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Commentary: The Birthday Party is an American Tragedy
When Kayne West stated that he was going to run for President in 2020 in a cryptic tweet, I thought that it was just another publicity stunt. Still, I diligently analysed every word, combing through for any hint about his policy platform. ‘[T]rusting God’? Perhaps he’s running on a religious fundamentalist platform. ‘[U]nifying our vision’? Proposing an end to the bi-partisan system, perhaps. ‘[B]uilding our future’? The usual buzzwords around education, or is Ye considering trying to cause a tech industry boom? Or perhaps it’s an allusion to environmentalism, aiming to plant more trees.
By Tate Devonald6 years ago in The Swamp
LeBron James Confessed to Being in a Struggle when Nationally-Ranked Lawyer Asked him to Help in a Fight
Time stood still in the Nation's Capital where it usually does, twice a day. A sediment of Saharan dust dribbled all over the sidewalks. Statues were being taken down in the background to reduce some type of tendency of our's to turn back. Short moments at polling stations were always worth it when you knew who would win. Downtown, definitely, looked different these days and, if that means it's a result of an unusual amount of urban renewal, then they sort of should've built more polling-stations - you know, like phonebooths everywhere. Or, just let hipsters vote from their highrise.
By Penn Naime🖊📚6 years ago in The Swamp
12 Interesting Things You Might Now Know About Ivanka Trump
Most people know that Ivanka Trump is President Donald Trump's oldest daughter, but that's probably about all they know. There are more interesting things to know about her. Ivanka is the president's oldest daughter by Ivana Trump, his first wife. Tiffany Trump is the other first daughter by Marla Maples, Donald Trump's second wife.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in The Swamp
Honorary Monarch
There was universal shock at the news that HRH The Prince of Wales had tested positive for Coronavirus, forcing the Heir Apparent into self-isolation. With the diagnosis came the stark reality that both the Queen and her Heir were unable to physically lead the country through the greatest pandemic its ever faced. And whilst Her Majesty is scheduled to record an address to the Nation – only the fourth time in her long reign – her founding sentiments of duty and leadership must now skip a generation, landing on the shoulders of her grandson and second-in-line to the Throne, Prince William.
By The Rumble Online6 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
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Have Options Even With a Ban on Sussex Royal
It has been officially confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not continue to use Sussex Royal as their brand. According to The Guardian, there is a ban to keep the couple from using the word "royal" in their brand beginning in the spring of 2020. A spokesman for the couple said Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will no longer use the word "royal" as instructed by Queen Elizabeth.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in The Swamp
Major Moves By Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, spent their first Valentine's Day together since they have been married. Last year, they were in separate countries on Valentine's Day. Prince Harry was away from Meghan on a royal assignment in Bardufoss, Norway at Exercise Clockwork to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. Meghan stayed home because she was six months pregnant at the time carrying their first child. This year, Prince Harry and Meghan were together with Archie, their 9-month-old son.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in The Swamp
ABC and Fox Airing Specials About Prince Harry and Meghan's Transition
It is not unusual for two networks to air specials surrounding the same topics. What is unusual is that ABC and Fox are airing specials on the same night about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's stepping away from being senior members of the royal family and their move to become more independent.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in The Swamp
Oliver Stone Discusses JFK and Nixon and the Jacob Burns Film Center
Photo by Gage Skidmore Last Thursday, Oliver Stone appeared at Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville with an an airing of his 1995 film Nixon. Coinciding with its re-release on DVD and his upcoming film on George W. Bush, an enlightening Q&A took center stage afterwards with New York Times critic Janet Maslin. Of course, the subjects of assassination and conspiracy arose but so did a claim that might disappoint his legion of believers.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in The Swamp
