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  • Is ISIS an ‘existential threat’?

    Is ISIS an ‘existential threat’?0

    What is the greatest existential threat to world security? The Islamic State? This month, yes. But back in July, the incoming chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff told a Congressional committee that it was Russia. “If you want to talk about a nation that could pose an existential threat to the United States,

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  • D.C. Police Chief: Take the Gunman Out, If You Can

    D.C. Police Chief: Take the Gunman Out, If You Can0

    A common phrase used by individuals promoting gun rights for self-defense goes something like this: “When seconds count, the police are minutes away.” The point is that you need the freedom to be able to defend yourself because the police won’t be there for you. Based on the 60 Minutes interview below following the ISIS

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  • Why Ancient Greece Also Had Hippies

    Why Ancient Greece Also Had Hippies0

    • November 23, 2015

    It is often remarked that history repeats itself; that there is a cyclicality about human life. The movements and types we encounter today often had antecedents in previous ages. The past had its conservatives and liberals, its jocks and its hedonists.    And apparently, it also had its hippies.  A celebrated Time article in 1967

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  • Should Schools Place More Educational Value on P.E.?

    Should Schools Place More Educational Value on P.E.?0

    In 110 A.D., the Greek philosopher Plutarch waxed eloquent on how to raise virtuous, well-mannered, and thoroughly educated children. But Plutarch’s educational regimen was not limited to books. In line with previous Greek educational philosophy, he also heartily advised parents and teachers to give children plenty of time for exercise: “In the next place, the

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  • Poll: Lots of Whites are Feeling Oppressed

    Poll: Lots of Whites are Feeling Oppressed0

    The Public Religion Research Institute recently released some fascinating polling data from its 2015 American Values Survey. It appears that all that white-shaming is actually having an effect. Regarding the culture, white Americans overwhelmingly think it’s going to hell: “A majority (53%) of Americans say that American culture and way of life has mostly changed

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  • What’s the Greater Threat?

    What’s the Greater Threat?0

    With the news that the men behind the November 13th Paris attacks were able to enter Europe because of the Syrian refugee crisis, Americans are concerned about falling into the same situation. Many wonder, will the acceptance of Syrian refugees open up the U.S. to more terrorist attacks? Will letting Syrian refugees in open the floodgates

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