book reviews

Reviews for political die-hards of books about politicians, civil rights, Supreme Court rulings and the ever-changing Swamp.

President Attacks Rather than Addresses Congress in First State of the Union
February 26th (Washington, D.C.) – A few short weeks after making a request to do so, the President was able to appear before a joint-session of Congress to give a State of the Union address. However, this was a speech unlike any given since becoming formally known by that name in 1947—which coincidently was the first time the speech was broadcast on television. The last President to have a State of the Union during their first year in office was John F. Kennedy—although his successor Lyndon B. Johnson had one after Kennedy was assassinated and Gerald Ford also had one when Richard Nixon resigned. However, according to a Congressional Research Service report (https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R44770.pdf) on the history of the State of the Union:
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
What Was in the Latest Set of Executive Orders?
February 9th (Washington, D.C.) – The President has delivered a new set of Executive Orders for numerous federal departments and agencies.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Artificial Intelligence in Customer Service.
Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed various industries, and one area where its impact is particularly notable is customer service. By leveraging AI technologies, businesses are revolutionizing the way they interact with customers, providing efficient and personalized experiences. In this article, we explore the realm of AI in customer service, uncovering its benefits, real-life examples, and how it enhances the overall user experience. Join us as we delve into the world of AI-powered customer service and discover how it is reshaping the landscape of customer support.
By Ogunwusi Adedapo Kolawole3 years ago in The Swamp
President "Can't Understand" Government
February 5th (Washington, D.C.) – Who is in the President’s Cabinet? Amazingly, it is a question that has never been answered because the “Cabinet” is not an organization that was created by the Constitution or any law. The only relevant clause of the Constitution (Article 2 § Section 2 § Clause 1) says that the President may require the opinion of the “principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices....” President George Washington interpreted this to mean he could create a working committee that regularly advised him, and it has been a tradition maintained by every subsequent President since then.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Title: The Power of Self-Reflection: Discovering Personal Growth and Inner Wisdom
Introduction: In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to get caught up in the external world and lose touch with our inner selves. However, self-reflection is a powerful tool that allows us to pause, connect with our thoughts and emotions, and gain valuable insights into our lives. In this article, we will explore the transformative power of self-reflection and how it can lead to personal growth and the discovery of inner wisdom. Drawing inspiration from real-life examples, we will delve into stories of individuals who have embarked on a journey of self-reflection and reaped the benefits of self-discovery. Get ready to be inspired as we uncover the techniques and benefits of practicing self-reflection in our own lives.
By crunchy Is Santa3 years ago in The Swamp
On a "Quiet" Day, President Kicks out Reporters and Toddlers, Invites in Sheep
January 22nd (Washington, D.C.) – Three days after taking the Oath of Office, the new President of the United States finally entered the Oval Office for the first time and then spent an entire day at work in the White House.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Unraveling Political Controversies in America: Navigating the Stormy Seas of Democracy
Introduction: Politics, a dynamic and ever-evolving field, has always been a catalyst for heated debates and controversies. In the United States, a nation known for its robust democratic system, political controversies are woven into the fabric of society. From divisive issues that shape public discourse to power struggles that grip the nation, navigating the stormy seas of American politics requires a keen understanding of the underlying controversies. In this article, we delve into the heart of political controversies in America, exploring the complexities, debates, and implications that shape the nation's democratic landscape.
By Hamza Naeem3 years ago in The Swamp
President's First Priority? Aliens from Outer Space
January 21st (Las Vegas, NV) – When last seen by the public, the brand-new President of the United States of America was boarding Air Force One to an unknown destination. In the hours beforehand, the President had disrupted the Inauguration Ceremony by ending the festivities and announcing ten new Executive Orders. While the world was still reeling from those massive shifts in internationalism, security, nuclear armaments, terrorism, and expansionism, the President set sights on the next most important thing...
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Nigeria politics
Chapter 1: Nigeria at Independence: Foundations of a Political Landscape Chapter 2: Pre- and Post-Colonial Political Movements: Shaping Nigerian Politics
By TOWOLAWI TUNDE3 years ago in The Swamp
Ride up slowly
Setbacks are indispensable in life, with setbacks, will make you strong. As the American thinker Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Every setback or adverse mutation carries with it an equal or greater seed of advantage." It was a hot summer day, I saw others riding a bicycle, ten points clear, so, I also want to learn, put the home full of "body" is dust bike to push out. Of course, learning a bike is not that easy -- I was able to ride it slowly with my mother's help. But this bike is like a wild wild dog, even if my mother with a hand to help me in the back to help me control, it does not listen to me, the front east twist, west twist, not obedient at all. I thought: since I ride slowly, master the bicycle is not good, then ride faster, will not master it? Give it a try! I have my mother in the back to help me control! So, I speed up. However, a "child" even "walk" did not learn, how can learn to "run"? As the speed was too fast for my mother to control, I fell hard on the ground and hurt my leg. I was not happy, kicked the bike, said: "learn to ride a bike should be so troublesome, forget it, I certainly learn not good, or forget it!" However, I thought again: "King of invention" Edison had failed two thousand times before the invention of electric light, how big the frustration he suffered! Today, I met this small setback and recoiled, how can it? I must work harder! So, I got up, under the guidance of my mother to continue to learn cycling, did not expect, after a few days, this "wild dog" was I was obedient! I was so happy: Oh! I overcame the setback. Frustration is like a stone, he will make you on the road of life, constantly fall, but, as long as we stand up from the fall, never give up, believe, setbacks will be defeated by you!
By antwan houston3 years ago in The Swamp
I wish I hadn't checked
Chinese characters, is a common thing, we write compositions, homework, are inseparable from it, if we write, less or more pen, it may become other words or not words. Today, I will take the time to write a composition and tell you the story of me and Chinese characters!
By XAVIER SMITH3 years ago in The Swamp
President to Apply "Nutritional Facts Labels" to Foreign Countries
January 20th (Washington, D.C.) – As an emotionally drained and exhausted crowd looked on, the freshly installed President revealed the last of ten Executive Orders to kick off the new administration. People who had expected to attend a party celebrating the first independent leader of the free world since George Washington were shocked to find the Inauguration Ceremony cut short and themselves made witness to the President’s irreversible and world-shattering agenda, one that some are calling reckless and dangerous. But not even disarming America’s nuclear capabilities, pulling troops out of strategic locations around the world, or letting terrorists run free were as thoughtless and perilous as what happened with this final Executive Order.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp