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.
Idiots of Chaos
This take-apart 2025 administration is using Project 2025 to bust America. So many warnings came ahead of the election, but it didn't matter. Elon had the money to get the felon-tyrant elected; that and the Electoral College. Elon has well-known racist views and now thinks he is running the American government. He "preaches" about democracy and doesn't know what it is, but the tyrant gives him a pulpit. Being SOUTH AFRICAN, he can't run for president, but the convicted felon has figured that out, too. Bring him on as an advisor, and let him run amuck. Elon has unleashed twenty-year-old hackers to crack all the government systems. The tyrant is fine with this, and so are Republicans in Congress.
By Andrea Corwin 2 years ago in The Swamp
"TAKE OUT THE NAZIS". Content Warning.
I created this concept in my brain today as I watched the news of tryanny n America. WHERE IS OUR HERO? I edited this short film four times, creating multiple tunes from dividing my prose into 4 parts. I had to express my disdain for people that are just kicking back saying, "What can we do" It's their government." NO, IT IS OUR GOVERNMENT, THE PEOPLE'S GOVERNMENT."
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 2 years ago in The Swamp
Alice Weidel: Diary of Madwoman.. Content Warning.
At first glance, Alice Weidel seems like a character at odds with the Alternative for Germany's policies. She is gay with a female Sri Lankan partner so given the party's often anti - LGBTQ/immigrant rantings how did this occur? Some within the AFG (or AfD in Germany) are anti-feminist, so how did a mere female (not my words) become the leader of the party? Also, she is German-born but commutes from Switzerland. So, technically she is Swiss so you have a foreigner as leader. Despite all these things that surely contradict the edicts of the party, she is their candidate for chancellor. When asked about all these contradictions, Mr. Gauland, a prominent figure within the party seems to brush all this under the carpet. They gloss over their hypocrisy by saying Alice is married (to a woman ). She has two kids and that fits the party's decrees on family values (really?).
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
Europe: Emergency Meeting.. Content Warning.
Sir Keir Starmer is heading to Paris to meet 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 defence". Trump has also said Europe must spend at least 5% of its GDP on defence. 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.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
Jan. 6 Rioters Seek Unprecedented Pardon Claims: From Murder Plots to Child Pornography
The fallout from the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot continues to reverberate through the American legal and political landscape. As hundreds of defendants face charges ranging from trespassing to seditious conspiracy, a new and controversial argument has emerged: some rioters are claiming that former President Donald Trump’s pardons should absolve them not only of their Capitol-related crimes but also of unrelated offenses uncovered during investigations, including murder plots and child pornography. This unprecedented legal strategy has sparked outrage, debate, and questions about the limits of presidential pardons.
By mureed hussain2 years ago in The Swamp
American Greatness is a Scam!!!. Content Warning.
"Make America Great Again...?" What do those words mean exactly? Every time I see those exact words I ask myself, "Who does that apply too exactly?" How does putting Donald Trump back in the White House make America great? Trump doesn't belong in any business or political office. He should be locked away in a prison cell. Or in a padded room with a straitjacket tied up so tightly that can't move a finger. The 2024 Election was one of the most historic events in American history. One where the right choice was easy and obvious. Kamala Harris would have been that choice. The right choice! But no... America made the choice... And it chose wrong!!! It chose a wannabe dictator who wants to destroy the American way of life.
By Matthew Sposato2 years ago in The Swamp
Ashley St. Clair's Shocking Claim: Elon Musk’s 13th Child?. AI-Generated.
Ashley St. Clair is a conservative influencer, author, and media personality known for her outspoken views on politics, culture, and social issues. With a strong presence on social media, she has gained a significant following for her right-wing commentary and advocacy. She is also an author, having written Elephants Are Not Birds, a children's book published by BRAVE Books, which promotes traditional gender roles.
By Matt Guides2 years ago in The Swamp
RFK Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary in Controversial Vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) has officially been confirmed as the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), marking a significant moment in U.S. politics. His confirmation follows intense debate, given his controversial views on vaccines and public health policies. With the Kennedy confirmation vote finalized, many are wondering what this means for the future of HHS and public health in America.
