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 Death of Mainstream Media
It is said that anything that has a beginning will inevitably come to an end. This premise is one of the only things that is guaranteed for any person, place or thing in the known universe. Although I would have never guessed that we would see the end come for something as enveloped in today’s society as mainstream media. Big time news networks like CNN, FOX, and MSNBC have all been victims of a downward spiral in both content quality and ratings within the last decade. Presentation of biased opinions, partial information, and over-all edited versions of the truth have spear headed this downward spike in viewers for major news networks. A few months ago, a Knight Foundation and Gallup poll was released stating Americans trust in these news networks was at an all-time low. In addition to the kamikaze-like internal dilemmas of mainstream media today, there are a few outside factors playing a role in its downfall as well.
By Carlos Guerra7 years ago in The Swamp
Theresa May Pushed to Brink as Her Brexit Deal Suffers Commons Vote Defeat
The United Kingdom’s European Union departure took yet another hit last night as Theresa May’s Brexit deal received its expected heavy defeat in the MP’s vote. Before this vote, the Prime Minster suggested to MP’s that it was her deal—no deal or no Brexit. Now it looks as though her days could be numbered.
By Patrick Hollis7 years ago in The Swamp
NHS 10 Year Plan—Has It Ticked the Boxes?
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Theresa May announced the Conservative Party’s 10-year plan for the NHS. It pledged to save seven million lives by tackling dangerous diseases through earlier diagnosis and better living standards. Cases of heart attacks, strokes, and dementia will be reduced by 150,000 according to the plan which was published on Monday. However, there are bigger problems which need to be addressed much sooner by May and her government.
By Patrick Hollis7 years ago in The Swamp
How the UK Poverty Problem Caused by a Faltering Government Is Being Overlooked
There is an issue in UK society which only tends to come into the spotlight when there is little else in the news. It is usually mentioned more around the festivities but with many political heads turning back towards Brexit after their much-deserved festive break, there is a need to address this issue now more than ever. Poverty and homelessness in the UK is an ugly scar on this government, but it seems like one which the Conservatives will forever show little empathy to.
By Patrick Hollis7 years ago in The Swamp
The Bell Tolls at Midnight
For all that is good in the world, there continues to be so much sorrow, anguish, and misery. All across the land, millions anxiously await when their fortunes will turn around. It is always this time of year when one expects to find goodness, virtue, and joy, only to realize that all their hopes and dreams will never materialize. Now, as we close out another tumultuous year, a year that could show promise of better days ahead, yet the roadblocks continue to detour progress already made.
By Dr. Williams7 years ago in The Swamp
What Is a Bill?
A bill is a piece of legislation that is passed through Congress and voted on. Bills are introduced in the House by putting a piece of paper in a wooden box called a hopper while in the Senate the bill is placed on the desk of a presiding Senator. Then the House Clerk’s office gives the bill an assigned number, adding the committees of referral, then processing the paper as well as electronic versions. The bill then becomes available online as well. Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in The Swamp
Brexit and Bad Manners
One could not make this up. Seriously. I have never witnessed such political stupidity from so many politicians at the same time. They seem to be on some kind of crusade of destruction, or under the influence of some prohibited substances.
By Michael Blair7 years ago in The Swamp
A Young Experiment Failing Too Soon
When thinking of America, many ideals come to mind. Freedom, independence, liberty, and democracy prove as the standout values that the country holds dear. Just as any other country, a deep history holds the key to understanding how those ideals came to be. The past is a book of learning lessons, and if the lessons aren’t learned, history repeats itself. Upholding democracy stands as an international challenge, and although still young, America appears as the role model. However, the American democracy has been dwindling. The struggling democracy of America should be blamed on the American people, because Americans buy into partisan politics, create evils like that of superdelegates, fail to correct the short-comings of the executive branch, and fail to fulfill basic citizen duties.
By Rae'Lee Klein7 years ago in The Swamp
