politics

Politics does not dictate our collective cultural mindset as much as it simply reflects it; We've got to look in the mirror sometimes, and we've got one.

The Persistent Challenge of a United Europe
Poland and Hungary: A Democratic Dilemma One of the most recent and pressing examples of political and democratic crises within EU member states has been the situation in Poland, exacerbated by Hungary’s veto power. The European Union was founded on principles of human rights protection and the separation of powers—not just as ideals but as mandatory criteria for membership. However, Poland’s trajectory has raised concerns about democratic backsliding since the right-wing, Catholic-conservative party PiS secured a parliamentary majority.
By Sergios Saropoulos3 years ago in The Swamp
One More Seat at the Table
» KEY POINTS For years, there had been dire warnings that my State of Rhode Island was going to lose one of its two seats in the House of Representatives when the 2020 Census was completed. Yet, when the results from the 2020 Census were released, Rhode Island was not in so much danger of losing that seat. How did this come about? Are there ways that Rhode Island could have lost that seat, both in this universe and others? Did my own actions make a significant impact to save it?
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
I’m Switching to the GOP and Running For President
I’m officially fed up. I’m tired of the loudest, whiniest people in politics always getting their way. They piss and moan, and complain about being “persecuted” for their religious and political beliefs.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in The Swamp
Demand More than Justice
» KEY POINTS Just trying to pack the Supreme Court and force potentially un-Constitutional rules like term limits around justices is not enough to fix the systematic issues within the Judicial Branch. Only a set of Constitutional Amendments that fundamentally redefine the courts, realign their relationship with the other branches of government, and create a deference to the people they serve can bring about any real and lasting change. Modifications cannot be limited to the highest institution in the land; they must be deployed and enforced at all levels.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
I Am Not a Dictator, I Just Have a Grumpy Face
The Legacy of Pinochet’s Rule The phrase in the title above is famously attributed to the Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, a leader whose reign was marked by brutal repression and sweeping economic reforms inspired by the Chicago School of Economics. Despite the widespread human rights violations under his rule, he was openly praised by figures such as Margaret Thatcher and Milton Friedman. Friedman, while acknowledging his general dislike for authoritarian regimes, described Chile as an economic success story and personally met with Pinochet to advise on economic reforms.
By Sergios Saropoulos3 years ago in The Swamp
What happened to Germany? Scholz "crossed the red line", the foreign minister said he had to support Ukraine regardless of livelihood
Since Britain left the European Union, Germany and France have become the "twin pillars" of Europe, especially Germany, which has extensive political and economic influence within the EU. But after the new Chancellor Scholz came to power, Germany's presence began to become weak, especially after the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the German government's top brass became more and more bewildered.
By Salolaherty3 years ago in The Swamp
The Divided States of America
I’ve been theorizing for a while now that the United States of America is never going to be united again. Or at least any time soon. I feel that a name change and some logistics may be in order soon. The Divided States of America seems more accurate and realistic here in 2022.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in The Swamp
Ending the Tyranny of Mitch McConnell
» KEY POINTS Certain members of Congress over time have given themselves an un-Constitutional unchecked power to control the entire legislative process. All of that power has eroded cooperation, debate, collaboration, compromise, civil discourse, and the general functionality of the federal government. The only way to remove that power is to amend the Constitution, enforce a legislative methodology, and severely punish those who try to circumvent the rules for personal or Party gain.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
No Trumpers
When the feds were given a search warrant to search Mar-a-Largo for documents that were deemed classified, it set off a chain of events that further proved that many Republicans would rather serve the whims of one "man" than the country.
By Johann Hollar3 years ago in The Swamp
Shutting Down Nuclear Power Plant Could Have Worldwide Sequences
The closure of a Ukrainian nuclear strength plant could have worldwide ramifications.Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear strength plant might be closed down, which a Russian military lieutenant popularly stated ought to cause an emergency because of the spread of radioactive material.Russian troops took manipulate of the ZNPP, Europe's largest nuclear electricity plant, in March, and fears of a nuclear disaster are significant as the ZNPP remains a focal point of the prevention. The plant has been bombed several times this summer season, with Ukraine and Russia blaming the assaults, accusing the opposite facet of carrying out "nuclear blackmail".
By HSAON3 years ago in The Swamp
I’d Rather Hang Out in an Echo Chamber
Being a veteran of social media for the past 16 years, I’ve run into so many different types of people. I used to think that Jim Morrison was right when he sang that “People are strange” in his classic song of the same title. This never became more evident than after I joined and actively participated in social media.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in The Swamp
Part-Time // Citizen Legislature
» KEY POINTS Congress is a do-nothing organization because they have unlimited time and resources and are paid handsomely no matter what. In order to create some urgency and perhaps make Congress more productive, we need a set of Constitutional Amendments to require turnover and make sure Congresspeople have far less of everything. At the end of the day, we would return Congress to what it was originally conceived as by the Founders: a part-time, citizen legislature.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp