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.
A Timeline of Direct Democracy
This is relatively opposed to the more standard form of democracy in which representatives elected from citizens of a state make the decisions. By placing the direction of politics in the hands of the people, they have a direct influence on the outcome, hence the term.
By Arbiter Writing4 years ago in The Swamp
The CCP and the United States
The United States and the Chinese Communist Party have developed the most hypocritical relationship to ever grace the world stage. The inconsistency in there diplomatic moral induces corrupted policy, cold-war style military tactics, and incomprehensible espionage. To ignore the threat of the CCP led by the Xi Jinping regime, is to ignore the impending turmoil staring directly at your face. The expansion of the CCP’s influence globally has been one of great debate. In the case of the United States, the relationship with China has been inconsistent to say they very least. The CCP’s general idea of international diplomacy towards the U.S. means utilizing and maintaining as much U.S. capital and resources as possible, while simultaneously remaining hostile. With this said, I want to dissect the CCP and their ties to U.S. influence. How for so long they have been able to openly steal from and manipulate American democracy and still be revered as some form of ally to the current administration is baffling in my opinion. I want to highlight key examples of the CCP’s hostility towards the United States and timeline the moments that shaped the current diplomatic position between the two.
By Benjamin Reese4 years ago in The Swamp
U.S. Contemplates Civil War
It is the ultimate national taboo, at once wholly unimaginable and utterly terrifying to consider. It is an outcome so horrific it is said that it’s dangerous even to discuss, lest its dark sorcery somehow manifest through words, and ignite the real thing. It is a literal national suicide.
By Alexander Ziperovich4 years ago in The Swamp
In Praise of Political Apathy
My children are both non-voters. They have little to no interest in politics. To them it is a big waste of time. They have more important things to do - like develop careers, enjoy the company of friends, have a good time and just live their lives.
By Marco den Ouden4 years ago in The Swamp
The Ghost of Christmas Party Past
The Downing Street Christmas party 2020 may have lost Johnson the parliamentary Tory party and the grassroots party. The recent loss of a safe Tory seat may end his Prime Ministership and the United Kingdom looks less likely to survive with every day that passes.
By Axel P Kulit4 years ago in The Swamp
Democracy and Free-Market Capitalism? Probably Not Eternal
Rules are important. When you follow a common set of rules, you ensure a certain level of fairness to all those involved. This is why institutions are important in a democracy. We vote, and we expect the people we believe in the most to win the vote and bring us necessary changes. But when the other side wins, we expect them to follow the rules, and not change too many things.
By Taru Anniina Liikanen4 years ago in The Swamp
Boris Johnson Announces Plans To Get The UK Vaccinated
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out his plans to defeat the Omicron variant of Covid 19 and make sure everyone remains safe and healthy. In his latest briefing from Downing Street, he declared his intention to ensure that everyone over eighteen will be offered a Covid 19 booster in order to protect themselves from contracting the new Omicron variant. It has been discovered that even people who are double jabbed are not protected from the new variant. That is why the Prime Minister has made it his mission to ensure that everyone is fully vaccinated by the end of this month.
By Ashish Prabhu4 years ago in The Swamp
