The times that I spent in Knox County, Missouri and Kerr County, Texas are treasures. Visiting these places and working there for many years can be two different things. Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman gives his thoughts on rural America. I printed the entire commentary for non-subscribers. Sincerely, Ed Can Anything Be Done to Assuage Rural Rage?…
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The Best Article That I Have Seen on the Debt – Ed O’Rourke
See this from today’s NY Times. I copied the entire article for non-subscribers. Sincerely, Ed The Real Debt Crisis Is Low Taxes OPINION BINYAMIN APPELBAUMAFTER A BIG SPACE THE ARTICLE BEGINS. ED By Binyamin Appelbaum Mr. Appelbaum is a member of the editorial board.Washington’s favorite show, “Debt Ceiling Chicken,” is playing again in the big white…
Congressman Ted Lieu Looks at Artificial Intelligence – Ed O’Rourke
Artificial intelligence is a big deal that needs thoughtful regulation. This development is like fire, the internal combustion engine or the atom bomb. See the congressman’s commentary from today’s NY Times. I printed the entire article below for non-subscribers. I’m a Congressman Who Codes. A.I. Freaks Me Out. Sincerely, Ed I’m a Congressman Who Codes. A.I….
A 13-Minute Look at Climate Change and the Poor Countries – Ed O’Rourke
The poor countries have gotten the least benefit from industrialization and are paying the biggest price. See more here. Sincerely, Ed Climate damage: How and why rich countries should pay up Climate damage: How and why rich countries should pay up Climate damage: How and why rich countries should pay up Attachments area Preview YouTube video…
A Powerful Ad from the Lincoln Project – Ed O’Rourke
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Walter Cronkite Looked at Houston in 1964 – Ed O’Rourke
I invite you to see this 24 minute presentation. You will see Dan Rather. Sincerely, Ed The Twentieth Century: Deep in the Heart of Houston (1964) https://texasarchive.org/2018_04731
A Book on Renewable Energy – Ed O’Rourke
This book will be useful to building owners, real estate developers and financial investors. Environmentalists will use this as reference. It is simply written. A kid in senior high school can understand it. Sincerely, Ed
The 60 Minutes Report on Nuclear Fusion – Ed O’Rourke
The presentation lasts 13 minutes. I learned much. Ed Nuclear Fusion: Inside the breakthrough that could change our world | 60 Minutes Nuclear Fusion: Inside the breakthrough that could change our world | 60 Minutes Nuclear Fusion: Inside the breakthrough that could change our world | 60… Attachments area Preview YouTube video Nuclear Fusion: Inside the…
Draft Letter to Senator Ted Cruz – Ed O’Rourke
Senator Ted Cruz has been giving impassioned speeches about national debt. I found this older speech and was encouraged to take him on his challenge. Sen Ted Cruz (R) Warns of the Rapidly Growing National Debt Please examine my draft letter. I want to send the polished copy on Wednesday, 12 noon Houston time. I appreciate comments…
A Satirical Look at Kevin McCarthy´s Election – Ed O´Rourke
Play this YouTube presentation from 1:30 to 3:30. I have seen this satire in other places. The country is better off without the Republicans running the congress. Sincerely, Ed Lawrence: Don’t worry about Republicans failing to elect a speaker… yet 1:30 – 3:30 Lawrence: Don’t worry about Republicans failing to elect a speaker… yet Lawrence: Don’t worry…