quotes

A collection of the best quotes ever uttered by politicians or about them. Just one caveat: they can't all sound like Gettysburg.

Necropolitics
It’s 2024. Twenty years since I was in high school. Twenty-one years since the invasion of Iraq, and 23 years since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
By Atomic Historian5 days ago in The Swamp
We Are Not the True Murderers of Our Dreams, Nor Society — Poverty Is
“Do you think we’ll ever leave this island?” “Of course. Someday we’ll travel the world.” “That’s right, I’ll be a well-known performer, you’ll be a writer, and she’ll be a nurse.”
By fleeting.serenics14 days ago in The Swamp
Pigeon on a Mission
Hungarian Prime-minister Viktor Orbán has done a lot of travel in a short period of time since Hungary became the EU Council rotating chair for six months on July 1, 2024. He calls it a “peace mission.” His X (Twitter) timeline has it all documented in glossy propaganda terms using a lot of euphemisms and strong imagery.
By Lana V Lynx14 days ago in The Swamp
The Possibility of a Self-Implosion of the Immigrant Chaos in the US
There is a possibility that the chaos caused by immigrants in the United States could self-impplode. The SAVE Act and its implications are discussed. ( The SAVE Act, a proposed law that mandates only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections, has generated considerable debate and controversy.)
By Estalontech16 days ago in The Swamp
Every US Dollar Is Turning Into Debt
We are all practically shouldering one million dollars' worth of the national debt that according to Yahoo Finance by J. Arky ,Sun, 23 June 2024 , which is a huge burden for the United States.
By Estalontech30 days ago in The Swamp
The Story of the "Felon" and the "Crook"
When it comes to the realm of political fundraising, issues can sometimes bring about as many opportunity as they do obstacles. Imagine for a moment that two political figures are each branded with shameful titles by their opponents.
By Estalontech2 months ago in The Swamp
America the asylum...
24MAY2024; 1459, FRI– Baltimore, MD, USA “Their words claim that I am near and dear to them; though, their hearts are far from me.” That’s my paraphrasing of a quote from my favorite Prophet.
By Nefarious Darrius2 months ago in The Swamp
Peru-Ecuador War Explained
October 7th (Lima, Peru) — In a joint press release, the United States Supervisors of Foreign Relations and Safety and Security announced a nearly $250 million sale of military-grade weapons and equipment to Peru to be used as part of the country's ongoing war effort with ModRE in Ecuador. This action takes place despite growing domestic and international criticism about how Peru has been conducting their retaliatory mission after ModRE paramilitary forces undertook a surprise storm attack across the border that resulted in the systematic slaughter, rape, and defilement of thousands of unprepared Peruvians and surrounding property. Hundreds of mostly civilians were also taken captive and are still being held within Ecuadorian territory.
By J.P. Prag6 months ago in The Swamp
Political Standings Not Withstanding
A Message of Unity in Modern Political Division Across the United States, the country is divided by political views and beliefs. The level of division that currently exists in 2023, in fact, has not been seen in many decades, maybe even centuries. It could be argued that the USA has not been this divided since the days leading up to the civil war.
By Timothy A Rowland7 months ago in The Swamp
"They Make a Desolation..." . Content Warning.
"We are not lovers, we are not romantics, we are here to serve you." Gary Numan, "Down in the Park" Let me start off by saying there's one thing you can be sure of: Whoever has the power to dictate terms decides whose "rights" matter, and whose don't.
By Tom Baker9 months ago in The Swamp
A Tale of Two Speakers
Now, this is fun... From the New York Times Opinion Page (October 3rd, 2023): The U.S. Capitol may be perched on a hill, but it is understandable why so many Americans look down on it.
By Kendall Defoe 10 months ago in The Swamp
President Vows to Protect Nazis with Own Life
August 26th (Nashua, NH) – Your rights, freedoms, and liberties are all under attack, according to the President of the United States. At a press conference held after meeting with the governor of New Hampshire ostensibly to discuss recent events in the State, the President addressed the media and others in attendance with a fiery speech about personal freedoms. Said the President:
By J.P. Prag10 months ago in The Swamp