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Category: Just Me Talking
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A Poem: Captivity Within the Window Frame
Beyond the window frame, a world does lie, In all its splendour, neath a cloudy sky, And there I sit, alone with my despair, Gazing out at all that’s fair. The trees sway gently in the breeze, As birds flit about with graceful ease, And all around, I see the play, Of light and shadow,…
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A Poem: Social Injustice – An Illusion of Meritocracy
Injustice runs deep in our society, A slippery force, brutal to see, But it’s there, strong and clear, Affecting lives far and near. Social heritage is what we call it, The background that defines our merit, But can we truly call it fair, When it determines our future and welfare? An underdog’s story we love…
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A Poem: The Value of Public Services
What do you get for the money you pay, A question asked by many today, political right they say, What do public services really convey? For roads and bridges, schools and parks, Public safety and security after dark, Firefighters, police officers and such, All paid for by taxes, but do they mean much? Public healthcare…
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The Wealth Shift: How Our Dependence on Oil is Fueling the Rise of Oil-Producing Countries and Changing the Global Economy
For decades, our reliance on oil to fuel our cars, heat our homes, and power our industries have been a major driver of economic growth in oil-producing countries. As we consume more and more of this finite resource, the wealth of these countries has grown exponentially, and groups of people within these countries have benefitted…
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The Issue with Tree plantations and Clear Cutting: A Threat to Biodiversity and Climate Change
Forests are an essential part of our planet’s ecosystem, and their role in mitigating the impact of climate change is crucial. Forests absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, providing a vital carbon sequestration source that helps offset greenhouse gas emissions.
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En Dikt: Ironin av Framsteg
En gång i skogen mörk och djup, Träd höggs ner, inget hjärta grät en för skogen, Jorden blev avklädd, landet naket låg, Men ingen tycktes sörja någon saknad av skog. Men när en vindkvarn stod upp hög, Att fånga vinden, att kraften göra om till el, Skrek protesterna högt i sky, Som om något ont…
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Redefining Freedom: The Urgent Need for a Sustainable Approach to Climate Change
The issue of climate change highlights the importance of moving beyond a purely market-driven approach to solving societal problems. The effects of climate change are felt by all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status, and the failure to address this issue promptly and comprehensively will have severe consequences for future generations.
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A Poem: The Irony of Progress
Once in the forest, dark and deep, The trees were felled, no soul did weep, The earth was stripped, and the land laid bare, But no one seemed to really care. Yet when a windmill stood up tall, To harness wind, to power all, The cries of protest filled the air, As if some dark…
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A Poem: Du Hast by Rammstein
Du Hast by Rammstein, a song that’s bold, With lyrics that are simple, yet so powerful and bold. It speaks of love and loyalty, of trust and broken ties, And its energy and passion, can help ignite the skies. It speaks of the pain that it can bring, And it’s a reminder, that sometimes, the…
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Rethinking Freedom: From Individualism to Collective Well-Being
Rethinking how taxes are structured and collected is essential for creating a fairer society. Progressive taxation, where the wealthy pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes than those with lower incomes, is a way to address the current wealth inequality. Eliminating tax breaks and loopholes that benefit the wealthy is another necessary step.…