The psychology of the swamp is a mini-series of articles dedicated to understanding the psychology of the swamp, which in today's world refers to the political environment or workplace of our elected officials. In ecosystems, wetlands are troublesome and challenging habitats to survive and thrive because swamps are areas of transition that are a combination of land and water, an environment of fierce competition for resources, and survival of the fittest.
While swamps are either saltwater or freshwater environments, within each swamp ecosystem, the variation of possible life forms is endless. The media stereotype of a swamp might be one of danger and foreboding and sinister activity; however, the world benefits from the treasure within. For example, swamps are known for their land designs that protect surrounding communities during destructive weather patterns and within the swamp fish, and shellfish and other food sources are abundant and harvested to add to local and world economies.
The first attempt of psychological analysis of the political environment suggests that the term swamp might be a good comparison of the culture within specific political contexts, where treasures exist and struggles are abundant and possibly threatening. If the design of the analysis encompassed the entire political swamp as one toxic organization, then issues could be addressed systematically to create a healthier more productive environment for all competing members. However, to analyze political groups separately would assume that bipartisan groups are not interdependent and depend on each other for survival.
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