controversies

It seems every time one racially-charged incident ends, a gender or religious controversy takes its place; Ruminate on the issues dividing our nation and world.

It's Officially Pride Month: Come Get Your Slice of The Pie, Corporations!
Hello everybody. We are only THREE days into June, and there is already controversy (Lots of tea is being spilled. 🍵) and companies trying to swoop in on pride month's monetary value. This doesn't sit well with conservatives. Target is already being brought down as a result of their pride collection, which sparked an outrage and invoked violence in some areas of the U.S.
By Inky Rose 3 years ago in The Swamp
Tories Accused of Piling Pressure on Broken System.
Universal Credit was the flagship benefits shakeup introduced by the then Department of Works and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith. In theory, the idea was a good idea. Replacing many benefits into one benefit. Claimants have to wait 5 weeks until they can access the first monthly payment. If they cannot wait they can ask for an advance payment. When their first payment comes through they have to pay it back.
By Nicholas Bishop3 years ago in The Swamp
"President Biden's On-Stage Fall at Air Force Graduation Deemed Minor, Confirms Spokesperson"
As President Joe Biden was making his way offstage after completing the graduation ceremony of Air Force Academy's graduates he tripped over a sandbag which went unnoticed.
By Vijay Mistry3 years ago in The Swamp
The Debt Ceiling Deal: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Brink
It was a dark and stormy night. The government was on the brink of default. And in the middle of it all, a funny thing happened.
By Scott Langley3 years ago in The Swamp
Lincoln, Hamilton, and Immigrants
In my opinion the Civil War did not occur when it did by accident. I believe that there is a reason it happened when it did because certain things had to be in place; in particular certain changes in the population were needed. Contrary to what many have been taught I believed that on its battlefields were left the remains of the United States.
By V. H. Eberle3 years ago in The Swamp
American Bully: The US is Hated & Wasting Money Interfering in Other Countries Affairs & Politics
Thursday, 1 June 2023 By: TB Obwoge The United States is one of the most hated countries in the world, most Americans probably don't believe this, don't know this or don't care. Still the number one country where millions of people have hopes of immigrating to, however this doesn't mean they love the country. Or even respect the country's politics, government or citizens.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in The Swamp
The United States and its growing debt: Is its financial hegemony at risk?
The United States faces a growing debt that exceeds 100% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Despite this, spending on health and weapons force the country to continue borrowing. Democrats and Republicans were negotiating to raise the debt ceiling yet again, raising the question of whether the United States is trapped in a debt spiral. Although the country is the heart of the global financial system thanks to the dominance of the dollar, there is a limit to issuing debt without consequences.
By GB3 years ago in The Swamp
Robert Jenrick Flies to Med.
We all know that Home Secretary Suella Braverman wishes to tackle illegal migration. Sunak her Boss has made 'Stopping The Boats' a priority.
By Nicholas Bishop3 years ago in The Swamp
African IMF & Loan Indebted Governments Can't Overtax Citizens You're Creating a Recipe for Anarchy
Tuesday, May 30 2023 By: TB Obwoge I was casually checking on a friend in Kenya, he's been encouraging me, begging me actually, to return to the country I left in 2020. I've been telling him I would but watching the news of the economic issues in Kenya is very worrisome.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in The Swamp
Do What You Want
"Do what you must, do all you can, break all the fucking rules, and go to hell with Superman..." --Bad Religion People believe that nihilism is a destructive, pointless philosophical toilet bowl, wherein people who "just don't give a fuck" just...don't give a fuck. Actually, it's quite liberating. Once you realize the futility of earthly endeavors, the relatively brief period in this world in which you have to live and shine and define yourself, and deceive yourself into believing that, ultimately, anything you do here will matter after they shuffle you under the earth--an inexorable eventuality for every man and woman walking the face of the planet -- liberates you, somehow. It frees you from the petty, self-deceptive boxes you're commanded to choose to live in (but not with too much choice, really; there is only an alternative between Acceptable "A" and equally Acceptable "B") by a society that will otherwise rubber-stamp you as one of the "bad people." But even the "good people" get shoveled under, brought down by the relentless march of time.
By Tom Baker3 years ago in The Swamp
President's First Priority? Aliens from Outer Space
January 21st (Las Vegas, NV) – When last seen by the public, the brand-new President of the United States of America was boarding Air Force One to an unknown destination. In the hours beforehand, the President had disrupted the Inauguration Ceremony by ending the festivities and announcing ten new Executive Orders. While the world was still reeling from those massive shifts in internationalism, security, nuclear armaments, terrorism, and expansionism, the President set sights on the next most important thing...
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Nigeria politics
Chapter 1: Nigeria at Independence: Foundations of a Political Landscape Chapter 2: Pre- and Post-Colonial Political Movements: Shaping Nigerian Politics
By TOWOLAWI TUNDE3 years ago in The Swamp