Greenfire Coalition Writer's Forum
Dairy Cows-A Short and Tortured Life
Michael Sauers March 19, 2025 I have recently posted on the egg and the foie gras industries. In a continuing effort to educate consumers about the cruelties of factory farming I will add this post on dairy cows. We are long past the days when we can say, "Oh, I...
Congressman Meuser Is Failing His District
I am a resident of Bloomsburg which makes me a constituent of U.S. Congressman Dan Meuser. I am also a writer/editor for Greenfire Coalition Writers'Forum. The Greenfire webpage is written opinions on a wide variety of topics, one of which is government/politics....
Education Budget/Shapiro/PSEA
Michael Sauers March 18, 2025 The following is a message sent to Arron Chapin at PSEA from Michael Sauers My first year of teaching was 1972-3. I'm now retired. Over the course of my life, I have had successful careers in education, business, and community...
Foie Gras–More Factory Farming Cruelty
Michael Sauers February 28, 2025 Recently I posted on the cruelties imposed on egg laying hens and male chicks. Today I want to talk about what happens to ducks and geese. That's right, Donald, Daffy, Goosey Loosey, Uncle Waldo and millions of ordinary ducks and...
Millionaires/Billionaires
Michael Sauers February 25, 2025 By virtue of their wealth, a small group of people have always exercised a disproportionate amount of power. They have used this power to create systems (government, education, legal, military, etc.) that enhance their power,...
EGGS, ANYONE?????
Michael Sauers February 22, 2025 Greetings! Lately there has been much talk about the price of eggs. Understandable, since most Americans are trying to survive on a non-living wage. The wealthy don't worry about the price of eggs. They can afford them no matter...
Small World–Life Was So Different
Michael Sauers February 21, 2025 Modern life is very hectic and so very different from my beginnings. I'm 74 now. From 1950 until 1963 life mostly took place in McAdoo and the Southside. Just a small borough/area nestled in Pennsylvania's Anthracite coal country,...
Awaiting Spring–A Hiatus From the Current State of Affairs
Michael Sauers February 20, 2025 Given the current state of affairs, I am so looking forward to Spring. Nature, the good, bad and ugly will burst out providing us with a grand diversion. Fauna and flora will be renewing itself for another six or seven month test of...
Governor Shapiro’s 2025 Budget Address
Michael Sauers February 8, 2025 Governor Shapiro's budget address muddied the waters as it skirted significant areas of importance and was an attempt at personal aggrandizement. As often happens, it resembled a campaign speech. Mr. Shapiro is running for President....
Governor Shapiro’s “Lightening Plan” on Energy, Jobs and Consumers-Questionable at Best
Michael Sauers February 1, 2025 Governor Shapiro likes to make a big splash with his announcements. His recent announcement of his "Lightening Plan" regarding Pennsylvania's energy future was no exception. Held at Pittsburg's International Airport it had all the...