politicians

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

Why Trump Put Himself Above Lincoln — And What It Says About His Fear
What This Ranking Reveals About Trump's Deepest Fear On September 6, Donald Trump posted an image on social media. It was a tier chart of U.S. presidents, ranked from "Greatest" to "Failures" across six levels. He placed himself alone at the very top. Below him, Lincoln, Washington, Franklin Roosevelt, Jefferson, and Jackson were packed into the second tier. Reagan and Eisenhower landed in the third. Obama, Biden, and Carter were shoved into the bottom "Failures" section.
By Jin10 days ago in The Swamp
THE GREAT AMERICAN FUNHOUSE: How We Traded the New Deal for a Corporate Lease and Called It Freedom
Gather ’round, citizens, grab your participation trophies, and strap yourselves tightly into the Tilt-A-Whirl because the ride is completely unbolted from the concrete.
By Meko James 10 days ago in The Swamp
Why Zack Polanski is Just Perfect for the Holborn By-Election
The Green Party UK leader, Zack Polanski , has declared his interest in being a candidate for the parliamentary seat being vacated by former prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer , and I am over the moon at the news.
By Elaine Sihera 15 days ago in The Swamp
The Geopolitical Gambit
On 1 September 2026, Peru’s Foreign Ministry issued a terse communiqué severing diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The official statement listed four charges: destabilising the Middle East, obstructing nuclear inspections, disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and suppressing domestic dissent. The rupture came barely one month after Keiko Fujimori, a third‑generation Japanese‑Peruvian and daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, was sworn in as the country’s first elected female president.
By Jin15 days ago in The Swamp
The Predator We Refuse to See
A bear attacks a person on a trail. And inevitably, someone asks what the victim did wrong. Why were they there? What did they do to provoke it?
By THE HONED CRONE15 days ago in The Swamp
Fear: The Quiet Architect of Closed Minds
I use AI the same way any creator uses a tool to support my imagination, not replace it. My stories, my voice, my face, my lived experience are mine. If you choose to judge or ostracize people for using modern tools, that’s your bias, not my truth. I’m not hiding. I’m not cheating. I’m creating. And I’ll keep doing that with whatever tools help me express my work.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 18 days ago in The Swamp
The Tan Suit That Broke the News
August 28, 2014, 2:17 p.m. The lights in the White House press briefing room were harsh enough to sting. Obama walked to the podium, the presidential seal pressed against the white wall behind him. He wore a light tan suit, a dark blue tie. The combination had appeared three times over his eight years in office, but this time it would enter the news record differently than the other two.
By Jin19 days ago in The Swamp
Who Really Owns Venezuela’s 65 Billion Barrels of Oil?
I. The Gap Between Two Announcements On August 28, 2026, two messages appeared almost simultaneously on social media. Trump's wording sounded like a victory declaration: "American taxpayers will not bear any cost," "majority control," "more than double our petroleum reserves." He released no text of the agreement. He did not mention where it was signed. He did not answer the most basic question—whether Venezuela's National Congress had ever voted on it.
By Jin19 days ago in The Swamp
7 Reasons Why Your Vote Often Brings Little Change
Over 17 years ago, USA President Barack Obama burst on the scene with a stirring "Yes, We Can" . Many of the American population, especially the youth, were galvanised into action, having been in some despair about the Bush years. They saw Obama's vision, they could feel the possibilities, they loved his speeches and jumped on to his bandwagon. The rest is history as he stormed the White House.
By Elaine Sihera 20 days ago in The Swamp
THE STRAND THAT REFUSED THE SCISSORS
I was going to link my short you tube link to this story but bot said only you tube or vimeo videos accepted. Well this is a you tube short video.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 21 days ago in The Swamp
The 30-Nation Army Waiting at Ukraine's Door
Ceasefire Not Signed, Yet 30 Nations Already Set Entry Date On August 24, 2026, Rossiyskaya Gazeta cited a video conference statement from the "Volunteer Coalition" stating that the leaders of the UK, France, and Germany jointly confirmed: once a lasting ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is reached, a joint force composed of more than 30 nations will be deployed "immediately" onto Ukrainian territory.
By Jin22 days ago in The Swamp
WORKER OF PATHWAYS
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By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 22 days ago in The Swamp