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Unemployment
So one of the things that is becoming a political hot button topic is the unemployment benefits. Where people have filed for unemployment benefits and were getting the extra $600 per week from the federal government. Now that is going to be gone, it seems there is a panic in the air on what next will happen. Well from someone that has on unemployment before I can probably give you first hand experience. The only difference was, when I was on unemployment there wasn't any global pandemic going on. Does that mean you can't survive without that extra $600? Actually you can. It may be hard work and having to make certain adjustments but it is possible. The problem is we have politicians that has never been on unemployment to know what it's really like. They want to use the unemployment as another form of welfare where right now the requirement is just be afraid to go back to work. They use that extra $600 dollars a week to so call gamble with the American peoples lives. So let's clear up some things about unemployment that is not being told to the general public.
By Blanche Smith-Mighty5 years ago in The Swamp
Why has it become wrong to be "normal"?
Why has it become wrong to be “normal”? Democracy is now at the mercy of the rush to be different. The media seems intent on making being “normal, or average, or as most others, or part of the majority,” into something to be avoided. The media has lauded dissent and being different, seemingly just for the sake of it, and makes being part of the majority almost a crime. It is not that the media in general praises genius or original thinking, it is praises anything that is unusual.
By Peter Rose5 years ago in The Swamp
America & its Lack of Compassion for its Own Citizens
The most iconic duo is America, and its lack of compassion for its own citizens. Since coronavirus changed the course of all of our lives just a few months ago it has become abundantly clear that we the people do not matter at all. $1,2000 for four months, that is, if you got a stimulus check at all. Right now 28 million Americas are at risk of eviction. 51 Million Americans are unemployed. Even if you are lucky enough to either have kept you job or been hired within the last few months just going to work every day, you are at risk of contracting a deadly virus that you might pass on to your loved ones because your fellow citizens don’t want to do the bare minimum of wearing a mask because their rights are being ‘threatened.’
By Emily Jacoby5 years ago in The Swamp
The Forever Iconic Duo of Liberty and Justice
As we stood for the pledge every school day, some with hands over hearts, the last part of the Pledge of Allegiance is what sticks in the mind. “...Liberty and justice…” remain the two pieces that weave the fabric of this great nation together. Though long sought after and fought over, these two ideals continue to be the iconic duo that permeates through American culture.
By Skyler Saunders5 years ago in The Swamp
Fed Up
Hello Everyone! Let me start by explaining who we are, and what we have set out to do. Over time, we've seen a lot of different economic and political structures, and to date, we see that none of them completely eliminate suffering.
By Everyone's Party5 years ago in The Swamp
Threats against free thought
Above is a simplistic illustration of what appears to be happening in America right now. The Covid-19 pandemic, along with much needed attention on racial injustice that has plagued our country since its inception, has shed light on a shift that has been taking place in American politics for over a decade; an increasing level of distrust has permeated our democracy. Today, the two sides are unable to agree even on facts, as issues of public health have become hyper-politicized, mobilized by the rampant spread of misinformation and fake news stories via social media platforms. It's scary to witness the ways in which partisanship has fogged the thinking of otherwise rational people. Unfortunately, these factors have inspired an outright demonization of others based on their political leanings; this is something we should all be fighting against.
By Jacob Cardenas5 years ago in The Swamp
It’s NOT systemic racism.
The way our government assistance programs are designed counter rather support a persons efforts to better themselves. These democratic programs are, I believe, intended to do just that. On the surface, the programs are altruistic and most decent human beings agree that we, as a society, should help those less fortunate than us — especially children and disabled individuals. But beneath the surface, a much more sinister plot exists.
By Allison Phillips5 years ago in The Swamp
The meaning of words
The meaning of words. The political meaning of words. Many words in common use appear to mean different things to different people and this can cause confusion, which can be used by unscrupulous political zealots, to twist and doctor public opinion.
By Peter Rose5 years ago in The Swamp
Why Is London So Important?
London is, along with New York, one of the world's largest financial centres. Much of London's financial sector is located on the longstanding business hub, the "Square Mile" or the "City."
By Anton Black6 years ago in The Swamp
The Kavanaugh hearing revisited
Dr. Ford: the “Perfect Victim” Even before Dr. Christine Blasey Ford began her testimony, it was clear she was the “type” of sexual assault survivor who had a good chance of being heard. White, highly educated, successful, blond, large-terrified eyes – she appeared on the screen as an embodiment of white middle class femininity (endnote 1). Then, as she started her opening statement, a soft-spoken and girlish voice emerged from this grown woman. As her hearing continued, her demeanor was consistently deferential. Nothing about her was “threatening.” She performed and capitalized on her social position, embodying white middle-class respectability and feminine passivity. She was at once credible and infantile – the “perfect victim” for Congress to “rescue.” For a split-second, I thought Kavanaugh was doomed.
By Cat 6 years ago in The Swamp
WH Steals CDC Data
Late in the evening Tuesday, July 14th, healthcare administration was surprised to find out that the hospital data on coronavirus patients will now be sent directly to the Trump administration instead of being first sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by Wednesday, July 15th. This is an appalling move that leaves many questioning the motives behind such a move. Why did the Trump administration decide to cut ties with the World Health Organization, now the CDC, and continuously attempt to discredit everything Dr. Fauci has said about the pandemic?
By Stacy Davenport6 years ago in The Swamp
'Covid' Ops: Masked by a swastika in disguise!
If the “industrial-military complex” currently taking over the way we live, in the name of a bogus Covid19 worldwide pandemic, wanted to draw a line in society between those who blindly accept what they are being told and those who see the draconian measures being introduced as a threat to freedom, how would they go about it?
By Steve Harrison6 years ago in The Swamp