Let's get this out of the way: I am a liberal. In fact, I am a registered Democrat. I caucused for Bernie Sanders, but eventually voted for Hillary Clinton. Accusations of hypocrisy would not be entirely unfounded.
However, I did not vote along the Democratic ticket because that's who I've always voted for. I voted along the Democratic ticket because I was more aligned to their policies than to the Republican platform. I am for social programs, I am against money as free speech (which is rather hypocritical, I know, since Clinton used Super PACs very extensively, as did Obama before her), and I am against cuts to the EPA, as well as other government programs.
I personally know many Trump voters who truly supported Donald Trump. That is fine. I also know many Trump voters who voted...
Politics
Dear Prime Minister,
You have just wasted over £100 million of taxpayers’ money on a snap general election that you promised was not going to happen. Take a moment to let that sink in because it seems that you have no grasp of or care for the consequences of your actions. On Question Time, you told a nurse who hadn’t had a pay-rise for years that there is no ‘magic money tree’; however, when it comes to your own self-vindication, the pot of gold seems bottomless.
I think it is important that we focus on the self-vindication for a moment. From where I’m standing, it seems the only reason you called Thursday’s election was to prove to yourself and your party that the British people were behind you and your mandate to move forward in Brexit negotiations. It was to be a...
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I'm not stupid. I read through the false promises, the "hope", the lies that have been printed or spoken by you. I see the hope and dreams that people have when they vote for you. I hear their reasons and I despise you for that.
My mother always raised me to be truthful and to treat people how you wish to be treated but isn't it so sad that the people who are now in charge of our country, in charge of us can't do the same. Theresa May can't be bothered to properly come and see us
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I saw a graph of voting demographics this morning, and it showed older voters were more likely to vote conservative. I am very aware that of course many older people will not vote for them, and of course some young people will, but I have spoken to some peers about this and we decided to write to you with a plea.
We are writing to ask you from the bottom of our hearts NOT to vote conservative. We think that we are old enough now to make an informed decision.
We can’t speak on behalf of every young person in the UK. We speak from the position of the many conversations we have had with other young people in the UK, above and below voting age. We speak from the general feeling underlying our generation.
We understand that the Conservatives are selling themselves as “strong and...
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The recent Kathy Griffin debacle – surrounding the backlash from the posted picture of herself holding up the (pretend) severed head of President Trump covered in blood – is the perfect example of how your parents (including myself) have allowed themselves to be duped by politicians, the media, big business, university professors, TV commercials, and used car salesmen for decades. Because it’s all about the MARKETING.
No one forced this comedienne to post that picture of herself. In fact, she has stated numerous times since he was elected, that she would go after Trump and his family (including 11-year-old Barron) at every opportunity. Perhaps the constant gnashing of teeth from Trump haters gave her the impression that holding a severed Trump head (Al Khadi style) would be...
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Monday 5th June, 2017.
Dear Theresa May and the Conservative Government of the United Kingdom,
This open letter – somewhat in the form of an essay – is designed to bring to the public’s attention a very serious issue which affects so many families, many of which are never able to speak for fear of repercussions, such as imprisonment – simply for speaking the truth. The issue, is that of the conduct of Social (Children’s) Services and the practices of the Family Courts and more specifically, forced adoption and the profiteering experienced by Local Authorities and Fostering / Adoption Agencies. This letter is timely, due to the ever so near General Election of 2017 – it is about time that the UK fully understood what is happening on a daily basis in this country: our children are...
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How long will it be until enough is enough?
How many more terrorist attacks...until enough is enough?
How many more innocent deaths...until enough is enough?
How many more survivors left mentally and physically scarred...until enough is enough?
How many more families ripped apart and left devastated...until enough is enough?
How many more emergency meetings and government press releases...until enough is enough?
How many more condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you...until enough is enough?
How many more days denying we're at war...until enough is enough?
When will enough be ENOUGH?
When will the government stand up and protect it's people?
When will the government step up and wipe out ISIS?
When will these known extremists be deported or...
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Dear Mr. Comey,
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Some may consider this an attempt at free advertising but we truly believe that your steadfast dedication to core tenants of the FBI may very well have saved our country and possibly the world from utter annihilation.
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May 20, 2017
John Tory
Mayor, City of Toronto
Mark Saunders
Chief of Police, Toronto Police Services
Dear Mayor Tory and Chief Saunders,
I have been involved with the LGBTQ2 community in Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa, on the Board for the Ontario Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and Toronto Pflag, President of the federal political organization, Liberal Pride, Communications Manager for the national LBGTQ2 advocacy organization Egale Canada Human Rights Trust and worked as an assistant to the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Bill Graham, as well for Hon. Dr. Hedy Fry and Hon. Dr. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous Affairs.
In July 2016, Pride Toronto’s honorary group, Black Lives Matter held a sit in, halting the parade for more than a half hour. I was behind...
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Preamble to the Declaration of the Abolition of the Fascist State
It is times like these that try men's souls. In this year of 2017 it has become abundantly self evident that the administration of government in these United States has become dysfunctional at best, and even destructive of human progress towards a more perfect union.
The corrosive power of money has weakened the foundations of this country into the core of it's existence and will eventually turn into outright tyranny of the people by a tiny segment of the population overall. The laws of nature cannot be violated indefinitely, in that, when regression to the mean is artificially prevented by hereditary accumulation and preservation of wealth and power are retarded in a system, that system may rupture suddenly with...
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