opinion
Opinion pieces from the left, right, and everyone in between.
We Need To Talk About Communism
I’ve been a politically-minded person for as long as I can remember. It’s always been something that fascinated me. I remember being very young, watching broadcast news discussing some politician. They used the word “communist” and I wasn’t sure what it meant, or even what the context was at the time. What I did know was that it didn’t sound pleasant.
By Zoey Hickman6 years ago in The Swamp
You're an Idiot
Have you ever been told this? Have you ever told someone this? Odds are both are true, but what was the reasoning behind it. What was said, or done to elicit such a response. It probably had to do with being an ass. Ass in the respect that you or they made an assumption. Making assumptions is a very easy thing to do. We do it on a regular basis. You have to remember the old saying though. To assume is to make an ass out of you and me.
By Fire Dragon Lit6 years ago in The Swamp
Ideology Is More Important Than Intersectionality
The Left is obsessed with intersectionality and identity politics. Merriam- Webster defines intersectionality as, “the complex, cumulative way in which the effects of multiple forms of discrimination (such as racism, sexism, and classism) combine, overlap, or intersect especially in the experiences of marginalized individuals or groups.” It sounds innocent enough, but this idea is a significant reason why America is divided.
By Gregory Alan6 years ago in The Swamp
keep the people quiet
I should start with a warning, I believe in many conspiracy theories. Either partly or fully. The official report of 9/11 has more holes then a crumbly swiss cheese, jfk was killed by the CIA and many more beside. please don't turn off yet dear reader because the rest is an opinion you might have, possibly without realising. You might also agree with me in part, maybe you will read this and in coming days and weeks come over to my side of the fence.
By ASHLEY SMITH6 years ago in The Swamp
Biden Could Be Major Mistake
After Super Tuesday, the race for the Democratic nomination is now between former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders. The two veteran politicians obviously have dramatically different policy positions and dramatically different views on how to move the party forward.
By John Heckenlively6 years ago in The Swamp
A Take on Teens
Teens are probably the most underrated group of people in the world as of 2020. We are belittled and discarded, even as thoughtful, intelligent people, despite that this is probably the peak of our life because we have our own opinions. Alas, adults (and the infamous “Boomer” generation) forget about how teens have shaped the world for them. So, they ignore us, and we are left to pick up the scraps of global warming, the bans and legislations placed upon certain groups of people, and plastic pollution—amongst other things.
By MisticAllFandom6 years ago in The Swamp
Can Political Plurality Stop Extremism From Destabilising Democracy?
Extremist-led Disruption of Democracy Interference in or the disruption of elections is a serious business. The idea of foreign actors influencing national politics, societal debate and policy decisions is far beyond creepy. It is immoral and dangerous.
By EdgarHuitema6 years ago in The Swamp
Were the Founding Fathers good or bad people?
Growing up, I was given a highly polarized image of the men who founded the United States of America. On one side of the spectrum was a portrait of glorious god-like figures who embodied liberty and held eternally great ideas. The other was evil slave owners who didn’t care about anyone except rich people and money. Are they both true? Is there a grey area somewhere in between these two highly contrasted images? No, of course not. Usually, I can find a grey area in almost any subject, but not this one. Because neither of these images are accurate at all. Not all of the founding fathers had perfect ideas, and not all of them believed in slavery. Both images are either a mythical and excessively cynical one. They’re founded on extreme bias and sensational interpretations of American colonial history. Yes, many of the founding fathers were rich and were being taxed by the British. That doesn’t mean money was the only factor in their rebellion against Britain. Particularly for the founding fathers who actually took the time to build a well-designed government in place of merely ruling as kings. Not to mention the founding fathers who were not a part of the wealthy class. Legends like Samuel Adams, who was such a charismatic figure they named a brewery after him in Boston. Although he did come from a wealthy family, he wasn’t concerned with money but was more of a political idealist.
By Landon Girod6 years ago in The Swamp
