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I Asked AI for a Political Solution—It Gave Me This. AI-Generated.
LN: After digging into the growing wave of voter disaffection (And my own) with both major political parties, I began outlining an article on the subject. On a whim, I asked ChatGPT to analyze the data I had collected and propose a possible solution. As someone who sits squarely in the political middle, I’ve long hoped for an alternative—one that avoids the dominance of the two major parties, sidesteps the noise of extremist fringes, and offers more promise than the fractured efforts of independents and libertarians. What it generated surprised me—not just because it made sense, but because it read like the start of something real. Something possible, but that cries out for younger vigorous voices to move it into the public view and breathe life into it. Only a few of the words below are mine. I could not help myself.
By Lanny Newville8 months ago in The Swamp
🇺🇸 U.S. Foreign Policy Under Trump: A Global Ripple Effect
U.S. Foreign Policy Under Trump: A Global Ripple Effect The return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency in 2025 has once again placed American foreign policy under the global spotlight, sparking significant shifts with wide-reaching consequences. Trump's approach to international relations, marked by nationalism, skepticism towards multilateral institutions, and a transactional mindset, has created waves that resonate far beyond American borders. These ripple effects are shaping global geopolitics, alliances, and international governance, with implications felt in global health, diplomacy, human rights, and security.
By World politics 8 months ago in The Swamp
Borshch and Beyond
In the bustling heart of Kyiv, amid the eerie calm between sirens and uncertainty, something unexpected is simmering—not just in kitchens, but in the soul of a nation. Ukrainian cuisine, long overshadowed by Soviet influence and global culinary trends, is experiencing a powerful rebirth. And at the forefront of this cultural revival is Chef Yevhen Klopotenko, a man who is using food as both shield and sword in the battle for Ukrainian identity.
By MAROOF KHAN8 months ago in The Swamp
David Kiplagat: Education, Career, Party & More
David Kiplagat is a seasoned public servant and technocrat whose professional and political journey reflects a commitment to development and innovation. Representing Soy Constituency, Kiplagat has steadily risen through the ranks of academia, public service, and politics, underpinned by a solid educational background and years of experience in the ICT sector.
By Marveline Merab8 months ago in The Swamp
George Natembeya: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Net Worth, Tribe & More
George Natembeya is a name that commands attention in Kenyan politics. Known for his no-nonsense leadership style and bold stance on governance, Natembeya has transitioned from a seasoned provincial administrator to the current Governor of Trans Nzoia County.
By Marveline Merab8 months ago in The Swamp
America vs. The World: Who’s Really in Charge?
America vs. The World: Who’s Really in Charge? For over a century, the United States has positioned itself as the world’s most influential political, economic, and military power. From its decisive role in two world wars to the establishment of international institutions like the United Nations and NATO, America has long claimed a seat at the head of the global table. But in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape — where emerging powers are challenging the old order, and global cooperation is fraying — the question arises: Is America still in charge, or is the balance of global power beginning to tilt?
By World politics 8 months ago in The Swamp
Martha Karua: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Education, Biography & More
Martha Karua is one of Kenya’s most respected and influential politicians, known for her unwavering commitment to justice, democracy, and human rights. With a career spanning decades as a lawyer, cabinet minister, and presidential candidate, Karua has carved out a unique legacy as a fearless advocate for the rule of law.
By Marveline Merab8 months ago in The Swamp
Anyang' Nyong'o: Age, Health, Education, Wife, Net Worth, Biography & More
Anyang’ Nyong’o has lived many lives. To some, he’s the sharp-minded professor who challenged the status quo in dusty university halls. To others, he’s the seasoned politician who’s steered through Kenya’s stormy political waters with quiet defiance.
By Marveline Merab8 months ago in The Swamp
🇵🇱 European Elections and Rising Nationalism
Election Season in Europe: National Identity vs. EU Unity As spring 2025 turns to summer, voters from Warsaw to Lisbon—and from Bucharest to Dublin—are filing into gyms, town halls, and makeshift poll stations for the most consequential European election season in a decade. The headlines shout about populist surges, cyber-intrigue, and razor-thin polls, but the deeper story is an old question with new urgency: Can national identity comfortably coexist with the promise—and the constraints—of European Union unity?
By World politics 8 months ago in The Swamp
The Bondi Stabbings: how misogyny motivated a psychotic attack. Content Warning.
The Sydney Bondi Westfield shopping mall is one I know extremely well as I live ten minutes away. I would end up in there for an hour or two each week because my physiotherapist is nearby. Since my partner and I sustained life-changing injuries in a fatal tour bus crash, I would, after physio, as my partner had her treatment, walk slowly and cautiously around the mall. I suffer PTSD from the crash; so, crowds and crowded places, loud noise, are enough to cause a panic attack. Slowly, unknowingly, this shopping mall became a safe space for me. I would shuffle around, buy Pokémon cards, Squishmallows to rest my broken back on, and the occasional coffee and cookie combination. I made friends with a few of the store workers. The injuries from the crash left me socially isolated, I can’t do what I did before, I have chronic pain: the crash was life-changing. It is odd to say, but on reflection, the shopping mall became a haven for me; a place to get a little treat after painful physio sessions. On Saturday, 13 April 2024, when I heard the news of the murders, I had a devastating panic attack.
By Josh Clements8 months ago in The Swamp
