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The New World- Again
The incredulous descent on the escalator was actually a moment ripe with possibility and potential. It seemed to be a mild inside joke, some thing that was surely somewhat predictable and nevertheless surprising in its reality. It seemed flashy and unthreatening and doomed before fruition, and belief in all that resulted in incorrect summation.
By Jodi Trayler5 years ago in The Swamp
Impeachment, Now What?
January 13th, 2021, marks the first time in history that a sitting U.S. president has been impeached twice, particularly with the first impeachment occurring only over a year ago which made Donald J. Trump the third president in U.S. history to be impeached by the House of Representatives. Only Donald Trump would be able to bestow such an honor upon himself. The House's historic vote 232-197 with some 10 Republicans breaking ranks to support the Democrats in removing the president. Unlike the first impeachment trial, polls show that a majority of Americans, 54% according to Politico, support Congress' decision with impeachment and want to see the president convicted. Additionally, the same poll 55% say that the President should resign from office before his term expires.
By Juliet Schive5 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Mr. Trump, I'm A Canadian
Dear Mr. Trump, My name is Kevin, and I am an 18-year-old living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Before I begin, I will say that I am naive and uninformed. I don't know about everything you have said or done, and I personally haven't experienced the full chaos as other people have described.
By Kevin Shan5 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Donny Boy
Dear Donald Trump, The day you were elected is a day that I will never forget. I still remember the intense emotions of hatred and fear running their course through my high school. I remember my own friends gathered in a circle, worriedly looking at their phones and reading the news of your first of many attacks on the LGBT+ community. We were too young to vote, we were helpless, and for the next four years we would have to suffer the mistake that was you and your leadership.
By Set Rose Speaks5 years ago in The Swamp
Bye DJ
What up DJ It's been a long time I've been waiting for the day that there was even a shred of hope I would get my country back. I'm so incredibly overjoyed by the fact that this colossal dream is becoming a reality. Yet, I sit with the subtle hope you've left us with. You have created a pool of monsters who aren't afraid to been in the light. It's scary. It's damaging and shame on you.
By The Darkest Sunrise5 years ago in The Swamp
Bangladesh is a role model of development under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh is moving forward at an irresistible pace under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina, the worthy daughter of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. In the first week of January, the Awami League, under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina, crossed the milestone of staying in power for a decade. Regardless of the political controversy, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's main achievement is to move the country forward economically through political stability and steadfast implementation of development plans despite the uncertainties. The up-to-date and charismatic political leadership, character, determination, wisdom and foresight of Sheikh Hasina, in her seventies, has turned a declining political party into a vibrant, dynamic and capable one. Sheikh Hasina has the sole credit of keeping the party in power for the longest time in a row. After his return to the country in 1981, he first consolidated the organizational structure of the Awami League and made herself one of the central figures in national politics through the anti-authoritarian movement. The hostile political climate in the country since the brutal death of almost all members of the family, including parents, on August 15, 1975, turning the extinct Awami League into one of the political forces, bringing the party back to power in 1996 after 21 years out of power And the history of turning the Awami League into the sole political force of the country with an absolute majority in Parliament within 7 years now seems like a story. Behind this are the lessons of Sheikh Hasina's leadership received from her father and the exemplary political education and relentless efforts to overcome the crisis by adapting to difficult situations. Despite the global economic downturn, internal political instability, natural disasters and the harsh reality of the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, the steady pace of economic progress of Bangladesh under the leadership of the Awami League in the last one century has taken the world by surprise. Over the past decade, Bangladesh has become a role model for development in the Third World, assessed by the international community and various international organizations. This achievement is not so much of the Awami League, but of Sheikh Hasina and her able leadership. He has already become an essential single force in the party, government and politics. Today is the time to evaluate and review all the histories of the Awami League in fulfilling an era of continuous power. On this auspicious occasion, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her unforgettable leadership in moving the country forward through difficult times.
By Md Zahirul Haque5 years ago in The Swamp
Second amendment what does it mean ?
Everybody knows we have amendments that the United States was founded on and for many reasons all of these amendments are in place to ensure we are a free country for example we all know the first amendment is freedom of speech which give us Americans the right to speak our minds freely without being ridiculed but what protects our freedom of speech and all our other amendments ? Well the answer is simple it is our second amendment.
By Sincity Tactical Minnesota Division5 years ago in The Swamp
King George VI
Our dear Queen’s (Elizabeth II) father, this King served our country through the Second World War. Unexpectedly becoming King after King Edward VIII abdicated, George VI became a conscientious and dedicated King, working hard to adapt to the role he was “suddenly thrown into.” With the support of his wife, Elizabeth, being reserved in nature with a deep religious belief, George VI overcame hardships --- both physical and political --- to become the King we admire today.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 years ago in The Swamp
