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.
Ephrata Police Department: Protect and Serve... Themselves?
Ah, Ephrata. A town where the mission of the local police department reads like it was plagiarized from a superhero comic book but delivered with the finesse of a second-rate sitcom. Let’s dive into the absurdity of their actions and see just how well they live up to their lofty promises.
By Sunshine Firecracker2 years ago in The Swamp
Ain’t Nobody’s Business if You Do
There’s been something in the news that has been wondering me mightily for a few days now. I can kind of understand the extreme right-wing anti-abortion segment of the population from the point of view that they think they are morally obligated to mind someone else’s business, just not their own. I can even kind of understand why they would think abortion is a sin. But then something else keeps pushing into those thoughts. Why would anyone want to control contraception? What would be the motivation? Then another thought pushes in. Why would the state, any state, want to monitor pregnancies? I don’t know that I have any answers, but I have a few observations which might aid someone else in finding answers for themselves.
By John Worthington2 years ago in The Swamp
Minimum Wage Decision Deferred by FEC
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has postponed its decision on the new national minimum wage, allowing President Bola Tinubu more time to consult with various stakeholders. The announcement came from the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, after a detailed deliberation on the subject during a recent FEC meeting.
By Agatha Aganyi 2 years ago in The Swamp
"Police Seize Control of Kano Emir’s Palace"
In a dramatic turn of events in Kano state, tensions have flared as police forces have forcefully ousted local hunters who were guarding Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, from his palace. This action, which occurred on Monday, June 24, 2024, marks a significant escalation in the power struggle within the Kano emirate.
By Agatha Aganyi 2 years ago in The Swamp
Keir Set Boris A Trap!. Content Warning.
In an article in 'The Guardian' Sir Keir Starmer has revealed how he caught Boris Johnson out. Sir Keir revealed that he always suspected Johnson's relationship with the truth "would bring him down". I "set a trap" for the ex-Priminister caught out over 'Partygate'.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
Enumeration Enumerated
I need to explain what I did. When I was in my twenties, I went from job to job very quickly. Most of the money I made went toward a plan to help me all the way through school, although I still managed to waste some of it. Knowing that I could jump from one lousy job to another without much difficulty helped…for a while. I am not sure where this confidence came from, but it did allow me to create a list of over twenty jobs when someone asked how many types of employment I had in those early years.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in The Swamp
Downtown Clearwater Library is a controversy
I've resided in Clearwater since 2010. I've worked at many places that no longer exist here like the Steak n Shake on U.S. 19 and the little telemarketing office that once employed me near Ulmerton and 66th. I've also worked for places that still do exist like Postcardmania and Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Gandy Beach (the way it was) is gone, transformed into a mangrove preserve. Our Pinellas County public libraries are either improving or vanishing. The Clearwater officials (regarding the downtown library) decided to go with improvements, but the million dollar ampitheater project came with much controversy including the resignation of a mayor.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in The Swamp
Baby Tyler: Victim of Lancaster County PA's Injustice System
Meet Baby Tyler. He's four months old and already caught in the cruel web of a system that seems more interested in punishment than rehabilitation. Tyler's parents are currently in jail in Lancaster County, PA, not for heinous crimes but for minor probation violations. Violations that could have been avoided if they had the support they desperately needed.
By Sunshine Firecracker2 years ago in The Swamp
