controversies
It seems every time one racially-charged incident ends, a gender or religious controversy takes its place; Ruminate on the issues dividing our nation and world.
The Confederate Flag: Hated or Misunderstood
The confederate flag today is often viewed as a symbol of racism and hate associated with slavery and hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan and white power skinheads. But what a person chooses to believe in as a symbol does not reflect what another might believe. An argument could be made that the issue is not about the symbol of the flag itself but what it has been used for and how it has changed people’s perception of it. The flag has an interesting religious background. (Coski)
By Kevin Bailey9 years ago in The Swamp
Life After Europe. What's Next for the UK?
It takes a while to adjust to a new reality. The vote by the UK electorate to leave the EU has resulted in a total paradigm shift. The people of Great Britain now envisage a future for themselves where they will take a path separate to the European collective of countries.
By Gareth Johnson9 years ago in The Swamp
The Hills are Overrun with Sheep
On Monday the 13th of March 2017, the SNP, who is the main party at Holyrood and the majority of MP's at Westminster, decided to call Indyref2, although they tried to make it look like it's something new by calling it ScotRef. This is to the detriment of Scottish independence.
By Harmony Flower9 years ago in The Swamp
Rape Victims Benefited from an Ordeal
Benefit of BREXIT? Following the new Brexit regime, the benefit cuts will have a huge impact, but particularly on rape victims. It is reasonable to limit tax credits to two children but then allow it for a third child if the child was the result of rape. Proof of the rape will be asked for, and claimants would have to complete an eight page document.
By Mayapee Chowdhury9 years ago in The Swamp
The American Agenda
In the mist of this President's trial-by-error administration, the Democratic Party continues to grasp at straws for an agenda that would rally a nation that most feel is moving in a very wrong direction. The only light of reason and hope in this problematic presidency has been the continued outspoken presence of Bernie Sanders. But, like during the primaries, the establishment of the DNC continues to dismiss and really ignore the message that Senator Sanders keeps putting out. He has been in the forefront of progressive ideas, ideals, and solutions for the past 35 years. Ideas and solutions that would greatly enhance the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americas all across the country.
By Dr. Williams9 years ago in The Swamp
Looks Like War is Coming
President Trump’s massive naval armada will be on station by the end of the month. This added to the other U.S. military assets already in the region, represents a massive increase in American firepower in the region. This has the added effect of making Russia and China very nervous. The situation is growing tenser by the hour.
By Patrick Hostis9 years ago in The Swamp
History of Bill O'Reilly's Scandals
Bill O'Reilly is one of Fox's most well-known anchors. He has been a mainstay in the news industry since the 80s. He has hosted the O'Reilly Factor, one of the most widely watched news commentary shows, on Fox News since 1996. He has published several best-selling works of nonfiction, most notably Killing Lincoln, Killing Jesus, and Killing Kennedy. (I'm noticing a pattern here.)
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in The Swamp
10 Funny Moments from the Houses of Parliament
The grand Palace of Westminster, containing the House of Commons and the House of Lords is the heart of political power in the United Kingdom. Known as "The Mother of Parliaments" due to its form of Parliamentary Democracy, it has inspired countless other democratic systems across the planet, and is an almost timeless institution that vast numbers of people instantly recognise. The British Parliament has been a centre for heated debate, representation and leadership. In its midst, empires have fallen, wars have been organised and fought and seismic social changes have been ushered in. Despite the sheer historic importance of the British Parliament, there have been a number of downright funny moments that have emerged from such a serious institution as this, especially in recent years. Members of Parliament (MP’s) bickering, throwing insults and just generally being comical has, perhaps, helped to increase the amount of apathy towards politics, but it has also resulted in demonstrating that politics is not always a sombre affair, but a humorous, lighthearted occupation at times, too.
By Raphael Kiyani9 years ago in The Swamp
Orlando PD Reveals New Details About Pulse Nightclub Tragedy
The June 12, 2016 shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida was the worst mass shooting in United States history and rocked thousands across the world, whether they identified along the LGBTQ spectrum or not. Things were so horrific that an officer, when he entered the area where people covered the dance floor after the shooting, said, "if you’re alive, raise your hand.”
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in The Swamp
The Shadow Masters
As the world continues to spin out of control there are explicit warning signs pointing to the greatest financial and economic collapse in history. Yet, there remains no mention of this impending disaster of epic proportions by our President, our elected officials or the media. But, to really understand how this lethal financial catastrophe is already knocking at our front door we first have to trace the root causes of where, why, and how such a economic disaster has come into being. Remember Soylent Green where Charlton Heston set out to solve one crime only to find out that crime was related to a much more sinister and diabolical plot. A hidden secret so hideous nobody could believe what was actually happening. In the movie that secret was the hidden source of the world's food supply. We can use that type of scenario to uncover the largest cover up and hidden agenda in the history of the world.
By Dr. Williams9 years ago in The Swamp
How President Trump Made America Hate Again
"Trump's America. Whites Only." That was what churchgoers who attended Silver Spring's Episcopal Church of Our Savior saw as they pulled into the parking lot. The hateful message was scrawled on the back of the church's sign offering a Spanish language mass for the local immigrant population.
By Cato Conroy9 years ago in The Swamp
Lincoln A 'Tyrant' Like Hitler?
When it comes to comparing Abraham Lincoln to anyone, Adolf Hitler doesn't necessarily come to mind. In fact, Lincoln is often frequently cited as one of the United States most legendary leaders, while Hitler is rightfully considered one of the worst.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in The Swamp
