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We Are Not Lazy Because We Are On Benefits
My life has not been easy. I struggled at school with bullying and school work with very little support available to me, and that continued into adulthood, where it interfered with my mental health, and my ability to find work.
Carol TownendPublished 12 days ago in The SwampThe Day the "One Drop" Ended
The concrete bench had a cold, unfamiliar feel. Even though we had gathered at the “Jamaica Corner” at Miami Dade Community College for over a year and a half, trying to recreate the feel of home in Miami, everyone was tense. Barrington "Barry" Salmon (Yes, that Barrington Salmon) stared off into the distance. At the same time, Paul “Lurks” Fakhouri, who would later play a significant role in shaping the sound and impact of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, fidgeted with the pages of his textbook. There had been rumors, but we kept on holding to hope. No one wanted to believe that Bob could die. But news from everywhere kept pouring in, and it was hard to separate facts from su-su.
Geoffrey PhilpPublished 3 months ago in The SwampIt’s Black History Month
It’s Black History Month. “I don't even know what that means.” I took this previous sentence from a mostly white oriented film, Blades of Glory (2007) that made the phrase ever more popular in the culture. The phrase found its way on a hip hop song with the clean title, “In Paris” by Shawn “JAY Z” Carter and the artist formerly known as Kanye West, Ye.
Skyler SaundersPublished 4 months ago in The Swamp"Is Putin Dead?"
The Russian online public sphere has been buzzing with new rumors of Putin's death this week. On Tuesday, a rumor started to circulate that he had a heart attack and was in poor shape. And on Thursday (Oct.26, 2023) an anonymous "Russian Foreign Intelligence Service General" account on the Russian social media platform Telegram posted this:
Lana V LynxPublished 7 months ago in The SwampThe Voice: A Historic Disappointment
Welcome to Country: As I write this piece, I wish to acknowledge the Wangal people of the Eora nation, traditional owners of the land, whose soverignty and connection was never ceded. I pay my respects and regrets to the elders; past, present and emerging.
Natasja RosePublished 7 months ago in The SwampThe Apocalypse Is Already Here (for some)
As Europeans started to make landfall in America, the apocalypse would soon begin. A disease killing upwards of 90% of the Indigenous population (estimated to be anywhere from hundreds of thousands to millions) would soon cause cities to crumble and empires to fall. According to one study published in the Quaternary Science Reviews:
Alex Mell-TaylorPublished 10 months ago in The SwampConnections - Would You Push The Button?
Introduction This is an extended take on a Seven Days In post from 2017, a result of a film, a TV series and the election of Donald Trump.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 11 months ago in The SwampThe Most Important Discussion of Our Lifetime is Happening Now
On Monday, 12 June 2023, Dr. Steven Greer held a televised press conference before The National Press Club to deliver a report. This report was a summary introduction to a massive and challenging discussion: Empirical evidence from more than 750 whistleblowers of a "beyond black budget" organization operating within our government and military, illegally.
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My Thoughts About Harrison Butker's Commencement Speech
Graduation season is in full bloom. To those who have or about to graduate and start the next chapter in life, I hope you have a long and successful life and career. Your hard work has paid off in an enormous way. Go out there and pursue your dreams and never let anyone or anything stand in your way of excellence. Set your own expectations rather than living up to the ones your parents set for you. So here's to you, Class of 2024!
