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A Better Future
Over the last four years, the American people have endured much. Having finally removed former president Donald Trump from office, many have hoped that now is the time to look towards a brighter future. Personally, I have never been one to discuss politics in an online setting. With this in mind, however, I feel as though there are many things that are far too important not to be addressed. In this article I am going to take a look at some of the issues we face and share my thoughts on them. I only hope to help spread awareness towards the issues I believe plague the American people.
By The Marvelous Mr. Eden5 years ago in The Swamp
The great "VAXN8" debate
5FEB2021; 2145, FRI As I sit, listening to one of my fav local producers in my basement on this quiet RED (Remember Everyone Deployed) Friday evening, I have come to the indissoluble realization that I can no longer play the sidelines on the great debate of our time: Whether or not so-called minorities ought to get the new vaccines. The way I see it, I can either continue to turn a blind eye to the controversy and pray that everything works out somehow; or I can act with a sense of purpose and posterity in mind.
By Nefarious Darrius5 years ago in The Swamp
Covid-19 and the UK; Who's to Blame?
Let’s be frank, the situation is dire. Not only are we an island, but we also had a few months head start whilst Covid-19 made its way across the globe. We could literally see it coming. So, it’s interesting that we’ve somehow ended up with the worst death rate in the world and the highest death toll in Europe.
By Jade Anderson 5 years ago in The Swamp
How the Republican party legitimized fascism
I admit I am something of a history nerd. I have always viewed the maxim that those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it, a truism. Current events, as they pertain to the Republican party, have only served to reinforce my view. In the case of the Republican party, the lesson in question involves the dangers of giving safe harbor to the advocates of fascism. Political parties have always attracted fringe elements of society. And it would be disingenuous to suggest that the presence of those who embody the worst of our nation's impulses is only found amongst Republican party officials. The ideological views of Southern Democrats in the south who for generations embraced the worst aspects of racism proved that neither of America's established political party has a monopoly on morality.
By jon frederick5 years ago in The Swamp
Unity, Tolerance & Acceptance
Unity, Tolerance and Acceptance sound as though they should go hand in hand. Unity essentially meaning oneness in harmony or togetherness in terms of humanity. In order to create unity you need to first achieve tolerance and acceptance towards others who are unlike you. Whether that is in opinions, politics, physical attributes , culinary tastes, hobbies or passions. The list of possible agreeing or disagreeing goes on and on. The issue we're facing today it seems, is that people have stopped looking for ways to unify rather desperately seeking more ways to divide.
By Ship Wreck5 years ago in The Swamp
How and why I unintentionally voted for a woman...
3FEB2021; 2145, WED Being that it's Black History Month, and considering the many sacrifices that were made so that people who have my dark complexion and whatnot can vote, I figure what better time to finally write and submit this post that's been sitting in my drafts since right around Election Day in November. I only had the title, subtitle, and featured image selected, but I digress.
By Nefarious Darrius5 years ago in The Swamp
Intellect With a Drawl
The Real Intelligence Level of the Southern United States All over the United States of America, people have a false understanding of the intelligence level that exist within those who live there. Of course, this is not the only misconception that people have when thinking of or referring to the southern part of this amazing country. However; many of the misunderstandings and false assumptions can be brought back down to this one aspect of how these states are viewed by the rest of the population. In truth, the southern United States is home to a collective of vastly intelligent people. It is far from the redneck and hillbilly stereotype that is often spread across the world.
By Timothy A Rowland5 years ago in The Swamp
Civil War: As you like it...
Well, I almost want to say I told you so. So I will. I TOLD YOU SO! I said in my first political article here, It's Time To Tell The Truth - It's Too Late For America that we're in the middle of a cold civil war that was only going to heat up. I complained about politicians who don't pay attention and don't take things seriously. But nooooooooooooo. Did anyone listen? Not a dad blame soul, I fear. The only thing that surprised me about the siege of the Capitol building in Washington was that it was the Capitol building. When I originally wrote, It's Time To Tell The Truth, it was more than a month before the election. In the sequel, Donald J. Trump: Putin's Agent In Place, I describe a scenario much like the siege of the Capitol building except that it's a massive take-over of the White House to ensure that Trump didn't get kicked out on the 20th. The fact that the FBI has supposedly heard real life scuttle butt about this just indicates how good I am at seeing the potential of these incidents far in advance. So let's go there now, shall we?
By Marshall Barnes5 years ago in The Swamp
From a Pan-African socialist to Pan-African nationalist
31JAN2021; 2155, SUN Considering that Black History Month officially kicks off in the next couple hours or so, I figure what better time than now to reflect on some of my more radical ideals and such; as well as some arguably legitimate grievances. According to the ancient West African philosophy of Sankofa, looking back into the past is one of the best, and only, ways to shape our futures with posterity (subsequent generations) in mind.
By Nefarious Darrius5 years ago in The Swamp
