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A taste of what's to come Vol. 2
This is yet another open letter of sorts. Without further ado: 16OCT2020; 0020, FRI Fam, I can't say that your points are wholly invalid; though, I'm somehow just realizing that as likely one of the only Libertarians to believe in Universal Basic Income (UBI), I definitely somehow forgot to mention my essentially strong support of the philosophy in my reply to your initial letter. I can immediately come up with at least two ostensibly strong arguments for that particular initiative that I will attempt to illustrate by the end of this reply.
By Nefarious Darrius5 years ago in The Swamp
Stochastic Terrorism and You
“Stochastic terrorism is the use of mass communications to stir up random lone wolves to carry out acts of violence or terrorism that are statistically predictable but individually unpredictable”. In other words, a public figure demonizes a person or group repeatedly, and then that figure’s followers take it upon themselves to do something about that person or group.
By Hunter Wilson5 years ago in The Swamp
This Election is About YOU
I'm still reeling over the news that a Domestic Terrorist Group, "Wolverine Watchmen", planned to kidnap a sitting Governor of the United States and now we find out that another Governor was also targeted. Our country is in turmoil and reading about, not one but two plots to kidnap, put on trial, and potential kill governors, really put into perspective where we are as a country. Racism and America go hand and hand. They are so intertwined that when people speak out against racism, some Americans, feel as though they are protesting America. Think of how the Trump and his supporters talk about the Black Lives Matter protestors as looters and rioters but commend Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old white teenager who shot and killed protestors, is referred to by Tucker Carlson as "maintaining order when no one else would". Trump has exacerbated this idea that to be Racist is to be American and that America is Racist and we, are now seeing the effects that racism has, not only on black people and people of color but our entire country. If racists can get away with and gain power over one group, it's only a matter of time before they come for YOU. I am reminded of a Quote at the National Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC.
By Kenneth Woods5 years ago in The Swamp
Be the change you want to see
To vote or not to vote? We all ask ourselves questions each day. Like paying bills, “Should I rob Peter to pay Paul”? Household bills are more important than others, in my opinion. Household bills and political bills. We make the choice to vote or not.
By Melonie S Shelton5 years ago in The Swamp
The American Dread
Another early morning rant, though this one is at 6:45 instead of the previous 5:00. Instead of carving my name into a metaphorical tree, I’m wielding my digital knife and stabbing it. Yet again I have learned another bite of historical information that not only changes my macroscopic outlook of the American culture, but also ripples down to my core, making me question some of the fundamentals of my being, commonly labeled ‘identity.’
By Holly Katie5 years ago in The Swamp
The Electoral College and its Purpose.
The Electoral College and its Purpose It is a normal process of life to outgrow, adapt, and change social normality’s, such as the way we dress, how we talk, and even what we eat. These changes occur because of society, we as people have learned to respect each other, grow together, and fight for a common goal. However, the same is not true for our government, as the people of the United States, we should expect the same practice of change in government processes, especially when we have outgrown a major component in the way our government officials are elected, most importantly the president. The topic of decision is the electoral college, created during a time of social separation, based off of race, gender, and economic class. These separations no longer determine our way of living and interacting, but for our people elected to pose change, the process of electing them does not follow this same structure. The electoral college is outdated and should no longer be a part of the election process.
By Ariana Lewis.5 years ago in The Swamp
Why I hate Donald Trump
You’re probably wondering why I’m writing something political when I don’t tend to write political rants. Well I’m tired of the violence abetting and I’m tired of being ignored. I’m tired of seeing the government getting away with a mob mentality. But most of all, I’m tired of white supremacy being condoned - even welcomed - into the White House.
By questcre8r5 years ago in The Swamp
What are you Listening to?
What Ideas are you listening too??? Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Great minds discuss ideas.” We must come to grips with the idea of a more civil all inclusive society. In order to promote and to sustain such an idea, domination has to be addressed. Throughout history, systems of human domination have been constructed by dominant groups to exploit and oppress the masses. These systems of domination have stood in the paths of the human march toward freedom and authentic democracy. Certain protest movements have functioned as the historic vehicle which the oppressed have challenged and at times toppled systems of domination, clearing the path for a momentous leap forward!!!
By Yunique Sincere5 years ago in The Swamp
