The Op-Ed of Wisdom
If the title of this post at first appears hyperbolic, read on, and it should become fitting. This is an …
Tag Archives: United States
Gog and Magog Made Me Do It
It’s still cringe-worthy to recall that the utterer of these words was elected to lead any nation, let alone one …
8-year-old Rape Victim Disowned by Family
Once again, the following story is a reminder that negative attitudes towards rape victims are a pan-global phenomenon: Offers of …
Addendum: William I. Robinson
Back in April I posted on the moral/political/academic/all-of-the-above quagmire traversed by the UC Santa Barbara professor, William I. Robinson. Robinson, …
Shoe-gate: A Global Phenomenon is Born
One of the more interesting outcomes of shoe-gate has been the global reaction – whether it is getting creative or …
Muntazer al-Zaidi: Beaten into Apology?
It’s been a while since an incident drew such admiration, mirth, sweet justice, and surprise, but shoe-gate is swiftly descending …
No More Victims: Uniting for Refugees
In an earlier post I briefly touched upon the worthy endeavours of Chad, and the work that he conducted in …
The Arrest of Esha Momeni
It is a story that would, in other circumstances, have drawn understanding and awe as Esha Momeni left the Northridge …
Afterglow or Afterglum? Obama’s Victory
In the midst of the Obama-mania that has pervaded every media outlet, every Facebook status, and each conversation in the …
Palin for President – Michael, that is, not Sarah
Because, in an ideal world, all the Pythons would be heads of nations:
