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Toxic Twitter
Dear Vocal Readers, Oh, Twitter, how the mighty have fallen. Nowadays there are so many ways for people to voice their oh-so-strong opinions to the world. Do all of them need to be heard? Absolutely not, but there will always be a platform for someone to spout hate. Sadly, it seems as though Twitter has become the ultimate haven for this type of activity to run wild. Simply look at the trending page and you are sure to see a hashtag ending with "isoverparty." It's blatantly obvious to see the toxicity this app has amassed over the years, and it's sad to see how many people continue to take this abuse.
Oppression in Tradition?
There are many old traditions including, superstitions, tall tales, and myths passed down through the generations. At some point during their creation, they held value and substance. However, as time passed on, these traditions turned into campfire stories, then bedtime stories and eventually the true meaning becomes lost in translation.
Chris RicksPublished 4 years ago in The SwampThe Media, Money and The First Amendment
One of the greatest aspects of democracy is the freedom of diverse thought and speech (intellectual Property). The Media is the best way of ensuring that and these aspects of democracy survive. The media is everywhere nowadays, on our phones, our TVs and every-time we go out of the house we are confronted by the message of media. It's no wonder then that media is the largest industry in the world, and only growing bigger.
C.R. PattisonPublished 4 years ago in The SwampTerrorism, Can It Ever Be Stopped?
Terrorism, can it be stopped? Why acts of terrorism occur. 1 December, 2019, another terrorist knife attack in London. Terrible for the victims and their families, but oh so predictable statements afterwards.
Peter RosePublished 4 years ago in The SwampOpinion: Trump's New Religious Liberty Task Force Marks the End of an Era
Yesterday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the formation of a "Religious Liberty Task Force" to "protect and advance [America's] heritage of freedom and religion".
C.E. ZulinPublished 4 years ago in The SwampFake News, Alternative Facts and Political Brainwashing
What is fake news? What are alternative facts? What is political brainwashing? Fake news is called such because it is seen as being reported by a non-legitimate news agency, thus becoming political gaslighting. Alternative facts are about total lies to the American people by the Machine. The mere division between Democrat and Republican reeks of political brainwashing because really, they work together to further national interest. The Machine only takes news questions from Fox News. This is the way Republicans think, even though Democrats are part and parcel of the same coin. “Fake News” is a term that undermines legitimate news sources like CNN. Supporters of the Machine are brainwashed into believing what the Republicans say. Politicians deal with many untrue news stories that are, in fact, the real fake news. Real journalists use the term “fake news” to call out news that is an obvious fabrication.
Iria Vasquez-PaezPublished 4 years ago in The SwampScAMerica
I smell a rat festering today in our American media - it's a sickly sweet, pungent funk with a reek that jolts the gut. The air of the media ether is thick like caramel-not fluid; like the good ol'days when spin was sly emphasis versus blatant propaganda. Our media viscosity no longer clear and viscous, but dark and cloudy like day old coffee.
Douglas Brayton IIPublished 4 years ago in The SwampPaula White Continues to Scam the Faithful out of Money
If you have ever followed Paula White's television ministry you can tell in advance what she will say and when to fill her coffers with money. Each spring when Jewish people are observing Passover, this Christian preacher tells the viewing audience to send her a special Passover seed, AKA money, so they will receive a supernatural financial windfall from heaven. It is common in word of faith ministries to fleece the flock by utilizing specific dates on the calendar or Bible verses. On New Year's Eve it is common for preachers in the word of faith fellowship to ask for a specific sum that ties into the coming year. In 2000, people across the land were asked to give $2,000, $200, or $20.00 based on their personal situation. I've watched TV preachers ask for $633 because they were discussing Matthew 6:33 as an example.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 4 years ago in The SwampPolitics and Economics, Should They Ever Mix?
Politics and economics, should they ever be mixed? Definitions: Politics: the art and science of directing and administrating states and other political units—the business or profession of politics—Manoeuvres or factors leading up to or influencing decisions.
Peter RosePublished 4 years ago in The SwampGovernments Running Businesses Is a Bad Idea
Governments running businesses is a bad idea. Problems with governments running supply enterprises. In the UK in year 2019—Press reports about the “crossrail project” saying it is going to have further delays and increased costs. Seems it is going to cost an additional £650 MILLION over and above the previously increased estimate (Originally the project estimate was reported to be £15.9 billion, now it is estimated to be going to cost £18 billion). This is a project to build a 73 mile long railway line across London.
Peter RosePublished 4 years ago in The SwampWhat I Have Learned About the Democrats
BRYCE ON POLITICS – The nuances by which they operate. Click for AUDIO VERSION. I have been active in politics for nearly 48 years now as a Republican and have witnessed many changes to the party over the years. I have campaigned for candidates, served on political board of directors, served as a correspondent at political events, and have written about politics for well over a decade. As a political pundit, I am pleased to have correctly predicted the outcome of the 2016 and 2018 elections, and no, I certainly didn’t do it by studying the polls (which are useless).
Make America Think Again: Walk a Mile in My Shoes
Today is the day. Your case is being heard in court, but you are not invited. You are reminded that court officials went on record more than three years ago, stating you were guilty of crime even before the investigation began. The lead prosecutor stated for nearly three years that they have compelling evidence in plain sight you committed these crimes but never presented the evidence in court. After an extensive investigation, it was determined no crime was committed. You felt relieved, and you could go on with life. However, the prosecutor was not satisfied, so you have now been accused of more crimes publicly. He along with other prosecutors continue to pursue you, which disrupts your life, your family’s life, and your ability to do your job. Today is the day that it is heard and you feel some sense of justice coming.
Bill CroftPublished 4 years ago in The Swamp