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Propaganda and Virginity

Like a Virgin: The Press Take On Teenage Sex

Yes, attitudes do make a difference in behavior

The chain reaction was something out of central casting. A medical journal starts it off by announcing a study comparing teens who take a pledge of virginity until marriage with those who don’t. Lo and behold, when [...]

Kissinger for New World Order

I recall — not long ago – that such talk about a “New World Order” got you labeled as being a conspiracy nut job.  Now it’s all the rage, even among the glitterati.  This reminds me of Schopenhauer’s “stages of truth”:

All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently [...]

Gaza conflict spreads to Europe

Gaza conflict spreads to Europe with Jews attacked PARIS (AP) – Signs are mounting that the conflict in Gaza is starting to spill over into violence in Europe’s towns and cities, with assaults against Jews and arson attacks on Jewish congregations in France, Sweden and Britain.

Assailants rammed a burning car into the gates [...]