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Why, When, and How was the Republican Party Formed in the United States
Introduction The birth of the Republican Party stands as a monumental moment in American political history. Understanding its roots involves delving into the rich tapestry of the nation's past and the fervent ideological undercurrents that shaped its inception.
Timothy A RowlandPublished 4 months ago in The SwampPolitical Standings Not Withstanding
A Message of Unity in Modern Political Division Across the United States, the country is divided by political views and beliefs. The level of division that currently exists in 2023, in fact, has not been seen in many decades, maybe even centuries. It could be argued that the USA has not been this divided since the days leading up to the civil war.
Timothy A RowlandPublished 4 months ago in The SwampColorado Removes Trump from Ballad
For those who may have missed the news, a story was reported on by Newsmax telling how the state of Colorado has removed Donald Trump from the ballot for the 2024 Presidential election1. Not surprising since only 40% or so of the state is Republican. At least for now. This may increase that number.
Timothy A RowlandPublished 4 months ago in The SwampYOUTUBE
**YouTube: A Journey from Inception to Global Dominance** YouTube, the behemoth of online video streaming, has come a long way since its humble beginnings. Established in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees—Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim—YouTube has evolved into a cultural phenomenon that has reshaped the way we consume and share content.
Your Local Government Is Corrupt
How often have you heard about, or even witnessed, an elected or appointed public official commit multiple ethical or criminal violations with no repercussions? Complaints are filed and evidence is submitted, but they are allowed to continue their exploitation of tax-paying citizens as though they’re immune to accountability. The fact is that most public officials are immune to accountability because the checks and balances of the system are broken, and I am going to explain how shortly.
Dr. Byron DavisPublished 4 months ago in The SwampTom Hurndall, Murdered in Gaza by an Israeli Soldier
On 13 January, we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the death of photographer Tom Hurndall. An Israeli sniper killed him whilst he tried to move innocent children out of the line of fire.
Sam H ArnoldPublished 4 months ago in The SwampThe boondocks
I got into the then comic strip, “the boondocks” created by Aaron McGruder in my sophomore year of high school. I had all of the comic strip collections treasury. My grandmother would even cut out the strip for me that she saw in the newspaper and put it in an album every time she saw it. Thank you, grandma, Irene! The boondocks centers around three black kids – Huey, Riley, and friend Cesar and what it means to be black in America as seen through their eyes. Huey, is the main character, named after civil rights activist Huey P Newton.
RIKKI LA ROUGEPublished 4 months ago in The SwampThe Goode Family review
the Goode family is a show created by Beavis and Butthead creator Mike Judge. Gerald Goode is the husband and father who works at the local college as a professor, voiced by Mike Judge the same voice he had for another hippie teacher on Beavis and Butthead – David Van dReisen. On a sidenote, every other show, since Beavis and Butthead, where the voice receives, its own show, have all gone on to be successful shows. Like I have said that Mike Judge gives these characters their voices, Hank Hill, the main character of king of the Hill, began as old man and war, veteran neighbor on Beavis and Butthead Tom Anderson.
RIKKI LA ROUGEPublished 4 months ago in The SwampOne People, One Land, One Truth
Genocide is the intentional destruction of a certain group of people in whole or in part. The Holocaust is an example of a genocide. The effects of one can be felt for decades afterward. Genocide is a domino disaster, meaning if one happens, other things will follow like famine. It’ll affect the infrastructure of a country leading to mass poverty and poor living conditions. Because the point of genocide is to wipe out a certain group of people, it’ll cause a lack of workers causing the economy to nose dive. They often go hand-in-hand with a poor government structure like Socialism. Here are some tips to survive the next one.
M.L. LewisPublished 4 months ago in The SwampIs It Racist to Not Like Porn With a Different Ethnicity in Lead
Introduction To start off with, let’s all just agree to be honest about one thing. Nearly everyone watches porn, regardless of age, race, sexuality, or gender… we all enjoy watching porn, at least on occasion. I’m aware the entire population does not watch porn, but let’s at least agree that the vast majority of us do. There is no shame in it at all. As long as you keep it under control and it doesn’t interfere with your actual life and relationships, you should be fine. It’s fantasy and it is useful, even if it is only watched for the short or not-so-short time that you need to get certain things done. There, now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s dive deeper into the topic we are here to discuss.
Timothy A RowlandPublished 4 months ago in The SwampBalancing the Scales
In the American criminal justice system, judges wield considerable power, often acting as the final arbiters of justice. However, the question arises: does this power come at the cost of adequate oversight, potentially hindering the pursuit of genuine reform? In this blog post, we discuss the complexities of judicial authority, examining the need for increased oversight to achieve comprehensive criminal justice reform.
Dr. Byron DavisPublished 4 months ago in The SwampA Message to the Woke Youth
In a time of tumultuous change, where the winds of progressivism howl through the streets and digital corridors of the world, the youth stand at the forefront, brandishing the flag of wokeness. This essay inspired by the thought-provoking perspectives of James Lindsay, serves as a heartfelt missive to the young, woke generation, urging them to reconsider the path they tread, for it may lead not to the liberation they seek but to the very shackles they wish to escape.
Daniel StevensPublished 5 months ago in The Swamp