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Trump vs Twitter
This week Twitter made the move to start labelling misleading or “fake news” tweets with a disclaimer. And their first citation went to a tweet by non other than President Trump which read “There is NO WAY (ZERO!) that Mail-In Ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent. Mail boxes will be robbed, ballots will be forged & even illegally printed out & fraudulently signed. The Governor of California is sending Ballots to millions of people…. And that “this will be a rigged election”
By Nathalia Ramos4 years ago in The Swamp
Catherine Howard: Vixen or Victim?
Catherine Howard was Henry the 8th fifth wife. She was born sometime during 1523. When the two wed Henry was 49 while his new bride was 17. Their marriage lasted 1 year, 3 months, and 26 days. She was charged with committing adultery(Treason) with her distant cousin Thomas Culpeper, who was a friend of Henry. On February 13, 1542 Catherine was beheaded by axe and buried next to Anne Bolyen who was her first cousin.
By Tammara Morgan4 years ago in The Swamp
Will Dominic Cummings Break the UK?
Westminster watching is almost as much fun as Kremlin during the Cold War, and about as likely to produce any understanding of what is going on that corresponds to reality. It’s even harder with the corkscrew straight brain of Boris Johnson and the contorted double helix that is the mind of the man who allegedly claimed the rich are rich because they have better genes.
By Axel P Kulit4 years ago in The Swamp
TOGETHER
It’s a Race. Why is it called a race when no one else seems to be running? What does the term racist mean? Here is what the internet will tell you, they are people who hate or discriminate against others of a different skin color. Here is what society will tell you, it’s the damn K.K.K and the Nazi Group, and each member of that group is ignorant and for probably the average civilian.
By Fabio Baxter4 years ago in The Swamp
Compromising Conflict
Compromising Conflict Legalism & Confucianism China has encountered many obstacles throughout history in regards to it’s varying governmental and political systems. In the time of the Warring States both religious and philosophical ideals were developed as a result of a very conflicting time. Though conflict was the primary result, the intentional cause was to bring about harmony throughout all of China. Eventually, harmony will be established. However, this took some time and effort. Authoritarianism relates to the sense of freedom being held as a subordinate to a power of authority, more typically established under governmental and political systems (Xu 159). It’s important to understand the idea of an authoritarian society in order to compare and contrast the many forms of governmental and political systems or philosophical doctrines and practices that have emphasized the development of Chinese culture and society. The very same culture, or cultures, that have survived history until today, in these modern times, along with an authoritarian nature, or way of life, comes with the understanding of terms such as hierarchy, aristocracy, and veneration. These methods of teaching carry on in the many political and governmental forms that the Chinese culture, and its people, have embodied as both a form of morale and character. An embodiment resulting from what I like to call a “harmonious conflict”. Kind of an oxymoron when taken at face value. Yet, where else would the beauty of a civilized nation be formed than from a great conflict that molded into its concrete ways and acceptable forms. Conflict is, in a sense, one of natures finest, and most useful, tools used for harmonious precision. Without it, China may have never had the urge, motivation, or drive to bring about ideals, nesting in the minds of eager philosophers and leaders, such as those that promote change which directly resembles the likes of equality, peace, justice, benevolence, and even loyalty in families and nations.
By Nicholas V. (IN.V.ENTR)4 years ago in The Swamp
Fellow Americans, We Need to Do Better
I’ve started writing this article a thousand times. Each time I’ve stopped because I’ve felt like it’s not my place or that there was someone more qualified who should speak to the issues. I’ve finally decided to put my thoughts in writing, because I want to use my words to encourage others who’ve felt like it’s not their place, they’re not qualified enough, or whatever else has prevented someone from speaking out, to use their voice.
By Autumn Rain4 years ago in The Swamp