corruption
A prime locale to talk bribery, suspect campaign funding, and all other instances of political corruption. The shadier, the better.
I think I may have to vote
I wasn't upset when they told me that I couldn't vote anymore. I didn't want to go through the red tape to reinstate my voting privilege. I figured there's no way to ever vote for the right person, and I don't trust the voting system anyway. I've had my opinions about my country, the structure, principles, constitution, legislation, and history. I've been watching things change since the Reagan administration. I could recap all the follies of every Presidency I've endured since 1971. But I won't waste your time with my skewed historical summary. Instead, I will just say that of the three "taboos" (sex, religion, and politics) Americans seem quite satisfied taking on religion and politics, but they are still the most hush hush and hypocritical when it comes to sex.
By Shanon Marie Clare Angermeyer Normana day ago in The Swamp
#SunshineFirecracker ☀️🧨
Once upon a time in the picturesque town of Ephrata, Pennsylvania—a place where quaint charm meets bureaucratic absurdity—Jennifer Gayle, known to her followers as Sunshine Firecracker, found herself embroiled in a saga that would make the Game of Thrones look like a Sunday school picnic.
By Sunshine Firecracker4 days ago in The Swamp
We Salute You EPD 🖕🏻
First off, let’s talk about Ephrata’s finest and their knack for showing up fashionably late to every shindig. Remember that time the raccoon broke into the local bakery and stole all the éclairs? Neither do they, because by the time they arrived, the raccoon had already moved on to a new career as a social media influencer. Honestly, if you’re planning a heist in Ephrata, just send the EPD an invitation—include an RSVP with a suggested time of arrival about two hours after you’ve made your getaway.
By Sunshine Firecracker4 days ago in The Swamp
What A Farce ;)
Picture this: Ephrata, Pennsylvania—a quaint little town known for its rolling hills, charming shops, and, apparently, its police department's knack for costing a fortune while doing squat. Now, I’m not saying that Ephrata Police Department is a total farce, but let’s just say if I wasn’t already #DefundThePolice, I’d be demanding a refund faster than you can say “property tax.”
By Sunshine Firecracker4 days ago in The Swamp
Downtown Clearwater Library is a controversy
I've resided in Clearwater since 2010. I've worked at many places that no longer exist here like the Steak n Shake on U.S. 19 and the little telemarketing office that once employed me near Ulmerton and 66th. I've also worked for places that still do exist like Postcardmania and Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Gandy Beach (the way it was) is gone, transformed into a mangrove preserve. Our Pinellas County public libraries are either improving or vanishing. The Clearwater officials (regarding the downtown library) decided to go with improvements, but the million dollar ampitheater project came with much controversy including the resignation of a mayor.
By Shanon Marie Clare Angermeyer Norman12 days ago in The Swamp
Did Donald Trump Create The Apex Of Post-Shame Culture?
New York State: "Never back down": The rich and the powerful are exploiting a post-shame society, and it's popularity is growing. Where once the powerful stepped down, now they hang on for dear life until the elephant in the room dissapears.
By Rootbound Homestead13 days ago in The Swamp
Everyone Should Vote Democrat in November
I’m not a Democrat, or at least not a natural one. I consider myself a small-government liberal. We’re so used to hearing “small-government conservative” that hearing something different might ring like an oxymoron to some people, but to my mind, liberalism — which is fundamentally about individual freedoms — organically aligns with a small-government approach. If we could ever have a viable libertarian party, I would probably only ever vote for them, but as it stands, I identify as independent and have voted for Democrats most of my adult life.
By Martin Vidal16 days ago in The Swamp
The Legal System is Wrong
In April, I was depressed. Not only did I turn 53 years old after a divorce from a 12 year marriage, I was broke, overweight, jobless, on a poor disability check, and lonely as hell. I was desperate for attention. I wasn't on any medication and whether I was hearing the voices (that often talk with me especially when no one else is around) or I wasn't hearing them, I was so depressed I was crying more often than is normal for me. I felt trapped and like the whole world had abandoned me. I reached out to the suicide hotline (988) and when I said some ridiculous overdramatic nonsense, they called the police. The police then baker-acted me and I was hospitalized for two weeks. Do you think that cured my depression? No. It made things even worse.
By Shanon Marie Clare Angermeyer Norman21 days ago in The Swamp
The Gift that keeps on giving.
I’m usually not the one to share political views with the community, let alone with the world. But after recently reading an article with very little relevancy, I thought to myself… Why not? I believe the majority of readers will enjoy participating in this thoughtful process.
By Lamar Wiggins26 days ago in The Swamp
Corruption is a gratification
Corruption: The Gratification Trap Corruption often masquerades as a shortcut to success, a path paved with immediate gratification. But scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find a tangled web of deceit with far-reaching consequences.
By Moharif Yulianto29 days ago in The Swamp
