SODOM & GOMORRAH: There are many traditions that the American soul cherishes - baseball, apple pie, and an old fashioned witch hunt. However, those who criticize witch hunts often engage in them themselves. Mr. Peter King, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee has begun holding hearings on "The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2011
This is What Propaganda Looks Like
SODOM & GOMORRAH: This picture is revealing in a number of ways. It clearly shows the determination and fortitude behind Libya's opposition. It shows strength, spirit, guts. It shows, oddly, a glimpse of the truth: a woman, typically banned in Arab politics, is holding a sign written in a language spoken by only a handful of people in the country. … [Read more...]
Enemies of Humanity
SODOM & GOMORRAH: The United States and the United Nations are both united in their support of opposition groups in Libya. President Obama is worried that Gaddafi will stay in power. Rebel leaders want a no-fly zone. We're told this is a democratic movement, a peaceful movement, and that Gadaffi is the aggressor. As Mr. Moldbug has pointed out, it's … [Read more...]
Transforming Lead into Gold
SODOM & GOMORRAH: The American Association for the Advancement of Science met this year to investigate some issues before the scientific community. One such issue that was raised was alchemy, a long debunked and dead branch of science that most people associate with quackery and magic tricks. Dr. Lawrence Principe of Johns Hopkins University, however, is attempting to … [Read more...]
The Spirit of Modernity Peeks Through Modern Art
SODOM & GOMORRAH: This article discusses a debate that took place over at Half Sigma. That is, the nature of art. Half Sigma makes a few interesting points: 1. The art of modern times is degenerate. 2. The theological basis of the modern ideologies would seem to call for a certain type of art (realistic depictions of nature) that we aren't seeing. 3. The art of modern … [Read more...]