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Finding the Root of Mass Shootings and Violence
As sad as it is, the reality is that on any given day anymore, we can wake up to hear about yet another mass shooting somewhere in the United States. While everyone of sound mind and any level of decency can agree that these events are tragic and senseless, what many cannot agree on is what to do about them.
By Jason A7 years ago in The Swamp
The Gun Control Lie
There were two horrific shootings within 19 hours of each other this weekend. This is a tragedy and no one should have to endure this in their lifetimes. The fact that the media and the left are trying to get you to think this is an "alt-right" radicalist. The problem is they have only told you the bits and pieces that further their agendas. The question that should be asked is why are there only excerpts from the note being read on the news? Now once more let me state, I am neither left nor right. I am unaffiliated and I am more than capable of making up my mind. That being said sure I lean more right of center than left of center, but the fact remains I can make up my mind for myself.
By Bradley Perry7 years ago in The Swamp
Reforming British Police Organization
A few things most will agree with; Britain is a relatively small geographic area. Britain has a relativity large population. The population of Britain is largely concentrated in specific high density locations, i.e. cities. Vast amounts of police time and cost is devoted to paperwork and administration, both of the police force itself and the administration of court systems. The existing police forces have to cover a very wide range of legal and social issues, from terrorism to racial discrimination; from cars doing 5mph over a specified limit to illegal traveller camps; from domestic violence to multimillion pound frauds; from huge scale drug dealing to children riding bicycles on the pavements; from minor traffic accidents to nuclear melt down at a power station.
By Peter Rose7 years ago in The Swamp
Does Skin Colour Factor in to Media Coverage of Mass Shootings?
There were two mass shootings in the United States this past weekend. Each on opposite ends of the country. On Saturday, there was a shooting in the Brownsville area of Brooklyn during an event called “Oldtimers’ Day.”
By Gayla Ber7 years ago in The Swamp
Top Three Avoidable Deaths *Must Read*
There are many dangerous things that creep along every crevice of this world. I think we are all fully aware that the world as we know it is slowly falling apart. It's a huge regression that people love to speak on but don't actually work to fix. For centuries this word has been slowly crumbling and becoming the number one source of our problems. How?
By The Darkest Sunrise7 years ago in The Swamp
Have the Far Left Taken Over Green Movement?
Have extreme socialists taken over the “green” agenda? It is a historical norm for genuine public concerns and popular causes, to be taken over by political activists and usually by extremes of political view points. They then try to use the popularity of a cause to subvert democracy and gain both power and influence while hiding behind a genuine concern.
By Peter Rose7 years ago in The Swamp
HS3: Leeds to Manchester
Currently, we can get between the two cities in under an hour. In the future we'll have spent billions on improvements to transport for a dying planet.
By Cronan Parry7 years ago in The Swamp
Redistribution of Wealth
Redistribution of wealth. A myth or a worthwhile aim? How Britain leaving the EU could benefit the poor (if no socialist government).
By Peter Rose7 years ago in The Swamp
The Theft of Working-Class Culture
I would like to start this by stating that I know privilege comes in many forms. Where you’re born, your gender, race, sexual orientation—they all, unfortunately, affect the quality of our life. However, the financial situation that you are born into is one of the most significant factors that affect your life.
By Hexe News 7 years ago in The Swamp
Rational Thinking Is Now Rare
Rational thought is becoming rare. It is strange how selective people can be. The same people who will believe in the wildest exaggerations about President Trump, in America or Mr, Boris Johnson, in Britain; will not believe even the mildest suggestion that the very left wing politician, Mr. Corbyn, has any faults or ever drops short of perfection.
By Peter Rose7 years ago in The Swamp
The Anthem
Kneeling during the "National Anthem." Now this is one of the most controversial topics widespread across our country today. It all started back when 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick decided he wasn't going to stand for the anthem to protest civil injustice and it quickly spread across the NFL. So much of politics, economics, and society has been influenced by this movement. Now I'm not here to tell you why you should stand for the anthem. Nor am I here to tell you why you should kneel. But I'm here to voice my opinion on what you should do. And it is simply put like this, do what you feel is right, and allow others to do the same. Honestly, if everyone did this, there wouldn't be so much hate.
By Shandon Pendleton7 years ago in The Swamp
Why I Feel Sorry for Liberals
Why I Feel Sorry for Liberals First off, I’m not a conservative or liberal. Let’s get that out of the way. My thought is that moderates make for the best leaders. In fact, I would venture to say that moderates are the only ones who have made any real, positive, lasting impacts on the world. Notice I said “lasting” and “positive” in that statement. There are plenty of people who have had fleeting and negative influences, but who needs that? Think about it for a moment. Let’s take politics. Abraham Lincoln, arguably one of the most impactful leaders in our nation’s history—moderate. In terms of civil rights, Martin Luther King Jr.—moderate. This even applies to religion.
By Jason A7 years ago in The Swamp