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Majority Of Zambrano Carers Deported After Settlement Applications Rejected
A Zambrano Carer is someone who is from a state which is outside the European Economic area who is required in order to help a child or dependant adult who is British live in the UK for the rest of the EEA. The people who require the care or help may be UK citizens or from a different country entirely.
By Ashish Prabhu5 years ago in The Swamp
We should follow Sweden in combatting foreign interference in our democratic proceedings.
Since the Cold War, it has become notably evident that Russian interference over democratic proceedings has increased. During my course in Government & Politics A-Level, I have taken a particular interest in the argument over whether there is a democratic deficit within the European Union. A key idea for this, would be that as Russia has increasingly interfered within democratic elections of European states, how is it possible to unify the European Union when elections themselves are not fully democratic? Such a question pushed me forward to read more about this topic, where I became fascinated by Russian espionage attempts to undermine democratic proceedings. I consider this to be one of the leading global issues we have, and this has become exacerbated by the fact that it is a threat that is continuously increasing. However, I believe that recent tactics used by Sweden should act as an example to ensure a comprehensive approach to combatting foreign interference in democracy.
By Ewan Wilson5 years ago in The Swamp
Can Congress be considered to fulfil its legislative and oversight function well?
Woodrow Wilson stated in 1885 that “congress in its committee rooms is congress at work.” This statement is no more evident in today’s functions of Congress, where congressional committees set the legislative possibilities that each Congress can obtain. The question is, however, does Congress lack a good function in its legislative and oversight agenda, or does it fulfil its tasks well enough? The 116th Congress (2019 to 2021) is of no more than a prime example in assessing its lacking legislative function, with only one per cent of its laws enacted. Nonetheless, no matter its inexactitude over the function, it is Congress’s position which enshrines the United States’ separation of powers and therefore highlights Congress’s role to fulfil its legislative and oversight function well.
By Ewan Wilson5 years ago in The Swamp
The Age of Alternative Facts
When did it become okay to reject science? When did it become okay to reject medicine? Why are people around the globe ignoring our scientists about climate change and COVID-19? When did the world start trading in conspiracy theories and alternative realities?
By Alex Bauer5 years ago in The Swamp
Gun Control
***DISCLAIMER: This is something I wrote a number of years ago on an old blog that I felt was still relevant, given the current political climate, and wanted to share. Keep in mind: I struggle with the concepts of politics. I claim no allegiance to any political party. So none of this is politically "motivated" or serves as any type of propaganda for either side of the aisle. And, this material is owned by no one other than me. Its original version can be found on my Wordpress page at angelbabies0815.wordpress.com - for reference.***
By Tracey Balch5 years ago in The Swamp
Close Out 2020 By Pardoning Joe Exotic?
In March of 2020, COVID had pierced the earth with its claws. The world was in chaos, the conspiracy theories soared high, mixed messages spewed like word vomit from the TV, and for the first time in a long time, America lost herself in madness. Helpless against the storm brewing outside, 64 million people immersed themselves in Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness, reveling in the distraction from the COVID chaos.
By Musing Around5 years ago in The Swamp
The People's Problem: Population
Did you know that the U.S. government, in entirety, consists of less than 1% of the American population? It is true. I added up the most recently published populations of congress, local governments, police, and military for a calculated sum population of about 2.1 million. If you take out the military of 1.3 million, the “government” is only about 800,000 people. In retrospect, according to data in 2020, the total U.S. population is currently about 331 million. How does such a small number of people, have so much power and hold so much authority over such a massive population?
By Amanda Spradlin5 years ago in The Swamp
Can You Hear Me?
These past twelve months have been a topsy-turvy ride for a lot of the country. We've had to change the way we live our lives from the way we shop down to the way we get gas at the gas station. We've adopted new ways to stay apart but stay connected. Zoom, Discord, Whatsapp, Facebook live are now regular ways for the young, the old and the disabled to communicate. Gaming, concerts, art shows, family get-togethers are now performed virtually. These new changes are visible in the less crowded parking lots, the lines to get into smaller stores, the marked distance lines on store floors and pavement.
By L Sophystra5 years ago in The Swamp
Trump foreign policy legacy and Biden challenges
In the last four years Trump administration has done a lot of stuff on the foreign front, you may or may not agree with the policies of Trump but he was always in the news relating to the foreign affairs stuff. So lets analyse the legacy of President Trump and what's ahead for Biden.
By Mubasher Ahmed Khan 5 years ago in The Swamp
