politicians
Reviews of the politicians kissing babies and running governments around the world; applaud and criticize the decisions they make and their implications.
Moscow's Calling - 15
This conversation happened on February 22, after Trump started to compare himself to the Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, who died in Putin's Arctic prison on February 16, 2024.
Lana V LynxPublished 3 months ago in The SwampHappy Presidents Day America
Monday February 19, was Presidents Day. A day we set aside in the United States to celebrate all those that have served as President, but most notably since 1879 as the day America honors our first President, and one of the founding fathers, George Washington. As a retired member of the U.S. military, the day brought about reflection on my service, all 4 of the Commander in Chiefs I served under during my 24 year career, and growing into understanding how our sociopolitical complexities lead us to view our President more as a Dictator, rather than the democratically-elected Chief Executor of our country's laws, as our Constitution more conservatively implies.
Meko KaprelianPublished 3 months ago in The SwampPutin is A Walking Dead
The cover image for this story is one of my favorite cartoons by Alesha Stupin because of its symbolism and allusions to various images, incidents and facts in Putin's life. It is based on the famous photo of topless Putin riding a horse that is often used to illustrate his masculinity and strength.
Lana V LynxPublished 3 months ago in The SwampPutin Killed Navalny
Both men in the cover photo for this story, the leading Russian opposition figures, are now dead. With a span of 9 years, in the same month of February. When Nemtsov was assassinated on Feb.27, 2015, I could not believe it and was numb for a couple of days. Same thing happened when the news of Navalny's death broke on Feb.16, 2024.
Lana V LynxPublished 3 months ago in The SwampColleges and Universities Should Prepare for a Possible Trump Win
Before I begin I want to state I in no way endorse Trump but I do believe he will win the 2024 election. When Trump won in 2016 college students were crying, holding stuffed animals, hiding under desks and their beds and throwing a tantrum. They may not go as far as the MAGA people did on January 6 but who knows. I will give some ways I hope colleges and Universities are preparing.
Ferrari KingPublished 3 months ago in The SwampElderly Need Not Apply
Across all political affiliations, beliefs, dogmas, and voting patterns, "79% of Americans favor maximum age limits for elected officials". This is according to a Pew Research Center "survey conducted July 10-16, 2023, among 8,480 adults, [and]... June 5-11, 2023, among 5,115 adults". To put it simply:
Moscow's Calling - 14
This conversation happened on February 6, after the Russian media confirmed that Tucker Carlson will be interviewing Putin in Moscow.
Lana V LynxPublished 4 months ago in The SwampIsrael's fairytale of a defence flounders at Hague hearing
With just two more days to follow in January, almost a twelfth of 2024 has already passed… but, after 114 days of continuous bombing, Israel’s ethnic cleansing of Gaza shows no sign of abating, despite last Friday’s United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling that Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in Jerusalem has just one month to convince the judges its actions in Gaza do not amount to genocide.
Steve HarrisonPublished 4 months ago in The SwampCalling Moscow - 21
I wrote this story awhile ago and forgot to publish. So posting it now. This conversation happened on January 8, 2024, the supposed birthday of Kim the Third of North Korea.
Lana V LynxPublished 4 months ago in The SwampPeru-Ecuador War Explained
October 7th (Lima, Peru) — In a joint press release, the United States Supervisors of Foreign Relations and Safety and Security announced a nearly $250 million sale of military-grade weapons and equipment to Peru to be used as part of the country's ongoing war effort with ModRE in Ecuador. This action takes place despite growing domestic and international criticism about how Peru has been conducting their retaliatory mission after ModRE paramilitary forces undertook a surprise storm attack across the border that resulted in the systematic slaughter, rape, and defilement of thousands of unprepared Peruvians and surrounding property. Hundreds of mostly civilians were also taken captive and are still being held within Ecuadorian territory.
The Kim Who Cried Wolf
Kim Jong-Un, leader of North Korea. has threatened the U.S. for many years. On January 1st, 2024, a news cycle reported that Kim Jong-Un wanted to "annihilate" the U.S. if "provoked". Whether this is true or not, that's up to North Korea to decide.
The Rogue ScribePublished 5 months ago in The SwampMoscow's Calling - 13
This conversation happened on January 1, 2024. “Hello, Donnie?” “Hello, Vlad! You are calling me again!” “Yes, just to wish you a Happy New Year. I hope it’s a better one for you than the one just ended.”
Lana V LynxPublished 5 months ago in The Swamp