corruption
A prime locale to talk bribery, suspect campaign funding, and all other instances of political corruption. The shadier, the better.
Indivisible. Honorable Mention in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge.
By twelve, a lot of kids have been through things they shouldn't in an ideal world, have to go through, have already had those formative moments of innocence-stripping done to them. That wasn't the case for me. At 12, I was still very much a kid. Until I wasn’t.
By Raistlin Allenabout a year ago in The Swamp
Trump’s Mysterious ‘Giant Faucet’ in California: Misunderstanding or Bold Vision?
Former President Donald Trump has long been vocal about California’s water management policies, frequently calling on the state to “turn on the giant faucet.” His repeated use of terms like “spigot,” “faucet,” and “valve” has left many Californians and even Canadians puzzled. While his statements might seem perplexing, they stem from ongoing debates surrounding California’s water distribution system, agricultural water needs, and environmental regulations.
By mureed hussainabout a year ago in The Swamp
Presidential Pardons: A Reflection of Distrust and a Fragile Justice System
Presidential pardons have always been a powerful tool, allowing leaders to grant clemency, correct legal misjudgments, and, at times, make political statements. However, the recent pardons issued by former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden highlight not just their differing political philosophies but also their deep distrust of each other and the fragile state of the U.S. criminal justice system. These pardons raise critical questions about the fairness of justice, political motivations, and the broad powers of the executive branch.
By mureed hussainabout a year ago in The Swamp
A World on the Brink: The Legacy of 9/11
The sun rose like any other September morning in 2001. It was a Tuesday. The warmth of early autumn filled the air, and people hurried about their business in the bustling streets of Manhattan. The hum of life in the city was palpable, a rhythm that had become second nature to those who called the city home. To most, it was a day no different from any other.
By Latoria Hallabout a year ago in The Swamp
Cutting Off The Helping Hand. Content Warning.
I hate being right. Four days into this presidency, I said a whole bunch of things, and already more than one of them appears to be happening. Admittedly it was not the changes I expected right away, but the ramifications are beyond what I would consider to be recoverable. In short, what is about to happen is going to be irrevocable damage, and will result in widespread global destabilization, in addition to internal destabilization.
By Paige Graffunderabout a year ago in The Swamp
Trump’s DOJ Firings. AI-Generated.
Trump’s DOJ Firings: A Move to Deter Future Investigations? The Department of Justice (DOJ) has long been a cornerstone of American democracy, serving as a vital instrument for upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice prevails without bias. However, in recent years, the independence and integrity of this institution have come under intense scrutiny. Former President Donald Trump’s tenure was marked by significant upheavals within the DOJ, particularly through a series of controversial firings. Former officials and legal experts have raised concerns, arguing that these actions were not only politically motivated but also strategically designed to deter future investigations into Trump and his allies. These assertions raise critical questions about the balance of power, the independence of federal institutions, and the future of accountability in American governance.
By Mutonga Kamauabout a year ago in The Swamp
Are you in the right job?
In a perfect world, people would be hired because they are the best at the job they are applying for. In a perfect world, that best hired person for the job would take pride in his talent and work and provide the best product and/or service as he was hired to do. That's in a "perfect" world - but we don't live in a "perfect" world, do we? What I've seen happen more often is the wrong person in a job. The wrong person doesn't do the job right. The wrong person doesn't "love" the job or the product or the service. The wrong person has no pride in the job and the wrong person often makes the customers of the product or service unsatisfied. How did the wrong person get that job? Why is the wrong person still doing that job?
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in The Swamp
Mindless Obedience. Content Warning.
She remembers the day it all changed. Her world, her life... everything she knew became twisted. The whole world changed in an instant. It was the day this twisted version of a patriotic political party gained control in her country. They called themselves the party for the country and making it "great" once again. They were led by a man whose rise to power was swift and done by gaslighting the people into believing that he would give them wealth and make their country shine again. His name was Hitler. He destroyed her life, and the lives of millions.
By Luna Verityabout a year ago in The Swamp
