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.

Why the Pride Parade Matters
It wasn't that long ago when my sister told me she didn't understand why the Toronto pride parade is a thing. To be fair, her argument was that there isn't a set of demands from people in the pride parade. I guess what she really was trying to ask was why is the pride parade happening if it isn't a protest.
By Test8 years ago in The Swamp
Scottish Tory MPs Vote For Their Careers Against Scotland
What Happened January 17, 2018 showed that Scottish Tory MPs, having huffed and puffed about preserving devolution, decided to vote for preserving their careers. Like good little lap dogs they voted with their mistress, against a Labour amendment that would have preserved devolution as it was defined in 1998. Had they voted the other way, the amendment would have passed. By doing so, they threatened the careers of their counterparts in the Scottish Parliament and made the murder of the Scottish Parliament much more likely.
By Axel P Kulit8 years ago in The Swamp
Why It's Not Possible to 'Drain the Swamp'
To understand why it's not possible to "drain the swamp," you first have to go back and understand how the swamp came to be in the first place.
By Richard Van Steenberg8 years ago in The Swamp
Is It Fear or Hate?
I believe that I was brought up with an open mind. My parents are two polar opposites in terms of opinion, politics, likes and dislikes, meaning I could always see the other persons point of view, though empathy came when I grew and experienced the world for myself. And one thing I noticed about the inhabitants of our little ball of dirt; why are we always angry about something?
By Courtney J Wilkie8 years ago in The Swamp
Pussy-grabbing in Shithole Countries
I found a letter yesterday. It was in my late dad’s effects, within a folder that also contained my third-grade report card ... and an essay.
By Joel Eisenberg8 years ago in The Swamp
Making America Great?
Let's talk about something that's been bothering me for awhile... Trump's policy on illegal immigrants. Before you get on my tail about how it's a "good thing," how illegal immigrants are "taking our jobs, raping our women, and murdering people," you don't need to read if you don't want to. Go ahead and close the page, but be warned. You'll be forever blinded by ignorance.
By Mary Caitlyn8 years ago in The Swamp
It Is Now Clear Westminster Intends to Abolish the Scottish Parliament
Summary The anti Holyrood whispering campaign is now a roar. The Tories are removing the Union Jack from their logo. Denial proves they intend to abolish Holyrood.
By Axel P Kulit8 years ago in The Swamp
The Problem of the Commons
In some ways, the Problem of the Commons forms the core of all liberal philosophy. If the world were different, or the people who live in it different, it would not be a problem. This essay hopes to explain what the issue is, and how it relates to a good portion of what are commonly seen as liberal or progressive political positions in the west.
By Daniel Herron8 years ago in The Swamp
The Ugly Truth About America
As you get older, you discover there are fewer shades of gray in life. As you gain experience, you tend to see things more in terms of black-and-white. You now possess an appreciation of what works and what doesn't, which is why people ask for your advice. Some would say you become less tolerant of others but the truth is you've simply been down that road before and don't want to revisit it. From this, you learn the subtle truths of how the world works.
By Tim Bryce8 years ago in The Swamp
My Political Views
For one thing, yes, I believe that the above image is definitely the most accurate representation of our current political climate: a random mess of insanity. Even though I do have a somewhat dark view of politics, I believe that there is hope in both the political and justice realms. In fact, if we do it right, there is hope to be found and the people to be served justly.
By Mark Riley8 years ago in The Swamp
Is the GOP Really on Its Deathbed?
To paraphrase Mark Twain, "The reports of the death of the GOP are greatly exaggerated." To listen to the mainstream media, they would have us believe the Republican party is in disarray and on its deathbed, that the Democrats have already sewn up the Congressional midterm elections for 2018, thereby enabling them to finally impeach President Trump. All I can say is "Bwahahahaha!" This is designed to create nothing more than political intrigue so they can maximize viewer/readership and sell advertising. In other words, none of it is based on fact, just money.
By Tim Bryce8 years ago in The Swamp
The American Cultural Revolution of 2017
As 2017 comes to an end, the country still finds itself in the grips of political polarization, perhaps more so than under President Barack Obama. However, is this truly caused by politics, or is it cultural in nature? I tend to believe it is the latter and not the former. Allow me to explain...
By Tim Bryce8 years ago in The Swamp