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.
With Just Hours to Go, No Deal in Sight to Avoid Government Shutdown
September 30th (Washington, D.C.) – {Updated with the latest details as of 9:07pm ET} Unless something drastic happens, we are a mere few hours away from the largest, and perhaps longest, government shutdown in United States history. The entire federal budget—all 12 appropriation bills—must be passed by midnight or every government program and service will come to a grinding halt, save for those that support critical infrastructure and security, are required by mandatory spending, or have some other way to temporarily continue to function. Nonetheless, even those essential workers who sustain these operations will only be showing up because they are compelled to do so by law; most will not be seeing a paycheck for their efforts. In order for them to be paid, not only does a budget need to be passed, but Congress must create separate legislation to compensate them for the time the government was shut down. Meanwhile, no elected or appointed official will be receiving their recompence, either, including the person at the center of this maelstrom: the President of the United States.
Jeremy Corbyn: Condemns All Violence.
Why did Hamas launch its deadliest ever on Israel? We are used to small- scale flare-ups between the Jewish State and Gaza. However, what has caused Hamas to launch the largest deadly assault on Israel?
Nicholas BishopPublished 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 Swamp
Sunak Reported to Scottish Police.
Sunak made what would be His last speech before next year's general election. One of the most controversial parts of the speech was about HS2. Despite West Midland's Mayor Andy Street and Greater Manchester's Mayor Andy Burnham's protestations, HS2 is being wound up. There had been speculation about, what, exactly Sunak and Chancellor Hunt would do about it. Sunak revealed, in his conference speech, that HS2 would be closed down between Birmingham and Manchester. Instead, Sunak said, the 6 million that it was taking to construct the line would be ploughed back into developing motorways, in need, of repair. That's all well and good, but one of the reasons for constructing the rail system was to take traffic off the road. Now with the winding up of the Birmingham - Manchester line, more commuters must find alternative ways of travelling. Which will create more congestion on our already busy roads and motorways.
Nicholas BishopPublished 9 months ago in The Swamp
The World According to Laurence Fox
I’ll level with you from the outset; I’ve never really liked Laurence Fox. Well, that’s a lie, as I always enjoyed his portrayal of Sgt Hathaway in Lewis. I wish he’d stuck to that sort of thing. Ever since his foray into politics with his car crash of an appearance on Question Time, he just hasn’t been my cup of tea. Which is interesting because he’s often put into a “camp” of sorts with people who I do have a lot of time for, i.e. those who believe in free speech, old-fashioned liberalism, challenging authorities/narratives, scepticism, disdain of all major political parties and how they’re so similar to each other etc. etc.
Matty LongPublished 9 months ago in The Swamp
Content WarningKenya's "Killer Cops" Headed To Haiti After U.S. Condemned Killings Of Protesters & Thousands Of Kenya Police Deemed Mentally Unfit
Tuesday, 3 October 2023 By: TB Obwoge Back in April of 2022, news broke in Kenya after several Kenyan police completed suicide. One police officer killed 5 others. his wife then himself. Several police officers have over the last few years completed suicide and or murdered their wives or girlfriends.
IwriteMywrongsPublished 9 months ago in The Swamp
I don't make excuses for my unacceptable behaviours!
I don't make excuses for my unacceptable behaviours! That's the "wuss puss" way out! I simply just accept Them instead!
Ross E Fortune LombardiPublished 9 months ago in The Swamp
President 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:
Who and How Did Yaroslav Hunka Nazi War Records Finally Come To Light?
Many times, you will read articles in the newspaper that Trump himself refers to as ‘fake news.’ In many stories, it’s not about what you read that smells it’s ... ‘what is left out.’
Dave WettlauferPublished 9 months ago in The Swamp- Content Warning
The TikTok Cult
Tiktok we are all familiar with this platform, like most social media platforms there is a darkside. Scam artists are the one place you can find on social media. What I am about to give is something that might be daunting? This needs to me brought to light on Vocal, there is a new cult that has been on social media since 2022, I am calling them the TikTok Cult.
Louise Blake-Michael (Risen Phoenix)Published 9 months ago in The Swamp 
Iconic Sycamore Gap Tree at Hadrian's Wall Felled by Vandals
The notable tree at the famous viewpoint of Sycamore Gap next to Hadrian’s wall in Northumberland supposedly disappeared unexpectedly.
Esther AnimaPublished 9 months ago in The Swamp
Stephen Pound MP Defends Ulez.
Political commentator Emma Woolf has branded the London Mayor a "little dictator". In a scathing assessment of the mayor's reign. The London Mayor is struggling in the polls against Tory candidate Susan Hall. According to the pollster company JL Partners, there is a, 35% - 32%, difference between Khan and Hall. This will give Susan Hall hope of beating Khan. In a sense, Khan may have created his own downfall, but it was well intended.
Nicholas BishopPublished 9 months ago in The Swamp
