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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 16th January 2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1,345
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Posted By Trakar
2T$ sounds more like the rounding error of what...

2T$ sounds more like the rounding error of what is ultimately required to redress the problems caused by shifting 100s of trillions in Private profits acquired by gift, grift and corruption in the...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 16th January 2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1,345
Views: 161,977
Posted By Trakar
LOL Fund-raising off a good climate-Hawk...

LOL

Fund-raising off a good climate-Hawk article!

Pragmatic activism at its finest.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 16th January 2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1,345
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Posted By Trakar
...among some circles, certainly! We are...

...among some circles, certainly!

We are approx. 1.2°C above most averages for 1880, given current increases are running at 0.2°C/decade, so four decades (circa early 2060s) is more in-line with...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 15th January 2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1,345
Views: 161,977
Posted By Trakar
I'm increasingly of the opinion that we are quite...

I'm increasingly of the opinion that we are quite likely to blow through 2.0C, without pause, by mid-century, if not sooner, and 3.0C, if not 3.5C by the end of the century, sans a near miraculous...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th October 2022, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1,345
Views: 161,977
Posted By Trakar
Well, I try not to cast many stones, but yeah, it...

Well, I try not to cast many stones, but yeah, it is putting a real bummer on my plans about living to 150!
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th October 2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,345
Views: 161,977
Posted By Trakar
Agreed, the primary difference to me is scale,...

Agreed, the primary difference to me is scale, whether we are talking about efficient pelletized systems or cords of firewood stacked outside homes. If we are talking about small scale, local,...
Forum: USA Politics 11th October 2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2,665
Views: 131,105
Posted By Trakar
...as well as providing social excuses for...

...as well as providing social excuses for additional funding and pentagon equipment gifting for law enforcement activities and forces as well as extreme measures/abuses such as asset forfeiture...
Forum: USA Politics 20th September 2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 37,743
Posted By Trakar
The first question that strikes me, is why is it...

The first question that strikes me, is why is it that local police are confronting an assault upon a federal bldg./dept.?
I can see the PR angle, but I'm not sure it outweighs the deterrence of...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 8th September 2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 1,345
Views: 161,977
Posted By Trakar
unfortunately this is a major contributor to my...

unfortunately this is a major contributor to my dismal outlook regarding the fate of our nation, global civilization, ...and quite possibly, our species.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 3rd September 2022, 08:14 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 22,132
Posted By Trakar
Actually much the same could be said of early...

Actually much the same could be said of early Christianity, the problem with both Christianity and Islam, was a strong political merging with a resurgence in fundamentalism, ...and that has happened...
Forum: USA Politics 1st September 2022, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2,665
Views: 131,105
Posted By Trakar
There you go looking in a mirror thinking its a...

There you go looking in a mirror thinking its a window,...again!
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 1st September 2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,636
Posted By Trakar
And the Bibles were written and promoted by the...

And the Bibles were written and promoted by the very people whose considerations I said that it was unwise to conflate with the will of the Creator.
Forum: USA Politics 1st September 2022, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1,214
Views: 63,520
Posted By Trakar
Unfortunately, that (D) by itself does not tell...

Unfortunately, that (D) by itself does not tell us whether we should applaud or bemoan her corporatism (why would anyone run as a (D) if they don't support the party ownership?)
Forum: USA Politics 1st September 2022, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,214
Views: 63,520
Posted By Trakar
This very much so! The primary problem with...

This very much so!

The primary problem with Biden (and the Dim party controlled by the DNC), is that they are way too far to the corporatist Reich.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 31st August 2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 1,345
Views: 161,977
Posted By Trakar
7 Tipping Points of Near-Term Concern

("Points of No Return" - https://grist.org/climate-tipping-points-amazon-greenland-boreal-forest/)

This article discussed and explored a commentary in Nature (27 November 2019) titled "Climate...
Forum: USA Politics 31st August 2022, 10:54 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,188
Posted By Trakar
So that's my problem, I'm supposed to expect my...

So that's my problem, I'm supposed to expect my elected officials to do nothing, and I've wasted most of my life expecting elected officials to do the things they claim they will do and I voted for...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 31st August 2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,079
Posted By Trakar
Tax Avoidance should be minimized and closely...

