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This Fictional Memo to the President from 1989 Predicted Terrorism in the US. Top Story - June 2017.
Editor's Note from Omni, 1989: On my corner, the drug guys hang out cracking (which in this context means trading insults) until launched to the pay phone by their beeping pagers. Current fashion dictates that you clip these in the bottom crook of pants pockets.
By Natasha Sydor9 years ago in The Swamp
An Alternative Universe
The world of politics as we know it today is bizarre. I never thought I would see the day when so many people don't care about truth, justice, equality, honor, integrity or the Constitution.
By Regina Watson9 years ago in The Swamp
Five Facts About Bulgaria to Start With
Bulgaria is a European country located in the eastern part of the Balkan peninsula. Like every Balkan state, we have a unique nature, rich history and corrupted politicians.
By Nikolay Simeonov9 years ago in The Swamp
James Comey Versus Rod Rosenstein on Firing, Not Donald Trump
James Comey, formerly Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is a person sequentially loathed and loved, criticized and praised, a person who both Republicans and Democrats have severely criticized. A cat with at least nine lives it seems.
By Guillermo Calvo9 years ago in The Swamp
Being Human in a Less Humane World
It’s really, really hard to be human, much harder than we give ourselves credit for. It is particularly hard to be alive on earth today.
By Krow Fischer9 years ago in The Swamp
What Is Gerrymandering?
Gerrymandering. For many people, no word is as synonymous with "legal election rigging" as the word "gerrymander," or its present tense form, "gerrymandering." Even saying that word in political discussions can get some people up in arms.
By Cato Conroy9 years ago in The Swamp
Letter to White Canadians
We, the descendants of the colonists, have some work to do. Letter to White Canadians We are the framework of Canadian culture, we white people.
By Krow Fischer9 years ago in The Swamp
This Woman Lived 'The Handmaid's Tale.' Here's Why We Should Listen.
If you've been watching the new TheHandmaid's Tale series online, then you already know that it's terrifying for most people. For most women, it's a nightmarish tale that makes us often feel uncomfortable just watching it in its entirety.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in The Swamp
Modern Political Speeches
Fewer things have changed the course of history more in the 20th century than the great modern political speeches – oratories that moved nations and people alike to action. The great speech makers became icons in their era, in part for their abilities to bring about great change with words alone.
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in The Swamp
Don't Be Hoodwinked
General elections are oh so civilized and bring out the best in people, not! Roll on Thursday, the general election is getting boring. Political campaigns are the biggest hypocritical joke on the planet and it's now got to the mud-slinging final days. Each of the main party leaders have had everything but the kitchen sink flung at them to slight their character and policy has long gone out the window.
By Harmony Flower9 years ago in The Swamp
Calm Before the Storm
There're no kids out on the street today; living in fear of what may happen to them if they step outside, we could be living on the moon protecting them as much as we can. Has everyone packed their bags and moved away? It's going to be a very long, long, long Sunday afternoon; as I'm just killing time, kicking cans around all day long.
By Lizzy Arrow9 years ago in The Swamp
Why We Should Wait For The "I" Word
It's an interesting time in our country's history. The partisan politics of the Obama years are slowly slipping away, with a new focus on the two parties finally coming together for the good of the country. Except for in one very volatile issue: Impeachment. Some Republicans are calling for Trump to be tried, convicted, and removed from office. Meanwhile Democrats are a little less willing to throw around the "I" word.
By Edward Anderson9 years ago in The Swamp