controversies
It seems every time one racially-charged incident ends, a gender or religious controversy takes its place; Ruminate on the issues dividing our nation and world.
"Idealogy: Propagandist And Spin Doctors without scruples"
D“Ideology: Propagandist And Spin Doctors Without Scruples” The notion of the spin doctors and propagandists seems to be tasting somehow alike, but actually, there is this idea that the spin doctors has something to do with democracy and propagandist with Communism. How true that is, I don’t really know. Both seems to be serving one and the same Chairman to me.
By Philip Ebuluofor3 years ago in The Swamp
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro
Since the colonial era, Brazil has been a regional power of South America. With plenty of natural resources and immense land size for agricultural production, it isn't a surprise to see how Brazil earned this title. But in recent years, Brazil became a poster child of absolute recklessness. Corruption and economic crimes spread across the country like a tidal wave. To understand how this came to pass, we must take a look at Brazil's recent history.
By Kevin Tennert3 years ago in The Swamp
The Eternal Israel-Palestine Stand Off Continues
I'm getting old. Well, 47 years old. To some, that may not seem old. But, there are days when, to me, it feels darn old. For as long as I can remember, the Israeli-Palestinian issue has simmered, every once in a while exploding into an orgy of violence before it settles down again. Although the players may have changed over the past 70 years, for the most part, absolutely nothing else seems to actually change in the dispute. It just keeps going and going, a never ending cycle of tense peace and explosive war. Over and over and over....and then over again.
By Chris Hearn3 years ago in The Swamp
Brexit
As an exemplary and inaugural contribution to the discussion of responsible politics and social reaction, I'd like to discuss the Brexit vote. Firstly, it's important to notice the powerful ascension of turbulent factions amid controversial situations such as referendums. Brexit is a key example of this. Two partisan groups have arose in the last several months: a radical socialist-democratic proponent from the Labor Party under opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn and the right-wing Conservatives under Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Both political parties offer their versions of the best-case scenario for the United Kingdom to disembark from the European Union. Corbyn is interested in nationalizing the country which can have massive consequences for business and commerce, whereas Johnson's firm Brexit approach is causing future uncertainty for English companies in doing business with EU-Members. It's important to note that Johnson isn't the first person favoring the UK to leave the EU. This has been going on since the 1970s. The UK has been skeptical about an economic unified Europe already at its infancy in the 1950s.
By Kevin Tennert3 years ago in The Swamp
I Don't Fear Government Surveillance, I Fear Citizen Surveillance
I've come to the conclusion that the government could care less about what I do and don't do as long as it is within the law. I have come to the conclusion that those I have to watch out for are my fellow citizens, most of whom have cameras on their phone and are happy to whip them out any chance they get to capture any indiscretion that they see people make. For some reason my fellow citizens seem to care a whole lot more about what I am doing than anyone in government.
By Chris Hearn3 years ago in The Swamp
Police Brutality
First off, I would like to make myself clear on something. In no way will I claim that all police officers are bad. Generalization is false because it puts good, venerable, and acclaimed law enforcement members in a disputable light. There are wonderful police officers who risk their lives in protecting and serving their communities. They're doing what they can to make their neighborhoods safe, clean, and friendly, not only for them, but also for regular law-abiding citizens. Many of them have own showed solidarity to the Black Lives Movement and kneeled on the street to show their unwavering support to the movement in many affected towns and cities across the United States of America. Many of them fear the possibility of not returning to their families. Now this concern is more apparent than it ever has been before.
By Kevin Tennert3 years ago in The Swamp
The American Gun Problem
Much like other constitutional amendments, the second amendment arose from colonial America as British rule dominated the customary way of life. To understand how it came about, we have to know about the tumultuous environment leading up to the outbreak of the American Revolution.
By Kevin Tennert3 years ago in The Swamp
Two Types of Patriotism
To be proud of your country is a good thing. Who said it wasn't? After all, when you are born and raised in that country or born elsewhere and immigrated to the next one, pride in your home has a profound psychological impact on your psyche. You contribute by paying your taxes, work, and build up a life that can be a positive addition to the community on a big scale. But one question remains: how much patriotism is too much? To answer this, I find there are two different types of patriotism that must be looked at to determine how much is too much and can be seen as detrimental.
By Kevin Tennert3 years ago in The Swamp
Between the Bookends
Hello darkness smile a friend, I've come to talk with you again... The first time I heard Disturbed's version of Simon and Garfunkel's The Sound of Silence, I was transported back to 1964. The song was released a day before my 14th birthday. It became my theme song.
By Paul Murphy3 years ago in The Swamp
A French Military Coup D'etat in 2022? Don't Bet Against It.
A few days ago, a number of former military generals wrote an open letter, to the French President, Emmanuel Macron, stating that unless something is done regarding their concerns with radical Islam and immigration, they will forcibly launch a take over of the state, come next year.
By Adebayo Adeniran3 years ago in The Swamp
HAVE YOU MEAN'T HER?
