controversies
It seems every time one racially-charged incident ends, a gender or religious controversy takes its place; Ruminate on the issues dividing our nation and world.
My Thoughts About Harrison Butker's Commencement Speech
Graduation season is in full bloom. To those who have or about to graduate and start the next chapter in life, I hope you have a long and successful life and career. Your hard work has paid off in an enormous way. Go out there and pursue your dreams and never let anyone or anything stand in your way of excellence. Set your own expectations rather than living up to the ones your parents set for you. So here's to you, Class of 2024!
Mark Wesley PritchardPublished a day ago in The SwampSunak: Would Stay On.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he would stay as an MP if he loses the election. Speaking on ITV's all-female chat show the Prime Minister said "Of course, I'm staying on (if he loses the election). I love my constituents. I love my home in Yorkshire".
Nicholas BishopPublished 2 days ago in The SwampNo, University Pro-Palestine Protests are NOT "This Generation's Vietnam"
The Pro-Palestine campus protests currently sweeping the Western World is far from the first time that students have united for a cause. From the Student Rebellion made famous by Les Miserables, to lesser-known riots in 19th Century England, to the Anti-Vietnam and BLM protests, Activism is as commonplace in universities as Frat Parties.
Natasja RosePublished 4 days ago in The SwampZelenskyy Cancels Trip.
President Zelensky had to cut short a trip to Portugal and Spain. Mr. Zelensky was believed to be signing a defence agreement with both countries. Mr. Zelensky, however, cancelled the trip when it became clear Russian forces were bearing down on the city of Kharkiv. Kharkiv is a major city in Ukraine just down the road from the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv Should Kharkiv fall to Russian forces that would put Ukraine in a dangerous position. Therefore, from Zelensky's point of view, while getting support from abroad is important, Zelensky must be mindful of the home front.
Nicholas BishopPublished 4 days ago in The SwampTwitter's Permenant Ban
See Affiliate Link Note at end of article Introduction It has been twenty months since Twitter/X permanently banned my account, and I'm still disappointed by the decision. I send an appeal about every four months just to see if they will reconsider. I think I will need to send a written letter to Elon Musk (and Linda Yaccarino, X Corp's CEO) as there doesn't appear to be an escalation process. Is the permanent ban part of the former "Stay Woke" or "Psychological Safety" culture Elon Musk references in the book by Walter Isaacson, Elon Musk? It is a great book if you need something to read.
Stephen LeglerPublished 7 days ago in The SwampInclusion and Value Matters Most
Introduction It has been four years since I made my original post, Inclusion and Value Matters Most. Have we made any progress that we can be proud of as a civilization?
Stephen LeglerPublished 9 days ago in The SwampSir Keir Starmer: New Border Command.
Sir Keir Starmer has been waxing lyrical about how He would tackle illegal migration. Sir Keir today was stood at the podium in Dover, Kent, the seat of His new MP Natalie Elphicke who defected from the Conservatives. Ms. Elphicke defected on Wednesday before Prime Minister's Question Time. Ms. Elphicke has a reputation for being on the right of politics. What does Ms. Elphicke see in Keir Starmer's Labour Party that made her shift? Many in the party are unhappy with Natalie Elphicke now being in Labour's ranks. Just the same, Sir Keir welcomed her into Labour's ranks. The wheels coming off Sunak's wagon could be another reason Ms. Elphicke defected.
Nicholas BishopPublished 9 days ago in The SwampLet's hate again
"She’s cool, but I can’t like her, cos maybe some of her ancestors have slayed some of mine at some point. ” That were the words of a little boy on the wedding reception of a cosine of my wife. The boy was also a relative of hers.
Bozhan BozhkovPublished 11 days ago in The SwampNetanyahu and Putin: The Same.
When you look at President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu they have much in common. Both men have been around for years and have led their countries for decades. In Netanyahu's case, he has led Israel on and off. In contrast, Putin has ruled Russia for several decades.
Nicholas BishopPublished 11 days ago in The SwampWho You Might Be Based on Who You Sympathize With: PALESTINE, UKRAINE, RUSSIA, ISRAEL
UKRAINE & ISRAEL: The Liberal You might prefer relatively liberal societies that have a reasonable amount of social norms and expectations, and a certain degree of censorship and bad reactions to (some) protests. You may be center-left or center-right, possibly a neoliberal (or possibly, but less likely, a Trotskyite or nationalist) of some sort. Also includes neoconservatives, and some other (pro-establishment) "elitists" from almost every part of the political compass. These people are mostly afraid of something really "different" (in their government). They are afraid of change. They are probably also afraid of too much chaos and extremes. A lot of them might just want to live their lives (or think that), and would like more people to follow their "majority", "normal" stance on this issue. In addition, you might also have some ancestry or heritage that is Jewish or Ukrainian.
ANTICHRIST SUPERSTARPublished 12 days ago in The SwampWhy am I a Republican?
I am a Republican for number of reasons number one is Cuba the Republican party know exactly what the Cuban people are going through under the regime. The Democrat party or the socialist party or the liberal party or let’s get honest with ourselves the communist party, which is what they are. The American communist party was always in love with the castro regime. There was a time in my life. If you were to tell me that I would be in the Republican party I would’ve left in your face. Thank God, common sense prevailed within me.
Rikki la rougePublished 14 days ago in The SwampThe Reform Party and The Workers Party of Britain.
So in the UK at the moment we have two elections. One is the local elections where you can vote for your town councillors. The other is voting for your police commissioner.
Nicholas BishopPublished 17 days ago in The Swamp