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What it Means to Vote for Joe Biden
BRYCE ON POLITICS - What can we assume about a vote for Mr. Biden? I'm trying to figure out why people will vote for former VP Joe Biden in the November presidential election. Certainly, many will vote due to their loyalty to the Democrat party, or perhaps they believe the spin of the Main Stream Media. Some will vote for Mr. Biden simply because they despise Donald Trump. Am I getting warm?
By Tim Bryce5 years ago in The Swamp
Hi everyone, I'm Charlie...oh also, WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON???
Let me start with this - I am NOT a writer. I write how I speak and sometimes that's not always pretty (I have the language and drinking ability of a Navy sailor on leave...thank you for your service). I will do my best to self-censor my language prior to posting, but sometimes you just have to drop a FUCK, ya know? I am just an everyday 25-year old broad out here trying to survive, thrive and figure out what the fuck is going on...does anyone know (asking for a friend)? Like everyone else, I am inside WFH and maybe no one will read these, actually I will be surprised if a single person reads this (hey, Mom...no wait, Mom if you're reading this I am so sorry I said "fuck"), but maybe it helps or brings a smile to one other human and that would be pretty awesome. So here it goes...
By Charlie Rose5 years ago in The Swamp
Why I'm Voting for Donald Trump, Part 2
BRYCE ON POLITICS - I'm still mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore! Four years ago, almost to the day, I wrote a similar column where I explained my reasons for supporting Donald Trump for president. In re-reading the article, I believe I was right on the money, but now it is four years later and I want to explain why I support the president in his bid for re-election.
By Tim Bryce5 years ago in The Swamp
Moving Forwards in Civil Rights
The Civil Rights movement necessarily involves ongoing progress in society and law regarding various types of "minority" groups; in the American political system today, clearly represented by the Democratic Party.
By Samir M Goradia5 years ago in The Swamp
A taste of what's to come Vol. 2
This is yet another open letter of sorts. Without further ado: 16OCT2020; 0020, FRI Fam, I can't say that your points are wholly invalid; though, I'm somehow just realizing that as likely one of the only Libertarians to believe in Universal Basic Income (UBI), I definitely somehow forgot to mention my essentially strong support of the philosophy in my reply to your initial letter. I can immediately come up with at least two ostensibly strong arguments for that particular initiative that I will attempt to illustrate by the end of this reply.
By Nefarious Darrius5 years ago in The Swamp
A taste of what's to come
A more or less random open letter to a very close friend. Without further ado: 15OCT2020; 1555, THU Dear Fam, That was quite a bit of insight to digest and I'd like to jump right into my reply:
By Nefarious Darrius5 years ago in The Swamp
Stochastic Terrorism and You
“Stochastic terrorism is the use of mass communications to stir up random lone wolves to carry out acts of violence or terrorism that are statistically predictable but individually unpredictable”. In other words, a public figure demonizes a person or group repeatedly, and then that figure’s followers take it upon themselves to do something about that person or group.
By Hunter Wilson5 years ago in The Swamp
Political logic
When I say running around in circles I meant it feels like I try to say something... Example: Me: I think Martin Luther King Jr. wants everyone to judge everyone by their character, not by skin color.
By A.C. P.5 years ago in The Swamp
This Election is About YOU
I'm still reeling over the news that a Domestic Terrorist Group, "Wolverine Watchmen", planned to kidnap a sitting Governor of the United States and now we find out that another Governor was also targeted. Our country is in turmoil and reading about, not one but two plots to kidnap, put on trial, and potential kill governors, really put into perspective where we are as a country. Racism and America go hand and hand. They are so intertwined that when people speak out against racism, some Americans, feel as though they are protesting America. Think of how the Trump and his supporters talk about the Black Lives Matter protestors as looters and rioters but commend Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old white teenager who shot and killed protestors, is referred to by Tucker Carlson as "maintaining order when no one else would". Trump has exacerbated this idea that to be Racist is to be American and that America is Racist and we, are now seeing the effects that racism has, not only on black people and people of color but our entire country. If racists can get away with and gain power over one group, it's only a matter of time before they come for YOU. I am reminded of a Quote at the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC.
By Kenneth Woods5 years ago in The Swamp
Be the change you want to see
To vote or not to vote? We all ask ourselves questions each day. Like paying bills, “Should I rob Peter to pay Paul”? Household bills are more important than others, in my opinion. Household bills and political bills. We make the choice to vote or not.
By Melonie S Shelton5 years ago in The Swamp
Why the Electoral College Is More Important Than Ever
When I was in my early 20s, I voted in my first presidential election. My guy lost and it led me to believe that perhaps the electoral college had passed its expiration date. One of the main reasons it was invented was the lack of education and literacy in the population at the time and it seemed that had been long resolved. Looking back, I know I was wrong and there is good reason for us to still be using this system now. In fact, maybe even more so than any time since the early days of our nation.
By Jason A5 years ago in The Swamp
The American Dread
Another early morning rant, though this one is at 6:45 instead of the previous 5:00. Instead of carving my name into a metaphorical tree, I’m wielding my digital knife and stabbing it. Yet again I have learned another bite of historical information that not only changes my macroscopic outlook of the American culture, but also ripples down to my core, making me question some of the fundamentals of my being, commonly labeled ‘identity.’
By Holly Katie5 years ago in The Swamp