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Your Money Is Worthless
Did you know that 30% of Americans still believe to this day that the U.S. dollar is backed by gold? Let me tell you what money used to be, what it is now and find out why that 100$ bill in your pocket is actually (almost) worthless.
By Dr. Arthur Kroisel6 years ago in The Swamp
The Prince of Wales has tested positive for Covid-19
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, on Wednesday, March 25th, became the most notable public person in Britain to be confirmed as having Coronavirus, in a development that raises concerns about the threat that the virus presents to senior royals.
By Anton Black6 years ago in The Swamp
Staffordshire Hoard
Fans of Indiana Jones and National Treasure may dream of one day finding immense wealth buried under their feet. However, in today’s world, not only is it unlikely to find such a treasure, it is also unlikely that the finder will get to keep it. Nations of the world have property laws for archaeological finds, and one such a nation is the United Kingdom. While the finders of wealth may get compensated for their finds in the UK, the treasure itself is often sold off to museums. A good example of the treasure laws that the United Kingdom uses is that of the Staffordshire Hoard. The Staffordshire Hoard is a unique find from a time that scientists do not know much about; even though it is important to study such a find, it should also be a source of pride for the local people and local museums.
By Haley Bice6 years ago in The Swamp
10 Market Warning Indicators The Media Won't Tell YOU
As markets continue to bounce like a fish on the dock by greater than 10% up or down, I wanted to offer readers a chance to pause for a reality check on the immense risks ahead which face our markets--and hence our lives.
By matt piepenburg6 years ago in The Swamp
The First Demand for Slave Reparations
A Few Words Before: This is written for those who argue against reparations for slavery on the grounds that slavery happened oh so very — too — long ago to be a rational idea; for those who contend that no living black people were slaves; who argue that no living white people were slave owners; for those who go on and on about the fact that "Africans old their own people" into slavery; and for people who insist, therefore, that the time to ask for slavery reparations has long since passed. And, anyway, why didn’t the ex-slaves themselves demand reparations/compensation?
By HERBERT DYER6 years ago in The Swamp
The DNC Is Gaslighting Us About Progressives
Ever since the 2020 primaries started the DNC has establishment has been unified behind a singular message. The message isn’t about the ambitious policies they are going to implement, or how they are going to improve the lives of the average voter, or even how they can positively influence the world.
By Walter Rhein6 years ago in The Swamp
Who Is Bernie Sanders?
Hi everyone! This is the second of a 3 part mini-series with Know Your Vote, Who The F*** Are The Candidates. Know Your Vote is a platform that aggregates publicly available candidate data. Our goal is to give you simple, non partisan facts about the top candidates left in the race, so you don’t have to sift through the news and data yourselves. In this series, we aim to highlight the policies and positions of the “top candidates” left in the presidential primary.
By Nathalia Ramos6 years ago in The Swamp
Liquor Stores Remain Open In Some States As "Essential Businesses"
Liquor stores will remain open in some states while most other businesses are closed during the coronavirus pandemic. Some people can't wrap their heads around why New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and other governors have included liquor stores on the short list of essential retail businesses to continue operating while so many other businesses have been ordered to be closed. There might be a good reason for the decision. So, what is the reason?
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in The Swamp
Media On Anarchists: They’re Like Donald Trump and ISIS Rolled Into One(?)
[Originally written on October 17, 2016, though I've added new statements here and there.] Part One Anarchism is in the news once again. As usual, it is being drastically misrepresented. A good example is an article by The American Conservative, which actually compares historical anarchists with ISIS. Predictably, it starts by claiming that, “Today, revolutionary anarchists seem archaic, almost quaint. But for around 50 years, from the 1880s to the 1930s, anarchists carried out terror …”
By Wade Wainio6 years ago in The Swamp
Do We Need General Philosophy to Argue for Anarchism?
Generally arguments for anarchy rely on philosophy of rights and ethics. Proudhon's discussion on property is a good example. Similarly Ayn Rand argued for limited government, due to the consequence of large government violating our fundamental rights. The problem with using such general philosophical arguments is that it can be very difficult to build a common foundation. As far as I see it, government violates the basic rights of bodily autonomy and selective inaction, but justifying that vision to others requires that they understand rights in the same way that I do.
By Daniel Goldman6 years ago in The Swamp
