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.
Fox's Fear-Mongering Lies
On March 21, Lucas Manfredi of Fox News reported, “ID.me, a computer security firm which verifies worker identities across 19 states, roughly 75% of the national population, finds that more than $200 billion in federal assistance for unemployed Americans may have been pocketed through fraud.” Conversely, ID.me’s press release on the matter of federal assistance fraud states, “ID.me, a federally certified identity verification provider, announced that it has been able to verify the identities of over 200,000 citizens who filed claims for unemployment benefits over the past several months. As a result, an estimated $1.2 billion in claims have been distributed to the citizens of seven states, including four of the most highly populated in the nation. […] ID.me is used by federal agencies such as Social Security and Treasury as well as the states of Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, California, and Pennsylvania.” A far cry from Fox’s assertion that ID.me has empirical evidence to suggest that the government has failed, ID.me has publicly mentioned it’s close work with federal and state governments.
By Cici Woods3 years ago in The Swamp
One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Dinner
“Eat your food! There are starving children in Africa!” This is a statement many of us in the U.S. have heard (or at least we have heard something similar to it). It is meant to make it clear that we as Americans are lucky to have food and spell out that wastefulness is harmful. The truth is we are lucky, and even when we have not eaten all day, most Americans do not know what it is to be truly starving. In other nations however, starvation to the point of even death is a very serious and present threat. Even truer is that food waste is a massive problem in the U.S. There may however be something the U.S. can do to alleviate this horrible burden, and it is right under our noses.
By Colby Mathe3 years ago in The Swamp
Equity is the New Equality
Throughout history, Black people have been fighting for equality, even to this day. But, what if equality is not enough? What if we need something more? Could it be equity? Before taking a deep dive into this, let’s take a swim in the kitty pool and look at the definitions of equality and equity. According to Merriam-Webster, equality is the state and quality of being equal. Being equal means of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another. On the other hand, equity means justice according to natural law or right; specifically: freedom from bias or favoritism. The Milken Institute School of Public Health states the following: “Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities. Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome.”
By Tyler Williams3 years ago in The Swamp
When the Government Came For Your Gold
“Screw the president!” This may be something that you have thought at some point about a president. Presidents, for better or worse, have a notable impact on American politics. While a lot of what presidents do like signing bills and holding press conferences might not require a lot of direct action or initiative, Executive Orders are an exception. With the ability to steer the direction of Federal agencies, presidents hold a policy making power not entirely unlike that of the Legislative branch. One such Executive Order, Executive Order 6102, allowed the government to seize privately owned gold, but also had compelling legal and economic justifications. Nevertheless, the order was still seen as rather controversial and has had lasting implications for the United States.
By Colby Mathe3 years ago in The Swamp
1993: An Extraordinary Year In The Life of a Nation.
Preamble In the 1980s, the military leader of Nigeria, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, better known as IBB, had promised to conduct elections and hand over power by 1990. To facilitate the process, two political parties were created and so was the governing electoral commission. Old generation politicians known as the old breed were banned from being part of the new dispensation, thus ushering the new breed politician. The new breed politicians had in their ranks, ex generals and previously elected governors, but none of this seemed to matter.
By Adebayo Adeniran3 years ago in The Swamp
Congresswoman Tlaib’s Boost Act Is Needed In Every City Across The Country But Let’s Start With Detroit!!!
It’s time that America starts to utilize the endless wealth it has in mint platinum coins. In the COVID-19 era we have to evolve because the world will most likely never be the same again. Most people with active bank accounts use their debit or credit cards more than cash so the public has already been conditioned to use digital currency. This is why the “Boost Act”makes perfect sense for the people of Detroit. Detroit is furtile testing grounds for the “Boost Act” because the city had a 48% poverty rate prior to corona virus and it may likely be substantially higher because of the pandemic. It’s normal to see individuals waiting in foodlines in their cars wrapped around the corner on the daily basis at food banks and churches throughout the city. And also water shutoffs are rampant due to Detroit’s high water rates that are at least twice as high since Mayor Mike Duggan took office. Water is clearly supposed to be a human right but the water department doesn’t think so.
By Curtis Greene3 years ago in The Swamp
Dear America,
March 6, 2021 Dear America, Who is the lobby for the people? A gun lobby. An environmental lobby. A business lobby. An energy lobby. An alcohol lobby. A real estate lobby. A telecommunications lobby. An education lobby. A healthcare lobby. A timber lobby. A mining lobby.
By Donald Wiggins Jr3 years ago in The Swamp
Politics: A Detrimental Game, and Better Games To Play
Quick Facts -Politics is an identity game on the surface with a few people who have power at the top of it. It also happens to be a mostly corrupt game, and that’s why there are better metaphysical games we should be playing!
By Gabriel Mohr3 years ago in The Swamp
15 Preparations You Should Make Before Gum Arabic Market Startup
The global gum arabic market size is projected to become USD 555.9 million by 2025, progressing at 5.9% CAGR during the forecast period, as per a report by Grand View Research, Inc. Gum arabic, also known as acacia gum, is a natural emulsifier used in various applications such as food and beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and paints. It is primarily used as a filling and thickening agent in most confectionery items. Besides this, the product is also a major ingredient in traditional lithography and finds application in a number of industrial processes, which explains its demand from diverse sectors. The market for gum arabic is driven by the rising consumer spending on dietary and fiber-rich food products, particularly in bakery applications. This can be attributed to the growing purchasing power of consumers, along with significant spending in the beverage and confectionery industry in developing countries such as China and India.
By Startup Ideas3 years ago in The Swamp
Politics and Religion 3
Part 3 WORKERS OF THE WORLD, UNITE! was the clarion call of the Marxist/Communist party. Note the word WORKERS. Marx’ entire philosophy hinged on the belief that the proletariat, the wage-slaves, from around the world would unite in one great revolution and create the ultimate Communist utopia. There was no room for what we call “welfare” in his system. He considered non-workers scum (his word not mine) and warned against this non-laboring class of people being swept up into the revolution as the hired thugs (his word, not mine) of a Reactionary Elite.
By Eric B. Ruark3 years ago in The Swamp
Betrayed
When seasons change there is always a certain anxiety in the air. Many people wonder what a new season will bring. The anticipation of positive change or a foreboding premonition of unsettling times ahead are the two distinct realities facing when seasons change. if this past year was any indication of what a new season brings more of us understandably acknowledge those foreboding premonitions of more difficult times still lay ahead.
By Dr. Williams3 years ago in The Swamp