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.
Inept
Never before in recent memory has there been members of Congress behaved so inept in practically every regard. They have continued to miss the boat on every piece of legislation that has come out of Washington for the past 40 years. It is then no wonder why the United States has the greatest income inequality in our nations history. The half ass approach in this latest stimulus proposal is a prime example of how far removed they really are from the plight of millions of Americas.
By Dr. Williams4 years ago in The Swamp
Universal Basic Income
Written by Leon Zadok - December 5, 2020 Granting citizens a Universal Basic Income has been something discussed for generations. The great scholar, Thomas Paine, wrote about it. Milton Friedman discussed it with his contemporaries. Dr. King spoke at length on the subject. Numerous other great scholars of the past have bandied about the idea, usually to their detriment––seen by authorities as being so controversial as to be treasonous––this is no longer the case and may become a reality.
By SNROCINUTAF4 years ago in The Swamp
Houseboats of Srinagar
At the base of the Himalayas near India’s border with Pakistan, Kashmir is a deeply troubled region that, despite oft-violent political turmoil and destitute poverty, still captures the fantasies of tourists. The mystical land, sometimes called “India’s answer to Switzerland”, is known as an exotic getaway, far from the unbearable heat of Delhi or Mumbai, that was especially loved by Bollywood icons. There were once over a dozen theaters screening Bollywood flicks. Those are gone now, all closed by 1990 after threats against “un-Islamic” bars and cinemas by a militant Islamic group called the Allah Tigers.
By Raisa Nastukova4 years ago in The Swamp
Ranked Choice Voting: A Solution for Political Polarization?
Thanks to this recent presidential election, I understand the Civil War a bit better—not the politics, but the family divisiveness. Growing up, I once marveled at how once loving families were torn apart by the conflict of the war. But now, I see how families could have brothers, where one fought for the Union Army, one fought for the Confederate Army and both could be willing to kill each other over politics. I asked myself, “Don’t people raised in the same family share the same values? Or are we doomed to keep destroying families, businesses, friends, and our culture over bipartisan polarization? Is there another way?”
By Andrew Kim4 years ago in The Swamp
The Internal Crisis
As hope diminishes for the already down trodden masses who have fallen victim to discriminatory policies have little recourse in escaping the deluge of misfortunes that always follow. There continues to be more hopeless souls falling into a realm of reality from removed from the hopes and dreams that were once fulfilled by generations of long ago. The powers that be have long since turned a blind eye to those millions who have fallen between the cracks in our society. Cracks that have long since become gapping holes where at any moment would send more unsuspecting individuals down into the abyss of poverty.
By Dr. Williams4 years ago in The Swamp
The Trump Presidency and Rhetoric
This piece was written and graded as part of my time in college earning a BA in Political Science. To a student looking for research, or just a curious person; if any part of my paper interest you I suggest you follow your research through to my cited sources. The sources are much more knowledgeable than I. This essay was turned in under the title 'Hyper-Presidentialist rhetoric and the fragility of the American Status Quo' by me in November of 2019.
By Gus Krider4 years ago in The Swamp
Trump's Cult: Tell Them
Trump fans will try and backtrack. They may try and engage in proverbial gymnastics in years to come...to make their behavior acceptable. Or they could try and erase the very mention of the repugnant person for whom they were willing to lose so much. To lose their businesses, to lose their integrity, and for some, Herman Cain comes to mind, even their lives.
By Autumn Alston4 years ago in The Swamp
Trumpeters are following their leader in blind faith and displaying cult like actions
Donald Trump’s followers are now displaying what some experts believe are all the signs of following a cult leader, if you don’t think so consider these red flags that always go hand in hand with narcissistic leaders. There are many warning signs and I have chosen to list 10.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in The Swamp