Tax Avoidance should be minimized and closely scrutinized and any hint of "gaming" to circumvent tax laws should be treated as deliberative evasion. Tax Evasion is, and should be, a serious crime and...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 31st August 2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 22,132
Posted By Trakar
What exactly is there to distinguish/separate...

What exactly is there to distinguish/separate between supernatural from Natural? Is one a subsection of the other, or are they separate realms distinct from each other?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 31st August 2022, 09:20 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,636
Posted By Trakar
It is probably unwise to automatically conflate...

It is probably unwise to automatically conflate the needs and perspectives of the Creator, with the words and actions of the very human and sinful Temple/Church leadership (much less the heads of...
Forum: USA Politics 31st August 2022, 08:49 AM
Replies: 2,665
Views: 131,105
Posted By Trakar
You are far too kind in your portrayal of Biden...

You are far too kind in your portrayal of Biden (and more than a little insulting to Truman), but you undoubtedly meant well.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 31st August 2022, 08:43 AM
Replies: 1,345
Views: 161,977
Posted By Trakar
...well, that, and the fact that even the hoped...

...well, that, and the fact that even the hoped for reductions are based upon very conservative estimates of the warming effects that they are designed to adjust/adapt to.
Forum: USA Politics 31st August 2022, 08:14 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,188
Posted By Trakar
I understand that these are your opinions and...

I understand that these are your opinions and considerations, and are doctrinarian to the modern "progressive" perspective, which to me is not actually Progressive, so much as some kinder/gentler...
Forum: USA Politics 31st August 2022, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1,214
Views: 63,520
Posted By Trakar
The only problem is that this is largely a...

The only problem is that this is largely a bipartisan reflection, and this means most all incumbents from both parties particularly party leadership and long-term legacy/relic members.

While this...
Forum: USA Politics 28th August 2022, 11:01 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,188
Posted By Trakar
With regard to modern progressivism, I would...

With regard to modern progressivism, I would certainly agree. But, such "progressivism" is little more than neoliberal-lite, very corporate friendly, and ultimately little more than sloganism. None...
Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 28th August 2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,934
Posted By Trakar
In hindsight, my investment in rural land and...

In hindsight, my investment in rural land and suburban rentals, has, at least on paper, nearly tripled my initial investments over the last five years (and this only includes property bought within...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 28th August 2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 1,345
Views: 161,977
Posted By Trakar
The analysis is always conservative, that is the...

The analysis is always conservative, that is the nature of science publication and journalism in general. The reality that unfolds is almost always much more jarring in expression of the full...
Forum: USA Politics 28th August 2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1,214
Views: 63,520
Posted By Trakar
What leads you to the conclusion that...

What leads you to the conclusion that Progressivism (as opposed to the misguided beliefs of some who have no idea of what the philosophy of Progressivism is when they label themselves Progressive)...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 14th August 2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1,345
Views: 161,977
Posted By Trakar
Regarding Antarctic Ice loss PLOS (Public...

Regarding Antarctic Ice loss

PLOS (Public Library of Science) has an article out regarding this same topic called "The things we take for granted."...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 14th August 2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 1,345
Views: 161,977
Posted By Trakar
PNAS: Climate Endgame: Exploring catastrophic climate change scenarios

https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2108146119



Of particular interest to me, are the following passages:
Forum: USA Politics 14th August 2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2,665
Views: 131,105
Posted By Trakar
Climate Justice Alliance on IRA

https://climatejusticealliance.org/the-inflation-reduction-act-is-not-a-climate-justice-bill/



Obviously, the Bidone administration got a good laugh out of these efforts to actually accomplish...
Forum: USA Politics 12th August 2022, 12:30 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,278
Posted By Trakar
Appealing to greed and avarice are usually more...

Appealing to greed and avarice are usually more enticing than trying to appeal to altruism and selfless-sacrifice, regardless of the consequences, it's that old original sin hardwiring at play.
Forum: USA Politics 12th August 2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,278
Posted By Trakar
:thumbsup::thumbsup: destroying the social...

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

destroying the social contract via cash-buyout/bribery
Forum: USA Politics 12th August 2022, 12:18 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,278
Posted By Trakar
Not sure that is accurate, as the Dim party was...

