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A Democratic False Flag Operation at the Capitol - I Don’t Think So
Photo by U.S. Embassy Ghana So there’s a bizarre school of thought out there that says the insurrection at Capitol was a false flag operation. One which the Democrats were behind and meant to make Donald Trump look bad. Well, it isn’t that outlandish because I’ve considered the possibility myself. But just a little bit of common sense and a review of the basic facts renders the assertion highly unlikely.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in The Swamp
City minds should never be allowed to Govern
City minds should not be allowed to govern. The “city” type of world view, will destroy us all After nearly 80 years of observation it has become apparent that, although there are an infinite number of stages between these two extremes, there are just two basic types of thinking. That is minds that think city thoughts and minds that think country thoughts.
By Peter Rose3 years ago in The Swamp
A Better Future
Over the last four years, the American people have endured much. Having finally removed former president Donald Trump from office, many have hoped that now is the time to look towards a brighter future. Personally, I have never been one to discuss politics in an online setting. With this in mind, however, I feel as though there are many things that are far too important not to be addressed. In this article I am going to take a look at some of the issues we face and share my thoughts on them. I only hope to help spread awareness towards the issues I believe plague the American people.
By The Marvelous Mr. Eden3 years ago in The Swamp
The great "VAXN8" debate
5FEB2021; 2145, FRI As I sit, listening to one of my fav local producers in my basement on this quiet RED (Remember Everyone Deployed) Friday evening, I have come to the indissoluble realization that I can no longer play the sidelines on the great debate of our time: Whether or not so-called minorities ought to get the new vaccines. The way I see it, I can either continue to turn a blind eye to the controversy and pray that everything works out somehow; or I can act with a sense of purpose and posterity in mind.
By Nefarious Darrius3 years ago in The Swamp
Covid-19 and the UK; Who's to Blame?
Let’s be frank, the situation is dire. Not only are we an island, but we also had a few months head start whilst Covid-19 made its way across the globe. We could literally see it coming. So, it’s interesting that we’ve somehow ended up with the worst death rate in the world and the highest death toll in Europe.
By Jade Anderson 3 years ago in The Swamp
How the Republican party legitimized fascism
I admit I am something of a history nerd. I have always viewed the maxim that those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it, a truism. Current events, as they pertain to the Republican party, have only served to reinforce my view. In the case of the Republican party, the lesson in question involves the dangers of giving safe harbor to the advocates of fascism. Political parties have always attracted fringe elements of society. And it would be disingenuous to suggest that the presence of those who embody the worst of our nation's impulses is only found amongst Republican party officials. The ideological views of Southern Democrats in the south who for generations embraced the worst aspects of racism proved that neither of America's established political party has a monopoly on morality.
By jon frederick3 years ago in The Swamp
Unity, Tolerance & Acceptance
Unity, Tolerance and Acceptance sound as though they should go hand in hand. Unity essentially meaning oneness in harmony or togetherness in terms of humanity. In order to create unity you need to first achieve tolerance and acceptance towards others who are unlike you. Whether that is in opinions, politics, physical attributes , culinary tastes, hobbies or passions. The list of possible agreeing or disagreeing goes on and on. The issue we're facing today it seems, is that people have stopped looking for ways to unify rather desperately seeking more ways to divide.
By Ship Wreck3 years ago in The Swamp
How and why I unintentionally voted for a woman...
3FEB2021; 2145, WED Being that it's Black History Month, and considering the many sacrifices that were made so that people who have my dark complexion and whatnot can vote, I figure what better time to finally write and submit this post that's been sitting in my drafts since right around Election Day in November. I only had the title, subtitle, and featured image selected, but I digress.
By Nefarious Darrius3 years ago in The Swamp