By Matt Guides2 years ago in The Swamp
Danielle Sassoon Resigns: The Truth Behind the Legal Clash
Danielle Sassoon has become a focal point of controversy in the legal and political landscape following her high-profile resignation. As the acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, she stepped down after refusing to dismiss the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. This decision has ignited debates on prosecutorial independence, political interference, and the broader implications of the case.
By Matt Guides2 years ago in The Swamp
What Did Ranveer Allahbadia Say on India’s Got Latent?
So a question that has shaken up the entire internet, and put the police to work, the matter has reached the parliament and that question is Would you rather witness an inappropriate family moment every day, be a part of it, or put an end to it once and for all? Ranveer Allahbadia seems to have taken inspiration from American viral content and adapted it for the Indian audience. I am a member of Samay Raina's channel, so I watched the controversial episode the day it came out. And to be honest, Ranveer Allahabadia looked overly excited, overly dramatic and over-the-top throughout the episode-totally exaggerated, like a wild cat! And all this in the midst of what? Samay Raina on one side, and Ashish Chanchlani on the other weren't doing as much drama as Ranveer was. I started thinking about what happened to Ashish Chanchlani, and why he was not saying anything, then I remembered that he turned out to be the brand ambassador of the Five Star ad - Eat Five Star, Do Nothing! Let me tell you something interesting. Ranveer Allahbadia raised this objectionable and extremely personal question in that show. Anyway, Ranveer's obsession with 'India's Got Latent' is at a different level. I have been following his podcast for the last several months and I see him asking every other guest how he likes India's most viral show India's Got Latent, what do you think about it? After a point, it was understood that in a way Ranveer was, again and again, calling out to Samay Raina and his audience that I should also be invited on the show and that there is nothing wrong in this, every creator does this. Mythpat himself had come to the show as a participant to perform. Yes, in the episode in which this Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy happened, Mythpat also came as a participant, it was a surprise for everyone, what a mimicry that guy did, it is number one. But let's come to the point. And then after calling out again and again, Samay probably felt that yes, obviously my show would enhance even more viewership, Ranveer Allahbadia is almost the king of the podcasts after Raj Shamani. But here Ranveer's plan was probably something else. He is a tiny little version of Ranveer Singh who does weird things for attention. At the same time, Ranveer is also smart. Whatever has been done in America and has gone viral, he tries to convert it into the Indian version. Where are the Aliens? Is there a Yeti or not? Do you know where all these questions are from? They have already been asked in an American podcast about five to ten years ago and it has gone viral there. He has brought the same to the Indian version. There is nothing wrong even here. It looks like Ranveer Allahbadia brought a viral American trend to India, but it didn’t land well with the audience. I am talking about the offensive and extremely personal ‘Mom and Dad’ question that has been asked on American podcasts and various American platforms for the past ten years. Now, in America, there are certain categories of entertainment and pop culture that people there are used to seeing every day. Because of this, jokes on ‘Mom or Dad’ are easily accepted there and also go viral. In India, even today, parents are considered “Matru Devo Bhava” and “Pitru Devo Bhava”. Even if a friend abuses another friend’s mother, a reply comes immediately. – ‘Maa pe mat jaa’ ya ‘Baat maa tak mat le jaa’. For those who did not understand, here is your version – "Don't bring my mom into this" or "Don't take the conversation towards my mom." Now, analyzing the point at which Ranveer had asked this question, I feel that Ranveer's intention was not at all to hurt anyone's feelings, his intention was purely attention-grabbing, which he did and it became so much that now an FIR is being filed against him, this matter is going on in the Parliament. Now see, Ranveer Allahbadia felt that this was wrong, so he posted an apology video, he apologized that whatever he did was his misjudgment, I made a mistake, please forgive me. According to reports from Livemint and The Indian Express, Mumbai Police have started an inquiry into Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on the ‘India’s Got Latent’ show. Complaints have been filed, and police have visited the filming location, but an FIR has not been officially registered yet.
By Ayush Verma2 years ago in The Swamp
Keir Using Trumpian Language.. Content Warning.
Nigel Farage and Reform UK, have put the wind up the Tories and Labour. Farage has set his goal of being Prime Minister by 2029. In a recent opinion poll by Sky/YouGov, Reform UK is ahead of Labour and the Conservatives. Immigration is the issue that has propelled Reform to the top of this poll:
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
