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Professor of Political Science, Emeritus
Texas Tech University
Recently published Confronting Climate Change: From Mitigation to Adaptation (Lynne Rienner 2024).
Now living in Illinois and helping my youngster make furry costumes.
Texas Tech University
Recently published Confronting Climate Change: From Mitigation to Adaptation (Lynne Rienner 2024).
Now living in Illinois and helping my youngster make furry costumes.
“He's just trying to wipe his ass with a nettle leaf, Because in trying to clean up his image he's actively making it worse.”
Oliver J. Barkdull
Oliver J. Barkdull
December 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
“He's just trying to wipe his ass with a nettle leaf, Because in trying to clean up his image he's actively making it worse.”
Oliver J. Barkdull
Oliver J. Barkdull
I see the Ponzi scheme disguised as a car company named after a great scientist has to dish out another $139 billion to the most overpaid person in the history of the world.
Don't tell me this system rewards merit.
Don't tell me this system rewards merit.
December 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
I see the Ponzi scheme disguised as a car company named after a great scientist has to dish out another $139 billion to the most overpaid person in the history of the world.
Don't tell me this system rewards merit.
Don't tell me this system rewards merit.
The Worst Supreme Court Ever demonstrates once again in the Texas case that the only "principle" guiding its decisions is whatever benefits the Republicon Party.
December 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
The Worst Supreme Court Ever demonstrates once again in the Texas case that the only "principle" guiding its decisions is whatever benefits the Republicon Party.
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A thousand friends are too few; one enemy is one too many.
A thousand friends are too few; one enemy is one too many.
December 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A thousand friends are too few; one enemy is one too many.
A thousand friends are too few; one enemy is one too many.
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A small key opens big doors.
A small key opens big doors.
December 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A small key opens big doors.
A small key opens big doors.
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A red apple invites stones.
A red apple invites stones.
December 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A red apple invites stones.
A red apple invites stones.
The cynicism of the people who defend the state, well expressed.
“My line of business has taught me three things. No one is to be trusted. Nothing is to be believed. And anyone is capable of doing anything.” British agent Jack Loder (Anthony Quayle), The Tamarind Seed (1974).
“My line of business has taught me three things. No one is to be trusted. Nothing is to be believed. And anyone is capable of doing anything.” British agent Jack Loder (Anthony Quayle), The Tamarind Seed (1974).
November 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The cynicism of the people who defend the state, well expressed.
“My line of business has taught me three things. No one is to be trusted. Nothing is to be believed. And anyone is capable of doing anything.” British agent Jack Loder (Anthony Quayle), The Tamarind Seed (1974).
“My line of business has taught me three things. No one is to be trusted. Nothing is to be believed. And anyone is capable of doing anything.” British agent Jack Loder (Anthony Quayle), The Tamarind Seed (1974).
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A pound is sixteen ounces wherever you go.
A pound is sixteen ounces wherever you go.
November 30, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A pound is sixteen ounces wherever you go.
A pound is sixteen ounces wherever you go.
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A neighbor's hen looks as big as a goose, and his wife as young as a girl.
A neighbor's hen looks as big as a goose, and his wife as young as a girl.
November 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A neighbor's hen looks as big as a goose, and his wife as young as a girl.
A neighbor's hen looks as big as a goose, and his wife as young as a girl.
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A man is judged by his work.
A man is judged by his work.
November 26, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A man is judged by his work.
A man is judged by his work.
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A man is as wise as his head, not his years.
A man is as wise as his head, not his years.
November 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A man is as wise as his head, not his years.
A man is as wise as his head, not his years.
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A knife-wound heals, but a tongue-wound festers.
A knife-wound heals, but a tongue-wound festers.
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A knife-wound heals, but a tongue-wound festers.
A knife-wound heals, but a tongue-wound festers.
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A kind word warms a person throughout three winters.
A kind word warms a person throughout three winters.
November 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A kind word warms a person throughout three winters.
A kind word warms a person throughout three winters.
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A hungry stomach has no ears.
A hungry stomach has no ears.
November 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A hungry stomach has no ears.
A hungry stomach has no ears.
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A good companion shortens the longest road.
A good companion shortens the longest road.
November 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A good companion shortens the longest road.
A good companion shortens the longest road.
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A heart in love with beauty never grows old.
A heart in love with beauty never grows old.
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A heart in love with beauty never grows old.
A heart in love with beauty never grows old.
Sums it up:
Jason Kander: “Best case: The President of the United States knew about a pedophilia ring and did nothing to stop it. Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators. Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.” (Meidas+)
Jason Kander: “Best case: The President of the United States knew about a pedophilia ring and did nothing to stop it. Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators. Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.” (Meidas+)
November 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Sums it up:
Jason Kander: “Best case: The President of the United States knew about a pedophilia ring and did nothing to stop it. Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators. Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.” (Meidas+)
Jason Kander: “Best case: The President of the United States knew about a pedophilia ring and did nothing to stop it. Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators. Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.” (Meidas+)
I hear the White House has declared an Anti-Communism Week.
Somebody must be getting nervous.
Somebody must be getting nervous.
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I hear the White House has declared an Anti-Communism Week.
Somebody must be getting nervous.
Somebody must be getting nervous.
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A full purse is one's best companion.
Yes, it contradicts the previous proverb to some degree.
A full purse is one's best companion.
Yes, it contradicts the previous proverb to some degree.
November 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A full purse is one's best companion.
Yes, it contradicts the previous proverb to some degree.
A full purse is one's best companion.
Yes, it contradicts the previous proverb to some degree.
The per capita GDP of the United States in Q2 2025 was $69,499.
In a household of four, that would be nearly $280,000.
Most of us are probably wondering where our share went. Well, Elno has absconded with $1 trillion for himself, for one.
In a household of four, that would be nearly $280,000.
Most of us are probably wondering where our share went. Well, Elno has absconded with $1 trillion for himself, for one.
November 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The per capita GDP of the United States in Q2 2025 was $69,499.
In a household of four, that would be nearly $280,000.
Most of us are probably wondering where our share went. Well, Elno has absconded with $1 trillion for himself, for one.
In a household of four, that would be nearly $280,000.
Most of us are probably wondering where our share went. Well, Elno has absconded with $1 trillion for himself, for one.
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A fool dreams of wealth; a wise man, of happiness.
A fool dreams of wealth; a wise man, of happiness.
November 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A fool dreams of wealth; a wise man, of happiness.
A fool dreams of wealth; a wise man, of happiness.
Stock price-to-earning ratios of major US automakers
Tesla: 292.2:1
GM: 13.5:1
Ford: 11.3:1
Stellantis: 8:1
Tesla: 292.2:1
GM: 13.5:1
Ford: 11.3:1
Stellantis: 8:1
November 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Stock price-to-earning ratios of major US automakers
Tesla: 292.2:1
GM: 13.5:1
Ford: 11.3:1
Stellantis: 8:1
Tesla: 292.2:1
GM: 13.5:1
Ford: 11.3:1
Stellantis: 8:1
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A cup of coffee commits one to forty years of friendship.
A cup of coffee commits one to forty years of friendship.
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Turkish Proverb of the Day
A cup of coffee commits one to forty years of friendship.
A cup of coffee commits one to forty years of friendship.