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.
Ending the Tyranny of Mitch McConnell
» KEY POINTS Certain members of Congress over time have given themselves an un-Constitutional unchecked power to control the entire legislative process. All of that power has eroded cooperation, debate, collaboration, compromise, civil discourse, and the general functionality of the federal government. The only way to remove that power is to amend the Constitution, enforce a legislative methodology, and severely punish those who try to circumvent the rules for personal or Party gain.
China's success as an ill omen for Europe.
A still-thriving authoritarian society that follows a capitalist economic model, and it is currently considered to be the second-largest economy in the world.That could easily be a definition in a lexicon of modern geopolitics .Even though China is still facing many ethical and existential issues, like environmental catastrophes and emissions that are causing pollution, as well as issues that many other authoritarian or even liberal states are facing, like the oppression of speech, minority marginalization and terrible working conditions.
Sergios SaropoulosPublished 2 years ago in The SwampNo Trumpers
When the feds were given a search warrant to search Mar-a-Largo for documents that were deemed classified, it set off a chain of events that further proved that many Republicans would rather serve the whims of one "man" than the country.
Johann HollarPublished 2 years ago in The SwampShutting Down Nuclear Power Plant Could Have Worldwide Sequences
The closure of a Ukrainian nuclear strength plant could have worldwide ramifications.Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear strength plant might be closed down, which a Russian military lieutenant popularly stated ought to cause an emergency because of the spread of radioactive material.Russian troops took manipulate of the ZNPP, Europe's largest nuclear electricity plant, in March, and fears of a nuclear disaster are significant as the ZNPP remains a focal point of the prevention. The plant has been bombed several times this summer season, with Ukraine and Russia blaming the assaults, accusing the opposite facet of carrying out "nuclear blackmail".
I’d Rather Hang Out in an Echo Chamber
Being a veteran of social media for the past 16 years, I’ve run into so many different types of people. I used to think that Jim Morrison was right when he sang that “People are strange” in his classic song of the same title. This never became more evident than after I joined and actively participated in social media.
Jason ProvencioPublished 2 years ago in The SwampPart-Time // Citizen Legislature
» KEY POINTS Congress is a do-nothing organization because they have unlimited time and resources and are paid handsomely no matter what. In order to create some urgency and perhaps make Congress more productive, we need a set of Constitutional Amendments to require turnover and make sure Congresspeople have far less of everything. At the end of the day, we would return Congress to what it was originally conceived as by the Founders: a part-time, citizen legislature.
How One Powerful Family Destroyed a Country
Sri Lanka is an independent island nation located just off the southern tip of India. The population is a moderate 22 million.
Javed BalochPublished 2 years ago in The SwampIt Would Take Another 9/11 Event to Unite Our Country
After spending the day with my family today and remembering this infamous date in our American history, I’ve come to the conclusion that we haven’t been as united as a nation since that infamous date. 21 years ago today, we lost 2977 United States citizens to two planes crashing into and bringing down the Twin Towers. It was fucking scary, I remember it like it was yesterday.
Jason ProvencioPublished 2 years ago in The SwampThe Journey From Columbia to Panama
Note: This article may contain sensitive images. The Darien Gap, also called the “smuggling corridor”, is a jungle that exists between Columbia and Panama. This area of ungoverned land is the most common route for human and drug trafficking. Home to Marxist guerilla groups and indigenous inhabitants, the ecological landfill is considered the most dangerous jungle in the world. It also happens to be the most common route that refugees take to reach North America.
Aathavi ThangesPublished 2 years ago in The SwampA New Round of Satanic Panic: Book Banning Throughout the United States
I honestly think people who are interested in getting books banned from libraries have too much free time on their hands. I’ve been getting updates from various people about book bans across the United States. Some of these book bans are coming from school boards and others are coming from state legislators.
Andrea LawrencePublished 2 years ago in The SwampFix Congress? No, Demolish It!
» KEY POINTS Congress cannot represent the will of the people because the Constitution is irreparably flawed. Only by Amending the Constitution can we better the Legislative Branch for everyone. The House of Representatives needs to be changed from a “winner takes all” system using voting districts to one with a proportional mix for all the varied political views in America. While the Senate needs to remain a State check on Federal power, that does not mean each State should have equal power no matter its size and/or population.
Can We Do Anything About Our Eroding Freedoms?
Freedom has been won and lost a million times over thousands of years. Small groups and large groups have attempted to define and implement freedom. Everyone you ask will assure you they can tell you what freedom is. Unfortunately, as with all things, every person has a different opinion, making a "one size fits all" definition of freedom nearly impossible. There is a plethora of components that people agree on, but no two people will ever agree on every aspect.
Bonita L PetersonPublished 2 years ago in The Swamp