From a strictly political standpoint, the past month has been pretty good for Sen. Ted Cruz. First the Tea Party darling further endeared himself to grassroots rightists by claiming that he had privately told the Republican senators who supported the gun-buyer background check bill to “not be a bunch of squishes.”
Anti Big Pharma But Pro Vax
Published: GirlieGirlArmy.com (June 12, 2014)
Liskula Cohen and Matt Rozsaco-author: Liskula Cohen
Vaccines are a touchy subject. While the trend is turning towards being passionately against them, others still teeter between comfort in the decision to ultimately have their children vaccinated, feeling the pros outweigh the cons. While we respect our anti-vax readers opinions, here is another perspective from a Mom you’d least expect it from.... Read Original Article
Jenny McCarthy Wants to Save Me From My Autism, But She Just Doesn’t Get It
Published: mic (April 2, 2014)
I have something uniquely in common with several million other Americans: I’m autistic.
At a time when Jenny McCarthy is spearheading a dangerous movement that blames my condition on vaccines — a myth dispelled by WebMD here — I am naturally sensitive to any mention of autism in the news, of which there have been a lot lately, especially when it’s discussed as if something’s “wrong” with me.... Read Original Article
JFK Conspiracy Theories: Should We Pay Attention?
Published: mic (November 22, 2013)
Is conspiracy theorizing a problem?
As America recognizes the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination, the conspiracy theories continue to abound. Among the most prevalent are:
– That he was murdered by the CIA as revenge for his post-Bay of Pigs personnel shake-up and/or his alleged plan to de-escalate the Vietnam War.... Read Original Article
Ted Cruz 2016: Presidential Run Would Put Birthers in a Bind
Published: mic (May 18, 2013), The Morning Call (May 20, 2013)
Google Doodle: Cesar Chavez Picked Over Easter, But It’s Not a “Snub” to Christians
Published: mic (March 31, 2013)
The Internet is aroar right now. Why? Because even though it’s Easter, Google decided to honor Cesar Chavez instead of Jesus Christ in its banner today.
A quote from Henry Cabot Lodge comes to mind:
“The facility of saying something is counterbalanced by the difficulty of saying anything worth hearing.”