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.
The Power of the First Hour: How Successful People Start Their Day
The first hour of the day is often referred to as the "golden hour." It’s a time when the world is quiet, distractions are minimal, and the mind is fresh. For the most successful people—CEOs, entrepreneurs, and high achievers—this hour is sacred. It sets the tone for the rest of the day and, ultimately, contributes to their long-term success. But what exactly do these individuals do during this critical time? Let’s dive into the morning routines of some of the world’s most successful people and uncover how they leverage their first waking hour to achieve greatness.
By mureed hussain12 months ago in The Swamp
A Martial Plan For Gaza?. Content Warning.
The IDF did a good and proper job in Gaza. Bombing everything possible for a normal, life, we take for granted. Imagine living in a bombed- landscape where everything you ever knew has been destroyed! How many of us would survive and be as resolute as the Gazans?
By Nicholas Bishop12 months ago in The Swamp
Tragic Sweden Shooting in Orebro: 11 Dead in Mass Attack
On February 4, 2025, a mass shooting occurred at an adult education center in Örebro, Sweden, a tragic event that has shocked the nation and raised alarms about public safety. The Sweden shooting, which left 11 people dead, including the shooter has been marked as one of the deadliest mass shootings in the country's history.
By Matt Guides12 months ago in The Swamp
Women's Work Hidden by Patriarchy and Capitalism: Honoring Historical Craftsmanship Contributions
We exist in a time when the gender pay gap is expanding. Recent studies indicate that women earn less than men, and the pandemic has exacerbated the pay gap in various nations. This disparity continues because there are fewer women in high-paying leadership roles and because women predominantly work in lower-paying industries. Yet, there are even more subtle and harsh reasons contributing to the gender pay gap. Historically, women’s work has been undervalued, resulting in unequal pay for comparable jobs between genders. Although this practice is gradually decreasing, it still exists.
By Hridya Sharma12 months ago in The Swamp
Fromage Sorry Farage: The Big Cheese!. Content Warning.
Nigel Farage must be a happy man. In the last few days, Reform UK has edged past Labour in a new YouGov poll commissioned by Sky News. Reform UK was slightly behind Labour in a previous YouGov/Sky News Poll. Now the party has topped this poll for the very first time. Whatever you think of Farage, his politics, or his party, he and they have impacted British politics perhaps forever.
By Nicholas Bishop12 months ago in The Swamp
Trump, Tariffs, and Tantrums!
Trump is back at it as in Trump 1.0 imposing tariffs on his perceived enemies. This man is obsessed with tariffs. It is his way of bringing those who won't bow to him to heel. Like he got, in his own words, Colombia to bend to his will. Trump has imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico but they are not taking it lying down. Canada's outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rallied his nation. Saying Trump has picked on the wrong country in Canada. Trudeau said Trump's tariffs have united all Canadians right or left. And Trudeau's would-be replacement has also said under his watch Canada would likewise impose tariffs on the US. The Mexican President has said Mexico is not going to be a walkover for Trump either. They will impose tariffs on the US. So good luck Donald, you've just pissed off two of your neighbours. They are not going to bow to you and you have started an apparent trade war.
By Nicholas Bishop12 months ago in The Swamp
Lapdogs vs. Watchdogs
What a week. I am up in Montréal, safely across the border from those nasty Americans and their wicked ways. The groundhogs have spoken...and we cannot make up our minds about it. The tariffs were dropped this weekend and officially, we are in the middle of a trade war. This feels like it will continue for some time since the chief occupier of the Oval Office only has two modes: you either win or you lose (his multiple bankruptcies seem to confirm this theory). And he does not want to face the truth: one of the countries he decided to hit over the nose with a newspaper is not as kind as he proposed.
By Kendall Defoe 12 months ago in The Swamp
The Hypocrisy of Party Loyalists. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
There is a sickness in modern politics, one that is both pervasive and insidious, infecting the very fabric of democratic societies. It’s not a simple matter of corruption or a momentary lapse in judgment—it’s a deep-seated blind loyalty to political parties, a disease that has rendered large segments of the population incapable of critically engaging with their own side of the political spectrum. This loyalty isn’t just about defending policy or ideology—it’s about defending the party itself. It’s about a mindset that demands fealty, unquestioning support, and adherence to a set of beliefs that often defy logic and reason. Those who have fallen into this trap cannot see the hypocrisy of their actions because, in their eyes, their party’s truth is the only truth that matters.
By Aiden Sage12 months ago in The Swamp