Not sure that is accurate, as the Dim party was largely controlled and dominated by the Dixiecrats in the late 19th and very early 20th centuries. There may have been some democratic politicians and...
Forum: USA Politics 12th August 2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2,665
Views: 131,105
Posted By Trakar
Stupid people with guns aren't made smarter by...

Stupid people with guns aren't made smarter by carrying a gun, just more dangerous to themselves and anyone they are around. Guns aren't a big problem, keeping guns out of the hands of criminals, the...
Forum: USA Politics 12th August 2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,188
Posted By Trakar
Indeed, Progressivism as I understand, and as my...

Indeed, Progressivism as I understand, and as my family has followed it for the last century or so, is completely outside of Modern (and generally "Traditional") Liberalism altogether.



These...
Forum: USA Politics 12th August 2022, 11:21 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,278
Posted By Trakar
Very much this, but though this seems the easier...

Very much this, but though this seems the easier choice, that is largely because we tend to underestimate the depth of the (largely "self-induced") corruption which the party leadership depends upon...
Forum: USA Politics 12th August 2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,278
Posted By Trakar
:thumbsup::thumbsup: The other side of the...

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

The other side of the issue may well be that we notice it more when those we have a lot of agreement with reject and attack us than, than when we are rejected and attacked by...
Forum: USA Politics 12th August 2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,278
Posted By Trakar
That (maintaining ideological/policy agenda...

That (maintaining ideological/policy agenda adherence) was originally the only valid reason (that I could see) for having political parties! Currently however, with both parties captured by Capital's...
Forum: USA Politics 12th August 2022, 08:45 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,278
Posted By Trakar
Progressivism (which originally revolved around...

Progressivism (which originally revolved around applying scientific principles and methodology to the field of politics) was originally a Republican variant of politics. My family had a long...
Forum: USA Politics 12th August 2022, 08:23 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,278
Posted By Trakar
:thumbsup::thumbsup: unfortunately, it is...

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

unfortunately, it is these words, that are responsible for corralling a large percentage of progressives into voting for lessor evil candidates but who get despondent and...
Forum: USA Politics 12th August 2022, 07:45 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,278
Posted By Trakar
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: A bit awkward...

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

A bit awkward and drawn out, unfortunately that's the main problem with nuance, It requires a lot more explanation and qualification, while many if not most, people...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 11th August 2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,345
Views: 161,977
Posted By Trakar
NASA Studies Find Previously Unknown Loss of Antarctic Ice

https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-studies-find-previously-unknown-loss-of-antarctic-ice
Forum: USA Politics 11th August 2022, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1,214
Views: 63,520
Posted By Trakar
no, merely the growing perception I have gotten...

no, merely the growing perception I have gotten of the Democratic party leadership over the last 3 decades or so.
Forum: USA Politics 11th August 2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1,214
Views: 63,520
Posted By Trakar
and unfortunately the Dims are eagerly chasing...

and unfortunately the Dims are eagerly chasing them to the right on these issues as well.
Forum: USA Politics 11th August 2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1,214
Views: 63,520
Posted By Trakar
the vast Twitterfication of messageboards.

the vast Twitterfication of messageboards.
Forum: USA Politics 11th August 2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,278
Posted By Trakar
Thumbs up :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Not just get...

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Not just get rid of them, outlaw them!

its a big step toward the path of "Outlawing Private money in Public elections!"
Forum: USA Politics 11th August 2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 1,214
Views: 63,520
Posted By Trakar
The "corporatist centrist neoliberal fascists"...

The "corporatist centrist neoliberal fascists" are not the Left!
Forum: USA Politics 11th August 2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,188
Posted By Trakar
[/QUOTE] Avoiding my questions does not...

[/QUOTE]


Avoiding my questions does not answer my questions. Business as usual is generally a lethal response to dire emergency/existential situations. Cathedrals could take millennia, as it...
Forum: USA Politics 11th August 2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 2,665
Views: 131,105
Posted By Trakar
LOL, sounds like something you are much more...

LOL, sounds like something you are much more familiar with than I am, so I bow to your superior experience.

My perspective, however comes from (among other sources) an analysis of NBER reports,...
Forum: USA Politics 11th August 2022, 08:23 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,278
Posted By Trakar
Possibly,...unfortunately we seem to live in a...

Possibly,...unfortunately we seem to live in a world where way too many of the "Smart" men seem to think that negotiation is the "evil" thing and something that you should never do until after the...
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