Mark Wesley PritchardPublished a day ago in The SwampIsrael Palestine Conflict
The war has reached such a state that Hamas and Palestine will snake up if the war is stopped now. There should not be any ceasefire now or else Israel will go back to square one. We have information that Hamas is on the verge of extinction so this information has been gotten by evil elites of the world they are creating pressure through media and other agencies to create pressure on Israel to stop the war now. Hamas and Palestinians are terrified now as their life and finances are been sucked out of them and so they want the war to stop to get a fresh lease on life and attack Israel again in a few years. If the war is stopped now, other Islamic terrorist organizations will come together to attack Israel again in the future. After the war is over with the complete termination of Hamas, business and finances will flourish in Israel and it will usher in a dawn of prosperity for Israel. As far as the question of “Human Rights” and “Principles of International Law” and the Law of the UN is concerned, Israel has the right to defend itself in case of an attack from another territory till the attacker is eliminated. If that requires elimination and target of a major chunk of the population then it is rightful. Willful killing is not taking place as mentioned above as the destruction of Hamas requires targeting the majority population as Hamas is using hospitals, aid clinics, public infra, and soft targets like ordinary humans to shield itself. So the overall target needs to be eliminated and that is not willful killing as it is necessary. Our war machinery is not so sophisticated as to pinpoint targets hidden in a mob or hospitals. Extensive destruction has not taken place yet as many cities in Gaza and other places are still intact. Misappropriation of the properties of Palestinians by Israel has not taken place as Israel is not interested in the gold land or property of anyone. Netanyahu is not Hitler that is will confiscate the gold and land of Jews. If all of the 3 bolds are present, Netanyahu will be a war criminal but if even one of them does not qualify him he is not a war criminal. I am not writing a legal Order to the UN so a small hint is sufficient from me. If required, funding to the UN can be reduced considerably if directed. The Promised Land in the East as mentioned in the Bible where Moses saved the Jews of Israel was India “the Land of Enormous Wealth, gold, milk, honey, and Non-GMO food. The 10 plagues were manifestations of the Dus MahaVidyas in Hindu Tantra and the burning Bush was Devi Dhumavati who is excellent is uprooting problems from the very base. The Bible talks about “False God” which is actually, which are actually “6 Ripus” like lust, hate, jealousy, envy, pride, and rage. The Hindu Deities are not false gods but the Crux of the Whole of Creation. The 8th April Solar eclipse and MahaKal Bhariav Temple Fire are indications that the world will face big challenges and Israel should not stop now. The 8th April solar eclipse will bring doom to the Country of the USA as it is happening in the eastern part of the country. US hegemony will break and the impact of the eclipse will remain for 14 years or more. I am very happy and hopefully, in 14 years the US will lose the power of Global Dominance through its financial Hitman, Credit Rating Agencies, Blackmail, and much more. I am really happy now and hopefully take a Bath in the River Ganga on 8th April, swaying my small penile projection. Atlist USA’s Influence on the International Court of Justice and using it to overtake economies of various countries mostly in Africa and West Asia will stop
Carter's Legacy: A Beacon of Hope and Humanity Beyond the Oval Office
When historians and the public reflect on the tenure of James Earl Carter Jr., the 39th President of the United States, many reflect on a presidency challenged by economic difficulties and international crises.
Chelsea RosePublished a day ago in The SwampSunak: Would Stay On.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he would stay as an MP if he loses the election. Speaking on ITV's all-female chat show the Prime Minister said "Of course, I'm staying on (if he loses the election). I love my constituents. I love my home in Yorkshire".
Nicholas BishopPublished 2 days ago in The SwampKilling Puppies and Kicking Babies
“All life is precious.” – Governor Kristi Noem “I hated that dog.” – Governor Kristi Noem Next to holding a baby at a campaign rally, nothing does more to humanize a political candidate than a video of them frolicking with the family dog. The love of man’s best friend is bipartisan with dog owners “just as likely to come from either side of the political spectrum.” A Pew Research Center survey found that 97% of pet owners consider their pets part of their family.
Carl J. PetersenPublished 3 days ago in The SwampWhy Britain needs to retain its constitutional monarchy.
Why Britain needs to retain its constitutional monarchy. The British royal family under attack because it matters. In an ever-changing world, we all need some bedrock to stabilise ourselves, we need some form of baseline, a belief or feeling that we can use to compare all else against. We all unconsciously view everything, and form every opinion, by comparison to the baseline. It is almost always unconscious, but our unconsciousness is condition by experience, training, and conditioning. Sometimes there remains an “intuitive” understanding, one not based on actual remembered experience but from some much deeper understanding.
Peter RosePublished 3 days ago in The SwampNo, University Pro-Palestine Protests are NOT "This Generation's Vietnam"
The Pro-Palestine campus protests currently sweeping the Western World is far from the first time that students have united for a cause. From the Student Rebellion made famous by Les Miserables, to lesser-known riots in 19th Century England, to the Anti-Vietnam and BLM protests, Activism is as commonplace in universities as Frat Parties.
Natasja RosePublished 4 days ago in The SwampZelenskyy Cancels Trip.
President Zelensky had to cut short a trip to Portugal and Spain. Mr. Zelensky was believed to be signing a defence agreement with both countries. Mr. Zelensky, however, cancelled the trip when it became clear Russian forces were bearing down on the city of Kharkiv. Kharkiv is a major city in Ukraine just down the road from the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv Should Kharkiv fall to Russian forces that would put Ukraine in a dangerous position. Therefore, from Zelensky's point of view, while getting support from abroad is important, Zelensky must be mindful of the home front.
Nicholas BishopPublished 4 days ago in The Swamp
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