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The Bill Clinton Era
The 16th in a series of 20 on the history of the Democratic National Conventions 1992: A Place Called Hope Dates: July 13 - 16, 1992
By John Heckenlively6 years ago in The Swamp
Here's Why We Should Celebrate Carrie Symonds
I think Carrie Symonds is a breath of fresh air, an asset to 10 Downing Street, a woman to be celebrated and I will tell you why.. Firstly though let's take a look at who she is and where she came from.. Carrie was born on the 17th March 1988, in London, England. She grew up in South West London, and she studied art history and theatre studies at the University of Warwick. Graduating with a first-class degree in 2009.
By Hayley Dodwell6 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Drumpf
[Edit: Originally published 28MAY2019 w/ different featured image.] It is to be cursed with a blessing to know your family’s true name in a world where you are deemed “Leader of the free world.”
By Nefarious Darrius6 years ago in The Swamp
Trump is changing the Party of Lincoln to Party of Jefferson Davis
In a taxpayer-funded campaign rally at Mt. Rushmore July 3rd, Donald Trump brought the Republican crowd to their feet by attacking social justice protesters as “left-wing fascists”. “Our nation is witnessing a merciless campaign to wipe out our history, defame our heroes, erase our values, and indoctrinate our children,” he said. “Angry mobs are trying to tear down statues of our founders, deface our most sacred memorials, and unleash a wave of violent crime in our cities.”
By Robert Bowen6 years ago in The Swamp
The Real Independence Day
Do not celebrate July 4th. Any American who is not a heterosexual white man did NOT receive independence on the Fourth of July. People of color were still lucky to be considered third-class humans since almost none of them were allowed to be citizens. Several were still enslaved, raped, murdered, beaten down, tortured, exiled, or all of the above. Women wouldn’t receive the right to vote for over 140 years.
By Rivahn P6 years ago in The Swamp
The Age of Reckoning
It’s not just every individual. Every country. Every culture. Every community and every company. All suffer from the same problem, to greater or lesser degrees.
By Daniel Mackisack6 years ago in The Swamp
An Open Letter to GOP Candidates
BRYCE ON POLITICS - Time to get off your derrières. Dear GOP candidates, I believe you should think twice going into this election. In particular, how you are perceived by the public. Aside from the news media and Democrats, nothing makes a Trump supporter angrier than a Republican politician playing politics and not getting the job done. If you insist on playing politics during these turbulent times, your days are numbered politically.
By Tim Bryce6 years ago in The Swamp
Black Lives Matter : Why is it So Hard to Infer the Meaning Behind This Simple Phrase
Photo by Chris Henry Inference : Deduce or conclude from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements. Seizing on the latter part, I’m amazed by how much vitriol has exploded over a simple inference : Black Lives Matter. Oh my, this Blue Lives Matter rally really captures the rage. I wonder what William Shakespeare himself would think of our inabiltiy to grasp a basic linguistic vehicle and have the ugly residue spread like Murder Hornets. On the other hand, in the interest of calm, let me give the dispossessed, angry hordes the tools that they need to get by.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in The Swamp
An Immigrant, Not By Choice
First, I would like put any assumptions to rest about my home town. It is not the starving, drug-riddled war zone that comes to mind when people hear "Mexico". Our little town lies on the coast of Baja California, only a two-hour drive from San Diego,California through the US border. It was a poor, little town 30 years ago, which was why my father came to the US in the typical search for wealth. It has changed a lot since then; it is now home to various restaurants, craft breweries, AirB&Bs (one which belongs to my mother), wineries, spring breakers, cruise ship stops, and as always-the world's best fish tacos. My family has been blessed with successful careers. There is not much to complain about when you live next to the beach.
By Leslie Ramirez6 years ago in The Swamp
Wonder Woman The Wilsonian
The word propaganda can be something of a loaded term. Most of the time, people view it in a negative connotation. It invokes an inherently biased agenda for political means. Often there are uses of it without the person's realization. I recall a scene from television miniseries Hitler: The Rise of Evil, in which Hitler invites reporter Fritz Gerlich to come write for him and his party.
By Skyler6 years ago in The Swamp
Edo state APC governorship candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, denies pouring acid on a student during his undergraduate days in UNIBEN
Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Edo state governorship political decision, has denied the claim he bathed a student with acid as an undergraduate at the University of Benin.
By Purity Ezenwa6 years ago in The Swamp
The Anthem-Star Spangled Banner
It's the battle cry of the republic. It's the symbol of patriotism. It's the hope and prays of the union to continue as one under God. Yet at one time it symbolism did not always mean free. The song creator did not always believe in his words that expressed the American ambition to always stay free. History has revealed the many flaws of our past and now we have to reconcile the wrong. Women and minorities did not have the say or right to think freely and this song of patriotism was born under that era. For many decades, this song was held dearly by former slaves and people without a right. It is up to us the next generation to understand our history and use what we know for good. We must adopt the words and apply them to our own lives and live our the true meaning of its creed. And now it is debatable to honor the words of a slaveholder. America can honor his gifted poetry which got many Americans thinking about freeing their slaves and denounce his livelihood which agrees with slavery. We must face the contradictions and break their trance on American society realizing that they have stained our past. We must break down the song that confronted America's transgressions. America must try to redeem its past and focus on a more equal future among the races. Children have learned these verses without understanding them. Children in belief in the betterment of their country proclaimed those verses as if they were written by God and in stone never to be changed. Our children must be told the truth and they must accept what their ancestors went through and know their place in the history of America. Education must teach the harsh truths of history so America can be better and learn from the mistakes of the past. Thus, America will not repeat the past's sins and emerge as a nation of unity and not division. Immigrants have come to our country believing that they too can become a part of the American Dream. Their truest desire to become a part of a nation where they could fight for it and dream along with it. We must end the attack on immigrants for this nation was made from them. We must welcome all who find our creed noble and our power divine. America is privileged to lead the world and we did not exactly earn it. Every life is precious to building up our nation and the protection of our borders. We must end the ridicule of immigrants because they are a part of America, we hope for. Soldiers have died with these words of the songs fighting endlessly in war and never seeing lasting peace. This song made it the American Way to fight for peace, "the bombs bursting in the air." We must end the idea that peace can only be accomplished through war. War is devastating and traumatizing. We must end the glorification of war. Generations have been lost at war, nations have been divided because of war. Peaceful diplomacy will save our union, not destructive ambitions. Silent soldiers with tears down their eyes hoping for a day without a battle and they secretly resist. We must find a way to bridge all these gaps in knowledge. We must put the song in perspective orchestrating the peace that can last a lifetime. May we never forget what our freedoms and rights are and never think too highly of ourselves preserving the union for ages to come. We forgot we maybe forged out of war and wars do that but we do not have to remain at war with others and ourselves.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous6 years ago in The Swamp