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.
Five Bullets
I've said it before, that in my opinion, we Americans have made an art out of complaining. We complain about the weather, our spouses, which genre of music is "the best," and on and on the incessant grumbling continues. But what we love to complain the very most and the loudest about is : OUR GOVERNMENT.
By Shirley Belk2 years ago in The Swamp
Vicarishame - 5
I was driving most of the day today, getting only the snippets of the big news on the radio because NPR was running away from the frequencies available to me. But even the little news that broke through the static made me facepalm myself in shame for Trump.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
Trump vs. Zelensky: Is World War III on the Horizon?
The recent Trump-Zelensky meeting at the White House has sparked intense debate worldwide. In what was expected to be a diplomatic discussion on Ukraine’s future and a potential minerals deal, the conversation escalated into a heated argument. With Trump accusing Zelensky of risking World War III and Zelensky standing firm against any concessions to Russia, the meeting has left many wondering about its implications.
By Matt Guides2 years ago in The Swamp
Feb 28th 2025 - Economic Blackout
Introduction Today there has been a call to not spend money or use Social Media, especially Facebook and anything that carries advertising. We are fine to use small businesses, but Amazon, Walmart and the big ones are to be boycotted.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in The Swamp
Kemi Badenoch: US and UK Will Disagree.. Content Warning.
Ahead of Sir Keir's meeting with the 'Orange One' in Washington, Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch has been spouting about the British Prime Minister's trip. Ms. Badenoch said, "The UK doesn't have to agree with the US on everything". The relationship needs to be "realistic". Speaking to Sky News's Political Editor Beth Rigby, she said the US "is not an authoritarian regime and shares the same Western values as the UK, including free trade, free enterprise, and free speech.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
Thoughts on racism and world problems 2025
Thoughts on racism and world problems 2025 A personal appraisal of social problems worldwide I am by birth and ancestry, a white British male. I do not consider any person inferior to myself because of skin colour, racial origins, intellectual ability, gender, physical ability or age. I am happy with a doctor of Asian English background I vote for a lady of Asian English heritage. I shop at places owned by devote Muslims, I only care about the personality and integrity of the person I interrelate to.
By Peter Rose2 years ago in The Swamp
Trump's $5 million "Gold Card" Visa: A United States Immigration game-changer?. AI-Generated.
The Introduction President Donald Trump's contentious "Gold Card" visa proposal would allow rich foreign investors to pay a set fee of "$5 million" to receive "green card privileges and a path to U.S. citizenship." The intention behind this proposal is to "replace the EB-5 visa program," which has been utilized for years by investors to acquire permanent residence in the United States by contributing to the economy. Trump's proposal has set off heated controversy. Supporters contend that this initiative could stimulate the economy by bringing in high-net-worth individuals, while critics see it as favoring money over merit and potentially enabling foreign billionaires, including Russian oligarchs, to purchase their way into the U.S.
By Tanushree Das2 years ago in The Swamp
February 24 - Forever Black Day
This day is particularly dark for me as we are marking three full years of Russia's assault on Ukraine. There was a large rally and demonstration in Washington, DC on Saturday, Feb.22, and several large cities have planned activities such as rallies, demonstrations, requiems and prayers over the weekend and today.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
Zelenskyy: Keir Has His Back!. AI-Generated.
Sir Starmer is heading to Washington next week to meet Donald Trump and has reacted to Trump's labelling Vlodymir Zelenskyy as a "Dictator". Sir Keir sees himself as the transatlantic bridge between Europe and Trump's America. In a way, past British leaders have been a bridge between the USA and Europe. Britain and the USA have always had a close relationship, more so since the end of WW II. British and Americans have bled together on the battlefield. We share so much in common, racially, linguistically, and culturally. Britain essentially gave birth to the USA, we supplied the first settlers. Many Americans today share a DNA heritage from the British Isles. Yes, we fought wars against each other, The War of Independence and the 1812 War. We have had disagreements, however, we remain close. Even Trump and the alleged Martian (maybe?) Elon Musk has British DNA. Trump through his Scottish mother and Musk through a granny from Liverpool.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
Europe: Emergency Meeting.
Sir Keir Starmer is heading to Europe to meet in Paris with his European counterparts. The meeting is in response, to US Defence Secretary, Mr. Hegseth, saying "Europe needs to step up and spend more on defending Ukraine". Trump has said Europe must spend at least 5% of its GDP on its defence if the US is to do most of the heavy lifting in NATO. Trump at the end of the day, is a businessman, he runs the US like it is a company. He thinks Europe is taking advantage of the US umbrella. European nations are happy to see the US spend the most on Western defence. For Trump, this is not good enough, he rightly wants Europe to spend more on its defence. Trump is not removing that umbrella, but it's in his mind, to do so if Europe doesn't. It's about Trump putting "America First" and saving money. That's why he has Elon Musk cutting overinflated depts in the US government. However, one thing stands stark, Trump has sanctioned billions of Dollars to be earmarked for Israel. Trump like Biden and all American presidents before him stands shoulder to shoulder with Israel. Why Israel is the exception and Europe not I cannot say.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
