corruption

A prime locale to talk bribery, suspect campaign funding, and all other instances of political corruption. The shadier, the better.

A Talk About Pure Free Market Capitalism
One of the biggest things we constantly hear about is Pure Free Market Capitalism. I thought I would take some time and talk about it. It is believed by mostly conservatives in every country that if Capitalists were free and not weighed down by taxes or regulations or even fees that eventually the world would be a far better place. Resources being used through the direction of the Capitalists would be developed to their fullest potential in the pursuit of maximizing profits. Capitalists would be able through seeking return on investments to improve the overall quality of life. As Capitalists move to fill various niches in order to earn a profit there will be those who answer the various environmental issues as well. In the end the nation will be prosperous and all will benefit greatly enjoying the effects of trickledown.
By V. H. Eberle3 years ago in The Swamp
Uganda: 39-Year Dictator Wants Black Americans to Think He'll Treat Them Better When He Treats Ugandans Like Slaves
Wednesday, 12 July 2023 By: TB Obwoge Ugandans who've been posting the hash tag, Uganda is bleeding, all over social media platforms are probably laughing their heads off right now. As Yoweri Museveni, the president of Uganda is pulling a scam of return...I mean a Year of Return.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in The Swamp
Venezuela's Primary Elections
Venezuela has been in a state of political and economic turmoil for several years, with the country's descent into chaos being a cautionary tale of the dangerous influence that resource wealth can have on a nation.
By Jesus Eduardo Fernández Rincón3 years ago in The Swamp
Connections - Would You Push The Button?. Top Story - July 2023.
Introduction This is an extended take on a Seven Days In post from 2017, a result of a film, a TV series and the election of Donald Trump.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in The Swamp
Mhairi Black: Standing Down At General Election.
SNP Deputy Leader at Westminister, Mhairi Black, is stepping down at the next general election. After only 6 months on the job, Ms. Black has apparently had enough of being the MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South.
By Nicholas Bishop3 years ago in The Swamp
The Most Important Discussion of Our Lifetime is Happening Now - Part 2
This article is a follow-up/Part 2. For the original article, please see: The U.S. Senate Two days after Dr. Steven Greer held a National Press conference in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) unanimously approved legislation which appears designed to unearth any and all buried UAP-associated technology which is, or ever was at one point, the property of the U.S. Government. (UAP: unidentified anomalous phenomena)
By ARC3 years ago in The Swamp
Visible Right Hidden Wrong
Introduction This was inspired by a conversation on Teams at work. I often have a soft drink or tea or coffee when on Teams meetings as do many of my colleagues.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in The Swamp
To Our Government
To my Government. Actually... to all governments. We are dying out here. But I think you know that. I think, so long as girls keep having babies, you don't have a reason to care that we, the people, are dying out here.
By Hope Martin3 years ago in The Swamp
President Attacks Rather than Addresses Congress in First State of the Union
February 26th (Washington, D.C.) – A few short weeks after making a request to do so, the President was able to appear before a joint-session of Congress to give a State of the Union address. However, this was a speech unlike any given since becoming formally known by that name in 1947—which coincidently was the first time the speech was broadcast on television. The last President to have a State of the Union during their first year in office was John F. Kennedy—although his successor Lyndon B. Johnson had one after Kennedy was assassinated and Gerald Ford also had one when Richard Nixon resigned. However, according to a Congressional Research Service report (https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R44770.pdf) on the history of the State of the Union:
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
The Most Important Discussion of Our Lifetime is Happening Now. Top Story - June 2023.
On Monday, 12 June 2023, Dr. Steven Greer held a televised press conference before The National Press Club to deliver a report. This report was a summary introduction to a massive and challenging discussion: Empirical evidence from more than 750 whistleblowers of a "beyond black budget" organization operating within our government and military, illegally.
By ARC3 years ago in The Swamp
Will Voters Strike A Blow Against Institutionalized Corruption?
“We must not allow the status quo of corruption to continue to spread like cancer.” – Marisa Alcaraz campaign flyer Just as the early voting period was set to begin in the race to replace disgraced former Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez, the city's government was rocked by yet another scandal. No, Councilman Curren Price was not caught on tape casually engaging in a racist conversation with his fellow council members. Instead, he "was charged with embezzlement, perjury, and conflict of interest” becoming “the fourth councilman to face corruption charges since 2020."
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in The Swamp
Sometimes It Feels Wrong To Be Right
Introduction Something came to mind yesterday due to everything that is going wrong at the moment (don't worry it is all manageable) just about how those that shout the loudest almost always get the credit and belief of people. They don't have to be right, just louder than anyone else.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in The Swamp