancer. He is in my heart and I am sad. He was a good man.
RIP
Monday, March 14, 2022
cattails catastrophe
Cattails are spreading widely around northern lakes. Studies show that this increases methane emissions compared to forests that usually occupy these areas. As a result, methane production by these areas is projected to increase 70% over the next 50 years. According to the EPA, methane is 25X more problematic than carbon dioxide in terms of climate change.
sources: Earth Emergency documentary and EPA
Lack of posts
Just to let everyone know, I am busy with work, family, meditation, and exercise, to the point that I am not posting right now. I am doing well, for those that wonder. I hope you are too.