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.
The Great Work Begins
I struggled to capture the feeling the 2020 election left in my spirit. Torn between well-deserved celebration, and still weighed down by crushing horror-- I reached for my well-worn copy of Tony Kushner’s Angels in America and turned to the last page.
By Alyssa Calloway5 years ago in The Swamp
A Prologue to Anarchy
What is there to even talk about? It’s autumn again. Soon I’ll have the world back, when the beaches are deserted and the mountains become blanketed in snow. I hope this year will be better than last, more like the year before. The cold started early last year; it was deep and bitter, and continued on far too long into the spring. What’s the difference though... we’re all stuck here anyway, in this county; the world has closed its borders to us.
By Jonathan Fiero5 years ago in The Swamp
Analyzing a Critique of American Culture and Values: the American Jeremiad
I had an interesting conversation with a former friend some time ago. I know that sometimes I can be hard to talk to. We got to talking about many things, but one of them I found most interesting: the viability of an "actual" revolution, as in a war, in the United States. I'm reminded of Martha Hutchinson, who wrote: “…The reason for the frequence of revolutionary terrorism is that it is an effective strategy; its benefits outweigh its costs.” (Hutchinson, 1972).
By Johnny Ringo5 years ago in The Swamp
On Socialists Reclaiming Libertarianism From the Right
The original purpose of libertarian thought (not the American variety) was to advocate for the rights of people within a monarchical system that didn't value them. Basic attempts to establish rights through treaties such as Magna Carta were focused on establishing voting and property rights against the monopolistic powers of monarchy. Even though I think private property is a very contentious idea, it's better than what was done in abusive monarchies.
By Johnny Ringo5 years ago in The Swamp
American politics from a distance
American politics from a distance One view of how foreigners see American politics. America is a great nation, its people seem to have a collective energy and a general belief in their nation that is most admirable, they do not seem to have succumbed to the cynicism and pessimism that engulfs Europe.
By Peter Rose5 years ago in The Swamp
The insurance customer base
In this article, the social conditions in Denmark will be described, as these are crucial for the insurance industry's market potential and thus its business opportunities. This description will look at the population structure, including the families' income conditions and consumption, as well as the business structure. The population structure Pr. On 1 January 2013, the population in Denmark was a total of 5,605,836 people, with 2,780,576 men and 2,825,260 women. The population has increased by just over 8.5% since 1980, which is partly due to a higher average life expectancy and increased immigration.
By Erik Tilbud Olsen5 years ago in The Swamp
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Will Fight For America
On Tuesday the 11th of August, the final word of Joe Biden came out. He has chosen Kamala Harris to be his Vice President if he'll be elected. That was not really a surprise to me. I knew deep down that Joe Biden would choose Kamala Harris. America need her more than ever to give the Black people a voice. These events that happened this year, are essential to grow as a nation.
By Agnes Laurens5 years ago in The Swamp
The time of active resistance has come
This country has seen its share of controversy over the past few years. From BLM and Antifa to armed police in the streets defending public buildings to the attempted erasure of our history, the streets of America has been overrun with elements of all types. Enter Covid-19 and we have the makings of an all-out hellish landscape in the good ole USA. But what has happened to quell these feelings and actions? Nothing! That's right, nothing! In fact, it has gotten worse in the past few months and weeks, and even days. So what's the answer? Who knows? What we do know is this, life is about to become a whole lot harder. This doesn't come from any place of animosity due to electoral outcomes, it comes rather from a place of history and a knowledge of history. You see throughout recorded history certain things have happened that have triggered events that have changed the course of history. The death of Julius Ceasar, the crucifixion of Christ, The American Revolution, the Civil War, the assassinations of Lincoln, the Arch Duke Ferdinand, and JFK. The killing of Martin Luther King Jr. and the eventuality of the passage of the civil rights movement in this country. All of these things had consequences, some good and some bad, but all consequences.
By Bradley Perry5 years ago in The Swamp
"Together on Eagle's Wings"
“Together on Eagle’s Wings” Joe Biden, President Elect - USA If I were to say; “my heart is broken”, you would know what I meant and your “heart may reach out to me” in sympathy. “I’m in pieces!” You’d get a pretty good idea that something had happened that had truly upset me and I was having difficulty coping with it and that perhaps you could help to “put me back together again”. Of course, I’d “bottle up my feelings”, which might suggest that at some point in the future all my feelings will explode into a “complete mess”. Everyday speech is littered with metaphors. It’s not just poets that use them. We use them in almost everything we say so that we can better express and communicate meaning more clearly.
By Charles Leon5 years ago in The Swamp
Joe Biden Wins 2020 US Presidential Election
Joe Biden has won the 2020 US Presidential election after gaining the two hundred and seventy electoral college votes that were needed to take him in to the White House. He brings with him Kamala Harris who is going to become the first woman and person of colour to be elected as Vice President of the United States of America.
By Ashish Prabhu5 years ago in The Swamp
