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.
Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Isn’t Justice. It’s a Warning.. AI-Generated.
When I heard that Charlie Kirk had been assassinated, I was stunned. But what shocked me even more was how many people celebrated it — as if his death were some sort of victory. It made me reflect, not just on who he was, but on how people have come to talk about him — and others like him.
By Rena Thorne4 months ago in The Swamp
Evil Among Us, Evil Within. Content Warning.
Evil Among Us in 2025 I’m sure you’ve heard the saying before; we all have, every person on the planet has the capacity for both good and evil. Sadly, we’ve seen blatant displays of evil recently here in the year 2025. Everything from the racist human garbage that killed a woman on the subway just because she is white, while on his 15th time out of prison I might add. To the more recent murder of Charlie Kirk by a different worthless piece of human trash, simply because the killer disagreed with his political views. Of course, these are just the most recent in an all-too-long series of violent, pointless, hate-fueled, evil that has plagued the United States, and the world for some time now.
By Timothy A Rowland4 months ago in The Swamp
Poland on Edge: Russian Drone Activity Sparks NATO Tensions
Poland on Edge: Russian Drone Activity Sparks NATO Tensions Poland has once again found itself in the geopolitical spotlight as Russian military activity near its borders raises alarm across Europe. Recent reports confirm that Russian drones have violated Polish airspace, forcing the Polish government to issue strong condemnations and heightening fears of a potential escalation between Russia and NATO.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 months ago in The Swamp
Charlie Kirk: Gunned Down.
I want to say that all loss of life is sad, whether that person is an unknown or someone in the limelight. And that goes for Charlie Kirk, too. Kirk was an ardent Christian, and as a fellow Christian, I pray for his soul. I pray for his wife and kids, who will now face the world without him. 31 years of age is such a young age to lose your life. Whether you agree with Kirk's political or religious views, he was still human. Kirk was a young person who, no doubt, had a promising career in Conservative politics. A personal friend of Trump. Kirk is the one who persuaded the young and the POC (people of colour) to vote for Trump. Kirk ran a right-leaning group called 'Turning Point'. The group promotes right-wing ideas and events.
By Nicholas Bishop4 months ago in The Swamp
The World After 9/11
Where were you on September 11, 2001? For many, the memory of that day remains etched in vivid detail—the shock, the grief, and the sense that the world as we knew it had changed forever. Beyond the immediate tragedy, 9/11 reshaped global politics, security, culture, and even personal freedoms in ways that continue to affect us today. Two decades later, the ripple effects are still unfolding.
By John Smith4 months ago in The Swamp
Your Words Have Weight. Someone Just Used Theirs as a Weapon (Opinion) by NWO Sparrow
Charlie Kirk's Death: A Wake-Up Call for Reckless Rhetoric Let me be perfectly clear from the outset: violence is never an acceptable answer. The killing of Charlie Kirk at a Utah campus is a horrific event, and I do not wish physical harm upon him or anyone else. The immediate focus should be on his recovery and the thorough, factual investigation by law enforcement. However, in the painful silence that follows the gunshots, we are left with an uncomfortable and unavoidable echo. This incident, while condemnable, should serve as a stark warning to a new generation of social media-led activists and commentators: your words are not just content; they have real and dangerous consequences.
By NWO SPARROW4 months ago in The Swamp
From Daniel Penny to Iryna Zarutska: Two lives, two outcomes . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
We live in a time when acts of public violence play out in front of us — on trains, in subways, in parks — and often on camera. These moments force people to make split-second decisions about whether to intervene, freeze, or flee. But what happens after those decisions can be just as defining. And in two very different cases — Daniel Penny’s and Iryna Zarutska’s — we see the risks, the consequences, and the haunting question: what do we expect from each other in public?
By Rena Thorne4 months ago in The Swamp
Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Qatar, Trump says he's 'very unhappy' about strike
A flurry of controversy has erupted throughout the Middle East and beyond as a result of Israel's series of strikes against senior Hamas leaders who were reportedly residing in Qatar. Not only has the decision increased tensions in the region, but it has also sparked strong opposition from prominent political figures around the world. The former president of the United States, Donald Trump, was one of the most prominent responses. He said he was very unhappy about the move, which sparked new discussion about Washington's role and influence in the conflict. The strikes were described by Israeli officials as a decisive step in weakening Hamas leadership outside of Gaza, a strategy that has long been a subject of speculation but rarely executed with such boldness. According to Israeli military sources, the leaders struck were believed to have been orchestrating both funding channels and strategic planning for the group’s ongoing operations. By extending military action beyond Gaza and into a country like Qatar, Israel has crossed a threshold that analysts say could reshape diplomatic dynamics in the region.
By GLOBAL NEWS4 months ago in The Swamp
French Government Collapses: Macron Faces Another Political Earthquake
The French government has collapsed once again, marking the latest chapter in a prolonged political crisis that has shaken Paris and tested President Emmanuel Macron’s grip on power. On September 8, 2025, Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a crucial confidence vote in parliament, triggering the fall of his short-lived administration.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 months ago in The Swamp
E. Jean Carroll: From Advice Columnist to Symbol of Accountability
In the landscape of American journalism and justice, few names have carried as much recent weight as E. Jean Carroll. Known for decades as a witty and fearless advice columnist at Elle, Carroll has now become synonymous with resilience and accountability. Her lawsuits against former U.S. President Donald Trump transformed her from a cultural commentator into a central figure in one of the most high-profile legal battles of the 21st century.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 months ago in The Swamp
Shabana Mahmood: The 'Maggie' of Labour?. Content Warning.
No one had taken notice of Shabana Mahmood until she was made Home Secretary by Sir Keir Starmer. She held a cabinet position, but she seems, by and large, to have gone under the radar. Now that she is Home Secretary, she will be taking over Yvette Cooper's intray. And what an intray that will be. She will be taking over the management of migration. Or some might say, the mismanagement of migration in the UK. Two fronts will concern her from the outset. One being the daily boat crossings from France to the UK by migrants. And migrants who come here to study on a student visa but do not return to their country of origin. Already, Miss Mahmood has hit the ground running by taking action on visas from those who come here and abuse the system.
By Nicholas Bishop4 months ago in The Swamp
