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They've chopped down cherry trees and waged full-on war. Riding the highs and lows of the leaders who've tried to Make America Great Again.
Nancy Pelosi Is Second, Not Third, in Line for the Presidency
My wife Tina called my attention to a funnily annoying meme last night: Commentators on MSNBC keep saying that Nancy Pelosi (as Speaker of the House) is "third in line for the Presidency." I just heard Stephanie Ruhle and Malcolm Nance say that.
Paul LevinsonPublished 5 years ago in The Swamp'Get Action'
“Get action. Do things; be sane; don’t fritter away your time; create, act, take a place wherever you are and be somebody; get action.”
The GOP Under Hoover and Trump
When Trump was first elected on November 8th of 2016, parallels from the left and from chaosticians alike began to circulate literally overnight referencing the similarities between Trump and Hitler. Memes, tweets and Facebook posts abound about the disaster that Trump would be. The prospects of world peace and a stable global economy seemed more intangible than ever. We felt on shaky ground, some of us for the first time.
Ronalee HutchingamePublished 6 years ago in The SwampMost Famous Presidential Debates in History
When it comes to the presidential elections, the debates are what really grab our attention. Of course, these debates show which candidate is more qualified to run the country. They'll reason, argue, and essentially debate over certain topics that revolve around the country; from the economy to immigration and policies. Since thousands and thousands of people are watching these debates, the candidates want to show that they're the potential president that the country needs.
Glenn BushinskiPublished 6 years ago in The SwampSee You Later, President Obama
This past weekend, I followed the changing of our Nation’s leaders on YouTube. Barack Obama and family leaving the White House, while Trump and family moved into the White House. I watched sadly, as Obama waved and then turned to walk into the plane. I shed a few tears. Then I went out, and got a little drunk as well. He had made history. I had loved him as our President. I didn't feel as though it was just President Barack Obama, but First Lady Michelle Obama, a poised and beautiful black woman, who was intelligent and possessed a sense of humor, and their family, had represented our country perfectly.
Lady SundayPublished 6 years ago in The SwampWas John F. Kennedy's Assassination Planned by Lyndon B. Johnson?
John F. Kennedy was killed on the 22nd November 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald. But was he the only one involved on that fateful day or was their another power involved?
The President
The Presidency in the United States contains many components of which the office is deemed to be the most important and powerful in the developing world; but it does not act alone. Therefore, it is important to study the other branches of government that acted to create and implement policies when considering George W. Bush’s War on Terror. Even after all this time, the situation provokes polarizing arguments by two opposing beliefs; those who support, or those who dispute what Bush and his administration chose to do following the attacks on September 11, 2001. While controversy arose, President Bush was able to follow through with his foreign policy initiative and promote it as a global fight to end terrorism and not specifically a response to 9/11 (Boyle 2008, 191). Although the international impact and relevancy are essential and have thus changed global politics forever, I chose to focus in on the domestic aspects of this issue, instead. Particularly, Bush’s administration and the respective relationship they held with the United States Supreme Court. Though the Supreme Court did issue numerous decisions relating directly to the methods the United States used against detainees during the War on Terror (Wheeler 2009, 677), I will focus more proficiently on the relationship between the court in link with the President locally, and how it subsequently affected their relative powers. My question in place then is, how did the relationship between the office of the President and the United States Supreme Court lead to Bush’s ability to implement the War on Terror?
Kayla CharlesPublished 6 years ago in The SwampThe U.S. Presidency
1. Understanding Obama David Remnick’s article provides stimulating insight on the many reasons as to why Barack Obama is regarded as a weak executive with attitudes that influence his sense of power, as well as dictate his motives and outcomes he has pursued as the 44th president of the United States. The body of text provided an opportunity to understand the varied perspectives within the United States. We are presented with many examples throughout his years as president which showcase the opportunity for individuals to continuously criticize all that he has done, or what he has failed to accomplish. Coming to terms with it all, some concerns become apparent with Obama, who at the beginning of his run for president was typified as an individual who would finally ignite change in the States. However, there are aspects within this paper that would lead to disagreeing with Remnick. In terms of the claim in which it is said that Obama does not understand power, I disagree.
Kayla CharlesPublished 6 years ago in The Swamp- Top Story - November 2017
One Year Later
November 8, 2016 — a date that that will live in infamy, at least to me anyway. This wasn’t just a simple fall day. It was election day last year.
A. Alexis KreiserPublished 6 years ago in The Swamp Trump, Religion, and Harry Potter
At the end of the day, we all believe what we want to believe. And in a world so full of inconsistencies how does someone even keep up with the politically correct form of right and wrong? As a Christian-raised millennial, I grew up with two things: religion and Harry Potter. The first taught me about right and wrong, what will get you into heaven and what won’t, and how you should treat people. The second taught me that what is right is never easy, what will lead you down a promising path of life, and that everyone is the same and deserves equal treatment. From both, I learned that good always triumphs over evil in the end. So I hope it will this time, as well.
Chelsea CheyennePublished 7 years ago in The SwampDACA
On September 3, the political magazine Politico released an article that announced that president Trump has decided to end DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) with a six month delay. While countless protests have already occurred as a response to the President's decision to end DACA, not many people actually know what it is and what it does.
CrunchwrapsuprmPublished 7 years ago in The SwampTrump and the Trouble with Authenticity
We're told the secret to good PR is authenticity. To be a great communicator, you have to be true to yourself and speak from the heart. By focusing on authenticity, you can really connect with your audience and build meaningful relationships that are mutually beneficial. Well, as with most advice about communication and leadership, Donald Trump rather confounds that belief.
Michelle UlyattPublished 7 years ago in The Swamp