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.
Government Shutdown 2025: Senate Reaches a Deal to Reopen the Government
After weeks of tension, uncertainty, and political standoff, the government shutdown 2025 appears to be nearing an end. Following a heated round of negotiations, the U.S. Senate has voted in favor of a bipartisan deal to reopen the federal government, bringing much-needed relief to millions of Americans impacted by the prolonged closure.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in The Swamp
Cruelty isn't a side effect of Trump's policies. It IS the policy.
It seems that Trump’s administration will not rest until the poor die from starvation and disease, after toiling their lives away for slave wages to enrich these stupid, lazy, bloated, evil creatures who congratulate themselves for holding the whip.
By Heather Holmes2 months ago in The Swamp
The Rise of Hitler & Trump: Parallels between the Early Days of the Führer and the Would-be Dictator
It is true that Trump doesn’t look much like Hitler yet — but neither did Hitler at first. Trump doesn’t look like 1943’s Hitler — but he does look like Hitler in 1933.
By Heather Holmes2 months ago in The Swamp
No Buy or Work Boycott Happening on Cyber Monday And Black Friday
Have you guys heard about the purchase boycott that's going to happen this year? People sleep on sidewalks to get into their favorite department stores starting at midnight, in snow and cold. They fight each other for the last expensive toy on the shelf. They trample cashiers. And on Cyber Monday, they clog the cloud with bank transfers and bank transfers. Guys. The first thing I need you to understand, before I explain the boycott. is the following:
By Hope Martin2 months ago in The Swamp
The Big Change: What's Going on Mali?
Something serious is happening in Mali, but few in the wider world are paying enough attention. The landlocked West African nation is standing at a turning point that could reshape not only its own destiny but perhaps signal something greater happening across the Muslim world. For months now, reports have been emerging that Al-Qaeda’s regional affiliate, known as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), has advanced deep into government-held territories and is cutting off key supply routes, fuel lines, and trade connections leading toward Bamako, the capital. Many analysts are calling it one of the most strategic insurgent moves in recent history. If the government loses control of the major supply lines, Bamako could fall into crisis. If that happens, it would be the first time in modern history that an Al-Qaeda-aligned force could potentially seize control of an entire capital city; something the world has never witnessed. The political backdrop in Mali is already fragile. Since the 2020 and 2021 coups, the country has been ruled by a military government under Colonel Assimi Goïta, who has postponed elections several times, citing security reasons. Some argue that this military authority has failed to unite the people or provide lasting peace. Instead, the void of governance and international isolation have opened doors for militant expansion. The Malian people, many of whom are Muslim and deeply tied to their traditions, find themselves between two realities: the demand for peace and the rising power of armed groups who claim to defend Islamic identity. The economic situation only deepens the despair. Mali depends heavily on imported fuel and goods, especially from neighboring countries. As the insurgents block highways and borders, the cost of living is skyrocketing. Power shortages are common. Transport has slowed. Fuel stations are empty. People queue for hours hoping to get just a few liters to keep their vehicles running. And all of this while international organizations warn of a humanitarian disaster. The West watches nervously, but its options are limited. The UN peacekeeping mission withdrew earlier this year after repeated tensions with the junta. France, which once led counter-terror operations in the Sahel, has also left. Mali’s government turned toward Russia and the Wagner mercenary group for support, but those forces cannot control such a vast desert landscape. Now, Mali faces an uncertain future where its capital might soon be surrounded, its economy paralyzed, and its people forced to choose between surrender or survival. Yet beyond the immediate crisis lies a broader question: what does Mali’s story represent for the Muslim world today? Across the globe, we can sense a return — not a violent one in every place, but a reawakening of identity, a spiritual and political shift. In different forms, Muslim societies are rising again after long decades of suppression, colonization, and division. Take Afghanistan. The world witnessed the Taliban return to power after twenty years of war, defying predictions that they would collapse within months. Take Syria, where despite immense suffering, the people’s faith has not died; the country remains a symbol of endurance. Take Bangladesh, where Islamic sentiment is becoming stronger among youth despite modernization pressures. Even in the West, we see surprising symbols of this trend — such as the current Mayor of New York, who is Muslim, standing as a reflection that Islam is no longer limited to certain regions but part of a global civic life. In Mali, what we see might not just be a conflict over land but a deeper historical wave. It may represent a chapter in which Muslim movements seek self-determination after generations of external interference. However, this also raises concerns. If such groups