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Tucker Carlson: leaked video reveals fired host’s crude off-camera remarks | Fox News | The Guardian | Opinion

Ex-Fox News anchor shown referring to fans as ‘post-menopausal’ and unnamed woman as ‘yummy’ in clips released on Tuesday Source: Tucker Carlson: leaked video reveals fired host’s crude off-camera remarks | Fox News | The Guardian Opinion: The article notes that all of these comments were made in private. So Carlson is human. And as… Read More Tucker Carlson: leaked video reveals fired host’s crude off-camera remarks | Fox News | The Guardian | Opinion

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EV Car Batteries Destroy the Environment and Violate Human Rights

An appealing aspect of electric vehicles is that they are better for the environment than gas-powered cars. However, not everything about electric vehicles is eco-friendly, for EV car batteries harm the environment. They also violate human rights. Source: EV Car Batteries Destroy the Environment and Violate Human Rights Opinion Some of us concerned about the… Read More EV Car Batteries Destroy the Environment and Violate Human Rights

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Stanley Kubrick and the demonization of Donald Trump

A little while ago I argued that America’s scapegoating and biased treatment of Donald Trump signals the end of the overall ‘good times’ we once enjoyed in North America. Those good times were optimistic. Sure we had ecological problems like smog, the ozone layer, and acid rain but science could and surely would fix it.… Read More Stanley Kubrick and the demonization of Donald Trump

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When leaders don’t practice what they preach

In studying the religions of the world, the German sociologist Max Weber (1864 – 1920) made a distinction between the ethical and the exemplary prophet. The ethical prophet tells us what to do but doesn’t necessarily do it themselves. The exemplary prophet leads by virtue of their lifestyle—that is, they lead a life of integrity.… Read More When leaders don’t practice what they preach

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Do not be overly righteous! | Rabbi Allen S. Maller

Introduction by Michael Clark Ph.D. Today I’ll spare you a long introduction and simply say how much this article by Rabbi Maller reminds me of St. Paul. Before his turn to Christ, Paul (Saul of Tarsus) had been a Pharisee who persecuted early Christians. Some kind of powerful conversion experience, theologians say, made him see… Read More Do not be overly righteous! | Rabbi Allen S. Maller

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Hardware makers criticized for eco double standards • The Register | Opinion

Don’t penalize resellers for selling refurbished kit, educate shareholders on being Earth’s friend Source: Hardware makers criticized for eco double standards • The Register Opinion: I can just see it. Q of Star Trek’s The Next Generation is holding a grand inquisition somewhere at the edge of the universe. Under arrest and standing trial are… Read More Hardware makers criticized for eco double standards • The Register | Opinion

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‘Truly historic’: Thousands march for Serbia EuroPride after 11th-hour announcement | Euronews | Opinion

Thousands took part in Serbia’s EuroPride on Saturday, following a last-minute statement by the country’s PM that the march could happen and would be protected by police. Source: ‘Truly historic’: Thousands march for Serbia EuroPride after 11th-hour announcement | Euronews – Updated: 19/09/2022 Opinion: As you can see, this story is a little bit old but… Read More ‘Truly historic’: Thousands march for Serbia EuroPride after 11th-hour announcement | Euronews | Opinion

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Finland asks: Can a prime minister party like a rock star? | CTV News | Opinion

The leaked video of Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin dancing and singing with friends has triggered a debate among Finns about what level of revelling is inappropriate for a prime minister, especially considering neighbouring Russia’s attack on Ukraine, which prompted long-neutral Finland and Sweden to apply for NATO membership. Source: Finland asks: Can a prime… Read More Finland asks: Can a prime minister party like a rock star? | CTV News | Opinion

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Opinion | Canada’s first “grid-scale” nuclear reactor billed as a solution to the emissions problem but…

Nuclear wastes do not just go away. In fact, they “can remain radioactive and dangerous to human health for thousands of years.” We may think that cemeteries filling up with bodies is a problem. How about precious rural spaces filling up with horrific waste that remains deadly for not just centuries but eons? What amuses… Read More Opinion | Canada’s first “grid-scale” nuclear reactor billed as a solution to the emissions problem but…

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