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Dealing with Law Enforcement
BRYCE ON COPS - Should you be adversarial or respectful? Click for AUDIO VERSION. I recently found myself embroiled in a passionate argument about law enforcement. Someone had posted a video on social media showing a man in his car eluding police allegedly after a road rage incident. He refused to stop until he pulled into his driveway at home. The fact he failed to acknowledge police commands and argued loudly when he was caught agitated the police who forced him to the ground and put him in handcuffs. A few of the viewers commented how outrageous the police acted and they would have done likewise in resisting arrest. In contrast, I made the remark the suspect only had himself to blame; had he done as he was instructed, I doubt it would have turned into an ugly episode.
By Tim Bryce8 years ago in The Swamp
Writing a New Constitution
Here is a radical idea to bring about social change. The Constitution is constantly in motion, in flux. We need to write a new one altogether since The Civil Rights Act is a major change made in 1964. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 allowed employees to sue their employers for discrimination. There have been major amendments to the Constitution but we as a country need to rewrite it to suit us. This is why I’m proposing rewriting the Constitution altogether to reflect modern times and a desire to state that we are all social equals without regard to race, religion or political leaning.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in The Swamp
Politics Plain and Simple?
Not every reader is going to embrace what I have to say or possibly agree with what I am saying, and that is alright with me. It is my right and your right to agree or disagree peaceably with each other.
By Carolann Sherwood8 years ago in The Swamp
My Experience at March 4 Our Lives LA
17. Students. Teachers. Children. Parents. Siblings. Loved ones. Killed. February 14, Valentine's Day. A day to tell the people you love just how much they mean to you. But, on February 14, 2018 in Parkland, Florida, it would become the worst day of their lives.
By Mina Johnson8 years ago in The Swamp
Why Are the Democrats Turning to Socialism?
BRYCE ON POLITICS - Most people do not understand the differences between Capitalism and Socialism. Click for AUDIO VERSION.
By Tim Bryce8 years ago in The Swamp
Why Israel Matters
Jay Sekulow, a lawyer for Donald Trump, is currently celebrating the publication of his new book Jerusalem: A Biblical and Historical Case for the Jewish Capital. Chief among the arguments presented in the book is Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish nation-state and, inevitably, the right to defend itself against any threats.
By Ezra Berkman8 years ago in The Swamp
Putin, Trump & 'Russian Roulette'. Top Story - July 2018.
As of writing, we are eighteen months into the presidency of Donald Trump. That time in office has found his administration, intelligence agencies, and the news media focused on lingering questions from the 2016 election.
By Matthew Kresal8 years ago in The Swamp
Pride Is the Protest, Not the After Party
Pride has come to be an annual beacon of hope for the LGBTQ+ community, a place for us to celebrate our identities, a safe space to express ourselves, supposedly without fear of repercussions. With such a celebratory tone, it’s easy to forget amidst the rainbow paraphernalia, alcohol, and spandex that Pride exists thanks to trans women of colour protesting for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. While the world has changed dramatically since the Stonewall riots, this year’s London Pride highlighted how far we have yet to go before we can pop the champagne for a job well done.
By Ziggy Moth8 years ago in The Swamp
They Just Don't Get It
It's been 531 days since Donald Trump was sworn in as our commander in chief, and every single one has been doused in controversy. The right will convince you that your feminist, liberal ideas are a product of a lack of parenting, and the left will have you believing that everything is a conspiracy. The truth is much darker, and much more complicated than many can understand.
By Alex Dee8 years ago in The Swamp
President Trump the Ultimate Heroic Archetype of Ayn Rand’s Objectivism Philosophy
The Frankfurt School knew #Trump was coming. #MAGA was always it’s worse nightmare. Now it’s here and President 45 is storming his anecdote after halting the out of control Communist takeover in the making that was Barry. The New Yorker explains why.
By Lourdes Josephina Vitas8 years ago in The Swamp
Cartoons and Fake News: A Rude Awakening into the Plague of a Digital Society
In an era where peddlers of fake news thrive like flies in a dumpster, people of goodwill may attempt to clean up the mess, but most will still believe the bs.
By Karina Thyra8 years ago in The Swamp
Why the Democratic Party Is Morally Corrupt Beyond Repair
Twas the year 1944, and a fellow named Henry Wallace was running for reelection as vice president. A peaceful man he was, a pacifist and progressive. Mr. Roosevelt prefered him, as did all the people. The establishment did not, however, and was not happy whatsoever. For Mr. Wallace was disrupting the system, and they decided to resist him. Nine percent was all he won, but war mongering Truman got ninety. Twas the year 1944 when Wallace got screwed over.
By Goog kupo8 years ago in The Swamp