politicians
Reviews of the politicians kissing babies and running governments around the world; applaud and criticize the decisions they make and their implications.
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
Make The Truth Great Again
“We are a nation in decline. We are a failed nation.” – Donald Trump “The United States of America is the greatest idea humanity ever devised, a nation big enough to encompass all our dreams, strong enough to withstand any fracture or fissure between us, and fearless enough to imagine a future of possibilities. So America, let us reach for that future.” – Kamala Harris
By Carl J. Petersenabout a year ago in The Swamp
I am voting for Kamala Harris
What are politics for and how to think about it A perfect analogy for why we should align our beliefs to predict real-world outcomes is the role of bumpers in bowling. By using bumpers, we eliminate the chances of the worst outcomes (scoring zero) and increase the likelihood of reaching our goal. Similarly, grounding our beliefs in reality helps us think more effectively and make better predictions. Put simply referencing reality makes you think better.
By Atlas Aristotle about a year ago in The Swamp
Until My Dying Days
On October 27, 1997 in Phoenix AZ, I raised my right hand and took the Oath of Enlistment, required upon entry into U.S military service, for the first time. Over the course of my 24 year career as a Navy Diver, I would take it another five times.
By Meko James 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
BRICS Kazan Summit 2024: The Rise of a New Global Power Bloc
Instead of dwindling support, BRICS has expanded and is drawing increasing interest from nations worldwide, especially from the Global South. With 24 world leaders present and four new members officially joining this year, the message from BRICS was clear—global influence is diversifying, and the age of Western-dominated geopolitics may be fading.
By The INFORMERabout a year ago in The Swamp
"End of the World"
Every time we are about to vote in the presidential election where Trump is a candidate (third time now, hopefully a charm to get him out of politics), I remember the "End of the World" episode of Trackdown that is eerily similar to our today's reality.
By Lana V Lynxabout 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
