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The epicenter of DC and by extension, the country: The White House is US government incarnate, it's hard to discern what goes on behind those walls...
Calling Marianne Williamson' Kooky' Reeks of Sexism
In March of 2023, spiritual leftist and failed 2020 presidential democratic nominee Marianne Williamson announced her bid for the presidency. Almost immediately, commentators began attacking, not her policies, but her kookiness. "Let the Cranks Run," Jack Shafer argued in Politico, a picture of Williamson on the thumbnail. "If I had a, what's it called? A little globe here, a crystal ball," Biden's press secretary mocked when asked about her bid, "Then I can tell you…. If I could feel her aura. I just don't have anything to share on that."
Alex Mell-TaylorPublished 2 days ago in The SwampTürkiye Recalls Ambassador in Response to Assyrian Genocide Acknowledgement
January 20th (Ankara, Türkiye) – Türkiye (formerly known as “Turkey”) has immediately recalled its ambassador back home for consultations in response to the signing of the second of ten Executive Orders the newly installed President of the United States presented during the inauguration ceremony. Further, the NATO ally and host to two American military bases—one of which contains tactical nuclear weapons—summoned the United States Ambassador for a dressing down, reportedly by the President of Türkiye directly. While Türkiye and the United States are often at odds on the world stage, the alliance between the two countries has remained steadfast for decades and issues are usually quietly resolved behind the scenes.
Banning TikTok is Against Your 1st Amendment Right
TikTok, a video-sharing app, has become a worldwide phenomenon, allowing users to create and share short videos with millions of people worldwide. Recently, the United States government has raised concerns over TikTok's security and privacy issues, leading to calls for its ban. However, banning TikTok in the United States would be against the 1st Amendment, which guarantees the right to freedom of speech.
Jodi BerkleyPublished 5 days ago in The SwampGuantanamo Bay to Shut Down, Terrorists Brought to Mainland
January 20th (Miami, FL) – Just minutes into the beginning of this administration, the new President issued the first of what would end up being ten Executive Orders. While it is traditional for the White House to provide the press with the text of such orders with detailed explanations and examinations beforehand, this President opted to surprise everyone and only produce that information after announcing them to the world. With the ink of the President’s signature still wet on the official documents, many questions remained about not just the logistics of the President’s actions, but on the legality.
Just The Headlines, No Bull.
Things have been a little hectic with my newly launched Disney Loungefly Graduation Backpack, so I apologize if I fell a little behind on the headlines. Here, I will attempt to group a bunch of stuff together, although, the bigger talking points have persisted like Long Covid.
Kerry WilliamsPublished 10 days ago in The SwampDiscrepancies from the 2022 Kenya Elections involving the US Government
William Ruto won the August 2022 Kenya elections, however many doubt he rightfully won. Watching the arena prior to the announcement of the results several fishy actions took place.
IwriteMywrongsPublished 11 days ago in The SwampJust The Headlines, No Bull.
I want to start off with an apology. My first "Just the headlines" post, was done after midnight, and I had intended it to be for the days news, preceding the post. Alas, it did not come off that way, and the dates looked wonky. So, this post, hopefully, corrects that. My intention is to do a quick "review" of the news top headlines, and a brief synopsis, if I contribute anything of import at all. Thank you.
Kerry WilliamsPublished 14 days ago in The SwampBREAKING: Russian Fighter Jet Collides With US Drone Over The Black Sea
A Russian jet has forced down a U.S drone over the Black Sea after damaging its propeller over international waters of the Black Sea. According to the U.S., Air Force Europe, an MQ nine Reaper drone, a U.S. Air Force surveillance drone or a spy drone was flying over the Black Sea when, according to the Air Force, two Russian fighter jets conducted what they're calling an unsafe and unprofessional interception. That's just the beginning of it. According to the Air Force, the two Russian SU 27 flanker fighter jets repeatedly flew in front of the MQ nine Reaper drone, apparently in an attempt to disrupt or disturb its flight pattern, even dumping fuel in front of that U.S. Reaper drone.
Understanding and managing codependency in relationships
Codependency is a pattern of behavior that can develop in relationships where one person is overly reliant on the other for their sense of self-worth and identity. It is often characterized by a lack of boundaries, a tendency to put others' needs before one's own, and difficulty in making decisions independently. In this article, we will explore what codependency is, how it can develop, and strategies for managing and overcoming it in relationships.
Rajveer Digital MarketerPublished 15 days ago in The SwampThe importance of emotional intelligence in relationships
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as to recognize and respond effectively to the emotions of others. In relationships, emotional intelligence plays a critical role in fostering healthy communication, building trust, and maintaining strong bonds. In this article, we will explore the importance of emotional intelligence in relationships and provide strategies for developing and enhancing emotional intelligence skills.
Rajveer Digital MarketerPublished 15 days ago in The SwampPresident Declares "Party is Over", Leaves After Shocking Attendees
January 20th (Washington, D.C.) – While Inauguration Day is usually a festive affair, this one proved to be anything but traditional when the new President of the United States of America started the celebration by declaring that the “party is over”.
Backwash of World War 3
The first and second world wars rearranged boundaries all across the world, but nowhere more so than in Europe. And if it happened again, the situation would very certainly be just as difficult—and maybe not only in Europe. Check out today's unbelievable narrative to discover how the world will look after World War 3! 🚨🤯🥶🥵🚨
Infographics ShowPublished 17 days ago in The Swamp