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Hillary and The DNC Screws Over America's Progress
Never in the history of our politics has America received big surprises coming from both parties. First, Paul Manafort and his long-time business associate Rick Gates turned themselves into the FBI. Both men have 12 charges against them and one of those charges is a conspiracy against the United States. An hour later, the news reports a former campaign volunteer, George Papadopoulos, has been cooperating with the FBI since July. This means there is information that will force more people to resign from the Trump administration and the impeachment process is not too far away. The other surprising news America received was former interim DNC chair, Donna Brazile spilling the beans about what took place in 2016. For the record, as a Bernie supporter, this is an I told you so. However, we are beginning to learn just how deep Hillary and the DNC rigged the 2016 elections. What Politico has published from Donna Brazile's new book Hacks — The Inside Story and Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump in Office is information the people should know.
Eve's PoliticsPublished 7 years ago in The SwampIsraeli Survivor of Munich Olympics Shares Story
Recently at Chabad of Bedford Hills, Dan Alon recounted his ordeal as an Israeli athlete at the 1972 Olympic Games, and the pain he kept silent for the next 35 years. But the tragedy that took the lives of 11 fellow Olympians had a simple message that endures for all Jews, and anyone who values humanity.
Rich MonettiPublished 7 years ago in The SwampIt's Just Business
The sour taste of liquor burnt the back of his esophagus as he lounged back, his eyes closed. It was peaceful and quiet, life was going well for him. Business was traveling smoothly, his boss promoted him to second in command, what more could you wish for than the life of the rich. However, the question he contemplated on often was whether he’d truly live a pleasurable and fulfilling life, one left without wanting.
Kaelah WilliamsPublished 7 years ago in CriminalDoes America Have a Mental Health Problem?
On Sunday, November 5, a man shot up a church located in Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing up to 26 people, making this the United State's 307th mass shooting this year. Donald Trump's response left a few baffled as he spoke about mental health but did not talk about any policy in the question. Earlier in the year, he revoked Obama's gun regulations for the mentally ill, giving them access to own a gun. Is his response just a scapegoat to stop the process of vetting gun ownership, or did he just raise awareness to an issue that's been ignored for a very long time?
Maria LuisaPublished 7 years ago in The SwampAnatomy of a Tragedy
“It’s never been so personal,” says Hana Barkowitz, an infectiously upbeat member of the Kent State College Democrats, in a frank assessment of the waging of the war of the 2016 presidential campaign, and what the outcome would mean to her on that night, one year ago today.
Michael Eric RossPublished 7 years ago in The SwampMust Read Books Written by Veterans
War isn't pretty. Odds are you know of someone in the military, or at least have had a relative in one of the many wars from our brutal past. Either way, it doesn't take an astrophysicist to know how utterly destructive war is to many various things, such as international relations, the human psyche, physical health, Earth itself, and much more. Whether or not there is a victor, and even if it is America that triumphs, there is no happy endings in any war, nor is there really a true winner. That's the myth of war, the fact that nothing but death comes with it.
Donald GrayPublished 7 years ago in ServeStill Just a Spic
Bang. Thud. I wince every time I hear them hit the floor. The gym is on the other side of this room, I can hear it. I hear the upbeat White people workout music— rock — playing and I hear the machines crash and the weights thud when they hit the ground. I hear them laugh about yesterday's arrest and argue over last night's game. I wonder if they know that I can hear them. I know that even if they do, they don't care.
Sophia CastilloPublished 7 years ago in CriminalThe Serial Killers We May Never Catch
If I weren't writing about the deaths of real people, with real lives and loves and hearts, this entire thing could almost be taken as comical. A woman in a coma was found fit-to-work by Work Capability Assessment contractor Seetec. It's the sort of thing the most twisted imaginations in the world couldn't dream up — but it happened.