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.
Humanity during Covid
Hello my friends, are you well? Keeping safe? There has been a great deal of talk whether this virus is real if it's dangerous. If masks help, if they don't. I personally believe there is a virus out there, like influenza but far worse, it can be dangerous, to those with compromised immune systems even worse, and to those that don't, it's a crap shoot my friends, and maybe it targets certain genetic dispositions. Is it man made, or just mother nature fed up? I'd rather be safe than sorry, and the truth is I hate wearing a mask, but it makes other people feel better, safer so I wear it. Not because the government told me to, but because both my parents have weak immune systems. I do it for them. I don't believe in vaccines, yet respect your right to believe in them. Why? because we still have the flu. Even with a vaccine. I respect other people's fear. I pray for those that have died from it, and those fighting it. But I will not believe in fake news, I will not succumb to mass hysteria nor will not argue with people. Be safe, be kind and most of all remember we are human beings. Sadly this pandemic has brought out the worst in humanity. I'm embarrassed aren't you? There are people spitting on their fellow man, sticking their fingers in containers of food and putting them back on shelves, people are attacking one another over toilet paper? screaming at workers that are just doing their jobs. Hoarding food, cleaners and toilet paper, ignoring the people that can't just go out and get them. Where has humanity gone? Have we really gotten to a dog eat dog world, where the strongest survive? What happens when these people are in the position of the less fortunate?
By MoriaCavandish5 years ago in The Swamp
Capitalist Breadlines
The above photo is from November the 16th, 2020. Not decades ago, not years ago, this is the scene from just four days passed at the time of this article being written. This America. This is one of the wealthiest counties in the world and people are lining up in scores to receive food that they most likely could not afford on their own. If this is not shocking to behold then I don't know what would be.
By Jean Riehm5 years ago in The Swamp
Should school be covered by tax?
Should School Be Covered By Tax? By Brian Altsman Jr. Should your tax dollar be used in the scheme of big business? What would that mean at the local level? Is there a solution or is it a deficit? What could we expect from a free educational system? How do private schools operate over federally funded public schools? These questions and more implement into the conundrum of what the best move for all schools should be.
By Brian Altsman5 years ago in The Swamp
The Great Work Begins
I struggled to capture the feeling the 2020 election left in my spirit. Torn between well-deserved celebration, and still weighed down by crushing horror-- I reached for my well-worn copy of Tony Kushner’s Angels in America and turned to the last page.
By Alyssa Calloway5 years ago in The Swamp
A Prologue to Anarchy
What is there to even talk about? It’s autumn again. Soon I’ll have the world back, when the beaches are deserted and the mountains become blanketed in snow. I hope this year will be better than last, more like the year before. The cold started early last year; it was deep and bitter, and continued on far too long into the spring. What’s the difference though... we’re all stuck here anyway, in this county; the world has closed its borders to us.
By Jonathan Fiero5 years ago in The Swamp
Analyzing a Critique of American Culture and Values: the American Jeremiad
I had an interesting conversation with a former friend some time ago. I know that sometimes I can be hard to talk to. We got to talking about many things, but one of them I found most interesting: the viability of an "actual" revolution, as in a war, in the United States. I'm reminded of Martha Hutchinson, who wrote: “…The reason for the frequence of revolutionary terrorism is that it is an effective strategy; its benefits outweigh its costs.” (Hutchinson, 1972).
By Johnny Ringo5 years ago in The Swamp
On Socialists Reclaiming Libertarianism From the Right
The original purpose of libertarian thought (not the American variety) was to advocate for the rights of people within a monarchical system that didn't value them. Basic attempts to establish rights through treaties such as Magna Carta were focused on establishing voting and property rights against the monopolistic powers of monarchy. Even though I think private property is a very contentious idea, it's better than what was done in abusive monarchies.
By Johnny Ringo5 years ago in The Swamp
American politics from a distance
American politics from a distance One view of how foreigners see American politics. America is a great nation, its people seem to have a collective energy and a general belief in their nation that is most admirable, they do not seem to have succumbed to the cynicism and pessimism that engulfs Europe.
By Peter Rose5 years ago in The Swamp
The insurance customer base
In this article, the social conditions in Denmark will be described, as these are crucial for the insurance industry's market potential and thus its business opportunities. This description will look at the population structure, including the families' income conditions and consumption, as well as the business structure. The population structure Pr. On 1 January 2013, the population in Denmark was a total of 5,605,836 people, with 2,780,576 men and 2,825,260 women. The population has increased by just over 8.5% since 1980, which is partly due to a higher average life expectancy and increased immigration.
By Erik Tilbud Olsen5 years ago in The Swamp
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Will Fight For America
On Tuesday the 11th of August, the final word of Joe Biden came out. He has chosen Kamala Harris to be his Vice President if he'll be elected. That was not really a surprise to me. I knew deep down that Joe Biden would choose Kamala Harris. America need her more than ever to give the Black people a voice. These events that happened this year, are essential to grow as a nation.
By Agnes Laurens5 years ago in The Swamp
The time of active resistance has come
This country has seen its share of controversy over the past few years. From BLM and Antifa to armed police in the streets defending public buildings to the attempted erasure of our history, the streets of America has been overrun with elements of all types. Enter Covid-19 and we have the makings of an all-out hellish landscape in the good ole USA. But what has happened to quell these feelings and actions? Nothing! That's right, nothing! In fact, it has gotten worse in the past few months and weeks, and even days. So what's the answer? Who knows? What we do know is this, life is about to become a whole lot harder. This doesn't come from any place of animosity due to electoral outcomes, it comes rather from a place of history and a knowledge of history. You see throughout recorded history certain things have happened that have triggered events that have changed the course of history. The death of Julius Ceasar, the crucifixion of Christ, The American Revolution, the Civil War, the assassinations of Lincoln, the Arch Duke Ferdinand, and JFK. The killing of Martin Luther King Jr. and the eventuality of the passage of the civil rights movement in this country. All of these things had consequences, some good and some bad, but all consequences.
By Bradley Perry5 years ago in The Swamp