seize power through conflict rather than consensus, they risk repeating the same cycles of violence that have plagued the Muslim world for decades. The challenge, therefore, is not whether Islam rises again — because that rise is visible already — but whether it rises through wisdom, unity, and justice, or through endless struggle and internal division. Looking ahead, analysts believe that if JNIM captures Bamako, it could mark a new era of militant governance that might spread across borders to Niger, Burkina Faso, and beyond. It would be a geopolitical earthquake — the first instance where an Al-Qaeda-linked group would control a national capital. That possibility alarms the West but also forces a reevaluation of the world’s balance of power. The Sahel region is becoming a theater of the 21st-century confrontation: where ideology, resource competition, and survival all intersect. But history doesn’t end there. Every major global change starts in seemingly isolated regions. Some believe that the world is moving closer to a period of intense conflict and spiritual awakening. The chaos in Mali, the wars in the Middle East, the shifting alliances of global powers — all might be leading toward the kind of revelations that scriptures have long described. Some scholars even speculate that the great upheavals of the end times, or the revelation foretold in Islamic traditions, might begin from unexpected lands like Pakistan, where tensions between power, faith, and global politics continue to grow. It may sound prophetic, but history often repeats itself in ways that make prophecy look like foresight. Mali’s story is not just Mali’s story. It’s the echo of a world changing under pressure — a world where the map of power is being rewritten not by superpowers, but by those who refuse to disappear. Whether that leads to peace or greater conflict depends on what kind of leadership emerges next: one that seeks balance, or one that seeks domination. The rise of Islamic consciousness across continents is undeniable. What remains uncertain is whether humanity will learn to harmonize it with justice and knowledge. As Mali stands on the edge of transformation, its struggle becomes a mirror for us all — a reminder that nations fall not only through wars but through forgetting who they are. Perhaps what’s going on in Mali is not just a political crisis but a message — that history’s tide is turning once again.
By Keramatullah Wardak2 months ago in The Swamp
Criticizing the Cultural Mosaic. Top Story - November 2025.
In many western countries the promotion of cultural acceptance has become intertwined with the strong encouragement of groups and communities to maintain and cultivate their differences. Terminology such as the “Cultural Mosaic” in Canada, celebrates this mentality. The concept of the Cultural Mosaic, in which each culture remains distinct, and the pushing of individuals to maintain their “uniqueness” have become synonymous with the concept of multiculturalism, when in fact they are not.
By Marlena Guzowski2 months ago in The Swamp
Elon Musk’s Tesla Pay Package Sparks Global Attention
When you think of the world’s most influential business leaders, Elon Musk inevitably tops the list. Known for his bold ideas, futuristic vision, and sometimes controversial statements, Musk has turned Tesla into one of the most valuable and admired companies on the planet. Yet today, it’s not Tesla’s cars or technology that dominate the headlines — it’s Musk’s massive Tesla pay package and the debate surrounding it.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in The Swamp
Swing States: The Deciding Power in America’s Elections 🗳️🇺🇸
In every U.S. election, a handful of states capture the country’s attention more than any others. These are the swing states, also known as battleground states — regions where neither Democrats nor Republicans hold a guaranteed majority. Their voters swing between parties from one election to the next, making them the true deciding force behind America’s political direction.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in The Swamp
Reason First: 50 Cent Suggests Zohran Mamdani Killed New York
Is New York over like 50 Cent claims? At least in terms of its entrepreneurial spirit and protection of property rights? With mayor-elect Mr. Zohran Mamdani’s recent win in the race for top official in the “city that never sleeps” the “21 Questions” rapper has rattled his cage.
By Skyler Saunders2 months ago in The Swamp
Rule by the ultra-woke elite. Fact or fiction?
Rule by the ultra-woke elite. Fact or fiction? Manipulation of governance. There are people so arrogant and self-centred that they automatically dismiss anything “popular” as wrong, distasteful, beneath their consideration. A few hundred years ago this used to be the attitude among the aristocratic hereditary rulers in Europe but now it is worldwide and those holding these opinions are in controlling positions of government bureaucracies, the legal professions, the media, and education.
By Peter Rose2 months ago in The Swamp
Virginia Election Results 2025: Spanberger vs. Sears — A Defining Moment in State Politics
Breaking Down the Virginia Election Results The 2025 Virginia election results are finally in, marking one of the most closely watched and fiercely contested gubernatorial races in the country. After months of campaigning, debates, and political tension, Virginians cast their votes to decide the state’s political future — and the outcome could signal where the nation is headed as we approach 2026.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in The Swamp
