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Reason First: Does Beto O'Rourke Know the Ideal of Capitalism?
What will be made known as former congressman Robert “Beto” O’Rourke moves across the country campaigning for the highest office in the land? O’Rourke seems to show the same ideas as Bernie Sanders, Corey Booker, and Kamala Harris, among others Democratic presidential candidates. He is for universal health care which lends to the idea of how misinformed and out of touch with reality he appears.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in The Swamp
Reason First: Can Individualism Fight Mass Murderers Like the One in Christchurch, New Zealand?
Words like “radical” and “extremist” should only be reserved for actual individuals who champion far out ideas like the elimination of science, economics, education, and ideas from government. Like capitalists. The suspects involved in the Christchurch, New Zealand massacre should be labeled as cowards and puny practitioners in the initiation of physical force.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in The Swamp
Reason First: With the Shooting Death of Another Mafia Boss, Legalize All Drugs Now
As another Mafia don falls by way of gun violence, it is clear that the days of criminalized drug trade remain numbered. Francesco “Franky Boy” Cali headed the Gambino crime family before being riddled with rounds outside of his Staten Island, New York home. This Sicilian mobster committed extortion, yes, but it was the sale of illicit drugs like heroin and Oxycontin that fueled and continues to sustain underworld organizations like La Cosa Nostra. Just like when alcohol was criminalized and the likes of Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel and Alphonse “Al” Capone arose and perpetrated crimes against the State, so do mobsters of today perpetuate the mystique of the gangster realm.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in The Swamp
Reason First: Boeing 737 Max 8 Deserves Privatization
Travel safely. In the wake of tragedies that befall anyone anywhere on the globe, one thing remains certain: Regulators are always the problem. No matter how many jets fall out of the sky, the blame should be placed on government bureaucrats who extend their unwanted in hands into the business of everything from the financial sector, healthcare, motor vehicles, toys, and to aircraft. The latest disaster involving an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 has pushed entire countries like the United Kingdom to suspend the aircraft altogether. This is a result of the Civil Aviation Authority’s grip on the lives of free citizens who just want to travel safely. But regulators wish to put their hands on this specific aspect of life to deter otherwise rational adults from flying the Max 8 jetliner.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in The Swamp
Ryan 2020 Looking Likely
This will be music to the "Never Trump" segment of the Republican Party. It appears as though at least one prominent member is at least considering a run for the 2020 nomination against Trump. Paul Ryan, who retired from Congress less than three months ago, started to lay the groundwork to unseat Trump as President. His remarks during a speech at Vero Beach may seem like advice to the current Oval Office Occupant, but they are a direct warning: Shape up or getting ready to be shipped out.
By Edward Anderson7 years ago in The Swamp
The Convenience of Overlooked Facts
“How do you know Trump is lying? He’s mouth is open!” It’s a common joke with liberals that the current Oval Office occupant can’t be trusted. Yet, there’s a bigger point here that is being missed. Sure, high up officials are lying but it’s not the lie that’s troublesome, it’s that they are overlooking facts to prove their point.
By Edward Anderson7 years ago in The Swamp
Appearance Matters More Than Reality
Appearance is now more important than reality. What we see, has more influence that truth. Examine the power of advertising and ask why are pure white teeth considered not only desirable but healthy and “good?” It is because advertisers, whilst in a campaign to sell toothpaste and dental equipment. (A campaign where the objective is to generate sales and make money,) have convinced us this is so. Dentists like to further this since they make more money from cosmetic dental work than from dealing with diseased teeth.
By Peter Rose7 years ago in The Swamp
The Hillary Effect
Donald Trump lost the popular vote to her. Democrats once saw her as their messiah that would help them retain power and keep the White House under their control. Many have called her the most qualified person to ever run for the office of President. Her name is Hillary Clinton, and the group of Democratic Presidential hopefuls are either trying to tie themselves to her legacy or get as far away from a tarnished last name as possible.
By Edward Anderson7 years ago in The Swamp
Open Letter to Peta
Dear PETA, This is an open letter to your organisation regarding your actions and hypocrisy over the years. There is plenty that others have said about you, but it's time someone spoke to you directly and in public. There are a lot of things you need to address and as a big organisation with millions of supporters, you should know better.
By Chloe Gilholy7 years ago in The Swamp
Mohammed Bin Salman Is a Bigger Threat to US Than Osama Bin Laden Ever Was
Officials inside America's ruling Trump regime hastily delivered crucial information about US nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia in error, according to a February 19 report released by the US House Oversight and Reform Committee.
By Victor Trammell7 years ago in The Swamp
