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Postmortems of voting woes, disenfranchisement, and how countries around the world elect government officials.

Why is the United Kingdom Doomed Following Brexit?
Brexit's consequences will cast a dark cloud over the United Kingdom and may be the last piece of the puzzle for the faltering country. Might it, in fact, spell the collapse of one of the world's oldest democracies? Read this shocking narrative to see how Brexit might devastate the United Kingdom. ❕🤯🤯❕
By Info3 years ago in The Swamp
254 Days to Impeachment
Just because the President of the United States is unaffiliated, it does not mean that the rest of the Federal Government has suddenly given up all of its partisan favoritisms, partialities, and biases. What happens when an idealist sits in the most powerful chair on Earth while an entire bureaucracy fights to stay relevant?
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Meghalaya's Political Future
Meghalaya is one of the seven north eastern states of India. The state is known for its scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage. However, in recent years, Meghalaya has witnessed a change in its political landscape, with the emergence of new political players and shifting alliances. The upcoming 2023 election in Meghalaya is expected to be a crucial one, with several factors at play that will shape the state's political future.
By happy skies3 years ago in The Swamp
Fight Less, Love More : 5 Minute Conversations to Change Your Relationship without Blowing Up or Giving In
Every relationship has its fair share of disagreements and conflicts. However, when these conflicts escalate into fights, they can cause significant damage to the relationship. In this book, "Fight Less, Love More: 5 Minute Conversations to Change Your Relationship without Blowing Up or Giving In," we will explore practical ways to reduce conflict and improve communication in our relationships. We will examine the common patterns that lead to fights, and how to shift these patterns to create a more loving and harmonious relationship.
By Rajveer Digital Marketer3 years ago in The Swamp
The House LITERALLY Divided
The phrase "a house divided against itself will always fall" is a quote from the Bible, and it has become a familiar and powerful metaphor for political and social division. In the United States, it is often used to describe the partisan divide between Republicans and Democrats. Despite their shared history and culture, these two political parties have become increasingly polarized, and their differences have created a deep rift in American society.
By Dan-O Vizzini3 years ago in The Swamp
Tackling Global Health Challenges: Addressing Infectious Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases, and Health Disparities
Global health refers to the health of populations worldwide, regardless of national boundaries, and encompasses issues related to disease, nutrition, sanitation, and healthcare access. Despite significant progress made in healthcare and medical research, global health challenges continue to pose significant threats to human well-being. In this blog, we will explore the major global health challenges, prevention of infectious diseases, and addressing health disparities in different regions and populations.
By Leo Waitere3 years ago in The Swamp
Vote with your Hate
» KEY POINTS A ranked point system should be created in voting for the Presidential ticket where the people have up to 3 candidates they can select in order of preference. The people should also have a negative vote to remove points from the candidate they do not want to win. Netting the ranked choice points and negative points will determine the next President and Vice President of the United States.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Jimmy Carter Short Biography
Jimmy Carter Short Biography Jimmy Carter was born James Earl Carter, Jr. on October 1, 1924 in Plains, Georgia. Plains is a small town located in the southwest part of the state. His father, James Earl Carter Sr., was a peanut farmer and his mother, Lillian Gordy Carter, was a registered nurse. He had three younger siblings: Gloria, Ruth, and Billy. As a child he attended the local elementary school and then finished high school in 1941. After graduation he enrolled at Georgia Southwestern College but left after only one year to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He graduated from the academy in 1946 with a bachelor's degree in science and engineering.
By Timothy A Rowland3 years ago in The Swamp
Graduation Day from Electoral College
» KEY POINTS Issues with the Electoral College started to come to a head all the way back in 1796, the 3rd Presidential election and the first after George Washington. The Electoral College was created as a compromise to get more States to sign off on the Constitution and not because it is particularly beneficial or fair. It is very straightforward: all people of the United States — whether they live in the States or Territories — should vote for the President and Vice President directly.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
What is the President's Job?
» KEY POINTS Almost all of the promises Presidential candidates make cannot be kept because what they say they will do is the job of Congress. The Legislative Branch has illegally and un-Constitutionally ceded power to the Executive Branch. Each Branch of the Federal Government needs the proper barriers and checks enshrined in the Constitution.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Competent leaders and informed citizens are required…
--- "Our constitution is called a democracy because power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people. When it is a question of settling private disputes, everyone is equal before the law; when it is a question of putting one person before another in positions of public responsibility, what counts is not membership of a particular class, but the actual ability which the man possesses."
By Brandon Mothershed3 years ago in The Swamp
It's Past Time for Term Limits
» KEY POINTS Being a Congressperson was never meant to be a full-time job, nonetheless one that people make a career out of. No person should be able to serve in the House of Representatives or Senate for more than two terms. Term limits should extend to the entirety of all governments where no person should be able to spend more than 25 years at any level of government at any elected, appointed, or confirmed position.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp