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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.
Putin Killed Navalny
Both men in the cover photo for this story, the leading Russian opposition figures, are now dead. With a span of 9 years, in the same month of February. When Nemtsov was assassinated on Feb.27, 2015, I could not believe it and was numb for a couple of days. Same thing happened when the news of Navalny's death broke on Feb.16, 2024.
Lana V LynxPublished 2 months ago in The SwampFrom the 'great abstainer' to a Euro no-brainer for Wales
Oh yes he’s the “great abstainer” and he’s “pretending that he’s doing well” in a lovely series of little podcasts being put out on Instagram at great expense by the Conservative Party... but money well spent on Alun “Friend of Israel” Cairns as it’s only a drop in the ocean in comparison to the Tory government’s investment on kid-killing weapons to bolster Benjamin Netanyahu’s campaign of genocidal ethnic cleansing in Gaza.
Steve HarrisonPublished 2 months ago in The SwampElectoral bonds verdict updates Supreme Court declares
Supreme court says anonymity in the electoral bonds scheme was ‘selective’, not ‘fool-proof’; upholds right to keep political affiliations private from state intrusion, indirect influences; BJP say it respects the verdict and opposition parties welcome the decision saying it ensures ‘level playing field’
Thalapathy Vijay entering politics
Actor VIJAY floats Political Party “TAMILAGA VETTRI KAZHAGAM” to contest 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls Mr. Vijay declared that his party would enter the electoral fray in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. It will stay away from upcoming Lok Sabha elections, and not extend support to anyone.
Before Colin Kaepernick took a knee, there was Tommie Smith and John Carlos
Before former quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeled during the national anthem in 2016 garnering national media attention and receiving praise from the black community and hate from conservative Americans showing it as a sign of "disrespect", there were black sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos took the stand putting on their black leather glove during the national anthem at the Olympic Stadium during the 1960s. Their protest garnered national media attention and caused them to be banned from sports until years after their protest they had gained respect.
Gladys W. MuturiPublished 2 months ago in The SwampColleges and Universities Should Prepare for a Possible Trump Win
Before I begin I want to state I in no way endorse Trump but I do believe he will win the 2024 election. When Trump won in 2016 college students were crying, holding stuffed animals, hiding under desks and their beds and throwing a tantrum. They may not go as far as the MAGA people did on January 6 but who knows. I will give some ways I hope colleges and Universities are preparing.
Ferrari KingPublished 2 months ago in The SwampElderly Need Not Apply
Across all political affiliations, beliefs, dogmas, and voting patterns, "79% of Americans favor maximum age limits for elected officials". This is according to a Pew Research Center "survey conducted July 10-16, 2023, among 8,480 adults, [and]... June 5-11, 2023, among 5,115 adults". To put it simply:
How Wales plays a part in Israeli campaign of genocide in Gaza
In the summer last year I remember hearing about Senedd Economy Minister Vaughan Gething blowing the horn about an advanced United States-based engineering company expanding its presence with a new centre of excellence at Cardiff Airport, St Athan, in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Steve HarrisonPublished 2 months ago in The SwampThe Deceptive Nature of Government Spending and The Border Bill: A Closer Look
In the labyrinth of government bureaucracy and fiscal policy, the unveiling of "The Border Bill" by a Republican senator from Oklahoma, purportedly aimed at addressing the nation's immigration challenges, has ignited a firestorm of controversy and debate. However, a closer examination of the bill's provisions reveals a disconcerting reality far removed from its stated objectives, highlighting a pattern of governmental overreach and opaque spending that demands scrutiny.
Lawrence LeasePublished 2 months ago in The SwampMoscow's Calling - 14
This conversation happened on February 6, after the Russian media confirmed that Tucker Carlson will be interviewing Putin in Moscow.
Lana V LynxPublished 2 months ago in The SwampChildren being slaughtered while faint-hearted sit on the fence
The genocide in Gaza has gone from north to south over the past five months with the southern city of Rafah, where more than a million people are sheltering, the latest target in Israel’s ethnic-cleansing mission to destroy the heart and soul of the Palestinian enclave.
Steve HarrisonPublished 2 months ago in The SwampWhy do Democracies not fight Wars against each other?
Democratic Peace Theory at Work It is stunning! Democracies really don't fight wars against each other. Sure, you find some examples where countries are labeled "democracies" and get engaged in war. Still, we speak of fully-fledged democracies, "Western-style," such as Canada, France, Japan, or Australia. And here, indeed, you don't find examples. Why is that? Are democratic countries more peaceful in general? Well, this idea is another subbranch of what is called the Democratic Peace Theory. I will focus only on why they do not fight wars against each other. Autocracies are another issue.
Jurgen DieringerPublished 2 months ago in The Swamp