politicians
Reviews of the politicians kissing babies and running governments around the world; applaud and criticize the decisions they make and their implications.
G7 vs BRICS: The Battle for Global Influence and Economic Power
In today’s shifting geopolitical landscape, alliances and coalitions are crucial in shaping global governance. Two significant power blocs, the G7 and BRICS, have emerged as key players. Both represent different approaches to global economic and political issues, yet each exerts considerable influence. In this analysis, we explore their structure, goals, and impact on global governance.
By David Snamabout a year ago in The Swamp
The Dangerous Road of Socialism
Socialism promotes forced sharing, meant to weaken top earners, entrepreneurs, and employers. Whereas, New Testament-gospel-living promotes Holy Spirit inspired sharing, which flows from gratitude that applies to benefiting everyone, both the wealthy and poor. Socialism promotes getting something for nothing. New Testament-living promotes giving generously because you’ve been given everything. My point, in this juxtaposition of socialism versus New Testament generosity, is to emphasize that they are not even remotely similar in methodology or in intrinsic motivation.
By Rowan Finley about a year ago in The Swamp
Ephrata's Dirty Little Secret
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, is a picturesque town that proudly boasts the Green Dragon Farmers Market and attracts numerous visitors each year. However, behind its idyllic charm lies a darker reality: a growing homeless population that is becoming increasingly marginalized by local government policies. This issue is not just about individuals sleeping on the streets but also includes those who live in cars, bounce between couches, or find temporary shelter in storage units, offices, or even at their jobs. Ephrata’s homeless population is criminalized through ambiguous laws, denied meaningful assistance, and excluded from the community’s compassion—a crisis that has led to controversial enforcement, legal battles, and public outcry.
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a year ago in The Swamp
Coercive Control
Coercive control, and its emotional and financial abuse, constitute a form of "serious bodily harm" as defined under 50 Pa. Stat. § 7304, which allows for involuntary emergency treatment when an individual poses a clear and present danger of harm to themselves or others. The statute recognizes that serious bodily harm includes not just physical injuries but also the significant physical consequences that result from psychological trauma and deprivation of essential resources, such as food, shelter, and healthcare. The detrimental physical effects caused by chronic stress, anxiety, and deprivation, stemming from coercive control, clearly satisfy this statutory requirement for "serious bodily harm."
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a year ago in The Swamp
OKAY ALREADY- So What?
August 2025 edit: The Project 2025 Tracker. Original Content I've thought about this for a while, and when I saw the short written and performed by Jason Kravits below, I knew it was time to write about it. Take a minute or so to watch and listen.
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in The Swamp
Keep Elon Musk Out of The White House
Catch this: Donald Trump is considering giving Elon Musk a place in his administration if he wins this election. Yes, Elon Musk, of all people. If that isn't a conflict of interest, I don't know what is. Even more conflicting is that Musk would be in charge of a government efficiency commission. Yep, Elon Musk, whose "efficiency cleanup" of Twitter (now known as X) has resulted in a whopping 74% decline in its value. That's not the kind of person I would want in charge of a government efficiency program if I were president.
By Rick Henry Christopher about a year ago in The Swamp
Not Fit To Serve
“Why should I go to that cemetery? It’s filled with losers.” – Donald Trump Governor Tim Walz's honorable service in the National Guard included a deployment to Europe, providing base security while the soldiers normally stationed there served in Iraq. There was once a time when Americans would look at 24 years in the military and reflectively say “Thank you for your service.” That would be before Trump transformed the American political landscape.
By Carl J. Petersenabout a year ago in The Swamp
The Presidential Debate was eye-opening
I wish I hadn't watched the debate last night (September 10th, 2024) because after watching it I am certain that the next four years are not going to be any different than the past eight years regardless who wins. Americans may as well bury their heads in the sand because neither Trump or Harris is going to lead us away from the shameful state that our country is in at this time.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in The Swamp
