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. Arizona Senator John McCain called on the United States to aid Syrian rebels in their quest to overthrow President Bashar Assad's government. … [Read more...]
Russian Protests Show No Signs of Going Away
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. The Russian protests are a self admitted futility. The demonstrators know that they have little chance in defeating Vladimir Putin in the March presidential election, but … [Read more...]
Another Rick Santorum Scandal
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. Rick Santorum has had a few scandals, not the least of which has … [Read more...]
The Truth Slips Out About Egypt
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 previously anticipated. The empire is peeved. The Muslim Brotherhood continues to make advances in the new Egyptian democracy. There's nothing particularly shocking about this; a majority of Egyptians are Muslim and … [Read more...]
Is Gang Violence Linked to Drugs?
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. The CDC report compares gang and non-gang homicides between 2003 and 2008 and … [Read more...]