Jerome Powell COGwriter The US Federal Reserve apparently is considering lowering interest rates: June 5, 2019 The U.S. Federal Reserve has sent a “very strong signal” that it’s ready to consider cutting interest rates, according to a former Fed governor. Sarah Bloom Raskin, who sat on the Fed board from 2010 to 2014, offered that […]
Month: June 2019
Bill Nye needs to change some views if he really wants to be the ‘science guy’
COGwriter Some time back, Bill Nye, who still calls himself the ‘science guy,’ was interviewed about some of his evolutionary views: Why Bill Nye Calls Evolution ‘Undeniable’ and Creationism ‘Inane’ Darwin’s theory explains so much of the world, from bumblebees to human origins, says the Science Guy. … In his new book, Nye delights in […]
China has CRISPR humans, whereas USA approves GMO salmon–this is driven by greed, not data!
CRISPR is not without risks (Guido4) COGwriter Scientists are pointing out at least one risk associated with gene-editing of humans: New Study Shows Those First-Ever CRISPR Babies Could Be at Risk of Early Death June 4, 2019 Chinese scientist He Jiankui first brought gene-edited babies into the world …He’s team gene-edited the twin babies – […]
CNN Poll: Biden continues to lead crowded Democratic field; first priority if elected is the ‘Equality Act’
Former U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden COGwriter CNN reported the following: CNN Poll: Biden continues to lead crowded Democratic field June 4, 2019 WASHINGTON (CNN)Former Vice President Joe Biden continues to be the top pick for the Democratic nomination for president among Democrats and Democratic-leaning registered voters, according to a new CNN poll conducted by […]
Is your soul immortal or do you die at death?
Cemetery in Estonia COGwriter Tomorrow is the 75th anniversary of an invasion called D-Day–thousands were killed: It was the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare. On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 brave young soldiers from the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada stormed the beaches of Normandy, France in a bold […]
Boris Johnson: Brexit, October 31st, deal or no deal. Donald Trump in UK. Special relationship?
CNBC COGwriter UK Prime Minister hopeful, Boris Johnson made a Brexit pledge: Deal or no deal, we leave EU on October 31 – PM candidate Johnson June 3, 2019 LONDON (Reuters) – Boris Johnson, frontrunner to be Britain’s next prime minister, promised on Monday to lead the country out of the European Union on Oct. […]
‘Chinese warships cause surprise in Sydney Harbour’
Chinese navy sailors COGwriter A reader sent me a link to the following: Chinese warships cause surprise in Sydney Harbour 3 June 2019 Australians enjoying a sunny winter morning were surprised by the sight of three Chinese warships steaming into to Sydney Harbour Monday, forcing the prime minister to reassure jittery residents. Amid heightened concern […]
Is God’s Existence Logical?
COGwriter Is it logical to believe in God? Yes, most certainly. Is it logical to believe the view of ‘spontaneous generation’ often pushed by well known people claiming to be scientists? No. Charles Darwin saw people making too much out of his writings when he was alive: Darwin himself said: “I am in a hopeless […]
Donald Trump pushing Brexit, pushing Mexico, and pushing against India
COGwriter US President Donald Trump made more statements that have upset various ones around the world. Here is something from the BBC related to Brexit: 2 June 2019 Nigel Farage should be involved in the government’s Brexit negotiations and the UK should be prepared to leave the EU with no deal, Donald Trump has […]
The ‘Experts’ Are Not Always Right
Original illustration from “The Emperor’s New Clothes” COGwriter ‘Experts’ want people to believe all kinds of things these days. Many people go along with them because they are afraid they will be embarrassed or somehow harmed by standing for the truth when it goes against the ‘consensus of experts.’ Well, this is fine when the […]