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Reviews of the politicians kissing babies and running governments around the world; applaud and criticize the decisions they make and their implications.
Trump’s Record in Full Context (Part 3). AI-Generated.
(Continued from Part 2...) --- The Other Side of the Ledger Parts 1 and 2 documented what actually happened on the accomplishment side: laws signed, executive actions taken, policies reversed, agencies redirected, courts reshaped, enforcement priorities changed, and measurable outcomes claimed or recorded. Part 3 completes the record by looking at the other side of the ledger: promises that were not fully delivered, policies that were blocked, outcomes that fell short of public expectation, legal battles that shaped the presidency, and cultural events that cannot honestly be ignored.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in The Swamp
Fuel on Fire: How Rising Petrol Prices Are Crushing the Public in 2026
Fuel on Fire: How Rising Petrol Prices Are Crushing the Public in 2026 The Introduction The price of gasoline is continuing to rise in Pakistan, which is having an impact on every sector of society. From daily wage earners to salaried professionals, the rising cost of fuel has become more than just an economic issue—it is a national crisis impacting livelihoods, mobility, and overall quality of life.
By Farida Kabir5 months ago in The Swamp
Jerome Powell: Calm Voice Behind Economic Uncertainty
Some people shape the world without ever stepping into everyday life. Their decisions are felt in small, quiet ways: at the grocery store, in loan payments, in job searches, and in the way families plan their future. Jerome Powell is one of those figures. When people search for “jerome powell,” they are often trying to understand something bigger than a single person. They are trying to make sense of money, prices, and uncertainty that affects daily life. His name appears in financial news, but the effects of his decisions reach far beyond headlines. They reach homes, businesses, and long-term plans that people build carefully over time.
By Muqadas khan5 months ago in The Swamp
Charles in The Court of King Donald.
Can Charles' visit to the US smooth over the cracks that have appeared between Starmer and Trump? The US and UK's relationship remains strained, particularly over the recent Iran, Israel, US, War. Also, comments made by Trump about Starmer and the UK in general have soured relations between the two. And one has to ask, is there even a special relationship any more between the two countries? As one pundit said, Israel has replaced the UK in a special relationship. The UK and the US have much in common, and yet the US looks towards a Jewish nation in the Middle East to stand shoulder to shoulder with. More so, since Trump threw his lot in with a wanted criminal and fascist Benjamin Netanyahu, launching war after war. So Bibi does not have to face prosecution for corruption at home and for war crimes at the ICC or International Court.
By Nicholas Bishop5 months ago in The Swamp
The "Now or Never" Moment: 4 Surprising Takeaways from Macron’s Ultimatum to Andorra
On April 28, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron didn’t just visit Andorra for a photo op; he arrived to deliver a blunt geopolitical ultimatum. The microstate is currently standing at a definitive turning point, facing a choice that will dictate its economic trajectory for the next half-century: ratify the hard-won EU association agreement now, or prepare for permanent exclusion from the European common market.
By The INFORMER5 months ago in The Swamp
Ed Miliband: The Once and Future Leader?
Current Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is seen by many on the left and right of the Labour Party as a good replacement for the Leader of the party and denizen of No 10 should Sir Keir fall on his sword. Ed Miliband served as Labour leader from 2010 to 2015 after Gordon Brown was defeated in a general election. Known as "Red Ed", shifting Labour more to the left. Ed Miliband, who is of a Jewish background (and Polish), though not a practising Jew, unveiled the famous "Ed Stone" with commitments he was committed to engraved on a giant stone not unlike the ones you see at Stonehenge. Also, compared to the Ten Commandments, which Moses brought down from Mount Sinai, hence the ironic Jewish mention.
By Nicholas Bishop5 months ago in The Swamp
Polanski Walking Manchester.
No doubt about it, Zack Polanski has emerged as the golden boy of the left/far-left. Since becoming the leader Mr. Polanski has taken an almost obscure political party, the Greens, from more or less zero to heroes. Party membership has grown exponentially from a membership of 50,000 to 225,000. To say Zack Polanski has been the leader of the party for only 8 months, whether you like him or his policies or not, that's quite a feat.
By Nicholas Bishop5 months ago in The Swamp
Trump's Rhetoric on Cuba.
Since the 1959 revolution and the failed US "Bay of Pigs" invasion in 1961, the US and Cuba have been sworn enemies. During the Obama years in 2014, sanctions were lifted, and the relationship was normalised. He also reopened the US Embassy in Havana. American ships, planes, and citizens were allowed to visit the Communist state and vice versa.
By Nicholas Bishop5 months ago in The Swamp
Bibi Will Be Arrested: Peter Magyar.
Netanyahu has lost a champion in Viktor Orban. Like Netanyahu, Orban was a figure seen by many as being on the extreme right. Orban was in power for 16 years. However, his reign has been ended by a more moderate right-winger: Peter Magyar.
By Nicholas Bishop5 months ago in The Swamp
