Articles

Elf Boulder to be Moved

Mark Tully — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:49:00 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Sometimes I wish other countries’ politics were this exciting. Also, sometimes I wish reality didn’t mirror The Onion.

Innovations in Online Education

Mark Tully — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:42:01 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Innovation and education are two topics that usually inspire fear and dread in the far right, yet these developments show some signs of positive change.

Mexico's Terrifying Triangle of Death

Mark Tully — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:39:32 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: There are reports of more mass killings in Mexico. As anarchy prevails and drug cartels are free to do as they please, innocent people continue to be brutally slaughtered.

More Migrate to Singapore

Mark Tully — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:43:12 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: More and more people have begun to migrate to Singapore as the island country begins to appear more desirable than alternatives.

John Edwards Faces 30 Years

Mark Tully — Thu, 03 May 2012 23:54:22 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: John Edwards faces 30 years for allegedly using campaign funds to cover up his affair with his mistress. Technically he didn't break the law.

Two State Solutions Probably Don't Work

Mark Tully — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:12:56 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: There’s been much talk over the last several years about a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The consensus is, if Palestine were to break off from Israel and form a separate state, then the Palestinians could determine their destiny and the Israelis theirs. Sudan proves the consensus wrong.

Stockton, California Braces for Well-Deserved Bankruptcy

Mark Tully — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:00:53 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Stockton, California (population 290,000) has twice been recognized as America's most miserable city and now is in line to be the largest US city to declare bankruptcy. It couldn't happen soon enough.

Eric Holder and Chris Christie Don't Care About Spying on Muslims

Mark Tully — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:03:50 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Reports that the New York Police Department crossed into New Jersey to carry out surveillance on terror suspects have renewed the debate over how best to react to the threat of international terrorist groups. Supporters of the NYPD say that the measures were completely justified, while people in New Jersey and the Obama administration have suggested that the police shouldn't be spying on people just because of their faith. Platitudes won't work in convincing people that the New Jersey and federal government actually care about spying on Muslims.

The Greece Default is Here

Mark Tully — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 02:39:22 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: It's happened - despite all the hand-wringing, apologizing, and bailing out, the Greece default has happened.

A Currency to Rival the Euro

Mark Tully — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 01:37:10 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: The first cracks begin to appear in the Eurozone; financially distraught Iceland considers adopting a new currency.

Nazi Mysticism

Mark Tully — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:58:43 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: In this first monthly special study, we examine Nazi mysticism and the failure of non-mythical politics. By examining the Nazi myth seriously, we can gain insight into how such an insane ideology could so soundly defeat liberal opponents at home. The thrust of the argument is that secular liberalism cannot survive a conflict with mythical politics.

The Biblical Meaning of Numbers

Mark Tully — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:23:03 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: People have long searched the Scripture for deeper meaning. One somewhat neglected area of study has been the Biblical meaning of numbers. If each word in the Bible is the direct revelation of God, then each word must have significance and meaning for the believer. As a result, there must be a Biblical meaning behind what numbers are used since there are no coincidences or mistakes with God.

Surprise, Putin and Obama at Odds

Mark Tully — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:19:33 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: In a policy manifesto published yesterday in the Russian state-owned Moskovskiye Novosti, Vladimir Putin lashes out at American foreign policy ambitions. This comes in contrast to efforts made by President Obama to improve relations with the former Cold War adversary.

Climate in Iraq Was More Extreme in Ancient Times

Mark Tully — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:48:14 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Archaeologists and historians have found ancient texts composed between 816 and 1009 AD in Iraq. Researchers published an analysis in Weather of the various writings done by scholars, historians, and diarists who lived during the Islamic Golden Age.

Are Super PAC Contributions the Problem?

Mark Tully — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:59:29 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Everyone seems in agreement that corporate influence in politics is bad. Tea Party Republicans are upset that Mitt Romney's political action committee (PAC) is able to outspend their favored candidates. Liberal Democrats say that Wall Street is silencing the voices of the poor. Libertarians suggest that if the government was smaller, super PAC's would contribute less. So why does everyone and their mother own a PAC?

Constitutional Claims About Social Conservatism

Mark Tully — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:48:40 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Rick Santorum has gained popularity for allegedly being a "social conservative." Santorum claims that the American Constitution should be read "in the context of" the Declaration of Independence. Is this a legitimately right wing stance, or is it another instance of Republican schizophrenia?

More Children Born Outside of Marriage

Mark Tully — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:49:22 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: We have likely reached the point of no return for the American family. More women under 30 are giving birth to children outside of marriage than not.

NKo and the Mandekan Language Have Reached a Critical Juncture

Mark Tully — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:41:36 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Democracy is preparing to claim another victim, one with a rich cultural and linguistic history. The NKo alphabet, used to write the Mandekan language, may soon be extinct.

Syrian Insanity

Mark Tully — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:54:39 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: John McCain has been hailed as one of the most sensible and moderate politicians in Congress. His recent statements about Syria demonstrate that Congress, public opinion, and the so-called center are irredeemable.

Russian Protests Show No Signs of Going Away

Mark Tully — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:29:06 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Russian protests are continuing on, despite some appeasement from the government and the cold of winter. One thing is certain: the number of protesters is too high to arrest them all.

Another Rick Santorum Scandal

Mark Tully — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:57:58 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: I am considered a radical by many because I believe that people should match their actions with their beliefs. Though I find fault with many politicians, there is special contempt for Rick Santorum. Perhaps there are many reasons we should dislike the man, but one particularly bothers me.

The Truth Slips Out About Egypt

Mark Tully — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:38:52 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: The Arab Spring has sprung, but it seems that the United States suffers from severe allergies. Conditions in Egypt aren't as joyful as reviously anticipated. The empire is peeved.

Faith in the Results of Forensic Science

Mark Tully — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:51:19 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Our culture's lack of moral grounding has many consequences. One is how we treat uncertainty in criminal law, which has led to a blind obedience to the power of the confession and forensic science.

Is Gang Violence Linked to Drugs?

Mark Tully — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:43:10 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: For years, the United States Government has prosecuted drug and gang crimes, and prosecutors have assumed that the two were related. In a new tur war between the Center for Disease Control and law enforcement, the CDC suggests that gang violence stems from other causes.

Amazing Grace: Lyrics and History

Mark Tully — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:04:45 +0000

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Amazing Grace is one of the most recognizable songs in the English-speaking world. Its message of redemption through the mercy of God have inspired the faithful since it was first penned.