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A Booming Economy: A Word of Caution
The United States economy seems to be in a period of prosperity. Our economy is booming, but there may be problems around the corner The United States Economy is expanding too fast for its own good. This is because the economy is at full employment, inflation is starting to rise, gross domestic product is growing at an alarming rate, and investors have been bullish for too long and are starting to worry about the impending consequences. The Trump administration has pushed the economy too far by introducing extremely aggressive tax strategies. It is only a matter of time before Washington’s greed catches up to them and we enter another economic downturn. It is of utmost importance that we pay attention to these issues at hand. We have to write to our congressmen, get out to vote, and overall, make sure the economic future of our country is in good hands.
By Adam Phillips7 years ago in The Swamp
Planet or Plastic?
DISCLAIMER: I am not a scientist, I do not have any qualification that says "I know what I'm talking about," I am simply just a girl trying to save the planet that I live on.
By Leigh Hooper7 years ago in The Swamp
CNN's Jim Acosta Butts Heads with the President
BRYCE ON THE NEWS MEDIA - And comes out the loser. Click for AUDIO VERSION. After clashing with President Trump during a presidential press conference at the White House Wednesday (Nov 7), CNN's Jim Acosta had his press pass suspended "until further notice," thereby sparking a long standing feud between the President and the main stream media. The meeting was intended to give the President an opportunity to review Tuesday's election. He said he was satisfied with the results and hoped to forge a relationship with House Democrats to work on legislation. He then opened the floor for questions from the press.
By Tim Bryce7 years ago in The Swamp
We Remember in November
After two years of having to put up with the crap that the Orange Fuhrer (Donald Trump) has done to this country, the Democrats have taken back the house.
By Johann Hollar7 years ago in The Swamp
Further Thoughts on Why the Rise in Right-Wing Politics Continues
Further thoughts on why the rise in right-wing political groups continues. The rise of right wing politics in the 21st century additional thoughts.
By Peter Rose7 years ago in The Swamp
Birthright Deportation
In the Autumn of this year our Fearless Leader in Washington is set to alter the Constitution in many ways. But, the 14th Amendment is the prime focus that President Trump wants to abolish. Our Founding Fathers in their infinite wisdom stipulated want constitutes citizenship and now Trump is again trashing the Constitution for his own political gain. Instead of focusing on total immigration reform, which is surely needed, Trump is again agitating millions of Americans with his rhetoric about eliminating birthright citizenship. With a bravado for circumventing the truth, Trump is fraudulently claiming that birthright citizens have no place in America today. Bear in mind that if Trump gets his way, millions of already American citizens could very well be deported just as inhumanly as this administration has done in the past. The cost would be a deathblow to the U.S. economy. The fact of the matter is currently there are still over 65 percent of undocumented immigrants already living and working in the US. And they have been here for over ten years.
By Dr. Williams7 years ago in The Swamp
Less than 1%
My name is Erika F. Shore. I am an actress, a writer, a cosplayer, and more. One thing about me that is important is that I am Jewish. I am not the most religious Jew, I do not follow all my customs and traditions as well as I should be, but I am Jewish non the less. I am proud of who I am and my religion because it is more than just that. Being a Jew is not just a religion it's a culture, a whole life style.
By Erika Farrah7 years ago in The Swamp
Gun Un-control
How many murderous gun crimes will Americans tolerate until they realise that gun manufacturers are the cause of mass death in that county?
By Mike Whaley7 years ago in The Swamp
Vote for Humanity
Donald Trump has been repetitively exposed as and proven beyond any shadow of a doubt to be a notorious liar. On endless occasions in the public eye, he has falsified so much information that is readily available for public scrutiny and verification. There is no doubt in my mind and in the mind of any intelligent, sane, and informed adult that he is not to be trusted to tell the truth to the American people. Donald Trump is also a very disrespectful, immature, vulgar, crude, profane, thoughtless, insulting, and a toxic person. Much of his poisonous rhetoric is directed at minorities such as women, Muslims, and people of color. He has shown himself to be a person of very poor character. These are the facts ladies and gentlemen.
By Monsoor Ali7 years ago in The Swamp
Why It's Morally Corrupt to Vote Tory
In 2010, the British public gave a loud vote of disapproval to the Labour party, and in doing so, ushered in an era of conservatism spearheaded by a fresh faced Tory reformist—David Cameron.
By John McNamara7 years ago in The Swamp
Who Is Really Trying to Take Away Your Freedom?
I'm gonna receive so much heat for this post... by both Liberals AND Conservatives. Let's get started 😁 Before anyone assumes anything, allow me to declare that I highly respect our troops. I have had both family and friends serve in this country's military. I understand that those who join our military are good patriots. I am not here to smear their service or what they have done, I am here to shed some light on what has become a very skewed perspective.
By Xena Warrior7 years ago in The Swamp
The Head of Gazprom Supports the Racism
A scandal around two Russian football players from Zenit, St. Petersburg’s football club, is still raging around. Pavel Mamaev and Alexander Kokorin have beaten up a Russian official severely for his Asian background. The accident happened while both sportsmen were under the influence of alcohol.
By Robert Waldo7 years ago in The Swamp