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.

Brexit — It Looks Like It's Happening
Both of the main political parties in the UK are committed to Brexit – well, sort of. The Tories more so, and I’m a little bit impressed that their pro-Remain MPs have been kept in line. Labour’s a bit more ambiguous, not because Jeremy Corbyn’s voiced anti-EU sentiment in the past, but because now he’s not really saying much of any substance. Most Labour MPs and party members are pro-Remain, and in PMQs and interviews, Corbyn expresses sentiments that would fit within a Remain framework. But he can’t bring himself to actually say it explicitly.
By Katy Preen8 years ago in The Swamp
So Rich Yet So Poor
Intro There are many developing countries, from el Salvador to Argentina, but I’ve decided to focus on Afghanistan. Now why is Afghanistan considered a developing country? Maybe the fact that hundreds of people die daily because of the wars going on there, maybe because there are hundreds of rebel groups that bring so much corruption like ISIS and even the government. Afghanistan does not really lack many natural resources, in fact it has many, which in my opinion would bring it out of its tittle as a developing country. But those many resources are what brings a lot of conflict. These things also affect its infrastructure and population, all these things combined have a huge tole on income per capita and its growth.
By Edwin Chavez8 years ago in The Swamp
When the Shoe Is on the Other Foot
Click for AUDIO VERSION. Earlier this month, my liberal and news media friends went into a state of panic over a recent report the Sinclair Broadcast Group was pushing the owner's conservative agenda through their many television outlets. It wasn't bad enough the owner was a conservative, but it was alleged by CNN the Sinclair stations were now being forced to run segments in support of President Trump.
By Tim Bryce8 years ago in The Swamp
Decision Making by Governments
Are decisions made by the right people? There are many solutions to any problem but there is only one best solution. There may be a few acceptable solutions and there will be several unacceptable ones, but only one best solution.
By Peter Rose8 years ago in The Swamp
Conservatives and Liberals
As the years have gone by I have seen a huge similarity on both sides of the generally accepted political scale in America. Both sides say the same thing, "Why do we need the other side?"
By William Valleau8 years ago in The Swamp
Is Russia Our Friend?
We've been hearing a lot about Russia these days, be it in congressional investigations, the Syrian war, in the Ukraine, and recent nuclear missile developments. The United States has a long history with the Russians, since its revolution about 100 years ago. In that time, our relationship could best be described as "tolerant" but certainly not friendly. This is due in large part to opposing political ideologies. We simply do not trust each other and it is remarkable neither side has pulled the trigger to cause a major armed conflict.
By Tim Bryce8 years ago in The Swamp
Poverty in Britain
It is claimed in March 2018, that there are 13 million British people below the poverty line. But what is this poverty line?
By Peter Rose8 years ago in The Swamp
United Nations — Is It Doing Its Job?
United Nations, is it doing its job? The United Nations was set up with high ideals about ensuring peace throughout the world. Most younger people now only hear of the UN because of “celebrity” envoys for this or that campaign. So now is the time to question the structure, aims and capability of this colossal bureaucracy. What it costs, as for who pays? It is always the taxpayers in contributing nations. What does it do and how successful is it? Why are there charities seeking funds to do things, such as relieve child poverty, that the UN also claims to be doing? Is it time to modernise and restructure the UN administration?
By Peter Rose8 years ago in The Swamp
The 2016 Election From the Perspective of a Female, Disabled Special Educator
The 2016 Presidential Election was, without question, a pivotal moment in our country’s history. Never before have we seen a more controversial or contentious race, and never before have we been so divided along party lines. Even now, over a year after the election of Donald Trump, I think most of the country does not fully realize or appreciate how devastating this election was for the disabled community.
By Sarah Marks8 years ago in The Swamp
The Importance of Nuance in Political Debate
Two things where opinion has gotten ridiculously polarized and any attempt at nuance will get your head bitten off, especially in the U.S.: Russia and Israel.
By K S8 years ago in The Swamp
In the Wake of Parkland
We all suffered to some degree following the shootings in Parkland, Florida on Valentine's Day, particularly the high school students there. Their pain is legitimate, their solution to the problem is not. Any time we have a disaster like this, the left likes to point fingers at assault weapons, the FBI, the NRA, and their favorite target, Mr. Trump. In other words, everyone but the shooter himself. This knee-jerk reaction is obviously done for political purposes and addresses merely the symptoms, not the root problem.
By Tim Bryce8 years ago in The Swamp
The Wheels of Injustice
As the wheels of justice grind to a halt by the powers that be, our society is fast approaching a breaking point. A breaking point from which there is really no return. More children with guns and the willingness to carry out horrific acts of violence have put our way of life in grave jeopardy. Serious questions have to be asked, and yet no one has been asking the right ones. What we should be asking is what has happened to a society which has gone from an era of moralistic virtues where our youth who played with toy guns but respected the danger that real guns posed, to today where our youth are getting hold of semi- and automatic weapons which have no place being available to adults let alone our youth.
By Dr. Williams8 years ago in The Swamp