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.
Britain and racism
Britain and racism--- The politics behind claims of racism. There are many claims that British people are “racist,” that is it is claimed that they discriminate against people of darker skin or non Christian religions. Such generalised claims have to be treated with caution. There are around 70 million people in Britain and it is estimated that 15% were either born out side of Britain or born in Britain to parents who came from overseas. To blanket claim that all these are racist is not sustainable. We have government ministers who come into this 15% estimate. They were voted into power by democratic majority votes and so all those who voted for them can not be classed as racist.
By Peter Rose6 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Republicans
It's official: The Republicans would rather choose loyalty to Trump rather than loyalty to the country As of January 31st, 2020, the Republican controlled Senate rejected the Democrats request for new evidence in the Impeachment of Donald J. Trump.
By Johann Hollar6 years ago in The Swamp
Government: When Reach Exceeds Grasp
It rained last night in Greater Vancouver. It rained a lot. Not exactly headline news for this time of year, but it got me thinking about, of all things, the proper role of government in our lives. This is a subject of much debate now, as it was 2500 years ago. My thinking on the subject has evolved, particularly after spending seventeen years working for the federal government. I got a front row seat, not only for what governments can and should do, but also for what they are terrible at.
By Grant Patterson6 years ago in The Swamp
Armed Conflicts Elsewhere Harm Coastal Inhabitants Everywhere
Coastal areas across the globe have been gradually submerging under water as a result of the earth’s environmental deterioration, which is caused by several contributory factors including the increasing trend of worldwide militarization.
By Bahauddin Foizee6 years ago in The Swamp
The politics of statistics
The politics of statistics. Headline numbers can mislead voters. The media is so very fond of headlines that grab attention but do not provide very accurate information. Unless you can find the definitions used and the basis for the figures publicised, you can not have any validation of the truth of what is being proclaimed. Finding the definitions and actual numbers used, is not easy. Just as in those advertisements for cosmetics, which are fond of saying X% of women think this product will improve their appearance, while the tiny print at the bottom of the screen says something like 20 out of 75 people surveyed. Even this does not tell the real truth, what age were these 75 people? what was their appearance like to start with? did they undergo controlled tests with scientific measurement of the results? or did they just agree with some one saying they look better? 75 out of a world wide potential number of customers, several billion, is not statistically relevant at all.
By Peter Rose6 years ago in The Swamp
Political intention needs good administration
Political intention needs good administration Intention is no good unless administered properly. Dictionary definition of administration; to manage or direct, it can also mean to manage or control. Other meanings use the word to describe the “body” of people who administer an organisation.
By Peter Rose6 years ago in The Swamp
Economic Interdependence between States is the Number One Facilitator of Peace
In the field of international relations, peace and cooperation are two key research elements. The countries, and especially the so-called nation-states who receive their legitimization from their citizens, constantly strive towards peace as it’s the most crucial condition facilitating the economic growth and prosperity.
By Becka Maisuradze6 years ago in The Swamp
