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.
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns.
Was it inevitable that Tulsi Gabbard and Donald John Trump were going to part on non-amicable grounds? It seemed on many occasions that Trump and his intelligence director were not always on the same page on many issues. Ms. Gabbard has now resigned from a job, no doubt over palpable differences with her head honcho, Trump. Trump described her resignation in the following words: "We are a little different in their approach". In what sense are they different? What exactly is Trump talking about?
By Nicholas Bishop5 months ago in The Swamp
MAGA versus an American
It was hot but the breeze keep it comfortable. The sun was beating down intensely, but a sky filled with puffy clouds broke up that assault. The elderly man got out of his car to fill his tank. He sighed when he looked at the price inching ever closer to five dollars. He took a moment to access an app on his phone. He had earned some points, and he wanted to cash them in to get a discount on gas prices if he used the card associated with the application. He barely noticed the large pick up pulling up on the other side of the pump.
By V. H. Eberle5 months ago in The Swamp
American Culture In America?
A Question -- Is there American culture in America? This is a question many Americans ponder. And surprisingly, the term "American Culture" simply does not exist in the lexicon of some of the very people this notion refers to. If one would ask Americans what they think "culture" means, they would probably say that it sounds foreign, exotic or it's something that refers to other societies around the globe. It may even sound ridiculous to some. After all, how can a society whose greatest achievement is the break-neck speed at which hamburgers, fries and shakes are served to billions of people every year?
By Dean Traylor5 months ago in The Swamp
When Intent Is Unprovable, Outcomes Still Matter
Accountability Cannot Depend on Mind Reading One of the most effective defenses a powerful system can use is the demand for provable intent. When harm becomes visible, the answer often comes quickly: nobody meant for this to happen. No one intended harm. There is no evidence of malice. That response can sound reasonable because intent does matter. A deliberate act is morally different from an accident. Motive can clarify the character of an action. But intent cannot be the only doorway into moral judgment, especially when the system being judged is large enough to hide motive behind layers of process, policy, delegation, and institutional language.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in The Swamp
The energy output of solar arrays is being considerably reduced by air pollution from coal-fired power plants.
Governments and investors revise their climate estimates based on the annual tally of new solar capacity. The math says that if there are more panels in the ground, there will be less coal.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in The Swamp
Make or Break for Burnham?
Greater Manchester Mayor needed a by-election to get reelected back to parliament, to stand against the incumbent Labour Leader and Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. Andy has stood before to become Labour leader but lost out to Jeremy Corbyn. Burnham, a popular Mayor of Greater Manchester, was blocked from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election by the Labour Party. Now things have changed somewhat in the fortunes of both Burnham and Starmer.
By Nicholas Bishop5 months ago in The Swamp
The IRAN Effect
The IRAN Effect The growing conflict involving Iran has become one of the most dangerous geopolitical issues in the modern world. As tensions rise in the Middle East, powerful countries such as the United States and China are becoming deeply involved in diplomatic and strategic discussions. Recent reports show that China has delivered serious warnings to President Donald Trump regarding military escalation, economic pressure, and regional instability connected to Iran.
By Wings of Time 5 months ago in The Swamp
Billionaires Are Financial Cancer
Introduction I have included an old TED talk by Nick Hanauer, who is one of the good guys: He is a rich guy, an unrepentant capitalist — and he has something to say to his fellow plutocrats: Wake up! Growing inequality is about to push our societies into conditions resembling pre-revolutionary France. Hear his argument about why a dramatic increase in minimum wage could grow the middle class, deliver economic prosperity ... and prevent a revolution.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in The Swamp
A Sky Devil on the Wall. Content Warning.
The Sky Devil is on a wall of my blue and white psych ward room. Its long nose points toward the only window, a hermetically-sealed, triptych mirror window which offers a small glimpse of the outside world, while I remain invisible.
By ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR5 months ago in The Swamp
Kash Patel’s Pearl Harbor Snorkeling Controversy Sparks Debate Over Respect, Privilege, and Public Office
When reports surfaced that FBI Director Kash Patel participated in a private snorkeling excursion near the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, the reaction was immediate and deeply divided. For some Americans, the incident represented a troubling example of government privilege crossing ethical boundaries. For others, it was simply an official historical tour that had been exaggerated into political controversy.
By Story Prism5 months ago in The Swamp
