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Close Out 2020 By Pardoning Joe Exotic?
In March of 2020, COVID had pierced the earth with its claws. The world was in chaos, the conspiracy theories soared high, mixed messages spewed like word vomit from the TV, and for the first time in a long time, America lost herself in madness. Helpless against the storm brewing outside, 64 million people immersed themselves in Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness, reveling in the distraction from the COVID chaos.
Musing AroundPublished 3 years ago in The SwampMike Pence Welcomes the Effort by Republicans to Challenge Election Results
Vice President Mike Pence has said that he will support an attempt by a dozen Republican senators to overturn Joe Biden's election victory in Congress next week.
The People's Problem: Population
Did you know that the U.S. government, in entirety, consists of less than 1% of the American population? It is true. I added up the most recently published populations of congress, local governments, police, and military for a calculated sum population of about 2.1 million. If you take out the military of 1.3 million, the “government” is only about 800,000 people. In retrospect, according to data in 2020, the total U.S. population is currently about 331 million. How does such a small number of people, have so much power and hold so much authority over such a massive population?
Amanda SpradlinPublished 3 years ago in The SwampCan You Hear Me?
These past twelve months have been a topsy-turvy ride for a lot of the country. We've had to change the way we live our lives from the way we shop down to the way we get gas at the gas station. We've adopted new ways to stay apart but stay connected. Zoom, Discord, Whatsapp, Facebook live are now regular ways for the young, the old and the disabled to communicate. Gaming, concerts, art shows, family get-togethers are now performed virtually. These new changes are visible in the less crowded parking lots, the lines to get into smaller stores, the marked distance lines on store floors and pavement.
L SophystraPublished 3 years ago in The SwampStimulus Payments: Coming Soon?
Happy New Year! Welcome to your Daily Dose of Skye is the Limit! Today we will be talking about that second round of stimulus and reasons why you may not have received yours yet.
Skyler SullivanPublished 3 years ago in The SwampTrump foreign policy legacy and Biden challenges
In the last four years Trump administration has done a lot of stuff on the foreign front, you may or may not agree with the policies of Trump but he was always in the news relating to the foreign affairs stuff. So lets analyse the legacy of President Trump and what's ahead for Biden.
Mubasher Ahmed KhanPublished 3 years ago in The SwampIs it beneficial to read the history?
History is the brief description of all the things happens in the past. So, this is very beneficial to read the history of past. Many of the circumstances and happenings are described briefly in the history books and also in some novels. Some of the people are very curious about reading the history and want to know that what happens in the next and how they overcome that situation. What make them courageous to do that thing and who gave them the idea of doing that. So, all these things are present in the history books and everyone can readout that and get inspiration of doing things and handle that also. By reading history we will be able to know about the facts. We know about the past; the history is full of incidents and realities and also different situations.
maryam nisarPublished 3 years ago in The SwampWhy education is essential for a Nation?
An educated nation knows the difference between right and wrong. The awareness among the people is very essential to boost up the nation economy. The importance of education is very crucial for the development of nation. In developed countries the people are educated and knows their rights. They also have better society where laws are fully followed. An educated nation knows about the importance of democracy and the importance of voting. They also keep an eye on the people or party for which they are going to vote. They vote for the right and for the betterment of their nation.
maryam nisarPublished 3 years ago in The SwampKeeping Up With The White House: The Recent Covid-19 Relief Bill And Stimulus Check
*Even though this piece has been through a fact checking process, this is an opinion column and not a news report. All resourced are linked at the end on the article.*
Gypsy PlayPublished 3 years ago in The SwampUnjust Incarceration & Social Stratification
Social stratification is the way society categorizes its people into socioeconomic strata, based on factors of their occupation, wealth, income, and either social status or any form of derived power (Lumen Learning). Social stratification sets limits and boundaries on what certain groups of people or societies have access to, including healthcare and education, both which are essential components of one’s well-being. Sociologists have recognized that stratification is a society wide system which makes inequalities present in a given society especially apparent. Social stratification peaks a special interest in sociology because of the fact it represents a larger social pattern.
The Argument Against Free Speech
“Somewhere in America there is a child sitting at his mother’s computer reading the homepage of the KKK’s website - and that’s open to the public - but that child will have never read To Kill A Mockingbird because his school has banned it for its use of the ‘N’ word”.
Brandon RehaumePublished 3 years ago in The SwampBryan Watch - Dec 2020
Obviously, the biggest debate in Congress this month has been over providing addition relief for Americans impacted by the COVID pandemic. After Congress passed a $600 relief bill, President Trump called for Congress to increase checks to $2000.
John HeckenlivelyPublished 3 years ago in The Swamp