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Pentecostal preachers and fundamentalist fathers

Posted on February 1, 2012 by ccrock7

I can still remember the big, family man who spoke to me, an atheist, a year ago when the Pentecostal preachers came to campus. I couldn’t help myself. I hated the screaming and mockery flung from both ends, and I … Continue reading →

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Rocking the Cradle: Stockholm Syndrome and Dictatorial Love

Posted on April 28, 2011 by ccrock7

Stockholm syndrome – an emotional attachment to a captor formed by a hostage as a result of continuous stress, dependence, and a need to cooperate for survival. One of the most interesting aspects of the impending Mubarak trials is the public … Continue reading →

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Rocking the cradle: Cutting Iran’s web of influence one terrorist organization at a time

Posted on April 1, 2011 by ccrock7

Iran has been an interesting player in the Jasmine Revolution so far. While a few protests broke out earlier on right after Egypt’s leader stepped down, mum has been the word on the status of opposition forces in Iran ever … Continue reading →

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Rocking the Cradle: Che Guevara the Hood

Posted on March 17, 2011 by ccrock7

One of my favorite authors Ayn Rand described Robin Hood as the “double parasite which lives on the sores of the poor and the blood of the rich.” This eloquently brutal description applies beautifully to Dr. Ernesto “Che” Guevara’s dream … Continue reading →

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