politicians

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

All Epstein All the Time. Content Warning.
Dear MAGA faithful: I’ve got your next assignment. You like conspiracies? Great. You like pretending the deep state is real? Fantastic. You want to drain the swamp? Super. Then drop everything—Hunter’s laptop, the woke M&Ms, Kamala’s laugh—and focus. It’s Epstein time. All Epstein. All the time.
By Jeff Olenabout a year ago in The Swamp
What Gets Measured Gets Done
In retail EVERYTHING is subject to measurement: sales per linear footsales per hourpurchasers as a percent of visitorsaverage dollar per purchaseaverage dollar per itemaverage sale per day
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in The Swamp
Forget Epstein’s Ghost—It’s Time Trump Took Aim at the Real Threat
While the media froths at the mouth over every crumb from the Epstein files, America’s broken family court system continues to devour families in silence. Enough is enough. It's time for President Trump—and every lawmaker with a spine—to prioritize fixing the rigged, unaccountable, and often abusive family court system. If you care about freedom, families, or even just fiscal responsibility, there is no greater crisis quietly burning through this country.
By Michael Phillipsabout a year ago in The Swamp
Kemi Badeonch: No Longer Nigerian.. Content Warning.
The Conservative Party, a right-leaning party, thinks of itself as being progressive. The last Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, was of Indian descent. Now, in Kemi Badenoch, they have a British-Nigerian leader. The Conservatives are certainly not ethnonationalist. In other words, British people do not have to be of Native British descent to be British. As long as they sign up to what the Conservative Party stands for and are pro-British, it doesn't matter. Some of the most far-right Tory ministers have been of South Asian descent. Like Suella Braverman and Priti Patel. It seems the right to the far right in the UK is inclusive. As long as you stand for King and Country.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
The Ballad of Staten Island’s Fearless DA: Michael “Stranger Danger” McMahon
If Staten Island ever rebooted The Sopranos as a courtroom drama, they'd cast Michael E. McMahon in the lead. Not because he’s particularly talented, charismatic, or compelling—but because he’s got the one thing that matters most in Richmond County justice: unchecked power wrapped in a smile and a “D” next to his name.
By Michael Phillipsabout a year ago in The Swamp
How Do You Trust a System That’s Designed to Break You?
“Trust the process.” That’s what we’re told when we enter a courtroom. But what happens when the process itself is the problem?
By Michael Phillipsabout a year ago in The Swamp
🇺🇸 Trump’s Tariff Tsunami: Why This Trade War Feels Different—And Why You Should Care
“Trade wars are good, and easy to win.” – Donald J. Trump, 2018 But in 2025, the battlefield just got much bigger—and messier.
By Moh Husseinabout a year ago in The Swamp
Free Speech Under Attack: Staten Island DA Issues Arrest Warrant Over Substack Email
In a startling escalation of prosecutorial overreach, Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon has reportedly issued a warrant for the arrest of Richard Luthmann — a disbarred attorney, political satirist, and self-styled muckraker — over an opinionated email published through Substack.
By Michael Phillipsabout a year ago in The Swamp
“Abu Dhabi Uproar: Israel’s Ambassador Accused of Diplomatic Misconduct”
📰 Report & Analysis: The Ambassador’s Fall from Grace 🔹 Verified Developments Formal Emirati Complaints Filed UAE officials have lodged multiple complaints against Ambassador Yossi Shelley (a former director‑general of Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office), accusing him of misconduct, clashes with local security, breaches of protocol, and “crossing red lines” during several incidents in Abu Dhabi
By Moh Husseinabout a year ago in The Swamp
“Forced Out, Stranded, Forgotten: The Afghan Exodus and Global Refugee Surge”
📰 Report: Afghanistan and the Global Refugee Crisis 🔹 Key Developments 1. Global Displacement Hits Historic Highs By the end of April 2025, more than 122 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced due to conflict, persecution, or human rights violations. This includes **42.7 million refugees, 73.5 million internally displaced persons, and 8.4 million asylum seekers ([UNHCR][1]).
By Moh Husseinabout a year ago in The Swamp
Gaza on the Brink: Man‑Made Famine, Violent Aid Blockades, and the World’s Moral Crossroads
📰 Report: The Deepening Crisis in Gaza 🔹 Key Overview Starvation Reached Catastrophic Levels A recent World Food Programme report confirmed that one in five Gazans—around half a million people—are currently living in conditions consistent with famine. Among children under five in Gaza City, one in five suffers from severe malnutrition, with over 5,000 diagnosed just in May 2025 ([TIME][1]).
By Moh Husseinabout a year ago in The Swamp
"Gaza Is Starving, Militias Are Rising—And Israel May Be Losing the World: Is This the Turning Point?"
U.S. Envoy’s Visit and Proposed Peace Plan On August 2, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff told Israeli hostage families that he’s coordinating with Israel—including Prime Minister Netanyahu—on a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza war and rebuild the territory.
By Moh Husseinabout a year ago in The Swamp