politicians

Reviews of the politicians kissing babies and running governments around the world; applaud and criticize the decisions they make and their implications.

Happy Presidents Day America
Monday February 19, was Presidents Day. A day we set aside in the United States to celebrate all those that have served as President, but most notably since 1879 as the day America honors our first President, and one of the founding fathers, George Washington. As a retired member of the U.S. military, the day brought about reflection on my service, all 4 of the Commander in Chiefs I served under during my 24 year career, and growing into understanding how our sociopolitical complexities lead us to view our President more as a Dictator, rather than the democratically-elected Chief Executor of our country's laws, as our Constitution more conservatively implies.
By Meko James 3 years ago in The Swamp
Putin is A Walking Dead
The cover image for this story is one of my favorite cartoons by Alesha Stupin because of its symbolism and allusions to various images, incidents and facts in Putin's life. It is based on the famous photo of topless Putin riding a horse that is often used to illustrate his masculinity and strength.
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in The Swamp
Putin Killed Navalny
Both men in the cover photo for this story, the leading Russian opposition figures, are now dead. With a span of 9 years, in the same month of February. When Nemtsov was assassinated on Feb.27, 2015, I could not believe it and was numb for a couple of days. Same thing happened when the news of Navalny's death broke on Feb.16, 2024.
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in The Swamp
Colleges and Universities Should Prepare for a Possible Trump Win
Before I begin I want to state I in no way endorse Trump but I do believe he will win the 2024 election. When Trump won in 2016 college students were crying, holding stuffed animals, hiding under desks and their beds and throwing a tantrum. They may not go as far as the MAGA people did on January 6 but who knows. I will give some ways I hope colleges and Universities are preparing.
By Ferrari King3 years ago in The Swamp
Elderly Need Not Apply
Across all political affiliations, beliefs, dogmas, and voting patterns, "79% of Americans favor maximum age limits for elected officials". This is according to a Pew Research Center "survey conducted July 10-16, 2023, among 8,480 adults, [and]... June 5-11, 2023, among 5,115 adults". To put it simply:
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Moscow's Calling - 14
This conversation happened on February 6, after the Russian media confirmed that Tucker Carlson will be interviewing Putin in Moscow.
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in The Swamp
Israel's fairytale of a defence flounders at Hague hearing
With just two more days to follow in January, almost a twelfth of 2024 has already passed… but, after 114 days of continuous bombing, Israel’s ethnic cleansing of Gaza shows no sign of abating, despite last Friday’s United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling that Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in Jerusalem has just one month to convince the judges its actions in Gaza do not amount to genocide.
By Steve Harrison3 years ago in The Swamp
Calling Moscow - 21
I wrote this story awhile ago and forgot to publish. So posting it now. This conversation happened on January 8, 2024, the supposed birthday of Kim the Third of North Korea.
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in The Swamp
Peru-Ecuador War Explained
October 7th (Lima, Peru) — In a joint press release, the United States Supervisors of Foreign Relations and Safety and Security announced a nearly $250 million sale of military-grade weapons and equipment to Peru to be used as part of the country's ongoing war effort with ModRE in Ecuador. This action takes place despite growing domestic and international criticism about how Peru has been conducting their retaliatory mission after ModRE paramilitary forces undertook a surprise storm attack across the border that resulted in the systematic slaughter, rape, and defilement of thousands of unprepared Peruvians and surrounding property. Hundreds of mostly civilians were also taken captive and are still being held within Ecuadorian territory.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
The Kim Who Cried Wolf
Kim Jong-Un, leader of North Korea. has threatened the U.S. for many years. On January 1st, 2024, a news cycle reported that Kim Jong-Un wanted to "annihilate" the U.S. if "provoked". Whether this is true or not, that's up to North Korea to decide.
By The Rogue Scribe3 years ago in The Swamp
Moscow's Calling - 13
This conversation happened on January 1, 2024. “Hello, Donnie?” “Hello, Vlad! You are calling me again!” “Yes, just to wish you a Happy New Year. I hope it’s a better one for you than the one just ended.”
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in The Swamp
Emily Thornberry: General Election in May!
Shadow Attorney General for England and Wales Emily Thornberry spoke about the general election. Ms. Thornberry was speaking to Sky News. Jeremy Hunt has announced a Spring Budget for March 6. Asked about this, Emily said that the date of the budget "seems to confirm" what many MPs have suspected. That is, the Prime Minister, could choose to hold a general election early.
By Nicholas Bishop3 years ago in The Swamp