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The Changing Face of America
I live in Indiana. It's a 'Red State.' 🤢🤮 When Trump was elected President in the abysmal year of 2016, his Vice President was Mike Pence. Pence was the former governor of Indiana. Mike was a typical conservative in most ways. He was a notorious homophobe.
By Lightning Bolt ⚡about 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
The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: A Choice Between Two Uninspiring Visions
The 2024 U.S. presidential election is less a celebration of democracy than a study in disenchantment. Both candidates—Kamala Harris and Donald Trump—have come to represent not so much the best and brightest of American leadership, but rather the last resorts of their respective parties. With Biden’s unexpected withdrawal from the race and Harris stepping up in his place, voters are left with a stark choice that feels less about inspiration and more about resignation.
By The INFORMERabout a year ago in The Swamp
The best things happen at the margins
I love humanity, but we have missed the mark every step of the way; it would not, in any estimation be far fetched to say that “goodness" is not naturally in the human heart. For all of our history, we have fought ruthless battles, broken in skulls, raped women, and pillaged villages; in a way that is who we are. It is a human being in its most natural state.
By Atlas Aristotle about a year ago in The Swamp
Rachel Speaks About Her Budget.. Content Warning.
Before Rachel Reeves announced her budget on Wednesday many thought there was no difference between the Tories and Labour. Such was the cynical view of people tired of both political parties. However, Rachel Reeves's budget has exposed clear blue water between the government and their Tory predecessors.
By Nicholas Bishopabout 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
I Wish. Top Story - October 2024.
I don’t know if our nation has become too political or simply is not political enough, but I believe a political movement is the only way to transform our nation into the country I wish we had. While I understand that it’s not about me, I believe we need a political revolution to transform our nation into a country that would become of the people, for the people and by the people.
By Glenda Davisabout 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
I don't want to live through another Trump presidency.
When I shared McSweeney's list of the damage that Trump has done, my uncle laughed at me. I thought that the people who raised me taught me about integrity. I thought they believed that lying is wrong. My dad warned me about the sex offender's in my grandma's neighborhood, and warned me that it wasn't safe to walk alone.
By Ruza Aldinabout a year ago in The Swamp
