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Dear Trump
Dear Donald Trump It is ironic how often we talk about how we speak and why we talk. Mainly because we never really agree on an answer that everyone can live with. However, we all have a tendency to let the discussion die out because grandfather can never be convinced of anything regardless of the number of arguments and evidence. So we're talking and talking but never settle on anything. Therefore, it is not so strange to discuss the connection between words and action.
By Cecilie Birkshøj8 years ago in The Swamp
The Rif’s Revolt Against Tyranny
Rif is a historically marginalized region in the North African country of Morocco. The Riffians are sparking a revolution.
By Tasrit Nwenzar8 years ago in The Swamp
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
Dear Donald, Well, the last year has certainly been a bit of a roller coaster hasn't it. And what a crazy ride it's been.
By Rachel Neave8 years ago in The Swamp
If You're Outraged at Harvey Weinstein, You Should Be Furious About Bryan Singer
As more allegations about the conduct of Harvey Weinstein surface, the USA is about to experience a tempest that could fundamentally change their society. The bubbling press waters are already being disturbed by the emerging truth reaching the surface and causing, for the moment, minor turbulence in the status quo. The United Kingdom has been through this turmoil already with our experience of Jimmy Savile, Rolf Harris, Gary Glitter, Stuart Hall, and many other men who used their power in the media to molest children.
By Johnny Vedmore8 years ago in The Swamp
Worst Moments in American Politics
American politics has always been at the forefront of innovation — but that doesn't mean that they're infallible. The events in 2016 ending with the election of Donald Trump have reminded us of that.
By Eric Green8 years ago in The Swamp
Social Media Is the Weapon and the Streets, the Battlefield
Simon Sinek, a motivational speaker, expressed his opinion on Inside Quest that the Millennial generation is selfish, entitled, narcissistic, and that we deserve everything we wished for. Sorry to discourage you Simon; I am a Millennial, I believe that I deserve what I work for, and I don't consider myself selfish nor entitled. I was born on October 2, 1991, in the City of Caracas, Venezuela. Back in the 1990s, Venezuela was a different country than it is now.
By ENRIQUE JORGE GROSSMANN LAURIA8 years ago in The Swamp
Dear President
Dear President Trump, America, my sweet America, you can be as hard as a lion wanting to be heard and feared and honored, but you can be loving and caring like a little puppy who loves its owner. You can be sour like lemons by making money more valuable than a human being’s life, but you can also be sweet like candy caring for the homeless people and at least giving people money to afford things that they can’t. America, you can make people say, “God Bless America” because they are thankful to be here and have a second chance in life and to have a better future for their kids. Yet you can make people say, “Why did I come here?" After a hard life a person lived and had before coming to you because they have not yet been paid respect for how hard they have worked here. America, you can make people happy you can make people sad, you can also make life easy, you can make life hard. But never forget you will always be in my heart.
By Claudia8 years ago in The Swamp
The Devil Is in the Douchenozzlosphere
by NANCY GONGLIKWANYEOHEEEEEEEH, Alternate Reality News Service Technology/Social Media Writer As the old saying goes, the fish intimidates from the head down.
By Ira Nayman8 years ago in The Swamp
Is OIL Behind the Rising Tensions with China, Russia and North Korea?
America's largest export, is its own currency - The nation's economic success is pinned on maintaining international demand for USD
By Jordan Catto8 years ago in The Swamp
Stop Using “Snowflake” As an Insult. Top Story - October 2017.
It is fun to turn around and use the insult intended for liberal progressives on the conservative base in an attempt to point out how poorly conservatives react to having their feelings hurt. The insult du jour in American political debate has become “snowflake.” When a White conservative reacts angrily to being called out on racism, it’s fun to make fun of his sensitivity and use the insult he just used on you because you are concerned with the plight of the poor. But next time that word is on the tip of your tongue, consider its origins and usage.
By David Bulley8 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Theresa...
With a swift yet pugnacious jostle from the relative stability of being one of the top ranked nations within the European Union, the Conservatives have once again cast Britain into the throes of emerging from an avoidable situation, most notably one that would have maintained said stability, as well as economic prosperity. The contemporary word is Brexit.
By Ellen Hornberger8 years ago in The Swamp
The Hypocrisy Argument
Why do all the good stories break when I'm on vacation? Back in 2012, I was in NYC when Katie Holmes fled from the Cult of Scientology. This year, I go to San Diego for some R&R, when The New York Times decides to go viral by publishing an expose on Harvey Weinstein. There had been rumors about him being a disgusting, horrible human being going back as far as I remembered but no one had ever leveled allegations on him so publicly before. The story had me on the edge of my seat; I read practically every article that I could on the story. And then I read the comment sections and that is where it got me to thinking about our current culture.
By Edward Anderson8 years ago in The Swamp