history
Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.
A Palestinian's plea for life of her people to be valued by humanity
Israel’s genocidal campaign against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank is not an isolated atrocity... history is littered with similar inhumane examples of the savagery mankind is capable of. Cambodia, Vietnam, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Nazi Germany, the list is endless and spans centuries.
Steve HarrisonPublished 6 months ago in The Swamp- Content Warning
Could The War In Ukraine Have A Secondary Purpose?
‘Written by a Human’ This article is not about the Falklands War per-se’ but the reasoning behind many wars could show there could be a deeper reason for world conflicts and, ‘and one, You Would Not Expect.’
Dave WettlauferPublished 6 months ago in The Swamp A Victim of Ignorance and Greed
Most of my adult life, I have been a renter or a guest. As a child, I was not expected to contribute financially to my mother's rent or mortgage payments. However, after high school graduation, as an independent adult, I was expect to afford my own housing. That expectation is not unfair, but for over 30 years, I have witnessed and experienced many leases or contracts or rental agreements that have been unfair and according to American history, illegal.
Shanon NormanPublished 7 months ago in The SwampThe Poisoned Mastermind
Leyi Johnson was a brilliant mind, a master of mathematics and politics. He ruled the chessboard of Nobi, making his moves in the shadows, confident in his power. But 33 years ago, he was trapped in a deadly plot, a game he did not know he was playing. His enemies had rigged the chessboard, and he was a pawn in their hands. His academic excellence, his strategic genius, his pragmatic skills, all became useless against the dark forces that schemed against him. He was outsmarted, outplayed, and outlived by the very game he thought he had conquered. The chessboard, his domain, became his doom, and Leyi was checkmated by the hidden hands that moved the pieces.
Bagwasi DennisPublished 7 months ago in The SwampWhether or Not You Support Israel, You Should Condemn Hamas
I'll be the first to admit that the Palastineian- Israeli conflict is complex, and if there was ever a simple solution, it's probably not going to be on the table for years to come, after recent events.
Natasja RosePublished 7 months ago in The SwampAm I Going Crazy?
The world has gone crazy, and I don't know what to do about it. This has been going on for a while. Billions of pounds were wasted in the pandemic on PPE or contracts to the MP's friends, the cost of living crisis and the war on Ukraine, started by an utter madman (just to name a few).
The Voice: A Historic Disappointment
Welcome to Country: As I write this piece, I wish to acknowledge the Wangal people of the Eora nation, traditional owners of the land, whose soverignty and connection was never ceded. I pay my respects and regrets to the elders; past, present and emerging.
Natasja RosePublished 8 months ago in The Swamp- Content Warning
Exploring the Christian-Israel Relationship
In the ever-evolving landscape of international relations, few issues are as contentious and emotionally charged as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Within this never-ending debate, there exists a complex and often misunderstood relationship between Christians and the state of Israel. While many devout Christians do express strong support for Israel, it is crucial to question whether this support is blind or if it is rooted in a deeper theological and historical context.
Nathan JeremaiahPublished 8 months ago in The Swamp - Content Warning
How Iran Pried Palestinian Defeat from the Jaws of Victory
Reader discretion is advised: this article discusses war and violence. BLUF: It is highly likely that Iran engineered or perhaps even ordered the terror attacks in Israel to expose an inevitably, brutal Israeli response with the goal being to discourage Muslim nations from normalizing relations with Israel or perhaps even encouraging a Muslim coalition invasion of Israel.
James Graham IIIPublished 8 months ago in The Swamp Dimitri Tsafendas: South Africa’s Forgotten Freedom Fighter
It’s nearly 30 years since the end of legalized racial oppression in South Africa -- known officially as “apartheid.” However, most people still don’t know the name of an important anti-apartheid hero -- a man named Dimitri Tsafendas (pronounced “Sa-fendas”); October 7th marks the 24th anniversary of his death in a psychiatric hospital.
Clare XanthosPublished 8 months ago in The SwampA Tale of Two Speakers
Now, this is fun... From the New York Times Opinion Page (October 3rd, 2023): The U.S. Capitol may be perched on a hill, but it is understandable why so many Americans look down on it.
Kendall DefoePublished 8 months ago in The SwampPresident Vows to Protect Nazis with Own Life
August 26th (Nashua, NH) – Your rights, freedoms, and liberties are all under attack, according to the President of the United States. At a press conference held after meeting with the governor of New Hampshire ostensibly to discuss recent events in the State, the President addressed the media and others in attendance with a fiery speech about personal freedoms. Said the President: