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Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of politicians, legislators, activists, women in politics and the everyday voter.
The Good, The Bad,The Political
So it's that time again. It feels like we can never truly escape it. I feel like I am beginning to understand the arguments from both sides of the aisle and can finally see where they are coming from. And that reality terrifies me because this whole race is rooted deep in our human nature of sin. I would even argue both sides are wrong. We are all fighting for the wrong things.
By Thomas Terryabout a year ago in The Swamp
How to Prepare for Potential Election Unrest
Elections are just around the corner, and it's no secret stress and emotions are running high. Having a plan now is important. Making advance preparations can allow you to be ready to keep informed and guard your safety and well-being if need be. Here's a thorough guide on what you can do now, just in case anything happens at anytime:
By Rootbound Homesteadabout a year ago in The Swamp
"End of the World"
Every time we are about to vote in the presidential election where Trump is a candidate (third time now, hopefully a charm to get him out of politics), I remember the "End of the World" episode of Trackdown that is eerily similar to our today's reality.
By Lana V Lynxabout a year ago in The Swamp
My Thoughts About Tony Hinchcliffe. Content Warning.
With a week left to go until the 2024 Presidential Election, over 45 million people so far has voted early either in person or submitted a mail-in ballot. However, the latest controversy that has caused outrage are comments made by comedian and podcaster Tony Hinchcliffe (seen above). During a recent Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, he called Latinos and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico "a floating island of garbage". Just to note, New York has the largest Puerto Rican population. Numerous Puerto Rican lawmakers denounced his comments, calling them disgusting and disrespectful. Hinchcliffe refused to apologize for his disparaging remarks. JD Vance said of the joke that Americans needed to stop being offended by every little thing. Just because something is a joke, it automatically doesn't make it funny. It's not about Americans being overly sensitive. There are jokes that are funny and there are those that cross the line. There's a difference between a joke and an insult. What Hinchcliffe said was an insult to not only Puerto Ricans, but Latinos. Trump doubled down on Hinchcliffe's comments, as I expected him to. All he does is defend and excuse this kind of nonsense. A spokesperson for his campaign stated that Hinchcliffe's joke didn't represent the values of Trump or his campaign. I disagree with that assessment and dont buy it. His history of making derogatory and offensive remarks about different people has been present for years. It's been on public display even before becoming the president. No matter which side of the political spectrum you stand for, there's no excuse for anyone, especially for a former President to keep perpetuating offensive stereotypes and rhetoric. That kind of language is unacceptable, and people should denounce it. Hinchcliffe's "joke" was not in poor taste and no, it has not been overblown. The comedian said that people don't have a sense of humor. No, it's because times have changed and once again, there are jokes that are funny and there are jokes that cross the line. A lot of jokes made by comedians from way back when would not fly today. You can be funny without purposely insulting different kinds of people in a disrespectful way. I avoid watching comedy specials of certain comedians, due to them perpetuating outdated stereotypes and using ableist slurs towards individuals with disabilities.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard about a year ago in The Swamp
With Sinwar and Haniyeh written out does Mossad now speak for Hamas?
Given the apparent ease with which politicians in the United States, United Kingdom and globally have found it to turn a blind eye to Israel’s campaign of genocide in Gaza and war-mongering in the Middle East, it’s surprising Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud regime felt the need to orchestrate such a ludicrous cover story for the year-long ethnic-cleansing mission it began after the 7 October false-flag farce that has allowed its acolytes in the world’s corridors of power to play the self-defence “get-out-of-jail” card to condone its terrorism.
By Steve Harrisonabout a year ago in The Swamp
Are we ready for national bankcruptcy?
The national debt of the United States of America is more than 35 Trillion dollars today, October 18th, 2024. That's over $106,000 for every single person in America. How many jobs do you have? How many jobs have you had? How much money have you earned in your lifetime? More than 100k?
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in The Swamp
'Sinwar the Bogeyman' written out of Israel's Hamas script
Inspired by the creative accounts coming out about the demise of Hamas bogeyman Yahya Sinwar in southern Gaza on Wednesday evening I figured I’d give it a go too... suppose there must be a frustrated scriptwriter inside me who’s failed to find a home in Hollywood or Pinewood.
By Steve Harrisonabout a year ago in The Swamp
Starmer sells the UK while Israel burns patients alive in Gaza
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made no secret of his devotion to Israel, refusing to stop arms sales to Benjamin Netanyahu’s terrorist regime since Labour’s election victory in July despite the Zionist state’s year-long campaign of genocide in Gaza.
By Steve Harrisonabout a year ago in The Swamp
Politics is Ruining American Culture in 2024
There is an etiquette when discussing politics with people. Be civil. People view the world in a certain way and do not always just see politics as simply policies. They legitimately believe that how they vote says something about their morality. Political affiliation is nothing more than how one votes. We all see the world differently and social media and the mainstream media have waved the fans of dissention.
By DJ Robbinsabout a year ago in The Swamp
From Washington to Cardiff the 'red line' speaks volumes
A symbolic red line, representing all those politicians in the United States and United Kingdom have failed to draw or allowed Israel to cross during the past 12 months, first appeared around the White House in Washington in June after US President Joe Biden had warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in March that he would cross a “red line” if he ordered an invasion of Rafah, where more than a million Palestinian civilians have sought shelter since Israel’s genocidal ethnic cleansing of Gaza began in October last year.
By Steve Harrisonabout a year ago in The Swamp
