politics
Politics does not dictate our collective cultural mindset as much as it simply reflects it; We've got to look in the mirror sometimes, and we've got one.
Government Wins Vote on Winter Fuel.. Content Warning.
The government's move to stop winter fuel payments for pensioners was won last night. The vote was carried and Labour's plan to stop winter fuel allowance for OAPs will go ahead. Many pensioners now will be afraid to turn on their heating this winter. A question as they say of "eating or heating". If I were an OAP it might be a good idea to buy or get out your woolies or blankets. In 2024 pensioners who have paid into the country for years should not have to live like this. If the richest of pensioners with private pensions are hit that's fair enough. But the poorest pensioners amongst us should not have to suffer like this. But that's how the government have made it or played it.
By Nicholas Bishopabout 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
Local Government Oversight in Ephrata, PA
In Ephrata, Pennsylvania, a small borough tucked away in Lancaster County, the need for local government oversight has never been more pressing. As the town evolves, its growth and challenges reveal a stark divide between the interests of the well-off and the struggles of its most vulnerable residents. Whether it's issues of homelessness, the lack of affordable housing, or a borough council seemingly more aligned with the town’s elites, effective oversight is crucial in ensuring that Ephrata remains a community for everyone—not just the privileged few.
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a year ago in The Swamp
Debate Thoughts
Tomorrow night is the first presidential debate between two people who are polar opposites by any stretch of the imagination. One is a man and the other a woman. One is Caucasian by ethnicity and the other is not. One is Conservative and one is Liberal. One has led the country before and one has followed an appointed head of state.
By Shirley Belkabout a year ago in The Swamp
The Time Has Come For Us To Divest From Harmful Systems By Devoting The Majority Our Political Energy To Building Dual Power
I’ve plugged it before, I’ll plug it again. On my instagram account, I posted an intervention trying to give shape to some ways that voting state, local and downballot can block the worst violence of Project 2025, even as the spectacle and pageantry of the US presidential election distracts us and manufactures our consent for the violent harms of American imperialism such as the current genocide in Gaza.
By Iris Erdileabout a year ago in The Swamp
United States Electoral Discourse. Content Warning.
At this very moment, Republicans are disenfranchising hundreds of thousands of voters across key swing states by purging their voter registration. On Election Day, it is very likely that many voters will show up, realize that they are no longer registered to vote, and find themselves unable to seek political representation. This authoritarian disenfranchisement could make a Trump win much more likely , and with it, Project 2025 would become the law of the land and elections as we know them could very possibly never happen again.
By Iris Erdileabout a year ago in The Swamp
You Call Me a RINO Like It’s a Bad Thing. Content Warning.
Prologue Using pejorative terms against people with whom you disagree is nothing new, crass and uninformative. I A I was born and raised a southern yellow dog Democrat. It is only recently—in the grand scheme of things—that I changed political parties. Shortly after the “Joe the Plumber” street Q & A in the lead-up to the 2008 election, I began to examine my political values. I discovered that, on balance, I could no longer vote Democrat or belong to the Democratic Party. I voted McCain-Palin. More McCain than Palin but you can’t always pick your Uber driver. In 2012, I voted for Romney.
By Conrad Ilesiaabout a year ago in The Swamp
Our Presidential Votes Hold No Sway - So Why Are We Fighting?
'Tis 4.5 Months Until The Inauguration Day Take that in. We have 141 days until the new president of the United States will take the oath that will dictate their life for the next 4 years of their life. And the closer we get to that date - the more evil, cruel, mean, and toxic American citizens will become to each other.
By Hope Martinabout a year ago in The Swamp
Socialism in Britain 2024
Socialism in Britain 2024 Socialism at work:- A new socialist government has come in, elected with about one third of votes cast in a very low voter turnout. They claim amazement that the national finances are in such a bad way—yet, unless they are stupid, they, like everyone else knew the economy was still suffering due to global problems. They declare things so bad they must raise taxes and cut benefits to pensioners; a generalised group who are experienced enough to never vote socialist.
By Peter Roseabout a year ago in The Swamp
"Things Will Only Get Worse, For Now"!. Content Warning.
Parallels were drawn between Tony Blair's election victory in 1997 and Keir Starmer's election this year. Like Blair, Starmer achieved a massive landslide. Starmer also appeared to be from the right of the party like Blair. Back in 1997, the song by D-ream featuring astronomer Brian Cox on keys spoke of the optimism that people felt for New Labour. For a New Labour government led by Tony Blair after years of failure under Maggie Thatcher and John Major (who to me was quite likeable for a Tory). The times of Tony Blair in the late 90s echoed the optimism of the 60s. There were Brit-pop bands like Blur and Oasis, a revived Punk movement led by Green Day and The Prodigy, everything seemed great compared to the bleak 80s. Such were the times Blair was elected in. I won't bore you with the rest of Tony Blair's time in office. It's out there in the public domain, look it up if you are interested in that historical time of Britain.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
