corruption
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Stop Wasting Tax Money on School Busses
I rode the bus in first grade, not second grade. I rode the bus in third grade, not in fourth grade. I rode the bus in fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth grade, but not in tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grades. So more than half of my public school years (7 out of 13 to be specific), I was a bus rider, while the other better years I either walked to school or drove my own car to get there. I am a high school graduate. I am an American citizen. I do NOT support school bussing.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in The Swamp
Sticky Fingers, Silent Night!. Content Warning.
“Goddammit’,” Mr. McBride growled with a frown. He brake checked the man in the silver impala who refused to slow down. He glared at the store with the ugly blue awning. A smile curled around his lips, when he thought of the corporate greed he'd be conning.
By L.K. Rolanabout a year ago in The Swamp
What Brian Thompson and Luigi Mangione can teach us
In this article I will discuss what people like Brian Thompson and Luigi Mangione and even the woman that turned him in can teach us. Most of it is what we should already know. Before I begin, as in the previous article about Brian Thompson, I do not condone violence. For people bringing up eh French Revolution, they need to remember the Reign of Terror and how the French got Napoleon Bonaparte. As a person said in a move, "revolutions have a way of turning against you." This does not mean I have any sympathy for Brian Thompson and his ilk. Trust me when I tell you that his kind are only worried about losing their money and do not care about you. They are mostly made up of psychopaths, so they are incapable of feeling anything. Psychopaths tend to gravitate to positions of power and money.
By Ferrari Kingabout a year ago in The Swamp
Deny, Defend, Depose...and Die?. Top Story - December 2024.
I am going to make the assumption that you have been following current events in the United States over the last week. I am going to imagine that you have some very strong opinions about what happened both on the streets of New York...and online. And I am going to assume that you will hear me out and accept my particular take on this (no trigger warnings necessary or provided).
By Kendall Defoe about a year ago in The Swamp
My thoughts about the assassination of The UnitedHeathcare CEO Brian Thompson
By now almost everyone has heard of the assassination of Brian Thompson of The United Heathcare and before I begin, I want to mention I do not condone violence although I understand it may be the only means to exact change. Honestly if I knew who this guy is I would turn him in. You have to realize how unhinged a person has to be to do something like this, but this doesn't mean I do not understand why. The world can do without elite scum such as Brian Thompson that profited of suffering and death. If you look up what a psychopath is, you will learn they seek positions of power.
By Ferrari Kingabout a year ago in The Swamp
I'm Not Surprised with Walmart. Content Warning.
Honestly, I am not surprised with Walmart. In case you haven’t heard Walmart is supporting our soon-to-be president Donald J. Trump. Walmart has decided to part ways with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative programs. DEI is based on the idea that recruiting and supporting workers of various backgrounds is integral to a company's success, and encompasses policies and initiatives designed to help all employees feel welcomed and equipped to perform their jobs at a high level and suppliers owned by other minorities like the LGBT Community. The program was set up in 2020 after the death of George Floyd, an African American from Minneapolis, Minnesota who was kneeled by on his neck causing him to suffocate to death. Until Trumps' presidential victorious presidential win, Walmart announced that it will no longer renew a five-year commitment for racial equity.
By Gladys W. Muturiabout a year ago in The Swamp
Romania’s Democracy Died Today: Vote Until the "Right" Candidate Wins
Romania has outdone itself once again. In a spectacular display of democracy in quotation marks, the Constitutional Court has annulled the first round of presidential elections. Nine million voters? Forget them. Their votes apparently count only if they align with the powers that be. Democracy, you see, is not about expressing the will of the people. No, it’s about expressing the will of the system—on repeat, if necessary, until everyone gets it “right.”
By The INFORMERabout a year ago in The Swamp
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Gamble: Scandal, Redemption, and the Fight of His Life
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Gamble: Scandal, Redemption, and the Fight of His Life Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, is facing an uphill battle as allegations of past misconduct, including sexual assault and excessive drinking, have emerged, casting a shadow over his confirmation process. Despite his decorated military career and public profile as a former Fox News host, Hegseth is now at the center of a political firestorm, with key Republican senators expressing reservations about his suitability for the role.
By Cherub Kaneabout a year ago in The Swamp
Trump’s Bold FBI Pick Sparks Debate Amid Controversial Announcements
Trump’s Bold FBI Pick Sparks Debate Amid Controversial Announcements In a move that has stirred both praise and condemnation, President-elect Donald Trump has named Kash Patel, a staunch loyalist, as his choice to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel’s nomination marks a significant shift in Trump’s vision for the bureau, underscoring his intention to reshape the agency’s mission and leadership.
By Cherub Kaneabout a year ago in The Swamp
Republicans, Can You Really Trust Trump?. Content Warning.
The 2024 Election: A Campaign of Misinformation The 2024 U.S. presidential election has shown us just how far some candidates and influencers will go to manipulate the truth. President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk have used their platforms and influence to spread blatant lies and misleading information to the public. Trump’s campaign, fueled by fabricated claims, and Musk’s actions on X (formerly Twitter) to amplify and promote disinformation, have turned this election into a circus of deceit and made it harder for voters to distinguish truth from fiction. They won this election on a campaign of deception, plain and simple.
By Rick Henry Christopher about a year ago in The Swamp
For All of Us Political Orphans
I have a cousin who is gay and left-wing. After listening to a political debate he dared to say aloud that the right-wing candidate had some intelligent sounding, financial propositions. He was cancelled by the gay community he belonged to because they stated that by agreeing with anything anyone on the right said he was anti-gay.
By Marlena Guzowskiabout a year ago in The Swamp
