He promised to “drain the swamp.” What he really did was fill the swamp with creatures like himself, greedy and unfeeling; focused solely on making themselves rich.
Look at the twice-impeached presidential ruler who wants to silence the press, demands loyalty oaths, destroys the nation’s safety standards, steals public lands, maintains never-ending wars, and nuclear options.
He locks up infants and children, after separating them from parents. He cares so little about the kids, that he doesn’t know where they are located, or that some have died in his cages.
He wants you so see a military parade in his honor, just like the ones that Putin gets.
Hear how he brags about how wonderful he is. But in the end, he’s an emperor who lives, and thrives, in the swamp.
“Why I Created ‘Swamp Emperor’ ”
Demian narrates to explain his rationale for writing and illustrating the “Swamp Emperor.”
My “Swamp Emperor” book offers two parody graphic stories — mostly in rhyme — about the misadventures of a tyrant, liar, and greedy crook.
The second story is presented in glorious, red / cyan anaglyph stereoscopic vision. Because the book distributor is unable to include 3-D viewing glasses, I will send you, for free, a really cheap, flat cardboard, cellophane-lens 3-D viewer. Just e-mail me your street address.
The other half of the book contains data on some of this fascist’s destructive actions, plus an extensive list of action organizations which support human rights and planetary safety.
Chapters include:
“Making America Grate Again”
“Legal Suits Substitute for Good Business Deals”
“Major American Progressive Organizations”
For your consideration, Swamp Emperor, would-be mob ruler of the planet ...
“Swamp Emperor” the Book - Sneak Peek Video
A quick look at pages from the “Swamp Emperor.”
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A chapter from “Swamp Emperor”
Major American Progressive Organizations
These groups work for American citizen’s interests:
AFL-CIO
Labor union coalition. Largest federation of unions in the U.S.
The AFL was founded in 1886. The CIO joined in 1955.
Black Lives Matter
Campaigns against violence and systemic racism towards
black people. Founded 2013.
Center for American Progress [americanprogress.org site not responding]
Dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold,
progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action.
Founded 2003.
Center for Biological Diversity
Securing a future for all near extinct species. Their suits have
93 percent favorable outcome. As of March 2018, the Center
filed 64 suits against Trump. Founded 1989.
Center for Reproductive Rights
Global legal advocacy to advance reproductive freedom as a
fundamental human right. Founded 1992.
Color of Change
To elevate the voices of Black folks and allies, and win real social
and political change. Founded 2005.
Common Cause
Holding power accountable. Democracy reforms. Founded 1970.
Demand Progress
Contests corporate power. Focus: civil liberties, rights,
government reform. Founded 2010.
Democracy Alliance
Major network of donors working for progressive causes.
Founded 2005.
Democratic Socialists of America
Largest U.S. socialist organization. Building progressive
movements for social change. Founded 1982.
Free Press - Saving Net Neutrality
Supporting affordable Net access, voices of people of color in media,
end of unwarranted surveillance, press freedom. Founded 2003.
Green Party
Promotes environmentalism, nonviolence, social justice,
grassroots democracy, gender equality, LGBT rights,
anti-war and anti-racism. Founded 2001.
Immigration Equality
Advocates for policy reform and demands fair treatment for LGBTQ
and HIV+ immigrants. Founded in 1994.
Lambda Legal
Mission: to achieve full recognition of LGBT civil rights and everyone
living with HIV; litigation, education and public policy work.
Founded 1973.
MomsRising
Focus on critical issues facing women, mothers, and families.
Founded 2006.
Move On
Petition generator; garners millions of signatures. Founded 2011.
National Abortion Rights Action League
NARAL aims for true reproductive freedom and equality. Deeply
interconnected with other fights for justice and civil rights.
Founded 1969.
Southern Poverty Law Center
Using litigation and education to fight hate and bigotry. Seeking
justice for the most vulnerable members of society. Founded 1971.
UltraViolet
Petition generation. Women’s rights organization. Founded 2012.
Young Democrats of America
Largest youth-led political org in the U.S. Mobilizes 36-and-younger
to elect Democrats and advocates for progressive issues.
Founded 1932.
Note from the Author
My “Swamp Emperor” should be read by all who have an interest in the politics that directly affects their lives. Such as, this administration’s inaction regarding the violence and insane number of guns in America, as well as in the loss of access to schools, housing, jobs, medical care, etc.
At its heart, the Trump administration, and many in the Republican party, are devoted to expanding the U.S. CIA, FBI and Pentagon secret budgets, and creating a permanent slave class, based on giving all power (and welfare) to the corporation owners, with nothing for the workers, children and dreamers of America.
I don’t expect my Swampy book to change any Trump-lover’s mind. My hope is to energize those interested in progressive change, and to support those taking actions to fight for social improvements in America and around the world.
Demian
“Swamp Emperor” was created by Demian, who has a Doctorate in Education, and a lifelong interest in preserving democracy and rule by just laws.
Dr. Demian is a movie maker, photographer, stage, screen and radio writer, director and producer. He also is an actor, teacher, illustrator, cartoonist, author, reporter, and rabbit wrangler.
Demian has been vegan since 1971, and created a vegan restaurant in U. Mass., Amherst in 1973. He holds a Doctorate and Masters in Education. He also has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (painting major).
Demian considers himself to be a cultural worker, and has worked on sexual orientation liberation and many other progressive issues since the 70s.
