Anti War Activists Plan 'Global Orgasm for Peace' (December 22nd)

WCBSTV New York ^ | Nov 19, 2006 9:22 pm US/Eastern | associated press staff

[meg88]

Nov 19, 2006 9:22 pm US/Eastern

Anti-War Activists Plan 'Global Orgasm For Peace' (CBS/AP) SAN FRANCISCO Two peace activists have planned a massive anti-war demonstration for the first day of winter.

But they don't want you marching in the streets. They'd much rather you just stay home.

The Global Orgasm for Peace was conceived by Donna Sheehan, 76, and Paul Reffell, 55, whose immodest goal is for everyone in the world to have an orgasm Dec. 22 while focusing on world peace.

"The orgasm gives out an incredible feeling of peace during it and after it," Reffell said Sunday. "Your mind is like a blank. It's like a meditative state. And mass meditations have been shown to make a change."

The couple are no strangers to sex and social activism. Sheehan, no relation to anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan, brought together nearly 50 women in 2002 who stripped naked and spelled out the word "Peace."

The stunt spawned a mini-movement called Baring Witness that led to similar unclothed demonstrations worldwide.

The couple have studied evolutionary psychology and believe that war is mainly an outgrowth of men trying to impress potential mates, a case of "my missile is bigger than your missile," as Reffell put it.

By promoting what they hope to be a synchronized global orgasm, they hope to get people to channel their sexual energy into something more positive.

The couple said interest appears strong, with 26,000 hits a day to their Web site, www.globalorgasm.org.

"The dream is to have everyone in the world (take part)," Reffell said. "And if that means laying down your gun for a few minutes, then hey, all the better."

[meg88]

This had got to be Cindy's mom, only she could think of something to whacked out.

[ClearCase_guy]

26,000 hits a day

Step away from the bong.

[2banana]

The islamic terrorists will just laugh - what foolish infidels - how did they ever once defeat the Nazis?

[cripplecreek]

I plan on faking it.

[Izzy Dunne]

Global Orgasm for Peace was conceived by Donna Sheehan, 76,

Sheehan....Sheehan. I've heard that name before...

[Gorzaloon]

They just got carried away by dim old memories. *snort*

The rest of the peace activists will be home, as usual, having orgasms.

Alone.

[Izzy Dunne]

And mass meditations have been shown to make a change."

I'm buying stock in RJR Tobacco now...

[HOTTIEBOY]

These are the values that the US Speaker of the House represents. Thanks for the vote, America. /sarc

Why does this get media attention?

[absolootezer0]

"The orgasm gives out an incredible feeling of peace during it and after it," Reffell said Sunday.

what about those into BDSM? can't imagine that being a very peaceful experience.

[cripplecreek]

Well the naked guy in the woods with an awl in his butt was named Sheehan as well.

[Nachum]

World piece?

[L98Fiero]

"Why does this get media attention?"

My thoughts exactly. Some kook suggested something "naughty". Wow.

[Kenton]

The Global Orgasm for Peace was conceived by Donna Sheehan, 76, and Paul Reffell, 55, whose immodest goal is for everyone in the world to have an orgasm Dec. 22 while focusing on world peace.

I'm sorry, world peace is nice and all, but I need to focus on other things if I'm expected to have an orgasm. And a 76-year old hippie broad ain't gonna get 'r' done...

[woofie]

Can we have a counter demontration ..."Fake Orgasms for War"?

[HOTTIEBOY]

Actually media attention for ridiculous stuff like this may very well be a good thing.

Maybe people (outside of San Fagcisco) will find it repulsive and think about what they vote for next time.

[Courdeleon02]

ROFL

[andy58-in-nh]

All We Are Saying.... Is Give Piece a Chance.
Come one, come all!

[Neidermeyer]

The new GOP ,,, Global Orgasm for Peace!

[Ilky Hucktar]

Maybe they'll spark massave earthquakes instead.

[LRS]

"What's an 'orgasm'?"