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.

Will the National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum Be Trump's Next Target?
In late July, Ichiro, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner will be officially inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. That's because these three ex-MLB players paid their dues and deserve to be recognized as legends. Two months ago, our loudmouth-in-chief was considering pardoning the late Pete Rose and blamed Major League Baseball for banning him for life from baseball, making him ineligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame. I'm not sure how Rose would be pardoned, if it were to happen, but there's a good chance that it would never happen. I've stated in my story about Pete Rose that he should remain banned for life from baseball and Hall of Fame consideration to be null and void. When Pete Rose passed away in September 2024, I didn't share any condolences on any of my social media pages, because I felt it was inappropriate to praise someone who bet on baseball and had no care in the world about how it affected his team, players, and fans. I know it sound callous of me saying this, but betting on baseball is a form of cheating. Cheating in baseball is an unforgiveable act and I'll never acknowledge Pete Rose as a legend. It shows that integrity for the game didn't matter to him.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 2 years ago in The Swamp
Don't Mess with A Legend
Major League Baseball and all 30 teams recently celebrated Jackie Robinson Day: a day to remember the legacy and career of Los Angeles Dodgers player Jackie Robinson. All players wore the number 42 and many of them cited the legendary player as a positive influence and of the reasons why they're playing in the league today. Jackie Robinson Day has been recognized league-wide since 2004. Over two decades later, this day is still important and relevant to not only the players themselves, but to baseball fans everywhere.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 2 years ago in The Swamp
Hegseth Should Be Sacked!. Content Warning.
Former military man, Fox News Presenter, and now Trump's Defence man has earned the ire of the Democrats. Information has been leaked about America's air attacks on Yemen, in the capital, Sanaa. Supposedly hitting Houthi targets, but in the process, civilians have been killed and injured. It is a sustained campaign, unlike the pin-prick attacks that Biden launched or that Israel launched. Day after day, American planes are hitting targets. The planes fly from aircraft carriers on sorties. However, despite the relentless American air campaign, the Houthis are doubling down. They are still firing missiles and drones at Israel and trying to hit American warships. Also, attacking international shipping continues.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
Empire, Chains, and Blood: The Unholy Trinity of Imperialism, Oppression, and Genocide
Throughout history, the pursuit of power has led to some of humanity’s most brutal chapters. Imperialism—the expansion of nations through domination—has been a driving force behind political oppression and genocide. From the colonization of the Americas to the scramble for Africa, from the Holocaust to modern-day atrocities, the pattern remains the same: powerful nations and regimes exploit, suppress, and exterminate those who stand in their way.
By Morsalin Russell2 years ago in The Swamp
Why Everyone Is Suddenly So Interested in the US Bond Markets
A few years ago, when you mentioned the bond market at a dinner party, you probably got a few blank stares before someone moved on to stocks, real estate, or Bitcoin, which were easier to understand. However, fast forward to the present day, and the bond market in the United States has suddenly become the topic of conversation. People are spending a lot of time researching yields, treasury auctions, and the dreaded "inverted yield curve"—from financial analysts on YouTube to everyday conversations on Reddit. But the sudden interest: why?
By Nuhan Habib2 years ago in The Swamp
RFK JR IS A FUCKING MORON
I am mother of nonverbal autistic son and I am furious with Mr. Robert F. Kennedy Jr and the rest of the moronic Trump administration. This year has been a hell of a wishy-washy year since Trump became president again. As much as I wanted to censor this title trying to make more professional, I just thought you know what fuck it I am just so furious. Here’s why…..
By Gladys W. Muturi2 years ago in The Swamp
Leaked Documents Expose Palantir’s Real-Time Deportation Machine. AI-Generated.
In a bombshell revelation, leaked documents obtained by investigative journalists and advocacy groups have uncovered the extent to which Palantir Technologies, a secretive data analytics firm co-founded by billionaire Peter Thiel, has enabled the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation agenda. The files, which detail Palantir’s collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reveal a sophisticated real-time surveillance system designed to track, detain, and deport undocumented immigrants. This exposé threatens to dismantle Trump’s controversial immigration policies, spark widespread public outrage, and ignite legal battles over the ethical use of technology in federal enforcement.
By David Snam2 years ago in The Swamp
God Hates Who, Exactly?
Let’s set the record straight. The ongoing attacks on the LGBTQ+ community from America’s political Right have nothing to do with “protecting children” or “defending religious values.” These slogans are just moral window dressing—cover for something far more familiar: the need to punish nonconformity.
By Jeff Olen2 years ago in The Swamp
White House Chaos: The Signal Chat Error That Rocked U.S. National Security
We already knew that the Trump administration was full of oversights and errors, and that President Trump himself was prone to mistakes and clumsy remarks. However, no one expected a breach like the one that recently occurred.
By Neo772 years ago in The Swamp
2025 Executive Orders Explained. Content Warning.
I know that there is a lot of information flying around, but I wanted to make a series with a brief summary of all that is going on right now. As such, here is a breakdown of March's Executive Orders.
By Paige Graffunder2 years ago in The Swamp
What Has Trump’s “Liberation Day” on April 2 Brought Us?
Introduction After much anticipation, the long-awaited “Liberation Day”, promised to free America from its reliance on foreign goods, has finally come and, as expected, has not yielded any benefits, particularly for America.
By Neo772 years ago in The Swamp
Who Is Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin?
Introduction Few figures combine versatility and enigma quite like Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. Whether piloting a fighter jet, touring a submarine, riding a tank, horseback riding, swimming in a cold river, shooting from a Kalashnikov, or engaging in barehanded combat against multiple foes, the images attributed to him are as diverse as they are dramatic.
By Neo772 years ago in The Swamp