Perhaps they are opting out of poison and indoctrination?

I've always been glad to not live in the US - Trumps version or anyone elses.

Perhaps not - it's a Christian thing.

We'll know by this time tomorrow then.

How prophetic! Nearly there folks.

but it's peak summer down south.

And sometimes science has been hopelessly wrong.

'single-use' supermarket bags were rarely single-use for me (bin liners, etc). Now they are banned and I've nearly run out, I'll be buying heavy duty bags to accomplish the same purposes. A lot more plastic, a lot more waste. I don't see any net benefit anywhere.

I always figured a giant trackball would be ideal - something you can actually walk on, control the effort required, offer up/downhill. Could probably offer steps/textures if the ball was flexible. Put a handrail around it for safety or a harness so you can't fall off. Plug it in as a haptic-feedback mouse - should be easy.

"often indistinguishable from legitimate political debate." - ie Legitimate political debate, but not what they agree with?

Carriage Control tapes, massive static shocks, rotating printer ribbons to try and keep them running true.
The good old days!

and I could stay home on full pay for a very long time

There seems to be plenty of doubt about anthropogenic climate change, but it isn't likely to win you any cash for research.
The only news you are likely to hear is that the science is settled line, so the headline is hardly surprising.

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/02/26/predator-who-claimed-to-be-transgender-declared-dangerous-offender - He didn't get off scott-free but that doesn't undo the damage he's done

And if your theology advocates beheading everyone who is not of your faith?

Doesn't sound very informative to me