Last year, in my county, when COVID-19 case rates hovered around 300-400 cases per 100k, the local school district (under the guidance of the county and state health departments) put in plans that weighed heavily in favor of distance learning.In fact...

Bet ya saw that one comin'!Now, we find out that Afghanistan is holding some precious metals in its dirt: Lithium.Lithium demand is soaring, due to our incessant need for more electronic devices. Lithium batteries will be THE DRIVER of the 21st centu...

Hi there,Here's my weekly update for August 16th, 2021...@MDGNewsmanRT @ThePubliusUSA: FACTS - Never forget that Donald Trump negotiated an agreement with the Taliban to withdraw all U.S. forces by May 1, 20…10:08 PM · Aug 15, 2021View on Twitter@MDG...

Well, that was quick. After hearing "Kabul could fall in weeks," it turns out the Taliban were able to seize it in about 48 hours.Just a bit shy of weeks, pundits.I can't say it was shocking. I mean, we propped up the government and military for 20 y...

It's going to be a long three more years for President Biden, as the apparent snafu in Afghanistan will be forever pinned to him.I admit this looks entirely bungled.But I also will say I admire Biden for sticking to his position: The US, at some poin...

Hi there,Here's my weekly update for August 16th, 2021...@MDGNewsmanRT @ThePubliusUSA: FACTS - Never forget that Donald Trump negotiated an agreement with the Taliban to withdraw all U.S. forces by May 1, 20…10:08 PM · Aug 15, 2021View on Twitter@MDG...

Well, that was quick. After hearing "Kabul could fall in weeks," it turns out the Taliban were able to seize it in about 48 hours.Just a bit shy of weeks, pundits.I can't say it was shocking. I mean, we propped up the government and military for 20 y...

Hello!As you can tell, the News Monkey showed up late again today, but with enough prodding (beer & bananas), he cranked one out. (You're reading it right now!)The big news today, as for the past 18+ months (I stopped counting), is COVID.It's ove...

Twenty years...for what?The US spent considerable time, resources, and blood in Afghanistan, for seemingly nothing.Now, we've announced our intention to be out by September 11, 2021 (20 years after 9/11)...and the Taliban has already nearly taken ove...

Hello!As you can tell, the News Monkey showed up late again today, but with enough prodding (beer & bananas), he cranked one out. (You're reading it right now!)The big news today, as for the past 18+ months (I stopped counting), is COVID.It's ove...