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Starmer and Sunak: Head For Dubai.
We all remember COP27 in Glasgow. Many fine words, to tackle, climate change, but little else. We remember, Boris, fast asleep, at the conference. David Attenborough, a man, old enough, to be Boris' dad was very attentive. Whether, the stalwart of natural history, will be, at this conference, that is David Attenborough, is unknown.
Nicholas BishopPublished 5 days ago in The Swamp
Review of 'Who Killed JFK? Episode 4'
Episode 4 of Who Killed JFK, the podcast with Rob Reiner and Soledad O'Brien, was just put up today. It's all about Lee Harvey Oswald, prior to his day in the Texas Book Depository, or wherever he was on that terrible day in 1963 when JFK was assassinated. This episode tells us of his conditioning or brainwashing by the CIA, resulting in his false defection to the Soviet Union. A lot of this reminded me of The Manchurian Candidate.
Paul LevinsonPublished 6 days ago in The Swamp
Uefa logic dictates Israel should face same sanction as Russia
I’m not someone who generally approves of using sport for political ends, believing friendly competition is perhaps the best tool we possess to unite people from different cultures and backgrounds… but as more and more money has come into play during my lifetime even the world of sport has become tainted by greed and avarice.
Steve HarrisonPublished 6 days ago in The SwampNext Goal Wins: How American Samoa's Team Defied the Odds
Embedded in the tapestry of sporting history, there exists a narrative that transcends the confines of wins and losses—a tale woven with threads of resilience, fortitude, and the indomitable human spirit. This narrative belongs to the American Samoa football team, a band of warriors whose journey epitomizes the unyielding pursuit of redemption against staggering odds.
Suresh ChandPublished 8 days ago in The Swamp
Clown Condemns Wishy-Washy!
Boris Johnson writing a column in a well-known newspaper has criticised Sunak over migration figures. Saying under Sunak, migration, "is too high".
Nicholas BishopPublished 8 days ago in The Swamp
Church bell tolls for an end to the ethnic cleansing of Palestine
Boasting an impressive list of speakers, including singer and TV personality Charlotte Church, Saturday’s Welsh National March For Palestine saw thousands of humanitarian crusaders from across Wales gather in Cardiff’s Central Square to express their prayers for the UK government to stop condoning Benjamin Netanyahu’s campaign of terror in Gaza, where tens of thousands of children and civilians have been slaughtered by the Israel Defence Forces since the false-flag Hamas raid on 7 October.
Steve HarrisonPublished 8 days ago in The Swamp
Putin is Undead
Oleh Smal drew the cartoon above in 2014. Putin had just annexed Crimea then and those of us who grew up in the Soviet Union knew he would not stop there. The vampire theme turned out to be prophetic.
Lana V LynxPublished 9 days ago in The Swamp
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 9 days ago in The Swamp
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 9 days ago in The Swamp
Sam Altman at The Altar of Strong Opinion
I had lunch at McDonald’s last week. I was there mostly because I love the Fillet-O-Fish. I order it each time I visit. It tastes melt-in-your-mouth amazing, and it's healthier than the burgers, there’s a bit of fish buried inside all that deep-fried breading.
Scott ChristensonPublished 11 days ago in The Swamp
Disapproval from Within: Biden vs. Trump
A year ago, if one had inquired about the likeliness of President Biden being re-elected next year, the feedback and forecasts would have been swift, positive, and certain. Especially in contrast to his predecessor. Now...with a low approval rating, it appears his re-election bid will be an uphill battle.
Lee AnthonyPublished 11 days ago in The SwampOne World Order, Could China Fit The Bill?
If you had to pick an honorary recipient for a New World Order ‘What Governing Body Would You Put In The Hat? My story could start with my latest read from a CNN article saying that China is proclaiming, ‘under the circumstances’, ‘they believe they would be the best bet for making peace and prosperity throughout the whole world. One World Order. Would they?
Dave WettlauferPublished 11 days ago in The Swamp
