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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
The Infamous 'They'
From the first day when we as human beings decided that we would trust other people to tell us how to live our lives, something changed. A long time ago, people decided that there was a benefit to letting certain people determine what was right and wrong, and it’s been a bit of a mess ever since. While there are certainly things that should be considered right and wrong for all of us, these focuses on what constitutes as good or bad has shifted well beyond what any of us ever imagined.
By Taryn Thomas7 years ago in The Swamp
HS2: Rising Costs
Don't come here looking for real news. That's not what I am. £30 Billion So the HS2 rail aiming to reduce the time it takes to travel by train from London up into the superior of the North by nearly an hour in some places (Manchester to London) might end up costing an additional £30Bn. The 250mph trains are set to be in use (for Birmingham to London journeys) by 2026 and for other places around the 2033 mark.
By Cronan Parry7 years ago in The Swamp
The Church that Built My Politics
Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven principles that act as strong values and moral guides. The inherent worth and dignity of every person. Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations. Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth. A free and responsible search for truth and meaning. The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within congregations and in society at large. The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
By Lex C.7 years ago in The Swamp
Numbers Control Our Lives
Numbers control our lives, but how valid are they? Are the numbers which rule us arrived at by science ,and are they updated with technical advances?
By Peter Rose7 years ago in The Swamp
Reason First: Can Someone Be Too Black or Not Black Enough?
The issue over how “black” an individual is should be nil. Whatever the people who say that they’re “black” is actually a floating abstraction or concept are not grounded in reality. What does it mean to be “black?" How does someone qualify for such a tribalist notion? Presidential candidates and Senators Cory Booker and Kamala Harris have both been accused of not being black enough. Most recently, Senator Booker has stated that senator Harris has nothing to prove. It’s as if to be black means you must subscribe to the unknown and unknowable, know who Playboi Carti is dating, and enjoy pig feet smothered in hot sauce. What it means to be black should pale in comparison to being a rational, confident individual.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in The Swamp