pop culture
The headline rundown: Modern popular culture topics in the realm of politics, legislation and activism.
An alternative look at Trumps win. Content Warning.
Trumps win, while it was indeed historic, the aftermath of his win leads to a lot of questions being asked. And these questions are not only being asked by the democrats and the progressives, but also a major portion of the republicans and conservatives. Don’t believe me? Just take a look on X.
By (RedKnight)12 months ago in The Swamp
Are you in the right job?
In a perfect world, people would be hired because they are the best at the job they are applying for. In a perfect world, that best hired person for the job would take pride in his talent and work and provide the best product and/or service as he was hired to do. That's in a "perfect" world - but we don't live in a "perfect" world, do we? What I've seen happen more often is the wrong person in a job. The wrong person doesn't do the job right. The wrong person doesn't "love" the job or the product or the service. The wrong person has no pride in the job and the wrong person often makes the customers of the product or service unsatisfied. How did the wrong person get that job? Why is the wrong person still doing that job?
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman12 months ago in The Swamp
The Process for Entering the United States. AI-Generated.
Entering the United States legally and gaining citizenship is a process that can seem complex, but it’s essential for anyone hoping to live and work in the country long-term. While illegal immigration is a topic of concern, this article will focus on the importance of following the legal steps to enter the U.S. and eventually become a U.S. citizen. Let’s dive into the journey from entry to citizenship!
By Timothy A Rowland12 months ago in The Swamp
A World Within Darkness
The event that could have been but never was. I was recently in Iceland, a trip for the bucket list. I took a trip at night to see the Aurora. Unfortunately, they were not playing ball that night, but whilst I sat rocking, I listened to commentary about them. One moment the voice over the speakers described, was the event that was predicted that never happened. The Millennium Bug was one thing; however, many theorists believed the world would end in 2012.
By Elizabeth Butler12 months ago in The Swamp
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire. AI-Generated.
Introduction The Israel-Hamas ceasefire, as complex as it may seem, represents a critical juncture in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza. Over the years, several ceasefire attempts have been made, with varying degrees of success. This article delves into the significance of these ceasefires, the challenges in achieving lasting peace, and what lies ahead for the region.
By Timothy A Rowland12 months ago in The Swamp
How Money Affects Sports: Understanding Global Capitalism
As the world changed, the various nations became more interconnected and open to the world market. In its commotion, globalization was crucial to the emergence of a capitalist market. Many people see global capitalism as a free and linked economic system that fosters innovation, eases cross-cultural interactions, generates employment in developing countries, and provides consumers with reasonably priced goods. The popularity of globally renowned sports celebrities, commercial enterprises, and global communication media all had an impact on the 20th century's globalization of modern sport. Through sponsorships, endorsements, and broadcasting, businesses can reach a worldwide consumer base. In this piece, I'll examine how globalization, capitalism, and sports history relate to competitive sports.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in The Swamp
Raised by Silence. Content Warning.
As a child, she read fairy tales and watched them on television. They taught her what she knew about love and how a female "should" act. The helpless damsel in distress needing a strong, handsome Prince to rescue her and give her a better life. As she grew older, movies and television shows continued to show her what was expected of her. Grease was one of her favorite movies growing up; she saw it as the best story of true love. Sandy and Danny were her ideal couple. A girl who was sweet, caring, smart, and innocent then changed her whole self for the bad boy who couldn't accept her as she was. The female characters who chase after abusive men, allowing themselves to be used and treated like property. The scene where Danny attempted to rape Sandy while they were on a date and nothing was ever said about it later on. She still ran back to his arms and called him her true love. Maybe that was why she failed to understand that rape was wrong when it happened to her.
By Luna Verityabout a year ago in The Swamp
Is the High Street on the Brink of Collapse?
Once upon a time, the cafe in the above picture used to be buzzing. That was before the once in a hundred year pandemic that we somehow had to have. Restrictions on the number of seated customers quickly happened, and then the renaissance and convenience of online shopping happened during quarantine; a combination of need versus boredom. Online shopping was (and still is) super convenient, and payment methods such as PayPal Pay in 4 and Afterpay are all too easy to obtain online versus the high street.
By Justine Crowleyabout a year ago in The Swamp
Whining About the Way Things Used to Be and the "Woke Mob"
I am fifty-one years old and, thus, a solid member of Generation X. We are knocking on the door of retirement, gathering energy for the last trudge uphill before the golden handshake and our collective journey into irrelevance.
By Vanessa Brownabout a year ago in The Swamp
