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MAGA in a nutshell
“Of all the hatreds, none is greater than that of ignorance against knowledge.” –Galileo Galilei, June 4, 1616
Posted in MAGA, Religious fundamentalism, Science, The Facts of Life, The god problem, Trumpism
Tagged Galileo, Galileo Galilei, ignorence v knowledge, MAGA
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“For who would set a limit to the mind of man?”
“Who would dare assert we know all there is to be known?” Even in 1613, he meant these as rhetorical questions to a close friend. Later, he was forced to reckon with a couple of men who did not agree. … Continue reading
Posted in Science, The Facts of Life, Trumpism
Tagged anti-vaxxers, Galileo, Kid Rock, Lee Zeldin, Mehmet Oz, RFK Jr, science in the USA, Trump
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Donald, the Dim Despot
Yes, that was too cute. But I’m sticking with it. I’ll explain (as you knew I would). I’ve been reading “The History of the Modern World.” After I got through the Great Slog (pre-history up to the 16th century), I … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Fascism, Indicting Trump, Politics, The Facts of Life, The filthy rich, Trumpism
Tagged "The History of the Modern World, Donald Trump, enlightened despotism, Galileo, Hobbes, Isaac Newton, Kim Jong Un, Locke, Putin, the Age of Enlightenment, the American Revolution, the French Revolution
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