Let me say, first I share this piece not to create controversy but two make sure that these types of issues are still held front and center in our actions and our minds. I feel the issue of racism is still alive and well in our communities. I feel theirs other issues brewing called police brutality. Unfortunately, this is affecting our young people of all races, as well. Especially for the black race. I think if we bring these issues to the forefront and talk about them we can put a dent in some of these issues. Together we can make a difference. So please read all of my pieces with an open mind and an open heart. Have you meant her yet? She comes on your property unannounced w/o your permission w/o a license or permits she complaints about your yard, your driveway, your pet, your property, your guest, your children, or just because. She has never seen you before and she doesn't recognize you sitting on the stoop of your own home for days, then the nosey witch turns up the heat......she snoops around you or your property, she stares you down, she snaps photos, she launches vicious try rates specifically at those wearing BLM attire, she complained, she begins to shout at you with slurs and innuendos, she reports you to the authorities if you're not yet meant her, you will, she goes by the name of KAREN! We can break through these bad acts of ignorance you can't really change anyone, they have got to want to change themselves. All you can do is pray for them with hopes that it won't take a situation that weeps the same pain to them as the pain it causes us when we are treated like we are treated simply because we are black, here in America. It's a shame we are still acting like we are back in the '60 . We still have several of our current generations both black and white that I believe have gotten "lost in the sauce". But it's not too late for either of our future generations. Together we must begin to work just as we worked together during the protests. If we work together this relationship between the races could work especially for our future generations. It's absolutely not too late. We should all Stay Woke because people are working against us and they are sometimes called politicians or the negative police force. Everybody Stay Woke it's not too late. It's all about you young people because it's you and only you that could make this change. You protested together you stood up together all over the world, black, white, brown, and others. You all stood together for one cause before. But it's ironic that only in America, white women are harassing black men and getting away with it continuously even with all of the controversy and publicity. I shared before that this piece is not to create controversy but to make sure that these types of issues are still held front and center in our actions and our minds. I feel the issue of racism is still alive and well in our communities. I feel theirs other issues brewing called police brutality. Have you meant her? She comes on your property unannounced w/o your permission w/o a license or permits she complaints about your yard, your driveway, your pet, your property, your guest, your children, or just because. She has never seen you before and she doesn't recognize you sitting on the stoop of your own home for days, then the nosey bitch turns up the heat......she snoops around you or your property she stares you down, she snaps photos she launches vicious try rates specifically at those wearing BLM attire, she complained, she begins to shout at you with slurs and innuendos, she reports you to the authorities if you're not yet meant her, you will, she goes by the name of KAREN! We broke through many of these bad acts of ignorance. is that you can change anyone, they have got to want to change themselves. All you can do is pray for them with hopes that it won't take a situation that weeps the same pain to them as the pain it causes us when we are treated like we are treated simply being black, here in America. It's a shame we are still acting like we are back in the '60s. We have still several of our younger generations both black and white that I believe have gotten "lost in the sauce". But it's not too late for either of our future generations. Together we must begin to work just as we worked together during the protests. It worked and if we worked together this relationship between the races could work too for our future generations. It's absolutely not too late. We should all Stay Woke because people are working against us and they are sometimes called politicians or the police force. It's all about you young people because it's you and only you that could make this change. Everybody Stay Woke it's not too late. It's all about you young people because it's you and only you that could make this change. Everybody Stay Woke. You protested together you stood up together all over the world, black, white, brown, and yellow. You all stood together for one cause before. Just STAY WOKE PEOPLE. Its ironic that only in America, white women are harassing black men in FI share this piece not to create controversy but two make sure that these types of issues are still held front and center in our actions and our minds. I feel the issue of racism is still alive and well in our communities. I feel theirs other issues brewing called police brutality. Unfortunately, this is affecting our young people of all races, as well. Especially for the black race. I think if we bring these issues to the forefront and talk about them we can put a dent in some of these issues. Together we can make a difference. So please read all of my pieces with an open mind and an open heart. Have you meant her yet? She comes on your property unannounced w/o your permission w/o a license or permits she complaints about your yard, your driveway, your pet, your property, your guest, your children, or just because. She has never seen you before and she doesn't recognize you sitting on the stoop of your own home for days, then the nosey itch turns up the heat......she snoops around you or your property she stares you down, she snaps photos she launches vicious try rates specifically at those wearing BLM attire, she complained, she begins to shout at you with slurs and innuendos, she reports you to the authorities if you're not yet meant her, you will, she goes by the name of KAREN! We break through these bad acts of ignorance is that you can change anyone, they have got to want to change themselves. All you can do is pray for them with hopes that it won't take a situation that weeps the same pain to them as the pain it causes us when we are treated like we are treated simply being black, here in America. It's a shame we are still acting like we are back in the '60s. We have still several of our younger generations both black and white that I believe have gotten "lost in the sauce". But it's not too late for either of our future generations. Together we must begin to work just as we worked together during the protests. It worked and if we worked together this relationship between the races could work too for our future generations. It's absolutely not too late. We should all Stay Woke because people are working against us and they are sometimes called politicians or the police force. It's all about you young people because it's you and only you that could make this change. Everybody Stay Woke it's not too late. It's all about you young people because it's you and only you that could make this change. Everybody Stay Woke. It's all about you young people because it's you and only you that could make this change. You protested together you stood up together all over the world, black, white, brown, and yellow. You all stood together for one cause before. Just STAY WOKE PEOPLE. ItIt'sronic that only in America, white women are actually harassing in particular black men.
By Gloria Winder3 years ago in The Swamp