“Like mustard gas… psychological warfare and its poison… linger on for years.”

From 1946 “Paper Bullets” “DEDICATED to the men and women of the Overseas Branch, United States Office of War Information… to serve their country as propagandists in time of war….” …like mustard gas, which clings to the ground for months after battle, … Continue reading “Like mustard gas… psychological warfare and its poison… linger on for years.”

Ancient “Taboo” Custom Credited With Avoiding COVID19

The BBC has published a story of how Easter Island government officials invoked prohibition customs to control the pandemic in their country. Thanks to both tapu and umanga, Easter Island has not only successfully warded off the coronavirus; it’s reviv… Continue reading Ancient “Taboo” Custom Credited With Avoiding COVID19