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.

When Following the Rules Gets You Deported
It wasn’t a clerical error. It wasn’t a case of the “worst of the worst.” It was Moises Sotelo. A 54-year-old vineyard manager and owner in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. He’s been here since the early 1990s, is well-known and respected in his community, and was recently working to finalize his legal immigration status — under a program many Democrats touted as a “humane, orderly pathway.”
By Jeff Olen7 months ago in The Swamp
The United States' Democratic Backslide
On January 21st, 2025, Donald Trump began his second term as president. It was a day of mixed emotions throughout the nation. Some were elated, believing that problems would finally be fixed. For others, it was somber, their biggest fears a reality.
By caito7 months ago in The Swamp
Teaching LGBTQ to Kids?. Content Warning.
I could not believe what I heard when I heard my stepson's wife speaking about teaching the subject of LGBTQ issues to her daughter. A young, impressionable girl under 10, how can that be age-appropriate? From a faith-based point of view, if you follow the Scriptures, this cannot be right. My granddaughter was shown a video of two men kissing like it is as normal as a man and a woman kissing. This is on the education curriculum, and one wonders what other perversions are being taught to kids in the UK.
By Nicholas Bishop8 months ago in The Swamp
The Wheels Are Coming Off the MAGA Bus
There’s dissent among the ranks and the wheels are coming off the MAGA bus because no one can agree on how to proceed in Iran? Say it ain’t so Adolf!
By Jeff Olen8 months ago in The Swamp
Here We Go Again: History Repeating?. Content Warning.
Are we witnessing history repeating itself? It's the same old thing. Last time it was Iraq who had weapons of mass destruction, ie nukes, chemical weapons, etc.
By Nicholas Bishop8 months ago in The Swamp
Vlad The Invader and The Ayatollah.. Content Warning.
As the war between the IRI, or Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel hots up, which way will Russia jump? Many would automatically think that Putin would throw his weight behind the land of the ayatollahs. The relationship between Russia and Iran is close, and pacts have been signed on many issues affecting both countries. Iran has supplied drones and missiles to help Russia in its struggle with Ukraine. Russia has provided military tech to Iran.
By Nicholas Bishop8 months ago in The Swamp
Israel-Iran War Will Affect You
A full-scale war between Israel and Iran would be one of the most destabilizing events in recent geopolitical history. Though geographically contained to the Middle East, the economic shockwaves would be felt globally. The interconnectedness of modern economies, dependence on Middle Eastern energy supplies, fragile global markets, and heightened investor sensitivity mean that even a regional war can spiral into a worldwide economic crisis.
By Emma Ade8 months ago in The Swamp
PACO Calling TACO - 1
This conversation happened on June 14, 2025, Trump's birthday, before his Big Beautiful Birthday parade. "Hello, Donnie?"
By Lana V Lynx8 months ago in The Swamp
The Long Pause Is Over
For more than half a century, America managed to do something remarkable: we avoided political assassination. From the bloody chaos of the 1960s — when bullets felled a president and his brother — we entered an uneasy, fragile calm. Three generations grew up believing that while our politics might be ugly, dangerous violence was mostly behind us.
By Jeff Olen8 months ago in The Swamp
Senator Alex Padilla vs. the American Gestapo
The above is the complete extant video of what happened to US Senator Alex Padilla the other day in California, the state he represents. We don't see what happened before this, but the video begins with Sen. Padilla being pushed by some kind of Federal agent. Padilla tells his assaulter who he is -- "Senator Padilla" -- and his assaulter's response, joined by other assasulters, is to forcibly escort the Senator out of the room and then wrestle him to the ground.
By Paul Levinson8 months ago in The Swamp
Bitcoin vs Open Interest Should traders be worried by THIS divergence
The price action of Bitcoin has recently been scrutinized, but savvy traders are also paying attention to something even more telling: a significant divergence between open interest in Bitcoin and its price. The derivatives market may be sending a cautious signal while the spot market maintains its optimism. Analysts are concerned about this divergence, which raises the question of whether traders should be concerned. Understanding what open interest actually entails is essential before delving into its ramifications. The total number of unresolved derivative contracts in the futures and options markets is referred to as open interest. It shows how much activity and participation there is in the market. An increase in open interest typically suggests that new money is flowing into the market, which can reinforce a trend. A decline could indicate that traders are closing positions, which could indicate indecisiveness or exhaustion of the trend. The price of Bitcoin has been either steady or showing signs of rising, hovering in bullish territory above key support levels in recent weeks. However, open interest in Bitcoin futures has not followed suit. In fact, in several instances, open interest has dropped or stagnated while prices climbed—a classic divergence.
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in The Swamp
Breaking: Melissa Hortman Shooting! What Really Happened?
Minnesota has been shaken in recent days as news broke of the so-called “Melissa Hortman shooting.” The incident rapidly made headlines, generating waves of concern, speculation, and public reaction. In this article, we break down everything currently known, sift through facts and rumors, and examine how this event is influencing Minnesota’s political climate and broader public discourse.
By Bevy Osuos8 months ago in The Swamp