Monthly Archives: December 2012

U.S. an Orwellian state & The Untold History of the United States ~ Oliver Stone, Peter Kuznick

Posted on December 30, 2012 by benvitalis

Americans are living in an Orwellian state argue Academy Award-winning director Oliver Stone and historian Peter Kuznick. Peter Kuznick on Huffington Post Both argue that Obama is a wolf in sheep’s clothing and that people have forgiven him a lot … Continue reading →

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This Is Scary! : Santa Get Your Guns

Posted on December 28, 2012 by benvitalis

What is more disturbing: the picture of mom, dad and toddlers playing with guns or the fact that Santa Claus will sell just about anything? Welcome to the New Brave World! Santa has been described as a positive male cultural … Continue reading →

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Gun Control: History, Philosophy and Ethics

Posted on December 26, 2012 by benvitalis

  Did you know that 90 years ago, America still had 12 times the murder rate of the United Kingdom? Did you know that criminals using guns are less likely to hurt their victims? Did you know that citizens use … Continue reading →

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On media coverage of mass shootings

Posted on December 15, 2012 by benvitalis

How the 24-hour news-cycle is part of the system that gives rise to mass shootings.   Dr Park Dietz, a forensic psychiatrist, outlines the guidelines for news reporting of such a tragedy, assuming that your aim is to prevent further … Continue reading →

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