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In Search of Unity, Freedom, and a Equality to Form a Greater America
We hear it being said often in recent months, even the last few years. "The country has never been more divided". There is plenty of blame cast around. The "far right" conservatives blame Obama. The "far left" Liberals blame Trump. The centrists are either content with letting it ride or they blame both sides. Government is seen as the enemy to nearly all sides. Of course, there are the ever present elites. Which elites depends on where your political ideology falls.
By Tom Stasio5 years ago in The Swamp
Controversial Subjects
According to Miranda, you have the right to remain silent. Per cliche', "silence is golden". According to the Bill of Rights, you have "Freedom of Speech". What does that all mean? I begin by sharing what it means to me.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman5 years ago in The Swamp
In Canada, Affirmative Action Becomes a Matter of Life and Death
Last night, I realized something very disheartening about my country. I realized that my life is worth less here, because of the colour of my skin. No, I am not a “minority,” whatever that term means anymore. Waves of immigration over the last forty years have so changed the fabric of Canada, that even the woke set has realized the term has lost meaning in communities that are majority non-white. So, now we use the term “racialized.”
By Grant Patterson5 years ago in The Swamp
Facing "Ethical nazism"
Early this morning, after dealing with our cat's nausea episode and cleaning up consequences, I went back to bed, hoping to enter the dreamland again. I thought an article or two would help my body to relax and doze off. Oh, well, I signed up for a ride and it made some noise in my head.
By Oleksandr Matvyeyev5 years ago in The Swamp
Stop Defending American "Traditions"
The pandemic is still lurking in our lands, but you can't work if you aren't essential and online classes isn't for everyone. Even for me because being able to be with other people, learning, doing projects together, or playing Magic: The Gathering is what humans do best, being with other humans! If you are those who happened to start off career-wise then we, unfortunately, get the short end of the stick and are last in line to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
By Reese K.5 years ago in The Swamp
The Disease of Cancel Culture
Chances are that you’ve heard about a television show being canceled, a book being removed from stores and libraries or someone getting fired after having an opinion or making some sort of statement that “offended” someone in some way. While this used to be a relatively unusual practice in society, over the last few years it has gained steam. This is a big problem.
By Jason A5 years ago in The Swamp
The Broken Bootstraps of America
I have a story to tell, it's a story that often goes untold because of the shame that surrounds it. An unpopular story that needs a voice, but rarely receives a listen. It's a story that goes against what we've been taught, what we've ingested, and what's been woven into our very identity as Americans. I'm sharing this story because I feel that we've been told a lie. A damning one, at that. In fact, it's the greatest American lie of our times. And, I fear, it is breaking us.
By Taylor Amy5 years ago in The Swamp
A Democratic False Flag Operation at the Capitol - I Don’t Think So
Photo by U.S. Embassy Ghana So there’s a bizarre school of thought out there that says the insurrection at Capitol was a false flag operation. One which the Democrats were behind and meant to make Donald Trump look bad. Well, it isn’t that outlandish because I’ve considered the possibility myself. But just a little bit of common sense and a review of the basic facts renders the assertion highly unlikely.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in The Swamp
City minds should never be allowed to Govern
City minds should not be allowed to govern. The “city” type of world view, will destroy us all After nearly 80 years of observation it has become apparent that, although there are an infinite number of stages between these two extremes, there are just two basic types of thinking. That is minds that think city thoughts and minds that think country thoughts.
By Peter Rose5 years ago in The Swamp
A Better Future
Over the last four years, the American people have endured much. Having finally removed former president Donald Trump from office, many have hoped that now is the time to look towards a brighter future. Personally, I have never been one to discuss politics in an online setting. With this in mind, however, I feel as though there are many things that are far too important not to be addressed. In this article I am going to take a look at some of the issues we face and share my thoughts on them. I only hope to help spread awareness towards the issues I believe plague the American people.
By The Marvelous Mr. Eden5 years ago in The Swamp
Who are the Domestic Terrorists?
BRYCE ON POLITICS - Depends on your interpretation and political party. The term "terrorist" came into vogue during the 1970's as we experienced a spike in airline skyjackings. This, of course, led to the tightening of security measures at airports. I'm old enough to remember life before this, back when you just showed up at the airport, walked on the plane and handed your ticket to the stewardess. Yes, it was that easy, and flying was fun. Not anymore, TSA has seen to that.
By Tim Bryce5 years ago in The Swamp
The great "VAXN8" debate
5FEB2021; 2145, FRI As I sit, listening to one of my fav local producers in my basement on this quiet RED (Remember Everyone Deployed) Friday evening, I have come to the indissoluble realization that I can no longer play the sidelines on the great debate of our time: Whether or not so-called minorities ought to get the new vaccines. The way I see it, I can either continue to turn a blind eye to the controversy and pray that everything works out somehow; or I can act with a sense of purpose and posterity in mind.
By Nefarious Darrius5 years ago in The Swamp