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Political 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 3 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 3 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.
President Ruto's Jamhuri Day Address
President William Ruto marked the nation's Jamburi Day celebrations with a speech reflecting on Kenya's journey since gaining independence. Emphasizing the value of freedom, Ruto highlighted strides in political and economic self-determination over the past 60 years.
Bagwasi DennisPublished 4 months ago in The SwampFailing Citizenship
“This is not a black and white world You can't afford to believe in your side” – Live Like a scab located on a part of the body that is prone to contact with the outside world, any pause in the hostilities in the Middle East always seems destined to be ripped away before it can lead to permanent healing. Looking to disrupt the expanding state of detente between Israel and its neighbors, Hamas stuck a knife directly into the healing wound with its barbaric terrorist attack of October 7th. Israel's right-wing government responded with a sledgehammer, exacting revenge not only on the terrorists but on innocent civilians.
Carl J. PetersenPublished 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 SwampCould The War In Ukraine Have A Secondary Purpose?
‘Written by a Human’ This article is not about the Falklands War per-se’ but the reasoning behind many wars could show there could be a deeper reason for world conflicts and, ‘and one, You Would Not Expect.’
Dave WettlauferPublished 4 months ago in The SwampOne World Order, Could China Fit The Bill?
If you had to pick an honorary recipient for a New World Order ‘What Governing Body Would You Put In The Hat? My story could start with my latest read from a CNN article saying that China is proclaiming, ‘under the circumstances’, ‘they believe they would be the best bet for making peace and prosperity throughout the whole world. One World Order. Would they?
Dave WettlauferPublished 4 months ago in The SwampSacrificing Special Education
“Scott’s priorities and accomplishments include…improving the process for parent participation in the IEP process for children with special needs” – Scott Schmerelson’s 2020 campaign
Carl J. PetersenPublished 4 months ago in The SwampTime To Vote
In 2022, there were 168.42 million voters in the United States. Voting is a rite of passage for many, being the first adult decision they’ll make. Almost everyone over 18 can vote, with a few exceptions. There will be 116,990 polling places scattered throughout the country collecting votes. Because of this, there will be long lines in these places. With security questions regarding mail-in ballots increasing the urge to vote in person, these lines will probably be longer than we’ve seen them before. Today is Election Day, so here are some tips if you find yourself waiting outside the polls to cast your vote.
M.L. LewisPublished 5 months ago in The SwampAll the Ways Joe Biden Has Made the United States Worse So Far
Introduction: Exploring the Negative Impact of Joe Biden's Policies Joe Biden's presidency has been marked by controversy and criticism, with many arguing that his policies have had a negative impact on the United States. This article aims to examine the various ways in which Joe Biden's policies have made the United States worse, focusing on key areas such as the economy, immigration, foreign relations, and public opinion.
Timothy A RowlandPublished 5 months ago in The SwampHe Lied
“I don’t know of a single school that was not told that they by law could not hold onto some of their classrooms…because there was no registered carrying teacher…Wow, unbelievable.” – LAUSD Board President Jackie Goldberg
Carl J. PetersenPublished 5 months ago in The Swamp