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Reed Alexander's Patriot Review of 'Detective Heart of America: The Final Freedom' (2015)
This movie—this epoch—represents centuries of culminating cinematography and screenwriting efforts of the world's greatest minds. Together, they singlehandedly fed their creative muses into the mind of the great master, Jason Steele. Only he could siphon the powers of such amazing intellects and slush it into a singularity of the greatest movie of all times. Only he could interpret the collective unconscious of the super-unknown!
By Reed Alexander7 years ago in The Swamp
Raising the Minimum Wage
Something people have been arguing about in recent years is the federal minimum wage, specifically if it should be raised and what it should be raised to. There are several sides to this argument. One is that it should not be raised at all because an increase of the minimum wage will lead to job loss and employers relying on machines. Another argument is that raising the federal minimum wage any amount, especially something as high as $15 an hour, will help improve people’s living conditions and move more money within our economy, this is argued by multiple people within the American Public Health Association.
By Anika Willis7 years ago in The Swamp
Brexit: Article 50 Petition Calling for Brexit to Be Cancelled Reaches 6 Million Signatures Ahead of Parliament Debate
As the UK Government and Parliament try to figure out how to continue the Brexit process (the process of the UK leaving the European Union), the public has come out in waves to call on the UK Government to cancel Brexit.
By Jack Wilkinson7 years ago in The Swamp
The 13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment had passed on April 8th, 1864, and then by the House on April 8th, 1865. The 13th Amendment then became about the abolition of forced slavery or labor regarding involuntary servitude except as a punishment for a crime. On December 6th, 1865, the 13th Amendment was ratified. By December 18th, 1865, this amendment had been adopted into the Constitution overall by the states who agreed with the basic weight behind this amendment, to abolish slavery or indentured servitude. After the American Revolution, states had divisions on whether they allowed slavery or not.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in The Swamp
When Democracy Is the Song We Sing (But Only When We’re Winning)
We hear a lot of discussion about “Democracy” but the definition can be as polarised as the referendum result itself. To a section of leave voters, democracy is a one time statement of intent, in this case to leave the European Union, to a section of Remain voters, it’s fair play, honesty and the ability to change one’s mind.
By Chloe Baker7 years ago in The Swamp
The FDA Wants to Ban Flavored E-Juice, Endangering Millions of Americans
Imagine this. The government or some other higher authority banned something that you enjoyed; whether it be sweets, television, video games, etc. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “That could never happen, right? We live in the land of the free, the United States of America. Surely they couldn’t take away something we enjoy on a daily basis cause that would just be evil. It could never happen.”
By Christina Scanlon7 years ago in The Swamp
Mayor Pete Is Democrat's New Hope
In 2016, Republicans had 17 candidates vying for the nomination to be president. For the 2020 election, democrats have at least that many with more expected to throw their hat in the ring. Most of these are bold-faced names like Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Cory Booker. There's also Beto O'Rourke who is being heralded as the next coming of Obama, which has to be insulting to the former president since he's still alive. Then there is mayor Pete Buttigieg, the first openly gay man to run for president and who might actually get to face-off against Donald Trump.
By Edward Anderson7 years ago in The Swamp
Is It Time to Look Away from the Mainstream?
British politics is in the midst of a total upheaval. The Conservatives are moving closer to ousting out their leader and Labour are lacking the cutting edge of a party in opposition. With the Brexit stalemate continuing, British voters could be forgiven for looking elsewhere for answers on how their country should be run.
By Patrick Hollis7 years ago in The Swamp
Is This The Best We Can Do?
Are America's best days behind us? Many people might actually agree with that statement. Then again there are those who have a more optimistic appraisal. But, one can not help ponder how we managed as a nation to get so twisted. The upside down world we live in today would have been unthinkable 60 years ago. The tragic part of it all is that we have been brainwashed by a power structure that has been able to keep the American public unaware of the consequences of what our government has been doing right under our nose.
By Dr. Williams7 years ago in The Swamp
