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.

The politics of statistics
The politics of statistics. Headline numbers can mislead voters. The media is so very fond of headlines that grab attention but do not provide very accurate information. Unless you can find the definitions used and the basis for the figures publicised, you can not have any validation of the truth of what is being proclaimed. Finding the definitions and actual numbers used, is not easy. Just as in those advertisements for cosmetics, which are fond of saying X% of women think this product will improve their appearance, while the tiny print at the bottom of the screen says something like 20 out of 75 people surveyed. Even this does not tell the real truth, what age were these 75 people? what was their appearance like to start with? did they undergo controlled tests with scientific measurement of the results? or did they just agree with some one saying they look better? 75 out of a world wide potential number of customers, several billion, is not statistically relevant at all.
By Peter Rose6 years ago in The Swamp
Political intention needs good administration
Political intention needs good administration Intention is no good unless administered properly. Dictionary definition of administration; to manage or direct, it can also mean to manage or control. Other meanings use the word to describe the “body” of people who administer an organisation.
By Peter Rose6 years ago in The Swamp
Economic Interdependence between States is the Number One Facilitator of Peace
In the field of international relations, peace and cooperation are two key research elements. The countries, and especially the so-called nation-states who receive their legitimization from their citizens, constantly strive towards peace as it’s the most crucial condition facilitating the economic growth and prosperity.
By Becka Maisuradze6 years ago in The Swamp
The Hidden Money in Politics
Most people are aware about the money in politics that is out in the open. Not everyone realizes how hidden money is spent to ensure that the system works the way the big spenders want it to.
By Robert Bowen6 years ago in The Swamp
Trump is Beating the Swamp
BRYCE ON POLITICS - Score another "win" for the president and the American people. Click for AUDIO VERSION. Despite resistance from the Congress, President Trump has made considerable progress in his first term; he has reshaped the federal courts to enforce the Constitution, he has moved the American embassy in Israel to Jerusalem (something other presidents promised to do, but failed to deliver), he has rebuilt our military and is assisting veterans, illegal immigration is being slashed, he made several key trade deals (particularly the recent USMCA to replace NAFTA), he crushed ISIS, and introduced policies and programs resulting in a booming economy of historic proportions. Despite all this, perhaps his biggest achievement is taking "The Swamp" to task and is beating them.
By Tim Bryce6 years ago in The Swamp
Stop Blaming the Working Classes - That's What the Elite Want
With the British election results coming in, the "the working class have done this" rhetoric was always expected. Even from left-wing mutuals.
By Hexe News 6 years ago in The Swamp
Brexit - What’s the Fuss About?
I lost interest in politics probably around 25 years ago. I realised that the power to change the world is not in the hands of the ordinary citizen, but was the remit of a selected few.
By Diane Doran6 years ago in The Swamp
Impeachment Trial as I See It so Far
This is all proving to be an enormous waste of time and money. I don't care how you feel about President Trump and whether you would rather he be gone or not. This is not how you do it; this is not how this country works.
By Elizabeth Bolton6 years ago in The Swamp
What Is Next for Argentina?
On Sunday 27th, October 2019, Argentine voters went to polls, to elect their new President, with Alberto Fernández winning the election with 48% of the vote.
By Jack A. Sibley6 years ago in The Swamp
The Whistleblower Rule Is Wrong
BRYCE ON POLITICS - And may very well violate the Constitution. Click for AUDIO VERSION. The impeachment inquiry of President Trump has taken center stage in the political campaign of 2020, even to the point of overshadowing press coverage of the Democrat presidential candidates. The inquiry focuses on a statement from an alleged whistleblower who expressed concern regarding a telephone call the President had with the incoming President of the Ukraine. As of this writing, the whistleblower's identity remains anonymous. Frankly, we do not know if this is one person or several as the complaint appears to have been written by a team of lawyers. As a result, the President and his representatives cannot ask questions of his accuser.
By Tim Bryce6 years ago in The Swamp
Electioneering and Truth
Electioneering and truth. Can any election speech be truthful? Accepting the lies and fake news from your own side while condemning it from opponents will just perpetuate and encourage politicians (and their professional speech writers, spin doctors and financiers) to continue to try and drench any election in a mist of half truths, lies, disconnected personal insults, etc.
By Peter Rose6 years ago in The Swamp
Millennial Flow in America
America is a young government even though its independence from British influence is more than 200 years old. The history of the United States of America is a legacy for every family within its borders... documented or not... Native or not... willfully immigrated or forcefully immigrated... a family story has been told—and is being told—of how they came to America.
By Bonnie Simpson6 years ago in The Swamp