The point of lust, not to put too fine a point on it, is that it lures us to do dumb stuff, and the fact that the dumb stuff gets done is continuing proof of its power.
The power and masonic arrogance of some of the senior medical men is continuing proof of that deep strain of resistance to the whole enterprise which grew up in the 40s and has never gone away.
At the most basic level there is the chaotic state of the Labour party, of which the latest leadership election and now the shadow cabinet appointments are continuing proof.
The biggest story of the summer, though, has to be "Magic Mike," which affirms that some like it hot and without any underwear, and also offers continuing proof of Mr. Soderbergh's talent for making pleasurable, accessible entertainments no matter their scale.
That program continues – proof, to sputtering government ministers and art-hating newspaper columnists, that the artists' open letter and partial boycott was fruitless.
Then, with a skirt added to her outfit, and still smiling, she performed her 2005 hit "We Belong Together," at times holding the microphone far from her mouth or calling out "Happy New Year!" as the impeccable lead vocals continued: more proof of lip-syncing.
However, Cohen continued, the proof was in deeds as well as words: "After seeing John in action for a year, the board decided to award him the additional post".
"But the tenacity and independence of this newsroom, proved time and again throughout our coverage of the Adelsons' purchase," he continued, "is proof that even if it were my intention to inappropriately influence content, none of you would allow me to get away with it".
Continued crime-proofing should be a part of any crime reduction efforts.
As late as November, ISI aid to the Taliban was continuing - proof, some say, of their jihadi tendencies.
