Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in The Swamp.
Toys
So this is Christmas. A time of year when children everywhere wait in anticipation for Santa to deliver toys and games to every boy and girl. When we really think about though the kinds of toys that actually are beneath the Christmas tree, they have very little in common to the toys of yesteryear. Ever notice how toys today have evolved in a way that children are less likely to develop a creative passion using their imagination in interacting with their toys? When we look back to a time long since past, children were more inclined through toys and games in developing creativity, imagination, and actually interacting with other children.
By Dr. Williams7 years ago in The Swamp
Grand Theft Government
In my experience as a management consultant and professor, I have found that there really are three types of executives. Whether in the private or public sectors—and in the largest and smallest of organizations—the people who manage people really are of three basic mindsets when it comes to being in charge—and responsible for—the actions of others.
By David Wyld7 years ago in The Swamp
Separation of Church and State
The United States has always been the first country to be about the separation of Church and State. Thomas Jefferson used the term “wall of separation between church and state,” in a letter to the Danbury Baptist Association in 1802. This means that the State is supposed to stay out of the church’s business. Yes, Christianity is the religion of our heritage, but the entire point of keeping Church and State separate is to maintain objectivity. While the Founding Fathers were Christian, they feared a state religion taking over the country. They really did demand a separation of Church and State.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in The Swamp
A Short Review of 'Peterloo' (2018, Mike Leigh)
Strong and intense was the experience I found with Peterloo. Based on the Peterloo massacre that occurred in Manchester, 1819, writer and director Mike Leigh presents to us a tale of true sorrow and shocking repercussions, displaying one of the most truly horrible events in the darker side of Britain's history.
By Craig York7 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
When Is Enough, Enough? Some of My Best Friends Are Conservative. You, Sir, Are No Conservative
As we say in Brooklyn, “It’s bullshit already.” Shut down the damn government, then, Mr. Trump. We’ve had a temperamental, impulsive con man in the White House for the past two years. It’s not as if we’ve had a functioning government since.
By Joel Eisenberg7 years ago in The Swamp
Economics 101 in Action
You want to see how the free market works? You want to see economic principles come to life? You want to see the "invisible hand" of capitalism in action? Well, a recent story out of Pennsylvania illustrates why the laws of supply and demand work—not in mysterious ways, but in very, highly predictable ways—and in ways that would make the authors of Freakonomics oh so very proud!
By David Wyld7 years ago in The Swamp
Pirates of the Pacific
On December 1, 1884, the peaceful tropical paradise of the Hawaiian Islands became the scene of one of the world’s most audacious and daring buccaneering raids. The brazen assault was possibly the biggest heist in the illustrious history of piracy, leaving King Kalakaua, the public treasury, and local merchants robbed of their wealth with no attempt at resistance. Numerous newspaper and government reports tell the embarrassing story, now relegated to a minor footnote in contemporary history books.
By Marlene Affeld7 years ago in The Swamp
What Are We Doing Wrong?
We the People—Three simple words that define one of the world's strongest countries. We the People, are the forgotten "4th" branch of government, and hold the power to make our young country succeed or fail. However, in light of recent events, it appears that our government is failing. Everywhere you turn, Americans have more than enough complaints to go around. We the People are not happy with the state of our country. We point fingers at the President, the Supreme Court, and Congress. Those are our three branches of government, so obviously the problems are stemming from at least one of them, right? But what about us. What about the power we hold. Have we forgotten that almost every political figure gets their power from us, because they are elected?
By Rae'Lee Klein7 years ago in The Swamp
