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.
Minimum Wage
Lately, certain business owners have been complaining that they are unable to fill open jobs at their businesses because unemployed workers get more money from unemployment compensation than what these would-be employers can pay. What the hell is wrong with these so-called business owners? Not only do they seem to have no business sense at all, they lack any sense of morality and empathy for their fellow Americans. If they really can’t pay more money and offer better benefits to employees than unemployment compensation they should immediately look into the cause. Consider the following, Business Owners:
By Charles Belser3 years ago in The Swamp
Present or The Past
It feels like we are going back in time. Are we not supposed to be moving forward? I have been watching the news and can’t believe that voters rights are being reverted back to the back like in the 60’s. Have we not fought for voters right for decades? Everyone should be able to vote with no interference.
By Debra Bernatovich3 years ago in The Swamp
What Happened to Us?
A two-year old child, with a laundry list of underlying conditions, died from COVID-19 last week. Upon hearing the statements released by our Premiere and Provincial Health Officer, I cried. I cried for the child and for the child’s family. I cried because our premiere did not once mention the word ‘tragedy’ but instead jumped straight into casting aspersions at his citizens. I cried because our politicians refused to take their share of responsibility and acknowledge that they have not done enough. I cried because I thought Canada was not prone to the type of callousness, fear mongering and devoid-of-reason remarks being made. Dr. Bonnie Henry, our provincial health officer, explained that the child “had a number of health issues” but that they “received the best possible care they could at Children’s Hospital”. Obviously not. John Horgan, our lovely Premiere, took to the podium and outlined how, to him, the death of a toddler with several underlying conditions “is a graphic reminder of how susceptible WE ALL ARE to the ravages of COVID-19”. No, John, it’s not. A toddler—who lacks a fully developed immune system but does have a number of underlying health conditions—dying from COVID-19 while under the care of health professionals is a tragedy (to us, maybe, but not to John Horgan), but it is not a reason for healthy adults with strong immune systems and a first dose of the vaccine to continue living in fearful isolation. Of course, for premiere Horgan, the death of a child is merely a political opportunity.
By Zachary Bennett3 years ago in The Swamp
I Object
“We live in a free country!” This is something you have likely heard if you live anywhere in the U.S. other than under a rock. Even with all its flaws, the United States is at least more free than most other countries (cato.org). We are a constitutional republic, a representative democracy in which the government is bound to a written constitution. One feature of our constitution that some say lends to our freedom is our system of checks and balances. Each of the three branches of government works to counter and balance each other out so that no one branch becomes too powerful. This system works in several ways, among the most notable being the presidential veto power. The veto power allows presidents to overrule congressional decisions, forcing congress to re-vote and requiring the vetoed bill to pass with a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate to bypass the veto. This power, though great, is rarely used and instead presidents often choose to use alternative methods of dissuading congress from taking certain action. Three veto alternatives that presidents have used are signing statements, issuing veto threats, and the line-item veto. Should the president use these methods though, or do they represent executive overreach?
By Colby Mathe3 years ago in The Swamp
GHSA
President Biden enacted into law twenty executive orders on his first two days in office, including one memorandum, the bulk of these EO's dealt with the viral agent Covid-19. These included creating a Covid-19 response coordinator; putting a stop to the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), and naming Dr. Fauci as the head of the US delegation to the WHO. He asked Americans to wear masks for one hundred days; he created a Covid-19 Health Equity task force; he signed into law the requirement workers wear masks in airports and on certain modes of transportation. He called on OSHA to release clear guidance on Covid-19 issues and gave OSHA the authority to enforce worker health and safety requirements. He directed the Department of Education and Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide for safely reopening schools. He signed into law the requirement to accelerate manufacturing and delivery of supplies for vaccination; he lent support to the international pandemic support effort, and he signed a memorandum supporting the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA).
By Steve Anderson3 years ago in The Swamp
The Henchman’s Award
An invitation to see James O’Keefe receive the Heartland Liberty Prize has been extended to me. Obviously The Heartland Institute doesn’t know who I am (I am a leftist) because there’s no way I’d pay a dime to attend a conservative fundraiser. The bigger question here though is, do they know who James O’Keefe is? Because the man has been repeatedly exposed as a fraud. I’m not going to go into examples of how he’s a fraud because that plays into his game. Mr. O’Keefe makes gotcha videos and he knows that even if the headlines eventually read “Video showing corruption at XYZ was deceptively edited” his intended audience will still vaguely remember “Video showed corruption at XYZ.” I’ll just mention that he has paid $100,000 in a legal settlement and pled guilty in federal court.
By Buck Hardcastle3 years ago in The Swamp
The Thorny Path of Biden's Foreign Policy Ambition
In the wake of World War II, Harry S. Truman, then President of the United States, undertook a major task in reviving the US economy. Incumbent US President Joe Biden is currently pursuing a similar approach to dealing with Corona and its economic losses.
By Shoaib Rahman3 years ago in The Swamp
World Leaders Don’t Care About Us
The discussion of politics causes anger when someone disagrees with somebody. It causes confusion with all the loopholes and agendas that are basically Swiss cheese. Bringing up politics, especially one beginning with T can fights, fallouts and a dreadful atmosphere lurking in the room.
By Chloe Gilholy3 years ago in The Swamp
Does New Delhi support a new Union Territory?
Article 370 has always been a hot topic in the Republic of India. Several people have a variety of opinions regarding it. Most of the time these opinions are polarised. In this article, I am not going to talk about how Article 370 was productive or not. I am going to present a different aspect of it, i.e. economic impact on the new Union Territory after the removal of Article 370.
By onkar jadhav3 years ago in The Swamp
Reclaiming Politics
Politics, as I see it, is the fabric from which society is weaved. It’s what sets out the rules of how we interact with one another, how we protect ourselves from threats, and even guides us on the kind of people that we want to be. It's the cornerstone of society, particularly in a democracy.
By Matt Underhill3 years ago in The Swamp