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Profit Does Not Equal Progress
Before I start just let me say that I am not a liberal tree loving communist. Many people reading this would think that someone harking on about profit is usually someone who doesn't like Capitalism.
Alan WalkerPublished 4 years ago in The SwampThe 2020 Presidential Fight Isn’t Quite Over Yet
Well, we’ve been through another election cycle and maybe the most controversial yet. Chances are, you’re crying foul over unfounded claims of fraud, or you’re dancing in the streets. But for those of you dancing, the next two months may be the most dangerous two months we will ever face under Donald J. Trump. What can we do?
Diana PricePublished 4 years ago in The SwampMedicare For All: A Comprehensive Study
Millions of Americans attend the doctors every year; however, hundreds of thousands go bankrupt each year due to medical bills, and the issue is only increasing causing concern. According to a recent AJPH study, the American Journal of Public Health which focuses on health policy and public health, states that there are around 530,000 bankruptcies due to medical bills annually. This leaves many Americans with great financial struggle which can often lead to decreased emotional well-being. In fact, according to a study from the University of Princeton, “High income improves evaluation of life but not emotional well-being” by Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton, states that money does not equal increased happiness, but less money is frequently associated with emotional pain. In recent years democratic politicians such as Bernie Sanders have proposed plans to expand healthcare to all, but faces a lot of opposition from both Democrats and Republicans and has been a recent subject of debate in the recent 2020 election cycle. So with many Americans facing issues with paying for medical bills, and thus an overall decrease in emotional wellbeing, how would Bernie Sanders’s policy of Medicare For All affect the United States? And what opposition does it face, and why?
Ryan AdamsPublished 4 years ago in The SwampThe USA Election
The election that has just passed with the United States of America, with Biden beating Trump in the 2020 election has been very interesting in my opinion.
Alex-Ray WolfPublished 4 years ago in The SwampOPINION | AMERICA IS TOO FREE TO STOP COVID-19
This is my second passionate rant about the attitudes of my fellow Americans whilst Covid snakes around us. I still feel the same way, just a little more married to my feelings now. The first few weeks of quarantine weren't so bad on account I had plenty of schoolwork to keep me busy. By the beginning of May, I was ordering pizzas for pick up just stretch my legs and talk to the clerks. They're very nice. As time moved along, my mind started to go twisty.
Jilly McWhorterPublished 4 years ago in The SwampAntisemitism in the Labour party?
And back in the news for the first time since the election—claims of antisemitism in the Labour Party. Funny how the—I use this term loosely—"News"-papers only seem to take an issue with Antisemitism while Keir Starmer is weeding out socialists with all the subtlety of a gardener hosing dandelions with uranium.
Gemma WhitePublished 4 years ago in The SwampWhat Went Wrong in American Multi_Culturalism
As we view the fistfights in the streets of American cities, whether Antifa v Proudboys; or Black Lives Matters v Blue Lives Matter; it is clear that America has not yet perfected its Union.
Samir M GoradiaPublished 4 years ago in The SwampRacism In The Current Day And Age!
This is such a sensitive subject now days! Honestly it seems as though no one is listening to each other, rather they are just coming at each other. We aren't getting anywhere with all of the riots and all of the fighting and pointing fingers. You would think during these current trying times with all the deaths due to Covid-19 we all would be coming together to help one another out! Why are we so selfish in these days of tragedy? Where does racism start for a human being? How can we concur it and help others to do the same?
Shalonda SalazarPublished 4 years ago in The SwampHe-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named: The Case For Ignoring Trump
The Trump train is leaving the station. This is the last call for all of the white supremacists, militias, and wayward Republican voices.
Kevin WankePublished 4 years ago in The SwampA Prologue to Anarchy
What is there to even talk about? It’s autumn again. Soon I’ll have the world back, when the beaches are deserted and the mountains become blanketed in snow. I hope this year will be better than last, more like the year before. The cold started early last year; it was deep and bitter, and continued on far too long into the spring. What’s the difference though... we’re all stuck here anyway, in this county; the world has closed its borders to us.
Jonathan FieroPublished 4 years ago in The SwampAnalyzing a Critique of American Culture and Values: the American Jeremiad
I had an interesting conversation with a former friend some time ago. I know that sometimes I can be hard to talk to. We got to talking about many things, but one of them I found most interesting: the viability of an "actual" revolution, as in a war, in the United States. I'm reminded of Martha Hutchinson, who wrote: “…The reason for the frequence of revolutionary terrorism is that it is an effective strategy; its benefits outweigh its costs.” (Hutchinson, 1972).
Johnny RingoPublished 4 years ago in The SwampOn Socialists Reclaiming Libertarianism From the Right
The original purpose of libertarian thought (not the American variety) was to advocate for the rights of people within a monarchical system that didn't value them. Basic attempts to establish rights through treaties such as Magna Carta were focused on establishing voting and property rights against the monopolistic powers of monarchy. Even though I think private property is a very contentious idea, it's better than what was done in abusive monarchies.
Johnny RingoPublished 4 years ago in The Swamp