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The World's Food Dilemma
Mother always says "Eat your vegetables!" and will spend countless days bargaining and begging her kid(s) to eat food that will keep them healthy. Children spend years avoiding many veggies because they don't taste yummy or sweet. Well, children in developed countries, that is. It's nothing new. Too many children in impoverished and undeveloped countries don't have this luxury. These children lack proper food, clean water, and sanitation. This needs to end.
By Holly Leatherman8 years ago in The Swamp
The U.S. Presidency
1. Understanding Obama David Remnick’s article provides stimulating insight on the many reasons as to why Barack Obama is regarded as a weak executive with attitudes that influence his sense of power, as well as dictate his motives and outcomes he has pursued as the 44th president of the United States. The body of text provided an opportunity to understand the varied perspectives within the United States. We are presented with many examples throughout his years as president which showcase the opportunity for individuals to continuously criticize all that he has done, or what he has failed to accomplish. Coming to terms with it all, some concerns become apparent with Obama, who at the beginning of his run for president was typified as an individual who would finally ignite change in the States. However, there are aspects within this paper that would lead to disagreeing with Remnick. In terms of the claim in which it is said that Obama does not understand power, I disagree.
By Kayla Charles8 years ago in The Swamp
5 Reasons Why 'The West Wing' Will Never Grow Old
The West Wing debuted in September 1999 and gave us seven wonderful seasons of gripping television. Of course there were times when, unless you were a political junkie, you might not have understood exactly what was happening, but the acting was so compelling you couldn't take your eyes off the screen.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in The Swamp
Someone, Get Trump Out of the White House
Enough is absolutely enough. I no longer really care about whether Trump colluded with the Russians to win the White House, or what missteps either Ivanka Trump or Kellyanne Conway have made that further demonstrate what a gong show the Trump administration is. We all know that both Donald Trump Jr. and Jared Kushner, Trump's oldest son and son-in-law respectively, see no issue with their behaviors and are unconcerned with details such as national security. We can dance around those issues for days without focusing on the real issue itself.
By Christina St-Jean8 years ago in The Swamp
Democrats Are No Longer the Party of FDR and LBJ
The Democratic Party often times reminds voters and republicans that the GOP is no longer the party of Abraham Lincoln, as the Republican Party have begun to use dog whistle racism as a tactic to energize their base. I have no problem with reminding the Republicans of this fact, it's true that if Abraham Lincoln ran today he'd have been called a RINO and would not have had a shot in the primaries. He would've been lucky to win a nomination for a local race, much less the Presidency. But Democrats also need to remember that they are no longer the party of Franklin Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson.
By Ryan Golden8 years ago in The Swamp
It's the Most RARFLARGLE Time of the Year
Sleighbells ring, are you listenin'? In the air ... snow isn't quite glistening yet. Already we're seeing the memes on Facebook, hearing the ranting on TV and radio programs, seeing the "protests," and even hearing directly from held-at-arm's-length "friends" and family about it.
By Grizzly Matthews8 years ago in The Swamp
Can This Government Last Another 12 Months? 5 Reasons Why It Won't
Tended to firstly, in order of current importance, the Irish border issue is one of utmost urgency to the current government. Liam Fox, serial liar and renowned buffoon, has in recent days indicated that the UK government won’t discuss the Irish border until Brexit talks move towards trade.
By Will Leyland8 years ago in The Swamp
Mixed Girl Problems
I was military brat. That one statement should explain a lot. I moved around a lot, made friends with all kinds of people. The schools I went to had a good mix of ethnicities. I can honestly say that I was blessed to have the opportunity to meet and make friends with children that were different from me. Race was not a factor for me or any of the other kids. You ever notice that when you're in elementary school, everyone is your friend? What happens when you get to middle school? The first year is a breeze, friendships are still the same, but then halfway through middle school you start to notice a divide. The white girl and her brother that you used to walk to and from school with, no longer come by your house on the way to school to walk with you. The Asian girl that you used to eat lunch with no longer sits at the same table with you. The black girls that you used to joke around with in the locker room, now whisper among themselves. The Puerto Rican and Mexican friends that you played outside with during recess no longer talk to each other. You know what's so crazy? I was singled out of every group. I didn't belong.
By Tammy Chisholm8 years ago in The Swamp
Is It Iron Man's Fault That Donald Trump Is President?
America has done the unprecedented and elected a man to the highest position of political power who has no government or civil service experience. If you were to go to a doctor to perform some kind of invasive surgery, you’d want the best person for the job. At the very least, you’d want a surgeon. You’d want that guy or gal who’s spent ten years in med school, another five in residency, and another five performing a number of successful procedures. Even if that surgeon had a terrible bedside manner or acted as arrogant and douchey as Doctor Strange, that’s the person you would want fiddling around inside you when the anesthesia hits.
By Isaac Shapiro8 years ago in The Swamp
What's the Point in Capitalism?
It’s the time of year where, once again, the masses flock to their tablets, laptops and phones to spends billions of pounds on discounted electronics, toys and beauty products only to later realise that a majority of the stuff on sale on Black Friday is actually crap and is more or less the same price all year round.
By Will Leyland8 years ago in The Swamp
Egypt's Darkest Hour: Exposing the Homophobic Purge Our Media Is Brushing Aside
Amidst news of the mosque bombing in terror-struck Egypt, there remains an ongoing undercurrent of injustice. Set against a backdrop of what seems like a gradually emerging utopia of support for the LGBTQQIAAP community in the West, Egypt's own tattered rainbow flag has become drastically bleak. Pictured above is the scene of a fan waving a pride flag at a Mashrou' Laila concert in Cairo — a sight which also provoked the state to launch a torrent of torture at the LGBTQ+ people, giving new meaning to the term 'repression."
By James Williams8 years ago in The Swamp
1 Year Later Keystone Has A Pipeline Leak
A year ago, there were massive protests around the issue of building the Keystone pipeline. The key reason for major opposition to the Keystone pipeline is due to harmful environmental damage; if a pipeline leak were to occur there would be contamination of the environment. Native Americans and environmentalist were treated inhumanely protesting the Keystone pipeline, they were hosed with cold water at sub-freezing temperatures, rubber bullets were shot at them and law enforcement viciously tore down their camps. News of the Keystone pipeline leak is shattering because our government failed to listen to the people, they are the cause of the inhumane treatment protestors received. As a result, citizens of South Dakota and the environment will suffer. Moreover, Nebraska approving the extended Keystone XL pipeline illustrates the ignorance of local elected officials ignoring the issue of climate change and steadily pursuing a terrible policy harmful to the environment.
By Eve's Politics8 years ago in The Swamp
