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.
MSNBC Fox And Newsweek Went Crazy With This Biden Administration Story About Crack Pipes
Newsweek announced today that the Biden Administration would be handing out free “crack pipes.” The federal government has yet to legalize marijuana for recreational or medicinal use, so handing out crack pipes sounded suspicious to me. Like the good little fact-finder I am, I am sad to announce that this appears to be the truth. But, it’s not the entire story.
By Jason Ray Morton 4 years ago in The Swamp
Why Putin Loses In His Own Game
Introduction After Putin took power in 2000, Russia’s foreign politics was a headache for the world, especially for its smaller neighbors. Russia holds the largest natural resources which are necessary for both the neighbors and the world. Only, for this reason, Putin continues to play his Tsarist games. First, we need to understand that his foreign political views are built on long Russia’s history.
By Arnas Mikonis4 years ago in The Swamp
The Affect of Bureaucratic Authoritarianism
In Brazil the military dictatorship (Bureaucratic Authoritarianism) for all its ills was able to uplift large portions of society and start the shift of Brazil from an exporting agricultural economy into an industrializing consumer economy. It did this by nationalizing and funding country wide programs aimed at modernizing the economy (Petrobras, public education, and massive infrastructure projects to name a few). Primarily using borrowed money from the US, The new anti-communist regime could deliberate internally as to which portions of the economy would be stimulated. Central to the decision making process was the military, which was split into two major camps. The first one being hardliners which wanted to bolster the military budget/control of society and the second being those which were part of the military but, sought to liberalize/delegate/co-opt development projects. With this backdrop in mind, this proposal asks how then did the Authoritarian Bureaucratic regime in Brazil affect pension distribution for those who worked during the era? And what long term social economic effects did the distribution cause? Who got left out?
By Arjuna Fournier4 years ago in The Swamp
My life in the two party system
I have decided I am neither Democrat or Republican, I am me. I mean, when I first registered as a voter, they asked me to decide if I was (D) or an (R), I think there might have been an (I) but only commies and traitors to the American Democratic system picked that.
By Jason Giecek4 years ago in The Swamp
Who else can stop Russia from invading Ukraine?
The situation on the border between Ukraine and Russia is deteriorating overnight, and EU, NATO and US member states are trying to prepare for a possible military and economic response to Russia if it attacks Ukraine. In fact, the fears that this is increasingly possible are visible. The American president said that the USA could send more soldiers to Romania and Poland, and the French president announced that his country is also ready to supplement the military forces on the eastern flank and to send soldiers to Romania. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin is demanding clear concessions from the West not to take action. Until he gets what he wants, the leader of Moscow ordered the addition of troops from the border with Ukraine.
By Grecu Daniel Cristian4 years ago in The Swamp
Vladimir Putin Russia will not go to war with Ukraine as this is bad for business at home
Tension between Russia and Ukraine will increase in 2022 as most people expect conflict. Rest assured, there will not be war, and the bellicose attitude of Vladimir Putin’s Russia is nothing but negotiation tactics to keep Russia’s security and economic priorities alive.
By Andrea Zanon4 years ago in The Swamp
The Reveal of Politics: Pre-Surged in Controversy and Freedom Revival
By Bri Szumera - 1/9/2022 8:20 PST The “American peace” not yet fulfilled when “The events of January 6, 2021, are being exploited by the Democratic party and the National News Media to criminalize political protest and free speech in America” (Coup).
By Bri Szumera4 years ago in The Swamp
Was January 6th an Insurrection?
With the public media making controversy over the handling of the events that took place on January 6th, 2021, I seek to question what definition is appropriate to give. Let's give this a look. After the 45th President, Donald Trump losses the majority of the popular vote, a recount is issued. To affirm the winner of the 2020 presidential election, Joe Biden, the congress holds a process to declare the vote total. During this time what seems to be a peaceful assembly is gathered outside of the White House on that day. Donald Trump's rally includes making a speech about having had lost his election, and gains no need for additional police protection.
By Jenia Silver4 years ago in The Swamp
When Your Government Is The Problem
*Note for Foreigners: Despite the name, the Liberal-National Party, currently in power and theoretically in charge of Australian Politics, is our Right-Wing. The Trump-Supporting Lunatics equivilent is split between Clive Palmer's United Australia Party, and Pauline Hanson's One Nation.
By Natasja Rose4 years ago in The Swamp
