opinion

Opinion pieces from the left, right, and everyone in between.

I Am Not Your Leverage!
Dear politicians, I don’t expect you to care about me. You have demonstrated time and time again your refusal to listen to each other. If you can’t be bothered to listen to your fellow politicians, why would you listen to someone like me, someone who lacks your money, education, and influence? No, I'm not naïve enough to think my thoughts will change anything or even matter to you, but I’m going to voice them anyway because I have little to lose.
By Morgan Rhianna Bland3 years ago in The Swamp
The Commonwealth: What's The Point?
With King Charles III and his Queen Camilla now officially Monarchs of the UK this makes them Heads of Commonwealth nations. The Commonwealth is a hangover from the days of the British Empire. When Britain and its Empire ruled a quarter of the globe. That's why it was said the sun never set on the British Empire.
By Nicholas Bishop3 years ago in The Swamp
Crimethink
"Personal liberty is very nearly unknown (except in the newspaper) and any citizen who dares to think in direct opposition to the dogma of the Majority does so at the risk of his life, if he thinks too loudly. " --Ragnar Redbeard, Might is Right (1896) "Who controls the past, controls the future. Who controls the present, controls the past."--George Orwell, 1984 (1949)
By Tom Baker3 years ago in The Swamp
Wishy-Washy-Rishi-Blues
Rishi Sunak has suffered colossal losses across the country in the local elections. The Conservatives in 13 years of government have to be one of the worst if not the worst administration this country has ever seen. Terrible policies, corruption, out of touch, living in a different universe to ordinary folk, etc. These are just some of the words that could be used to describe this cabal of Conservative criminals.
By Nicholas Bishop3 years ago in The Swamp
Two Reasons I'll Be giving the Coronation a Miss
The flags are up. The bunting is stretched across the street. Sycophants are placed in front of microphones and, for those who are still in possession of them, forelocks are ready to be tugged. This is all part of what happens here in Merrie England when any kind of royal event is taking place.
By Joe Young3 years ago in The Swamp
How The 2023 Writers Strike Will Affect Your Favorite Shows.
How the 2023 Writers Strike Will Affect Your Favorite Shows If you are a fan of TV shows like Saturday Night Live, Cobra Kai, or Good Omens, you might be disappointed to learn that they are among the many shows that have been affected by the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike. The strike, which began on May 2, 2023, after months of failed negotiations between the writers union and the major studios, has brought the production of many scripted and unscripted programs to a halt. In this blog post, we will explain what the strike is about, why it matters, and how it will impact the future of television.
By shlok gupta3 years ago in The Swamp
Get Out and Vote!
Today is 4th May 2023. You may ask what is so special about this date? Well, unless you've been living on Mars for the last month or so you will be aware that it is the local elections.
By Nicholas Bishop3 years ago in The Swamp
Patrick Thelwell: Anti-Monarchist Will Attend Protests.
Patrick Thelwell 23 threw eggs at Charles and Camilla in York last November. The self-proclaimed anti-monarchist was sentenced to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work. Mr. Thelwell was ordered to pay costs of 600 Pounds and 114 Pounds as a surcharge.
By Nicholas Bishop3 years ago in The Swamp
Woke Parenting is Going Too Far!
Hello! Another widely debated and controversial issue coming your way! Like the past couple of articles, this one is more opinion based than others, but it will be back up with facts of course. I should also mention that I'm not trying to persuade anyone. You can raise your baby however you want; I can't tell you anything about that, this is just my opinion.
By Inky Rose 3 years ago in The Swamp
Why is Gun Violence Becoming the Norm in the U.S.?
Hello everybody, I should let you know before we start, this topic may be upsetting to some readers. This topic has a major focus on gun violence, which sticks to the United States like an unshakeable plague and jeopardizes the safety of innocent children and adults alike. I am an inhabitant of the so called 'land of the free, home of the brave,' but this statement just hides the horrors of being a U.S. citizen. Gun violence is becoming normal and has been increasing since 2019. This always made me wonder, why is this happening? Why do these people, who aren't in their right mind, have access to guns? Only a sick person would walk into a school and make a conscious decision to end the lives of young children.
By Inky Rose 3 years ago in The Swamp
McGill and the Great ReThink
What's in a name? For an English major, this can lead to many other questions. I was on the McGill campus looking at some of the book purchases I made at The Word on Rue Milton (this used bookstore was one of the main drops for me and others when we were students). Feeling nostalgic, I walked up to the campus, passed through the Arts Building centred in the campus, and then sat outside in the rare sunlight.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in The Swamp
I Dont Care About Privacy - I've got nothing to hide.
We love debunking propaganda. Its good for the soul. So with that said, we’ve decided to analyse a line from years gone by… “I don’t care about privacy. I’ve got nothing to hide”.
By Investigator5153 years ago in The Swamp