politics
Politics does not dictate our collective cultural mindset as much as it simply reflects it; We've got to look in the mirror sometimes, and we've got one.
Church bell tolls for an end to the ethnic cleansing of Palestine
Boasting an impressive list of speakers, including singer and TV personality Charlotte Church, Saturday’s Welsh National March For Palestine saw thousands of humanitarian crusaders from across Wales gather in Cardiff’s Central Square to express their prayers for the UK government to stop condoning Benjamin Netanyahu’s campaign of terror in Gaza, where tens of thousands of children and civilians have been slaughtered by the Israel Defence Forces since the false-flag Hamas raid on 7 October.
Steve HarrisonPublished a day ago in The Swamp
Putin is Undead
Oleh Smal drew the cartoon above in 2014. Putin had just annexed Crimea then and those of us who grew up in the Soviet Union knew he would not stop there. The vampire theme turned out to be prophetic.
Lana V LynxPublished 2 days ago in The Swamp
A Palestinian's plea for life of her people to be valued by humanity
Israel’s genocidal campaign against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank is not an isolated atrocity... history is littered with similar inhumane examples of the savagery mankind is capable of. Cambodia, Vietnam, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Nazi Germany, the list is endless and spans centuries.
Steve HarrisonPublished 2 days ago in The Swamp
Disapproval from Within: Biden vs. Trump
A year ago, if one had inquired about the likeliness of President Biden being re-elected next year, the feedback and forecasts would have been swift, positive, and certain. Especially in contrast to his predecessor. Now...with a low approval rating, it appears his re-election bid will be an uphill battle.
Lee AnthonyPublished 4 days ago in The Swamp
Break in hostilities but Blair and Cameron back to stir things up
Just when you thought the situation in Gaza couldn’t get any more sinister, who should pop back up on the radar but former British prime ministers and World Economic Forum (WEF) facilitators David Cameron and Tony Blair.
Steve HarrisonPublished 5 days ago in The SwampAttacks on Disability Welfare Are Not Only Cruel but Counter-Productive
In times of trouble, you can always depend on a right-wing government to point their grubby fingers at society’s most vulnerable as the cause of all of society’s ills. The UK’s current Tory government is not much different. And finding themselves trailing in the polls, the conservatives have gone all-out in targeting the usual suspects: liberals, the impoverished, foreigners, and, of course, the so-called “work-shy”. The result has seen them try (and so far, fail) to illegally deport migrants to Rwanda, backtrack on environmental promises, and clamp down on various freedoms, including the right to protest. And now, hoping to appeal to their core base of voters, it seems they’re (once again) going after people with disabilities as well.
Mike GrindlePublished 5 days ago in The Swamp
President William Ruto's Transformative Vision
In a momentous address at the EU Parliament on November 21, 2023, President William Ruto of Kenya delivered a compelling and visionary speech that echoed through the chambers of global leadership. His words resonated far beyond the confines of the hall, symbolizing a rallying cry for a new era of global interdependence and collaborative action.
Bagwasi DennisPublished 5 days ago in The Swamp
Farewell the Steel Magnolia
Like Rosalynn, my Nana was a woman of quick wit, sharp instinct, unflappability, and grace. My grandfather, like President Jimmy Carter, had the good sense to marry a woman more than his equal, as all men do.
Jack FaulknerPublished 6 days ago in The Swamp
Beyond the Ballot
In the ongoing quest for a fair and accountable government, the focus on term limits has primarily centered around elected positions. While limiting the tenure of elected officials is a step in the right direction, it's essential to cast a wider net and address the potential loophole—lifetime appointments through strategically positioned appointed positions. In this blog post, we delve into the critical need for term limits on appointed positions to truly curb corruption, foster diversity, and maintain a government that genuinely serves the people.
Dr. Byron DavisPublished 7 days ago in The Swamp
Look beyond the propaganda and demand the genocide stops
It must be so comforting for Israel’s despotic Likud leadership to know their globalist allies around the world are backing their Gaza genocide campaign to the hilt, pulling out all the stops to justify this fascist government’s repetition of the Nazi atrocities unleashed in WWII. Did the lessons of the Holocaust count for nothing?
Steve HarrisonPublished 7 days ago in The Swamp
Beyond the Birthdays
In the rich embroidery of American official history, the string old enough has woven itself into the story, with Joe Biden remaining as both a record-holder and an image of perseverance. As he moves toward his 81st birthday, the conversation around his age lights banters about the convergence of years lived and the capacity to lead. How many presidents have attained such a milestone?How many future presidents will attain this achievement?
Bagwasi DennisPublished 8 days ago in The Swamp
Moving people from Benefits(Welfare) to employment
Moving people from benefits (welfare) to employment Not just a British problem. A big problem in year 2023 is going to get bigger by 2050.
Peter RosePublished 9 days ago in The Swamp
