Silencing Those One Disagrees with Does More Harm Than Good by Judah Berger People throughout history have died for the right to the vote. Despite the anger many feel after this election, few would argue to suppress the right to vote for certain Americans. People have also died protecting their right to free speech. In response to post-election frustrations and confusion, there are calls for cracking down on “hate speech” on campuses in an effort to secure…
Media and its Limitations on Leadership
Influence in Political Discourse Constrains Governmental Functions by Zachary Borodkin A leader can talk about getting things done, but a good leader knows that, despite the majesty of their position, there are constrains on their power. These constrains are both internal and external and can impact the decisions that are made once said leader assumes power. According to Majone’s discussion of constraints, everyone, including very powerful figures and organizations, are subject to them. These constraints…
Presidential Profiles
by David Keptsi Its election time and what a shit show we’re all in for. If you haven’t made up your mind about who you’re voting for in the general election: Good. Because it’s ridiculous that these are our only choices. For those who haven’t made up their minds and those who already have, the following are the profiles of the top 5 candidates in the running to fuck up and/or fix our country. In…
A Tale of Two Candidates
Hillary vs. hillary Two Dialogues Reveal Two Different Candidates by Zachary J. Borodkin The recent release of speeches given by Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton have shown another side of the person who spoke very highly of giving assistance to the Middle Class during the primaries. These leaks were made public at the same time as Donald Trump’s own leaks via a video recording from Access Hollywood. Voters have their own opinions about what Trump said,…
Republican Revival: A Game Plan
by Dylan Klein In just a few days, the home team will lose its third straight contest in a row. Its figurehead, the abrasive pit bull, will end the day with its tail between its legs and hurting from the beating it’s going to take at the hands of the away team’s leader, the cunning and lethal fox. In other words, Donald Trump is going to lose to Hillary Clinton. We may be facing four more…
Are Dreams Worth Chasing?
by Sk8teboard and AdVice Do you ever wake up and think you’ll never achieve your dreams? Do they seem so far away that you think they’re unattainable? Why? Do you really believe it will never come true? So why keep dreaming? It keeps you sane and your spirit alive and regret-free; your dreams keep you actively involved with your life and with those around you. Dreams propel us forward. Our dreams can change over time.…
Cadillac-ac-ac-ac Tax-ax-ax-ax
by Thomas Casey You oughta know by now, (you oughta know by now), the government lacks a deft fiscal tact, but that isn’t a surprise. In 2015, President Barack Obama set out a big plan to boost revenue for his doddering rollout of the Affordable Care Act. He needed some major cash flow to keep the exchanges alive and thriving, so in order to seal the deal, the President fell back to a common scapegoat.…
How the Mainstream Media Has Failed the American People
by Aditi Roy We’ve reached a point in journalism and media where truth and objectivity are no longer an option. Americans are being lied to on a daily basis by political pundits, talking heads, entertainment figures, and even fact checking sites! It’s no surprise that 60% of Americans do not trust the media. When anyone decides to run for president, her/his policies, personal life, successes, and failures should be subject to the highest criticism and scrutiny from an…
I Love Weed, Fuck the Poor
by Patrick McAuliffe Jr. There’s been a word floating around in this election cycle that is an increasingly better option than the two major parties. Its representatives range anywhere from Penn Jillette to Ron Swanson to Bryan Cranston (maybe, hard to tell). It probably lines up with what many people already believe; that is to let people live their lives how they want without government interference. You may have come across the slogan “I want…
Picking up Hobbies Will Alleviate Pre-Break Stress
by Zachary Borodkin With less than a month before students head home for Thanksgiving break, the stress levels are at an all-time high. Many of us are looking to complete projects, take our last mid-terms, and finalize housing plans for next fall. While it is important to focus on the work that needs to be done, stepping outside of one’s major studies and outside of one’s element is vital for future academic success. Stress is a heavy burden placed on…
The Government is Evil and Racist and It Should Control the Economy
by Comrade Casey, Commissar of the Binghamton College Communists Every day, I check my iPhone and read about another racist, disgusting atrocity committed by the government. Corrupt cops target disadvantaged groups with reckless abandon. Our hapless, useless mayors and legislators stand idly by, catering to special interests instead of their constituents. Of course, these horrible police and politicians are the same people who should have complete control over the economy. As Commissar of Binghamton College…
There’s Nothing Funny About Trump Calling for SNL’s Cancellation
by Zachary J Borodkin Early Sunday Morning, Trump tweeted: “Watched Saturday Night Live hit job on me.Time to retire the boring and unfunny show. Alec Baldwin portrayal stinks. Media rigging election!” Trump is known for his boisterous tweeting habits, so why the outrage over this tweet in particular? Since its inception more than 40 years ago, Saturday Night Live has served as a space for comic relief and restoration of sanity. Presidential elections have always been…
Police vs Rhetoric
by Alex Carros It doesn’t seem like a week can go by without the political left asserting ad nauseum that the police are endemically and systemically racist, and that black Americans are being butchered by the hundreds because of it. Even at the funerals of slain police officers, they (in this case, the President) cannot seem to help themselves. Vacuous buzzwords like “institutional racism” and “white privilege” have become favorites amongst these shameless…
The Opioid Epidemic: How We Got Here
By Dan Kersten The United States is in the midst of an epidemic. I am not talking about the Zika Virus or some other medical condition. The nation is gripped by a plague of heroin and opioid addiction. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.), overdoses involving the use of opioids have quadrupled since 2000. In 2014 alone, nearly 30,000 deaths across the nation were caused by opioids. Heroin-related deaths…
ABC’s of Hillary Clinton Scandals
by Aditi Roy A: Arms Deals Twenty countries that donated to the Clinton Foundation received $165 billion in commercial arms sales that were approved by Hillary Clinton’s State Department when she was Secretary of State. These deals increased the military strength of countries like Algeria, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman, all of which have committed heinous human rights violations. Source: http://www.ibtimes.com/clinton-foundation-donors-got-weapons-deals-hillary-clintons-state-department-1934187 B: Benghazi What difference does it make that Hillary Clinton received hundreds of emails…