SODOM & GOMORRAH: Propaganda is interesting to look at, even (or especially) after the fact. This video made of Hollywood’s support of NIRA, the New Deal, and Roosevelt’s other economic policies is almost…fascistic.
April 27, 2013 by
Syrian Opposition Claims Government has Chemical Weapons
SODOM & GOMORRAH: The Syrian opposition continues to send envoys to the United Nations in hopes of attaining help in the struggle against their government.
Revolutionary forces are trying a new method. By claiming that the Syrian government possesses and has used biological weapons against its people, the opposition hopes to hold the UN accountable for its commitment to intervene when a country is guilty of outright human rights violations.
April 23, 2013 by
SOPA Wasn’t Enough: Now There’s CISPA
SODOM & GOMORRAH: The American House of Representatives silently and quickly voted in favor of a new bill called the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA). Last year, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA), two copyright enforcement bills, inspired thousands of sites to participate in an online blackout. [...]
Continue reading...April 22, 2013 by
Boston Bombing Suspect Apprehended
SODOM & GOMORRAH: Though in critical condition, the last living suspect in the Boston bombing case has been apprehended. He is currently unable to speak but is reportedly able to write. His aunt, an attorney from Russia, feels this is a frame job and does not trust the evidence provided by the US government. There [...]
Continue reading...April 18, 2013 by
Chavez Holds Power in Venezuela Beyond the Grave
SODOM & GOMORRAH: Following Hugo Chavez’s unfruitful struggle against cancer, his appears to be the faction firmly in charge of Venezuela. Elections were held. Elections are always held. After a “close vote”, Nicolas Maduro, a friend of the late Chavez, was declared the president. Violence erupted as protestors clashed with police. Before papers could even [...]
Continue reading...April 16, 2013 by
Thoughts and Prayers to Boston
SODOM & GOMORRAH: Three explosions went off in Boston during the marathon. Thoughts and prayers to the runners, fans, and families of those there. Far from shocked at such acts, we merely reflect at how persistent and heinous the forces of chaos truly are. It is tragic that this should strike at all, much less [...]
Continue reading...April 15, 2013 by
Chalking Justin Bieber’s Anne Frank Comment to Age is Insulting
SODOM & GOMORRAH: We don’t usually follow pop news on this site, but this particular event seemed over the top. While on tour in Germany, Justin Bieber left a somewhat controversial comment in the guest book of the museum. He wrote, “Truly inspiring to be able to come here. Anne was a great girl. Hopefully [...]
Continue reading...April 10, 2013 by
Margaret Thatcher’s Funeral to be Held
SODOM & GOMORRAH: Margaret Thatcher, the only female Prime Minister to have held office in Great Britain, passed away earlier this week. To mark the solemn event, more than 700 members of Britain’s armed forces will play a role in the ceremonies. David Cameron, the current head of the Conservative Party and the Prime Minister [...]
Continue reading...April 9, 2013 by
Jesus’ Bloodline
SODOM & GOMORRAH: There is much undue controversy regarding Jesus’ bloodline. Fictional works such as The Da Vinci Code make the claim that Jesus and Mary Magdalene married and had children, thus perpetuating Jesus’ bloodline to present times. Atheistic criticisms also argue that there is a discrepancy between the two lists of Jesus’ ancestors, which means that [...]
Continue reading...April 3, 2013 by
Pakistani Youth Pessimistic on Democracy
SODOM & GOMORRAH: More than half of the people polled in Pakistan responded negatively to democracy in Pakistan. The BBC survey was conducted on about 5,000 Pakistanis who were between the ages of 18 and 29. Almost all of them responded by saying that Pakistan was moving in the wrong direction, signalling a vast pessimism [...]
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