voting

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

Nancy Pelosi Has Bigger Balls Than Donald Trump
Nancy Pelosi is a firecracker. The long-time politician, Congresswoman, and former House Majority leader has had enough of Donald Trump’s shit. I adore this lady.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in The Swamp
Trump is the ‘Hope For Peace’ in Ukraine , as Emphasized by a NATO Member
He claimed that Biden had gone “too far” in his criticism of Putin’s continued presidency in Russia. The right-wing populist leader, a close ally of the Former U.S. president, recently declared,
By Estalontech3 years ago in The Swamp
Global Suicide: Humanity, Especially in U$, Is Unfit to Survive
Humanity is not going to make it. We could if we wanted to . . . buuuuttt . . . we’re not willing to lift our butts long enough to pull it off. Unrestrained greed, self-interest, & little that resembles logic are the main factors driving human animosity towards others, whether they be one’s brother, neighbor, or distant international foe. Putting the emphasis on our differences rather than on our commonalities & mutual needs is a primary driver for sending us over the edge into the chaotic void we are witnessing.
By Vytas Stoskus3 years ago in The Swamp
Ending the Tyranny of Mitch McConnell
» KEY POINTS Certain members of Congress over time have given themselves an un-Constitutional unchecked power to control the entire legislative process. All of that power has eroded cooperation, debate, collaboration, compromise, civil discourse, and the general functionality of the federal government. The only way to remove that power is to amend the Constitution, enforce a legislative methodology, and severely punish those who try to circumvent the rules for personal or Party gain.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
I’d Rather Hang Out in an Echo Chamber
Being a veteran of social media for the past 16 years, I’ve run into so many different types of people. I used to think that Jim Morrison was right when he sang that “People are strange” in his classic song of the same title. This never became more evident than after I joined and actively participated in social media.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in The Swamp
Part-Time // Citizen Legislature
» KEY POINTS Congress is a do-nothing organization because they have unlimited time and resources and are paid handsomely no matter what. In order to create some urgency and perhaps make Congress more productive, we need a set of Constitutional Amendments to require turnover and make sure Congresspeople have far less of everything. At the end of the day, we would return Congress to what it was originally conceived as by the Founders: a part-time, citizen legislature.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
How One Powerful Family Destroyed a Country
Sri Lanka is an independent island nation located just off the southern tip of India. The population is a moderate 22 million.
By Javed Baloch3 years ago in The Swamp
Fix Congress? No, Demolish It!
» KEY POINTS Congress cannot represent the will of the people because the Constitution is irreparably flawed. Only by Amending the Constitution can we better the Legislative Branch for everyone. The House of Representatives needs to be changed from a “winner takes all” system using voting districts to one with a proportional mix for all the varied political views in America. While the Senate needs to remain a State check on Federal power, that does not mean each State should have equal power no matter its size and/or population.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Can We Do Anything About Our Eroding Freedoms?
Freedom has been won and lost a million times over thousands of years. Small groups and large groups have attempted to define and implement freedom. Everyone you ask will assure you they can tell you what freedom is. Unfortunately, as with all things, every person has a different opinion, making a "one size fits all" definition of freedom nearly impossible. There is a plethora of components that people agree on, but no two people will ever agree on every aspect.
By Bonita L Peterson3 years ago in The Swamp
Should Trump Run Again?
This is not a trick question or a trick answer. Pull up almost any website on the Internet these days and you’re likely to see an ad asking: “Should Donald Trump run again” Some ads will include the words “Should Donald Trump run for President again?” while others will not.
By Ken3 years ago in The Swamp
The Great Betrayal
It was a crushing day on so many levels. It started with great expectations of a hope-filled future and ended with a devastating slap in the face. The worst of it was realizing how naïve I really had been. I felt so conned and deceived. I pride myself on being discerning, so it was a devastating revelation.
By Bonita L Peterson3 years ago in The Swamp
How to Stop Voter Suppression... Permanently
» KEY POINTS In order to maintain power, a certain Political Party has attempted to restrict access to the ballot box because the fewer people who vote, the better they do. These efforts have happened mostly in the State legislatures that they control, but there are efforts to move to a national level. The only way to stop this and permanently bolster voter access is with a set of Constitution Amendments. Beyond just making it more convenient to cast a ballot and eliminate various methods of suppression, the people of the United States need an actual right to vote that they sorely lack today—and a compulsion to do so to go along with that right.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp