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.
Raising The Pension Age?
With people living longer than our ancestors ever did, it has brought dividends. People 100 - 500 years ago died early. Life back then for the poor was grim and short. Possibly the upper crust lived longer due to the fact of a better diet. Nevertheless, it would be rare for any one of them to live as long as we do today. That said, historically, there were the odd exceptions. But that was more the exception than the rule. People were also, by and large, shorter. Especially, those at the bottom. Poor diet stunted growth and therefore, attracted more illnesses, leading to early death. Again, those at the top of the pile were often better and were healthier. They were often taller, too, but health care in those days was still primitive. So deaths and diseases were still around, and despite better health care and diet for the upper class, many of them still succumbed.
By Nicholas Bishop6 months ago in The Swamp
Trump’s ‘Anarchist Jurisdiction’ Talk Was Mostly Nonsense — But Could Such a Thing Exist?
On January 5, 2021, I wrote on my blog about a peculiar phrase that emerged during the Trump administration: "anarchist jurisdictions." It was used by the Department of Homeland Security to describe cities like Portland, Seattle, and New York — places that had seen protests in response to police brutality or simply didn’t align with Trump’s political narrative. The term, however, made little sense. Anarchism isn’t jurisdictional. It isn’t something defined or confined by government-sanctioned borders, laws, or frameworks. If anything, the concept of an "anarchist jurisdiction" is oxymoronic.
By Wade Wainio6 months ago in The Swamp
BBC Verify Analysis on the Claim of Shooting Down Five Indian Warplanes, Including Rafale – and the Story of the Bathinda YouTuber
Pakistan's Claim In May this year, Pakistan’s military claimed that it had shot down five Indian Air Force jets. Before this, the Indian military had claimed to have struck nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
By Ikram Ullah6 months ago in The Swamp
Donald Trump's Empire of Lies
“This is the biggest lie ever told to the American public.” These words weren’t spoken about a random conspiracy theorist. They were about Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States—perhaps the most controversial figure in modern political history.
By Soul Pages6 months ago in The Swamp
35 Years of the ADA
Next week, America will mark 35 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)—the landmark civil rights law enacted on July 26, 1990, meant to guarantee equality for individuals with disabilities. But while government agencies prepare their press releases and advocates prepare their hashtags, many disabled Americans remain sidelined, silenced, and ignored—especially by the very systems that claim to protect them.
By Michael Phillips7 months ago in The Swamp
How AI Stole My Face: The Day I Found Myself on a Stranger's Body
Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized our world, but its rapid evolution has also opened dark doors we never thought we’d face. What began as a marvel of innovation turned into a digital nightmare when I saw my face — my identity — being used on a stranger’s body. This wasn't a prank. It was real. And it changed everything I thought I knew about online safety.
By Lana Rosee7 months ago in The Swamp
Musk and Corbyn: New Politics.
What do Elon Musk and Jeremy Corbyn have in common? Well, you would think nothing. In their views, they are opposed to one another in their view of how society should be. One is the ultimate capitalist billionaire business owner of SpaceX, Tesla, etc, who dipped his toe into politics. Who funded Donald Trump and helped him become POTUS? However, after working for DT, for DOGE, Trump and Musk fell out big time. Now the would-be Martian (maybe he is?) is founding a new political party, 'The America Party'. The motto of this new party is "Giving you your freedom back". Freedom from what? Freedom from the one-man band Trump is? Is the America Party just a vanity project from Musk? Just to overcome another vanity project, Captained by Donald John Trump?
By Nicholas Bishop7 months ago in The Swamp
Barcelona and DR Congo: Football, Tourism, and Controversy Amid Conflict
Barcelona and DR Congo: Football, Tourism, and Controversy Amid Conflict In a world where football and commerce intersect more than ever, a recent sponsorship agreement between Spanish football giant FC Barcelona and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has sparked heated conversations. According to a leaked contract seen by Reuters, DR Congo has agreed to pay over $46 million over four years to sponsor Barcelona—a deal that includes promoting DR Congo tourism on team apparel and media channels.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in The Swamp
Flipping Democracy: KP Assembly Seat Decided by Coin Toss Sparks National Outrage
In a strange and symbolic moment in Pakistan’s political history, a coin toss decided a reserved women’s seat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly. This shocking event took place during the reallocation of reserved seats, after the Supreme Court declared that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its allied Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) were not eligible to receive them.
By Muhammad Adil7 months ago in The Swamp
Trump's Burdens: Netanyahu and Putin.. Content Warning.
When Trump was elected to office and before, he swore to end the Ukraine-Russia War and the Gaza-Israeli War. Let us not forget what he kept saying as he held Biden responsible, "On my watch, these wars would never have happened, never have happened". Really, Mr. Trump? Were you so drunk on your image that the very thought of you would have scared Brutal Bibi and Vlad the Invader to think twice before they did what they did? Did you think your relationship with these two men, who were politicians, when you were still making losses in business, was that good? You see things through the eyes of a businessman. You are always after that elusive deal. Okay, you've done some deals with the UK and India, which worked out. However, Mr. Trump, Brutal Bibi and Vlad the Invader are different kettles of fish.
By Nicholas Bishop7 months ago in The Swamp
Lenin vs Stalin: Their Showdown Over the Birth of the USSR
The question of where Russia begins and ends—and who constitutes the Russian people—has preoccupied Russian thinkers for centuries. The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the Russian aggression against Ukraine in 2014 turned these concerns into a big “Russian question” that constitutes a world problem: What should be the relation of the new Russian state to its former imperial possessions—now independent post-Soviet republics such as Georgia, Armenia and Ukraine—and to the Russian and Russian-speaking enclaves in those republics? How should mental maps of Russian ethnicity, culture and identity be reconciled with the political map of the Russian federation?
By Kristen Orkoshneli7 months ago in The Swamp
“If Anything Happens to Me, Hold Him Responsible”: Imran Khan’s Explosive Jail Message Shakes Pakistan
On July 15, 2025, former Prime Minister Imran Khan issued a strong and emotional message from Adiala Jail, which was conveyed to the public via his official Twitter (X) account through his family and legal team. In this message, Khan addressed his supporters, party members, and the general public of Pakistan. His words have sparked fresh waves of political debate and renewed attention on the conditions of political prisoners in the country.
By Muhammad Adil7 months ago in The Swamp
