politics
Politics does not dictate our collective cultural mindset as much as it simply reflects it; We've got to look in the mirror sometimes, and we've got one.
Kenya's President Ruto & His Dopey DP's Government Looking Like Trump & Pence Nightmare
In August 2022, William Ruto won the Kenya election, after some outcry of cheating and hacking by his rival Railia Odinga. Ruto was declared the winner by the Supreme Court of Kenya. However there was no further explanation into the 2 different figures on voting ballets, or the claims of unofficial polling stations.
IwriteMywrongsPublished 2 years ago in The SwampYou Keep Using This Word ‘Freedom’
Welcome to the Home of the Brave and the Land of the Free. Here is exactly what you are free to do on any of our stirring national holidays, Bruce. You are free to get drunk and burn the hamburgers on the grill. You and the Missus are free to hit the — ack — Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans' Day, and/or Presidents' Day sales at Walmart. You are also free to possibly blow your thumb off lighting one of the illegal cherry bombs you had Griffy pick up across the state line last week.
Remington WritePublished 2 years ago in The SwampIs It Possible To Make Conservatism Not So F@cking Awful?
From Donald Trump to Ted Cruz, modern conservatism is pretty awful, and it’s not just in the US. We could talk about the rise of far-right parties in Israel, India, Italy, and so much more. Conservatives are often trying to defend an awful status quo. We live in a world where these movements are actively harming otherized identities under the guise of protecting historic institutions that are often supremacist in nature.
Alex Mell-TaylorPublished 2 years ago in The SwampWhat We Can Tell From The Midterms
Now that the 2022 midterms are finally in the books, at least in terms of knowing which party will control which house of congress, here's what we can take away for the whole thing.
I Love That Trump is Running Again in 2024
I am so excited right now. I just found out that Donald Trump announced that he’s running for president again in 2024. I’m sure his fanbase of supporters are dancing in their trailer parks as we speak.
Jason ProvencioPublished 2 years ago in The Swamp6500 reasons to boycott the Qatar World Cup.
Since Qatar was awarded the right to host the World Cup by FIFA, ten years ago, more than 6,500 migrant workers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka have perished building pharaonic stadiums in the desert. Some people say that history repeats itself, but I never imagined returning to the same work conditions from ancient Egypt to modern-day Qatar. Back then the workers were slaves, nowadays, they are called contract workers, but since no working conditions apply to them the term slaves, could easily apply to them.
Sergios SaropoulosPublished 2 years ago in The SwampThe Dreadful Compromises that Created America
» KEY POINTS The process of creating the Constitution was so flawed and rushed that only 39 of the original 74 delegates actually signed off on it. Repercussions—both predicted and unexpected—have been rippling down through time because imperfect men made compromises just to get State legislatures to give in. In order to correct these issues and reaffirm the values supposed in the Constitution and purported by Americans, we must approve a massive amount of new Amendments.
Behind the Starting, White Line
The Scene: The runners are crouched at the starting line. Anticipation builds as they hope that years of preparation will propel them to victory. Bang! The gun goes off and the runners sprint. Their steps move without hesitation in hyperactive motion toward the finish line. Who will pull ahead? Who will fall? The race that started at the white line at their feet will be determined by who will be the first to break the ribbon across their chest. What lies beyond the finish line will be continuous euphoria for the winner and gratuitous disappointment for the competitors; both emotions intensified by the cheers of the crowd.
Samantha MoorerPublished 2 years ago in The SwampGhana & Ghanians Aren't Very Accepting of Anyone Who is Different
Un-welcome to Ghana a country that uses the term 'culture' to treat others badly. Colorism is at an extreme high and lighter skinned Black Americans have issues being called 'White' at every turn, as you walk through the streets they'll shout Obroni.
IwriteMywrongsPublished 2 years ago in The SwampBig Cat Public Safety Act Waiting Its Fate in the Senate
A Better Future for Big Cats In a rare bipartisan agreement, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act by a vote of 278 to 134. The bill is now in the hands of the Senate.
Andrea LawrencePublished 2 years ago in The SwampDissolving Evil Empire:
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the USSR, was actually just a euphemism for "Russia" in a delusional attempt at self-justification because, to my knowledge, not one of the countries making up this so-called “Union” joined willingly. Enormous threats, purges, incarcerations, torture, deportations, & genocides were employed to bring everyone into this bogus "Union."
Vytas StoskusPublished 2 years ago in The SwampAgreeing with my Enemy
» KEY POINTS When someone who was perceived as my adversary and I teamed up and learned to understand where the other one came from, we were able to create lasting and important change. This is a lesson that our representatives in government need to learn. Is there someone who is willing to reach across the aisle and discover that more can be accomplished together?