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Play Six Degrees of Donald Trump
Anyone of a certain age (30-something and up) has probably played a popular parlor game called Six Degrees of Kevin Baconat least once in their lives.
Reid MoorePublished 6 years ago in The SwampOut with the Old...in with the New
Just two months ago there was a Beltway rumor that US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was about to quit or be fired. The White House denied it. Tillerson denied it. The State Department feigned ignorance on the issue. Still, most people believed that the former Exxon Mobil CEO's days were numbered at Foggy Bottom.
Dan McGinnisPublished 6 years ago in The SwampTrump's Deception
It is becoming more apparent today that if a person is poor or becomes so impoverished, you are more than likely doomed to a life of misery and desolation. No longer are their avenues of opportunity awaiting behind every door. Even with college degrees in today's society graduates are no longer guaranteed to land living wage jobs in their field of study. There is just not the availability of employment opportunities that even come close to even providing not only employment but living wages. This is one of the most depressing times still for all who need living wage jobs. When there still remains such a vacuum of employment opportunities it becomes a lesson in futility. We can go to any city in any part of the country and find multitudes that are so impoverished. In this day and age it is unconscionable that so many Americans are left so destitute. With Trump leading the way, he has made it possible to usher in deep cuts in our public services. Services that can make a difference so that our citizens won't go hungry, become homeless, or have their utilities cut off through no fault of their own.
Dr. WilliamsPublished 6 years ago in The SwampTrump 2020
Write this down on your calendar: Donald Trump did NOT fly to Mar-A-Lago this past weekend. Instead, he ventured to Pennsylvania to hold a campaign rally for his 2020 re-election campaign. One year into his presidency, and Trump is already actively campaigning for another term.
Dan McGinnisPublished 6 years ago in The SwampCampaign to Presidency, Political Uncertainty Under Trump
In 2016 Donald Trump entered office as a newbie, with no previous political experience, but well versed in business and reality TV. A year later, as the President of the United States, he is widely labelled as a racist and many are already calling for his impeachment. Trump’s transition into politics has been far from smooth and is constantly populated with controversy.
Jesse BabudohPublished 6 years ago in The SwampUnknown Unknowns
Let me get this straight. The American president and the North Korean dictator are going to sit down across from one another in May. Until then, North Korea promises no more missile launches or nuclear tests. If ever there was an example of a KNOWN UNKNOWN, this meeting will definitely be one of them.
Dan McGinnisPublished 6 years ago in The SwampThe Biggest Lies that Trump Supporters Will Never Stop Believing
When covering President Trump, I usually try to remain fair to him. I have very strong opinions about him, and those thoughts aren't usually very pleasant, but I want to talk about his supporters today. The people that actively support Trump in what he does.
Jonathan SimPublished 6 years ago in The SwampCelebrities Donald Trump Has Blocked on Twitter
He's used the social media website for a host of tirades, from calling out Kim Jon Un and then nicknaming him "Rocket Man," to blundering over the concept of a hurricane, then he's even gone bashing writers like J.K. Rowling and Stephen King. But, one thing President Donald Trump hasn't truly done while on the site is make America great again, as his slogan so adamantly read now two year's old. If you've ever wondered who Trump's been most annoyed with on the canals of social media, follow this lovely guide. It's almost like the exact opposite of his Fake News Awards, despite the fact that said viewing may actually be a comic riot. Someone, please get Trump out of the White House.
Mr. Trump Hits His Stride
The president's first year in office can be described as tumultuous, at the very least. He faced strong resistance from the Democrats in the form of protests, congressional attacks, fake news, and having many of his executive orders held up in court. Nevertheless, Mr. Trump persevered and carried on without their support. Despite their efforts, the president still fulfilled numerous campaign promises to reinvigorate the economy, strip away government bureaucracy, and protect the nation.
Only You Can Prevent the Trump Man
I wish I could go back to a few weeks before the James Comey memo about the other pointless emails that came out weeks before the 2016 election. I'd like to think that I could just sit back today and still revolve around my liberal bubble of feeling safe and secure. Safe knowing that despite a republican congress, we still had the first Black president to have the final say over policies and legislation. It was a good run while we had him. However, now we are getting a taste of what it's like to not have that safe feeling anymore. I hate saying it but I am in a sensical way glad Trump won. Am I happy and proud of my president? HELL NO. But now that he's president and the way he's performing in office has set an example the country has been watching. He is a couch potato, who spends most of his time watching TV, playing golf and uses the US taxpayers as his personal ATM machine.
- Top Story - February 2018
The Trump Phenomenon
It has been a fascinating case study for a political science major like me. I have been involved in politics at all levels all since high school. The first campaign I worked on was Ronald Reagan's presidential run in 1980. As a high school senior I had the opportunity to see how presidential politics and local politicians blend together to build a winning team. Needless to say, the current occupant of the White House has stymied me.
Dan McGinnisPublished 6 years ago in The Swamp Rebirth of the Republican Party
Every generation sees the rebirth of a political party. Republicans ushered in the age of Ronald Reagan and a new confidence and pride in being conservative. Democrats enjoyed a resurgence of popularity with the election of Bill Clinton, who brought some of his party's ideals to the more moderate center of the political spectrum, all the while championing a new liberalism. Twenty years later, Barack Obama tweaked the democratic party further, but his attempt to redefine his party backfired, costing him control of Congress.
Dan McGinnisPublished 6 years ago in The Swamp