satire

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Mediocrity: The Destructive Indulgence of the GOP
I have an idea with two unrelated sides that is bugging me these days. One side is the national infatuation with mediocrity and the other is the growing void which is brought about through deliberately indulging in disagreement. It appears to me that the two concepts are in symbiotic orbit around each other.
By John Worthington2 years ago in The Swamp
Moscow's Calling - 22
This conversation happened on July 1, 2024, after the Supreme Court published its 6-3 decision on the presidential immunity case, granting the president immunity while committing official acts.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
Calling Moscow - 27
This conversation happened on June 28, 2024, after the first 2024 presidential election debate on CNN. “Hello, Vlad?” “Yes, Donnie.”
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
Why Homeless People Deserve Better Than a Park Bench and a Handcuff Bracelet
Alright, let’s dive into the Grants Pass Supreme Court case, or as I like to call it, "Why Homeless People Deserve Better Than a Park Bench and a Handcuff Bracelet."
By Sunshine Firecracker2 years ago in The Swamp
We Salute You EPD 🖕🏻
🖕🏻 Ephrata Police Department: The Salute You Earned Let’s talk about the Ephrata Police Department — a squad that manages to be fashionably late, perpetually ineffective, and laughably out of touch, all at the price tag of over $23,000 a day. Many residents are asking what they actually get for the annual Ephrata police budget of over $8.5 million. Let’s break it down.
By Sunshine Firecracker2 years ago in The Swamp
Every US Dollar Is Turning Into Debt
We are all practically shouldering one million dollars' worth of the national debt that according to Yahoo Finance by J. Arky ,Sun, 23 June 2024 , which is a huge burden for the United States.
By Estalontech2 years ago in The Swamp
It's That Time Again
It’s that time again. Every four years, Americans get to enjoy the grand spectacle of the DC Shrine Circus. In other words, it’s election time.
By Izzibella Beau2 years ago in The Swamp
“I’m Not Dead Yet!”
As the painting unveiled, Putin pulled all his strength not to gasp or show his shock mixed with disgust. He always took pride that he could keep his poker face. Apparently, not this time.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
Calling Moscow - 26
This conversation happened on June 19, 2024 as Putin was wrapping up his visit to North Korea and his dear friend Kim III. “Hello, Vlad?”
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
Did Donald Trump Create The Apex Of Post-Shame Culture?
New York State: "Never back down": The rich and the powerful are exploiting a post-shame society, and it's popularity is growing. Where once the powerful stepped down, now they hang on for dear life until the elephant in the room dissapears.
By Rootbound Homestead2 years ago in The Swamp
Moscow's Calling - 21
This conversation happened on June 16, 2024, after the international summit on Peace in Ukraine in Switzerland ended. “Hello, Donnie?”
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
47 and Fifth. First Place in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge. Top Story - June 2024. Content Warning.
Sun-spun choppers bungee over Fifth Avenue. The vultures are gathering for a primetime carcass. The rungs are hot as I climb the ladder on the side of news van. I plant my feet on its roof and shoulder my Sony PXW. I struggle to find focus amidst the clouds of smoke and flares.
By Addison Alder2 years ago in The Swamp