history
Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.
Making laws that have the opposite effect from that which is claimed to be the intended one.
Making laws that have opposite effect to that which is claimed to be the intended one. How attitude changes when the law is changed to force people to a way of thought
Peter RosePublished about a year ago in The SwampKing Charles and His Coronation: So What?
Very shortly we will be witnessing the crowning of King Charles III presumably at Westminister Cathedral. Prince Charles became King Charles the moment his mother died. The crowning or coronation is simply a public spectacle to confirm this. The last coronation ceremony was in 1952 when Queen Elizabeth was crowned.
Nicholas BishopPublished about a year ago in The SwampFears Mount over Unilateral Nuclear Disarmament
January 20th (Chicago, IL) – Perhaps for the first time since 2010 and reversing the nearly continuous downward spiral that began in 1995, the Doomsday Clock to nuclear disaster may be ticking backwards.
Native Americans React to New Presidential Order
January 20th (Tahlequah, OK) – It has taken the entire history of the United States of America, but at long last a President has unequivocally apologized out loud to the indigenous people of these lands. The explicit apology follows much earlier ones to native Hawai’ians for overthrowing their kingdom, Black people for slavery, Japanese Americans for unjustly imprisoning them in internment camps during World War II, and others. Despite a resolution passed by Congress and signed by then-President Barack Obama in December 2009, no public declaration had ever been made before. According to Robert Longley of ThoughtCo (Longley, Robert. "U.S. Apology to Native Americans." ThoughtCo, Dec. 15, 2020, thoughtco.com /the-us-apologized-to-native-americans-3974561.):
The Impact of Take Back Alberta on Albertan Politics
Take Back Alberta is a grassroots political movement that emerged in Alberta, Canada, in 2019. The movement was established in response to growing dissatisfaction with the policies and leadership of the provincial government. The Take Back Alberta movement has had a significant impact on Alberta's political landscape, influencing public opinion, and shaping policy debates. In this article, we will explore the impact of Take Back Alberta on Albertan politics.
Saad FarooqPublished about a year ago in The SwampWhat's the Iron Curtain?
If you were born after the late 1970s, you probably think the iron curtain is the barrier to keep people from sneaking into concerts without tickets. That is unless you paid attention in history class.
Robert BowenPublished about a year ago in The SwampCalling Marianne Williamson' Kooky' Reeks of Sexism
In March of 2023, spiritual leftist and failed 2020 presidential democratic nominee Marianne Williamson announced her bid for the presidency. Almost immediately, commentators began attacking, not her policies, but her kookiness. "Let the Cranks Run," Jack Shafer argued in Politico, a picture of Williamson on the thumbnail. "If I had a, what's it called? A little globe here, a crystal ball," Biden's press secretary mocked when asked about her bid, "Then I can tell you…. If I could feel her aura. I just don't have anything to share on that."
Alex Mell-TaylorPublished about a year ago in The SwampDisney Doesn't Need To Campaign For Copyright Extension
For years, Disney, and all major media holders, have pushed to extend copyright so that their Intellectual Property can remain outside the public domain — i.e., materials not protected by IP laws. Their political meddling has been detrimental to our property laws. As I wrote in The MCU Was Never A Bold, New Experiment in Cinema:
Alex Mell-TaylorPublished about a year ago in The SwampTürkiye Recalls Ambassador in Response to Assyrian Genocide Acknowledgement
January 20th (Ankara, Türkiye) – Türkiye (formerly known as “Turkey”) has immediately recalled its ambassador back home for consultations in response to the signing of the second of ten Executive Orders the newly installed President of the United States presented during the inauguration ceremony. Further, the NATO ally and host to two American military bases—one of which contains tactical nuclear weapons—summoned the United States Ambassador for a dressing down, reportedly by the President of Türkiye directly. While Türkiye and the United States are often at odds on the world stage, the alliance between the two countries has remained steadfast for decades and issues are usually quietly resolved behind the scenes.
Posie Parker's Hate Tour: The Feminist Mask of Fascism
Fascists Might Fear Trans Women. But They Are Terrified of Blak Women. Yesterday the "Let Women Speak" tour arrived in Canberra. It was during this rally that the police assaulted pro-trans Senator Lydia Thorpe.
Stevi-Lee AlverPublished about a year ago in The SwampGuantanamo Bay to Shut Down, Terrorists Brought to Mainland
January 20th (Miami, FL) – Just minutes into the beginning of this administration, the new President issued the first of what would end up being ten Executive Orders. While it is traditional for the White House to provide the press with the text of such orders with detailed explanations and examinations beforehand, this President opted to surprise everyone and only produce that information after announcing them to the world. With the ink of the President’s signature still wet on the official documents, many questions remained about not just the logistics of the President’s actions, but on the legality.
Just The Headlines, No Bull.
Things have been a little hectic with my newly launched Disney Loungefly Graduation Backpack, so I apologize if I fell a little behind on the headlines. Here, I will attempt to group a bunch of stuff together, although, the bigger talking points have persisted like Long Covid.
Kerry WilliamsPublished about a year ago in The Swamp