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.
Distracted by COVID, Brits lose their European privileges.
As a keen skateboarder in my teenage years, actively seeking out ledges to grind and sets of stairs to jump down, I was accustomed to pretty much constant bodily injury. After one particularly epic fail- which resulted in my left arm looking like it had been exfoliated with coarse grade sandpaper- I recall a friend’s grandmother giving me some advice. “Put a stone in your shoe…by the time you’ve walked home you’ll have forgotten all about your arm”. Sure enough this unconventional technique caused enough superficial pain to distract me from my shredded arm whilst I hobbled home.
By Christopher Ballantyne5 years ago in The Swamp
Radicalized, by Dejaye Botkin
Belonging Julie Samrick wrote an outstanding book called How People Get Their Politics. In Samrick's book, she states, "Human beings inherently seek communities to which they can belong. Americans may find communities in houses of worship, at workplaces, in schools, and in neighborhoods. With the advent of the smartphone, it is no wonder people have sought communities online."
By Dejaye Botkin5 years ago in The Swamp
Budget 2021-22
Expectations from Budget All eyes are now on the Union Budget 2021 with high expectations and hopes from virtually all section of the society. As India is slowly emerging out of the shadows of the pandemic with falling COVID-19 numbers, the beginning of the vaccination drive and economy on the mend and historic market levels 2021 has begun on an optimistic note.
By ENTITY ENTERTAINER5 years ago in The Swamp
Broken Promises
At a time of great distress all across the country our political leadership has once again failed to deliver on promises that would up lift millions of Americans out of the desperate times they face. The economic and financial relief that was the keynote of their campaigns especially in the Georgia runoff, a promise and commitment to immediately expedite financial aid to millions of Americans who face unprecedented economic and financial hardships is once again proof that our political system is corrupt. Corrupt in every sense of the word. Our politicians are bought and paid for by corporate interests and they are the ones who control the purse strings.
By Dr. Williams5 years ago in The Swamp
2024 Why A Harris-Buttigieg Ticket Would Win
Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of Transport Pete Buttigieg are the two front runners in what might be a contested primary in 2024.President Joe Biden is 78 and is the oldest president in American History and would be 82 if he runs again in 2024.He is not likely to do so due to his age where a much younger republican opponent e.g. Senator Josh Hawley or Senator Tom Cotton could make it a big issues of the campaign.
By Jacob L Dyke 5 years ago in The Swamp
A Democratic Party Divided one underdog everyone should be watching for in 2024
Senator Michael Bennet started his presidential campaign in 2019 but he quit after losing the New Hampshire Primary on February 11th 2020,Due to the lack of appeal in an already crowded group of people running for nomination.
By Jacob L Dyke 5 years ago in The Swamp
Democracy in America is as Healthy as Ever
On January 20th, 2021, the peaceful transfer of power that the United States is known for once again took place. After free and fair elections with no evidence of fraud or interference, Joe Biden was sworn into office and became the 46th President of the United States of America...much to the chagrin of now former President, Donald Trump.
By Chris Hearn5 years ago in The Swamp
Libertarian 101
Are you tired of the duopoly and feeling like the government doesn’t care about you? The truth can be spun any way you like but we can all agree that we’ve been feeling alienated by either or both parties for the last 2 decades. The problem we have with government intervention is that you can’t argue with the government if they mess up a project. Sure, you can file complaints and try to get them addressed but you’ll likely fail. The best solution for bad service is competition and the government isn’t something that can be competed with because they can drive down any cost they want and you still have to pay for it.
By Hunter Glassie5 years ago in The Swamp
Why You Should Love/Hate the Filibuster
Photo by kidTruant When Donald Trump was President, Democrats saw the filibuster as their savior. Of course, the ascendency of Joe Biden and a senate majority has the Donkeys clawing for the end of the antiquated procedure. Unlikely to fall either way, the stagnation that has ruled the day for years will continue. But no matter the majority, 2020 won’t be the last congress or constituency to question why the republic must stand still as the public boils well beyond 232 degrees Fahrenheit.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in The Swamp
Politics Ain't a Football Game
It’s curious to me how people are convinced to vote against their own best interests for the sake of being affiliated with the right “team”. It has baffled me that many people, who are good solid humans, can side with a party that blatantly diminishes causes they profess to care about.
By Tauna Pierce5 years ago in The Swamp
