The Detroit Catholic has an interesting article on Catholics who are working to reverse the Doomsday Clock. One priest was an officer in the US Navy: Msgr. Stuart Swetland, a moral theologian and president of Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas, said that a fundamental moral principle also must be considered when asking about the…
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A Climate Wall of Shame – Ed O´Rourke
In the attached article, see Nate Loewentheil´s proposal to erect a hall of shame for climate criminals. There are many. They have been around for a while. When Rachel Carson wrote, Silent Spring, the chemical companies hired PR firms to paint her as a nutcase. I hope Nate Loewentheil starts a website with proposals on changing the…
KC Chiefs Coverage on YouTube – Ed O´Rourke
I have never seen anything like this. In previous Super Bowls, you would see something on Monday and nothing until the next season. The coverage continues today. Film Study: Was the San Francisco 49ers PLAYCALLING what cost them the Super Bowl Vs the Chiefs? Film Study: Was the San Francisco 49ers PLAYCALLING what cost them the…
The American Economy Is Rigged – Ed O´Rourke
President Biden, Bernie Sanders, AOC and others are missing the opportunity to inform the public and offer solutions. The first article shows that most Americans believe the economy is rigged. (They are right. It is rigged.)The second article shows that the news media is silent on talking about this. Three Americans have as much wealth as…
A New War Abolition Statement – Ed O´Rourke
Some years back I composed a war abolition statement for Pope Francis to use as a draft for an encyclical. He and the previously two Popes have been environmentalists and increasingly looking for non-violent solutions. I rewrote the statement for the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. I offer the major additions and invite you to read…
David Brooks Has Changed Sides – Ed O´Rourke
I have been seeing David Brooks on the PBS Newshour on Friday night for many years, possibly two decades plus. With DT coming on the scene, he did not like what he saw. This is old news but today´s commentary reminded me about the way he was. I invite you to read this excerpt and then…
Go Chiefs – Ed O´Rourke
I like these YouTube presentations for the Super Bowl. This game will be close. It is an honor and an achievement to get there. Sincerely, Ed The NFL Has NO ANSWER For The Kansas City Chiefs … (About 8 minutes) The NFL Has NO ANSWER For The Kansas City Chiefs … The NFL Has NO ANSWER For…
My Upcoming Letter to the Peace Groups – Ed O´Rourke
I will send the following letter to peace groups in mid-February. I appreciate your examination for recommendations. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, Ed War Abolition Goals for 2024 and Beyond To achieve the seemingly impossible, you must be unafraid to dream the seemingly impossible. Vaclav Havel The difficult we do today. The impossible takes a little…
Fun Commentary from Brian Tyler Cohen – Ed O´Rourke
Fox hosts have been obsessing about Taylor Swift lately. I invite you to see this 9 and a half minute commentary. Sincerely, Ed Taylor Swift sends Fox hosts into MELTDOWN Taylor Swift sends Fox hosts into MELTDOWN Taylor Swift sends Fox hosts into MELTDOWN
A Look at the Erie Canal – Then and Now – Ed O´Rourke
I invite you to see this 8 minute video showing how hard it was getting started and the canal today. Then, hear Bruce Springsteen play the famous song. Sincerely, Ed 200 years on the Erie Canal Two hundred years ago, construction began on a 363-mile canal linking the Great Lakes…