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Duty, Honor, and Criminal Cops
This world is on fire, and people are attacking the firefighters.Imagine that, if you will. Imagine a building on fire. Imagine people inside, dying and burning alive. Imagine the firefighters trying to get there with their hoses and ladders, but being spat upon and beaten by bystanders who are screaming, "There is no fire!"
Rookmini R.Published 7 years ago in The SwampDear Donald Trump: Don't Kick Puerto Rico While It's Down
Mr. Trump: I'm not an American, nor do I claim to be. I'm not someone who is hugely political, and many times, I'm not a big fan of the leadership of my own country, let alone someone else's.
Christina St-JeanPublished 7 years ago in The SwampThe Dangers of Modern Extremism Both Left and Right, and How to Counter Them
In the last year in particular, the movements known as the "alt-left" (alternative left) and the "alt-right" (alternative right) have been gathering considerable momentum, especially in the USA and the UK.
Alan BorgarsPublished 7 years ago in The SwampAlastair Campbell Talks Brexit
Talking heads sat down for an interview as Alastair Campbell talks Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn, and why the younger generation need to step-up to fix the Labour Party. Daniel Willis has more.
Daniel WillisPublished 7 years ago in The SwampPolitical-ish
Good morning fellow writers and readers of the interwebs. Yes, I'm back to therapeutically hack away at my keyboard and send all my nonsense out into the universe for you to judge (or, hopefully not).
Reigny TellerPublished 7 years ago in The SwampFloating on the Censorship
We live in a society that has many core principles that we rely on to feel part of a healthy, democratic community. Free speech is one such value that is of particular importance in today's world. Those of us who feel we cannot fully express ourselves in the workplace, at home, or even with close friends, will often turn to online platforms to let their true voices be heard, even at the risk of offending others and losing Facebook friends.
Michael ThielmannPublished 7 years ago in The SwampFirst Things First: Somebody's Got to Make a Change
Since the beginning of the NFL 2017-2018 season, there has been an opinion divide among fans, critics and President Trump about some players protesting by taking a knee during our country’s national anthem. This silent protest was started last year by former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick because of the injustices happening to Black people and other people of color in America. Kaepernick said:
Darryl C. RichiePublished 7 years ago in The SwampJeremy Corbyn: His Views on the Middle East
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is making a stand against the Saudi Arabian regime and its conduct of the war in Yemen, as opposed to the Theresa May government, who is selling arms to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and these weapons are being used in Saudi's war in Yemen.
Nicholas BishopPublished 7 years ago in The SwampBlack Lives Matter...
Black Lives Matter Too! Why, you ask? Because it is a common idea and belief among many members of the Black community that our lives do not matter. This did not stem from one isolated incident but CENTURIES of mistreatment. Black people feel and fear that our lives don’t matter and that is what people who opposed BLM in the early days don’t get.
Dre JosephPublished 7 years ago in The SwampFour Ways You Can Help Victims of Hurricane Maria
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, huge sections of Puerto Rico are in shambles. The official death count is currently teetering around 16, but hundreds are still missing and experts say they expect that number to rise drastically—possibly into triple digits.
Teyana JacksonPublished 7 years ago in The SwampThe, Um, Evolution of Donald Trump II
Don't let your mouth write a check your ass can't cash. — Folk saying variously ascribed to 50s rock legend Bo Diddley and the author Charles Portis
Michael Eric RossPublished 7 years ago in The SwampThe Invisible Man Leaves a Trail
By FRANCIS GRECOROMACOLLUDEN, Alternate Reality News Service National Politics Writer The Vice President is normally the invisible man of government. Seriously: a Vice President could walk into an open bank vault and walk away with fistfuls of cash, and nobody would be the wiser. (Watching fistfuls of cash dance out of a bank vault in midair is well documented as having no educational value.) A Vice President could be reading this over your shoulder at this very moment; don’t look back suddenly for, like many woodland creatures, Vice Presidents startle easi—oh. Well. We tried to warn you. You may have to replace that carpet—better consult a political soap suds specialist.
Ira NaymanPublished 7 years ago in The Swamp