fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Exploring and debunking conspiracies and the lesser known truths in the world of politics.
Common Signs of School Shooters
To preface this, there are five common traits that almost all spree/serial killers show. A history of neglect or abuse from a parent or guardian, a history of arson or animal abuse, sadism, lack of sympathy and/or empathy and egocentrism and selfishness.
By Isza Edwards6 years ago in The Swamp
Waddington's Worth
Matthew Baillie Begbie, Supreme Court Judge of the Province of British Columbia, sat in the corner office of Waddington’s building, just down from the Quay in New Westminister. Alfred Waddington himself sat behind the black oak desk looking at the latest issue of the British Columbian newspaper, the April 17th edition, 1859, in which the editorial once again demonized the Chilcotin men hanged for the Bute Inlet Massacre. Fred Seymour was also in the room. He had also read the article.
By H. Robert Mac6 years ago in The Swamp
Symbols and Cracking the Code of Hate in America
There are many “secret” codes of hate along with symbols in America. These are used to show other members they are a part of certain hate groups, without alerting the public. You can find these easy enough on the internet, as well as social media sites. 88, 1488, and HH are just some of these codes, but what do they mean? I will be discussing these and giving the meanings behind them as well as discussing symbols of hate in this essay.
By James Howell6 years ago in The Swamp
Creepy Government Conspiracies You Didn't Know About
Is the era of heroes dead? These conspiracy theorists would have you believe so, as their hypotheses concerning under the radar actions involving the government and it's various subsidiaries remain somewhat believable, although unheard of. It all depends on the one viewing them, or you the reader, and the only individual who is worthy of categorizing them as true or false is also you, yourself. In my mind, I accept what is believable to me, rolling with the realities as best as I can. In other words, there's no way of proving them right or wrong, and in any case we're all just in a simulation, so what's it matter? Just use your imagination.
By Donald Gray6 years ago in The Swamp
The Finer Points of Merit
Merit means to be judged by your skills and accomplishments. To be judged on merit also implies you are judged by the content of your character. Merit means that you can rest assured that hard work is rewarded. Jobs hire based on merit, not looks. Merit means that you get into an educational program of your choice based on your hard work, not your affirmative action clauses. We would like to build a society based on merit exclusively and not how much money you have. As it is now, we are eroding our civilization by not relying on merit.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez6 years ago in The Swamp
Things You Can and Can't Do During a Government Shutdown
Recently, the United States had endured a several days-long government shutdown caused by a stalemate in Congress over DACA, CHIP, and other crucial aspects of legislation and budget creation. This has been a disaster for our already-strained budget since a government shutdown actually costs money.
By Iggy Paulsen6 years ago in The Swamp
Government Shutdown Actually Costs Money
This is an on going series of why you can't drain the swamp. What we immediately began to realize when we studied how Government works is it never is what it seems. The idyllic dream of getting everyone out of office so that a new group of responsible people could represent the taxpaying public has just taken another detour. Why work to get paid when you can just shut down and get paid more? Most people when they hear the Government has to shut down immediately think that both sides can't agree and so this inconvenience to the taxpaying public is a result of their incompetence. Quite the contrary. Sure it's an inconvenience to the taxpaying public but that is not all it is. It actually costs "more money" to run the government when its shut down then when its open (article). Did they hear "more money?" Why don't they just run it in a shutdown state all the time?So rather than being incompetent, the elected officials are actually exercising their competency. The problem all has to do with perception. The taxpaying public has the perception that these supposedly honorable people are exhibiting such moral high ground that they will become servants of the people for the greater good of society.Think about that for a second. Why would a well educated, highly intelligent, wealthy, and powerful person submit themselves to becoming a servant? Everything about what they have achieved to this point in their life and the people they chose to surround themselves with says just the opposite. They hire servants and pay them as little as possible. Do you think they are going to become a servant? Have they convinced you it's worth being a servant if you pay them enough? Have they convinced you the greater good is actually being served? Isn't the whole point of wanting to drain the swamp to get people like them out of there? If they were really serving you and had the greater good in mind wouldn't they stay as far away from that place as possible?Apparently, they have a swamp in Washington D.C. that needs draining they would like to sell you.So when the opportunity arises to join an elite group of people who are using group psychology to convince the taxpaying public they are their servants so they can amass the ultimate in wealth and power, why in the world would they suddenly jump ship and become a good Samaritan? Hint: They wouldn't!Rather isn't this the moment, they are in the zone and everything about who they are and what they are about is like a fine-tuned machine out to screw anyone and everyone and make themselves the ultimate beneficiary. The best part of all is all they have to do is take a few acting classes to make it appear they care. Certainly, at this point, they don't know how to do that by themselves anymore. So when everyone is counting on them to keep the government functioning, since it obviously won't function efficiently or effectively anymore, they step it up another notch. Working together to secretly achieve a government shutdown while running around blaming it on each other. This allows the seeming financial chaos to actually orchestrate even more funding for them to distribute to additional points they deem necessary. It's like legal euphoria!It makes you wonder why Hollywood doesn't give them the Oscar. The acting job being performed so well, by so many, for so long, puts to shame any basic movie that is produced out west. These guys and gals are in a league all their own. The best part of all is its always someone else's fault. We're already 20 trillion in debt and there is no end in sight to that. Even if they had a balanced budget and stopped deficit spending immediately, it will still take them more than a century to pay it off. That's three generations! Doesn't it just make you wonder what other nonsense they will think up next?
By Richard Van Steenberg6 years ago in The Swamp
The American Dream Is Immigration
Immigrants are contributing to the economy, workforce, and stimulating growth faster than we are letting them in. Contrary to the misconception that immigrants are taking American jobs, they actually create them. The National Foundation for American Policy found that 44 out of 87 (that's more than half) of private companies valued at more than $1 billion dollars had at least one immigrant founder. Successful companies with immigrant founders include Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft. These companies have pushed innovation and made the United States a leader in the technological world as well as employing many Americans and immigrants alike.
By Morgan Thomas7 years ago in The Swamp
The Federal Reserve and a Picture of JFK
The Federal Reserve and just some random picture of JFK for the full effect. 😉 Signed into law by Woodrow Wilson in 1913, the Federal Reserve Banking Act gave control of this country's money to a small group of families. After doing so, he wrote:
By Mic Leeway7 years ago in The Swamp