history
Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.
I think I may have to vote
I wasn't upset when they told me that I couldn't vote anymore. I didn't want to go through the red tape to reinstate my voting privilege. I figured there's no way to ever vote for the right person, and I don't trust the voting system anyway. I've had my opinions about my country, the structure, principles, constitution, legislation, and history. I've been watching things change since the Reagan administration. I could recap all the follies of every Presidency I've endured since 1971. But I won't waste your time with my skewed historical summary. Instead, I will just say that of the three "taboos" (sex, religion, and politics) Americans seem quite satisfied taking on religion and politics, but they are still the most hush hush and hypocritical when it comes to sex.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in The Swamp
The Emoji That Never Existed
In the world of emojis, where every symbol tells a story, there's a curious case that has puzzled many: the elusive robber emoji. Countless people claim to remember seeing it, yet it doesn't exist in any official emoji library. Is this a case of a Mandela Effect phenomenon or a simple misunderstanding? Let's explore the intriguing story behind the non-existent robber emoji.
By Joshua Williams2 years ago in The Swamp
Documentary Review: 'The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout'
Are you familiar with an animated character by the name of Bert the Turtle? Bert was created in 1952 and would go on to become famous around the world for quite some time. Today, Bert is among the most infamous, shocking, and notable characters in the history of animation. Bert was not a foil for Bugs Bunny. Bert didn't share the screen with Mickey or Donald or Goofy. Nor was he voiced by the famed Mel Blanc. And, Bert is not famous for being funny or cute.
By Sean Patrick2 years ago in The Swamp
Okavango River
Most rivers in the world flow into the sea, but the Okavango in Africa defies gravity by taking its massive waters right into the Kalahari Desert. Starting in the highlands of Angola, the Okavango runs for over 1,000 miles like any normal river before dropping into the largest inland delta on Earth known as the Okavango Swamp. The delta has land slopes dropping at nearly 150 ft, about half the height of the Statue of Liberty. The area where the Okavango Delta is now used to be part of a lake that dried up around 2,000 years ago. It takes several months for the Okavango water to complete its journey, and the landscape is constantly changing. The first European to discover the delta was the Scottish explorer David Livingston, who was astonished to see the water seemingly flowing backward and uphill, with two strong watercourses connecting the Okavango to the surrounding area.
By OPIO DENNIS2 years ago in The Swamp
The Story of the "Felon" and the "Crook"
When it comes to the realm of political fundraising, issues can sometimes bring about as many opportunity as they do obstacles. Imagine for a moment that two political figures are each branded with shameful titles by their opponents.
By Estalontech2 years ago in The Swamp
A Historic Move from Major League Baseball
If you've been a subscriber to my page or supported me in general for the last several years, I've talked about numerous topics that needed to be discussed, from politics to social justice issues. On the other hand, unfortunately, there are those who believe that the country and society is too "woke", whatever their definition of that is. In other words, they're highly against diversity and inclusion for all people and other things: ideas that oppose their own personal views. Before I start the latest news I want to share with everyone, I want to offer the following disclaimer to the easily offended.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 2 years ago in The Swamp
Why Britain needs to retain its constitutional monarchy.
Why Britain needs to retain its constitutional monarchy. The British royal family under attack because it matters. In an ever-changing world, we all need some bedrock to stabilise ourselves, we need some form of baseline, a belief or feeling that we can use to compare all else against. We all unconsciously view everything, and form every opinion, by comparison to the baseline. It is almost always unconscious, but our unconsciousness is condition by experience, training, and conditioning. Sometimes there remains an “intuitive” understanding, one not based on actual remembered experience but from some much deeper understanding.
By Peter Rose2 years ago in The Swamp
Should the U.S. Pay Reparations to Black Americans?
I know that most people are already fixed in their position for or against reparations, and many will prematurely close out this article as soon as it looks like the conclusion being reached doesn’t agree with their own. However, there are many factors being considered below and the argument is a winding one. Ultimately, any that are entirely for or entirely against are likely to disagree in part with the final conclusion reached.
By Martin Vidal2 years ago in The Swamp
