fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Exploring and debunking conspiracies and the lesser known truths in the world of politics.
Angels Sigh, Sun Shines, Moon Cries.
Firefly/Meta Angels Sigh. Sun Shines. Moon Cries. WORLD SHIFTING. Time bends for the ones who stay. This is Humanity at the Precipice, a visual poem about destruction, light, grief, and the people who witness it all
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 2 months ago in The Swamp
The Invisible Hand: How Covert Influence Operates Behind the Public Record
Covert Influence, Visible Perpetrators, and Hidden Causal Responsibility: Introduction: In analyzing high-profile acts such as assassinations, it is crucial to distinguish between what actually happened in reality and what can be publicly demonstrated or proven . Events are independent of evidence; a physical act occurs regardless of whether it is documented, understood, or acknowledged. Public validation is only one pathway to knowledge, not the ultimate source of truth.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in The Swamp
Andy Burnham: Sunak All Over Again?
It seems in July, we are going to get one bespectacled prime minister for another. As Sir Keir Starmer sees out the final days of his premiership, it seems Andy Burnham has taken the leadership of the Labour Party game, set, and match. According to Jeremy Corbyn, interviewed on Novara, a left-wing news outlet on YouTube, Labour MPs were falling over themselves to race to get a selfie with Labour's new saviour, Andy Burnham. The selfie, including prominent ministers in Starmer's cabinet, was splashed across a certain famous newspaper. Taken at that ancient building, which has seen different regimes come and go, the Guild Hall.
By Nicholas Bishop3 months ago in The Swamp
What the Border Numbers Actually Show
The argument over whether the true number was 14 million, 16 million, or 20 million points to a larger failure. The government failed to give the public a reliable answer about who came in, who stayed, who was released, who disappeared, who gave false information, who had criminal history, who had foreign ties, who received meaningful vetting, and who could be found and removed later.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in The Swamp
Tucker Carlson: MAGA and Trump Over.
Once upon a time, Tucker Carlson stood shoulder to shoulder with Donald John Trump. But even when Trump could do no wrong, and the Republican Party was under his command, Tucker Carlson, though a supporter, was not entirely taken in by the Orange One's aura. He and a few others, though they were supporters of Trump, always stood ready to advise POTUS if they thought he had taken a wrong turning. And this is exactly what Tucker Carlson did as Trump started his disastrous war with Iran alongside Israel.
By Nicholas Bishop3 months ago in The Swamp
Nick Thomas-Symonds: Crown Andy Burnham in July.
It was rumoured that Sir Keir Starmer would step down as prime minister, but when it actually happened yesterday, it seemed real and surreal. Watching Sir Keir stand there at his lectern outside at Number 10, one could easily think it was a dream. And you would wake up, and Sir Keir would still be prime minister, and all would be well with the world. But it wasn't Sir Keir who was telling the world he was going. He, like Theresa May before him, said it had been an honour serving the country "He loved". Sir Keir said he had listened to cabinet ministers and had decided to resign for the good of the party and the country. He said not being the prime minister would give him time to be with his wife, Victoria and his children. Sir Keir said Victoria had been his rock, and like Theresa May during her resignation speech, he wobbled and held back the tears as anybody would. Whether you like the outgoing prime minister or not, everyone is human, and Sir Keir is no exception.
By Nicholas Bishop3 months ago in The Swamp
Op-Ed: Calling Sin a Sin Is Not Bigotry (Part 5). Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Series Note: This article expands the argument beyond the specific dealership call and beyond female-coded social aggression. The earlier articles examined a particular example, then moved into the broader problem of social aggression and identity-based deflection. This article addresses the deeper moral principle: no person should be protected from accountability because of sex, race, religion, sexuality, nationality, political tribe, trauma, victim status, social class, or any other identity category. Evil conduct remains evil conduct, even when the person doing it belongs to a group society has been trained to protect.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in The Swamp
Op-Ed: The Behaviors We Are Not Allowed to Name (Part 4). Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Series Note: This article marks a shift in tone. Though the first three articles used this dealership call as a case study, this article moves beyond that specific call to addresses the larger cultural problem: harmful patterns of conduct that people often recognize privately but are not allowed to name publicly, especially when those behaviors are more commonly associated with women, social power, emotional framing, and non-physical aggression.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in The Swamp
