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An Overhaul of Modern Economics
An idea has been brewing within my mind for some time and a place such as this may be just the arena to share such ideas. The problem I wish to tackle is the obvious lack of equality and meritocracy within the current economic system. However, I have constructed an idea which may help to organize our economy/economies and create a more just and rewarding society.
By Jack Gardner9 years ago in The Swamp
Preparing for Economic Collapse
It’s important to prepare for an economic or government collapse in these troubling times. The stresses of feeding an overpopulated nation and assisting other countries in feeding their citizens have caused our own food prices to inflate as well as our prices for oil. The speculations of economists paint a grim picture on the outcome of the American family. In the best interest of yourself and those you love, you must learn to live life without a grocery store or fast food chain. Homeland security has recently prepared for civil unrest during the imminent rise of food cost by purchasing large quantities of ammunition, guns, and riot control devices. It’s important to ask yourself, “If the government is preparing, then why shouldn’t I be preparing?”
By Nathan Thompson9 years ago in The Swamp
What Is May’s Next Move?
There are many things that May has been trying to do since the general election or, as she puts it, snap election. To be honest, May has made so many mistakes, so many u-turns, trying to preach the Good Friday Agreement with Northern Ireland, even though the agreement with them is still not looking good. However, she's asking Liberals (Liberal Democrats) for help to prop her up, along with asking David Cameron to back her on things. This goes to show how much she is desperate to do to stay in power and for the money.
By Lizzy Arrow9 years ago in The Swamp
America Left Behind: The Rights of a Child
In my last article, "Religious Privilege: Child Marriage," I briefly mentioned the existence of the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child (CRC), and how the US is the only country in the UN that has not yet ratified it. In this article, I would like to elaborate further on what the CRC is; what it does; what it does not do; and of course, why the US has not yet ratified it. Let’s start with what it is exactly.
By Jesse Booker9 years ago in The Swamp
"Don't Say a Word"
I am a philanthropist, a humanitarian, a lover of humanity who just hasn't done anything big yet. I believe that human kindness and understanding opens the door to a better world. Life is time that never stops moving until we cease to live, then someone else will live on after us who will take the place that we once took, maybe they will take the next stand following our example not just our words.
By Jordan Sophia Thomas9 years ago in The Swamp
Guns, Little Word, Big Fear
Guns. To some, the word sends shivers and thoughts of bloody death and assault on little children. To others, the word sends nothing more than happy thoughts as they think of hunting and security. To me, the word sends my eyes rolling, and my head aching, as we continue to see such a loud debate in the media, both news and social.
By Jenna Logan9 years ago in The Swamp
The Wedding Cake Debacle
Let me start right off with this disclaimer: I am a Born Again Christian. It took me until I was 31 to find my life in Jesus, and though I am not currently in a church, I read my Bible every night, and talk to Him throughout the day. I am stone solid in my Bible-based beliefs.
By Jenna Logan9 years ago in The Swamp
