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Equality and Hate Crimes
Equality and hate crimes. Are we in danger of getting too legalistic and too bogged down in fine detail abut discrimination and Equality? The law has introduced the notion that “hate” is both definable and is a crime. Hating is now illegal.
By Peter Rose7 years ago in The Swamp
Bringing Women Back
Time to ruffle some feathers. This is what I believe and I'm speaking out. Ladies! My dear American women! If any of you are sick of the feminist movement and what it represents today, you're in the right place. The modern-day movement of feminism divides men and women. It makes women victims of imaginary assault, it opposes logic and reason, leaving no room for the woman to define herself. Leaving only the mentality that with a victim status, they will reap rewards. No, they will gain resentment from good men.
By Jillian Weiss7 years ago in The Swamp
I Dream of Mayberry
"I miss the good old days. You know, when things were simpler and purer. Like Mayberry was." A good friend of mine laments on this idea every time we get to drinking and talking about our childhoods. He genuinely misses those days in our lives when life was simple and common decency ruled the land. The funny thing about his pining for this era of yesterday is that it never existed.
By Kate Ashcraft7 years ago in The Swamp
Why Voting Is Still Important Even If You're Black and Fed Up
There is a very popular yet understandable misconception in this country regarding the effects of citizen voting. Because of the misunderstanding of how the Electoral College works, voting fraud, as well as an abundance of political corruption within our government, many people are inclined to believe that their vote doesn't count when it comes to official governmental elections. In fact, there are very many people who make strong arguments to support that claim. But when we practice a little bit of critical thinking and objectivity while using an investigative thought process, then there are some things about our election processes that we notice that are just a little bit to undeniable.
By Monsoor Ali7 years ago in The Swamp
The Politics of Climate Change
The big topic, especially in the media and the “Guardianista chattering classes,” is climate change and how all those wicked people are destroying the planet. It should be noticed that it is always other people, who are doing the assumed damage to planet earth. Climate change conferences are organised at resorts around the world. Thousands of delegates fly to them and stay in luxury accommodation, while castigating the ordinary people, because they drive cars or turn their heating on. Tons of paper and mega kilowatts of electricity are consumed by demands that we stop climate change, it is always claimed that is can be done by stopping people living their normal life.
By Peter Rose7 years ago in The Swamp
To Stand or Not To Stand
Let's clear some things up so that you can understand “our” perspective as conscientious objectors without you having a shadow of a doubt as to where we stand. Why would I, as a black man, pledge allegiance to a flag that represents a country and the government that won't pledge allegiance to me?
By Monsoor Ali7 years ago in The Swamp
Revisiting Election Night 2016
The morning of November 9, 2016 when I was still reeling from the reality of what had happened the night before with the election, I needed to put into words how I felt. I needed to exorcise from my body the fear, shock and anger that was consuming me. I had to find a way to put my rampant emotions onto paper so that I could make sense of them. I needed to put them to rest before they drove me mad.
By Ronalee Hutchingame7 years ago in The Swamp
Overall Impact of Society’s Perception of Blacks
The following is my second essay of my most recent semester. There are a few edits and a bit more thought put into the subject matter. As my recollection serves me, I may have read this once since it was submitted in February 2018. Without further ado:
By Nefarious Darrius7 years ago in The Swamp
10 Historical Factors Leading to the Rise of America Again
As far as we know, the United State of America has been a superpower in the modern world. The USA has learned from the advantages and strengths of the former empires. Needless to say, the USA is very flexible. They not only try their best to adapt themselves to real situations but also successful apply ideals originated from many great nations from ancient history.
By EDGAR ANH HOAI NGUYEN7 years ago in The Swamp
Socialism Works in Movies, Not Real Life
The Democrats have a new face and a new agenda and perhaps a new passion and direction for the American People. But does Alexandria Cortez have a working, solid, not-perfect-yet-proven, science-based human driven economic model that is sustainable for at least the next 100 years without huge tax implications hoisted upon the working class?
By Timothy Welch7 years ago in The Swamp
