Author Archives: Greg Haas

In 1995 I helped make one of the first water jets that would be attached to a drill used to expand cavities in coal seams deep in the ground. I got paid $10.00 for the small welding job. In hindsight I should have threaded the jets into the adapted drill head, but welding was quicker. [...]

We are taxing ourselves to death. No, not the way you think. We’re paying taxes, giving that money to large corporations and they fire us. Then we die. As far as I can tell, this is the only reason (besides war mongering) to not pay Federal taxes. I recently had a discussion with somebody about [...]

I’m a great admirer of Bill McKibben and his work. He’s smart. I enjoy his writing, many of his values align with mine. I envy his drive and efforts, next to which mine pale almost to invisible. I live in a state that offers primarily choices that reflect, essentially, the antithesis of Mr. McKibben’s values. [...]