politicians
Reviews of the politicians kissing babies and running governments around the world; applaud and criticize the decisions they make and their implications.
Al Green's Bold Protest at Trump's Congressional Address: What Led to the Disruption
On March 4, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives witnessed a dramatic scene that quickly became the talk of the nation. Rep. Al Green of Texas, known for his vocal opposition to former President Donald Trump and his staunch advocacy for progressive policies, was escorted out of the chamber during Trump’s address to Congress. His protest, which was bold and unfiltered, sparked both outrage and praise, prompting conversations about the effectiveness of such disruptions in the world of politics.
By Bevy Osuos2 years ago in The Swamp
Twitch Bans HasanAbi for the Fifth Time – Is the Platform Targeting Political Streamers?
Popular Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, widely known as HasanAbi, has been banned from the platform once again—marking his fifth suspension. The latest ban has ignited discussions about whether Twitch is unfairly targeting political commentators. Many fans and critics alike are now questioning the platform’s content moderation policies and their impact on free speech.
By Sangita Nandi2 years ago in The Swamp
Trump-Zelensky Meeting Ends Abruptly – What It Means for U.S. Ukraine Relations
The recent meeting between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took a dramatic turn, ending abruptly after a heated exchange. The unexpected breakdown of talks has raised significant concerns about the future of U.S. support for Ukraine and the broader implications for global geopolitics. Here’s what happened and what it could mean for U.S.-Ukraine relations moving forward.
By Bevy Osuos2 years ago in The Swamp
Something Is Always Coming
"The future is very scary. It 's always out there, right in front of you, waiting, mocking you, calling you an idiot, and then not one shortest possible moment in time later, it's here, in the present, laughing and punching you in the face, and then before you can even respond, it's gone, into the past, and you are just standing there, face bloodied, looking like a fool as the future stands there in front of you, mocking you, calling you an idiot." -- D. DeMarco, 2017
By Everyday Junglist2 years ago in The Swamp
Vicarishame - 5
I was driving most of the day today, getting only the snippets of the big news on the radio because NPR was running away from the frequencies available to me. But even the little news that broke through the static made me facepalm myself in shame for Trump.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
SpaceX Targeting Feb 28 For Next Launch of Starship Megarocket.
SpaceX Targeting Feb 28 For Next Launch of Starship Megarocket. SpaceX is gearing up for the eighth test flight of its Starship megarocket targeting liftoff on Friday February 28 2025. This mission comes on the heels of the previous test flight which ended prematurely due to an in flight anomaly. The upcoming launch aims to validate the improvements made to the vehicle and advance SpaceX's goal of creating a fully reusable spacecraft capable of deep space missions. The Starship system standing at 403.5 feet 123 meters is designed as a two stage fully reusable spacecraft. The first stage known as Super Heavy is a massive booster equipped with 33 Raptor engines that provide the thrust necessary to escape Earth's gravity. The second stage referred to simply as Starship houses the payload and is intended for operations in space, including landing on other celestial bodies and returning to Earth. In the previous test flight on January 16 2025 Starship successfully launched from SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas. The mission proceeded smoothly through the initial phases with a successful liftoff and stage separation. However approximately 8.5 minutes into the flight the upper stage experienced a propellant leak leading to a catastrophic failure over the Atlantic Ocean. Debris from the explosion fell near the Turks and Caicos Islands prompting a temporary diversion of flights in the area. An investigation involving SpaceX the Federal Aviation Administration FAA NASA the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB and the U.S Space Force identified that extreme vibrations had caused stress on the propulsion system resulting in the leak and subsequent fires. In response SpaceX implemented several hardware and system adjustments to mitigate these issues in future flights.
By Adnan Rasheed2 years ago in The Swamp
Trump's $5 million "Gold Card" Visa: A United States Immigration game-changer?. AI-Generated.
The Introduction President Donald Trump's contentious "Gold Card" visa proposal would allow rich foreign investors to pay a set fee of "$5 million" to receive "green card privileges and a path to U.S. citizenship." The intention behind this proposal is to "replace the EB-5 visa program," which has been utilized for years by investors to acquire permanent residence in the United States by contributing to the economy. Trump's proposal has set off heated controversy. Supporters contend that this initiative could stimulate the economy by bringing in high-net-worth individuals, while critics see it as favoring money over merit and potentially enabling foreign billionaires, including Russian oligarchs, to purchase their way into the U.S.
By Tanushree Das2 years ago in The Swamp
