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.
Israel Strikes Back!. Content Warning.
Israel has threatened retaliation to the October 1st attack by Iran. The US told the Israelis not to hit nuclear or oil industry sites. The US also told Iran not to hit back and these tit-for-tat attacks should end now. Netanyahu and his cabinet had been mulling over which targets to strike in Iran.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
With Sinwar and Haniyeh written out does Mossad now speak for Hamas?
Given the apparent ease with which politicians in the United States, United Kingdom and globally have found it to turn a blind eye to Israel’s campaign of genocide in Gaza and war-mongering in the Middle East, it’s surprising Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud regime felt the need to orchestrate such a ludicrous cover story for the year-long ethnic-cleansing mission it began after the 7 October false-flag farce that has allowed its acolytes in the world’s corridors of power to play the self-defence “get-out-of-jail” card to condone its terrorism.
By Steve Harrisonabout a year ago in The Swamp
Trump Complains!. Content Warning.
It is only natural that Labour activists would go to the US and campaign for Kamala Harris. Ms. Harris as the Democratic nominee for President has re-energised their campaign. Their campaign was going nowhere when Biden was their candidate. The Democrats had to gently push Biden out of the campaign especially, after the disastrous Biden debate with Trump. Biden reluctantly stepped aside nominating his VP as his successor.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
I don't want to live through another Trump presidency.
When I shared McSweeney's list of the damage that Trump has done, my uncle laughed at me. I thought that the people who raised me taught me about integrity. I thought they believed that lying is wrong. My dad warned me about the sex offender's in my grandma's neighborhood, and warned me that it wasn't safe to walk alone.
By Ruza Aldinabout a year ago in The Swamp
Conference to Settle Gaza. Content Warning.
The dream of returning to Gaza was dead and buried. Long after settlers from Israel had been uprooted and the land handed to Palestinians. Now with the war in Gaza still in full swing despite the death of Hamas leader Yayha Sinwar, many Jews are thinking of settling in Gaza again. Far-right politicians in Netanyahu's cabinet like Itamar Ben-Gvir and Smotrich are fanning the flames of this. Israel has been turning right for years now, as the idea of a two-state solution has died. Netanyahu himself is the Godfather of Jewish fascism so for him to be in coalition with other fascists is not surprising.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Sir Keir: On Israel and Russia.. Content Warning.
Having come from a meeting with his counterparts: Joe Biden, US President, Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor, and Emmanual Macron, French President, Sir Keir Starmer was addressing the issues of Israel and Russia.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Get a Job! Sure, Give Me One.
Friday morning I got up at 4 a.m. and went to the Labor Staffing Agency to see if I could be put to work. Though I am considered "disabled" by Social Security and collect a small income every month for my previous employment contributions, my disability is not of the nature that I can not perform some manual tasks. Just as I can dress myself, clean my own home, garden my own yard, drive my own car, and handle my own money, I can also perform some basic labor. A program titled "Ticket to Work" of the Social Security Administration monitors recipients based on their age, disability, and income. Recipients over the age of 65 are allowed to collect benefits and work/earn as much as they can/like; However, recipients under the age of 65 have particular limits imposed on them. If they make more than a certain amount of money for more than 9 months, they are considered self-sufficient and capable and their benefits from SSA end. This happened to me in 2012, when it was determined that in 2011 I had earned over the set limit, therefore was not considered "disabled" anymore in 2012. I was determined "disabled" again in 2018 and my SSA benefits were re-established. Though I had worked various jobs from 2012 through 2017, my case proved that my mental illness was a hindrance to permanent sustainable employment. I accepted that determination and was grateful that the Social Security Administration exists so that I can recieve something, which in my opinion is always better than nothing.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in The Swamp
Are we ready for national bankcruptcy?
The national debt of the United States of America is more than 35 Trillion dollars today, October 18th, 2024. That's over $106,000 for every single person in America. How many jobs do you have? How many jobs have you had? How much money have you earned in your lifetime? More than 100k?
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in The Swamp
Zelenskyy Warns 10,000 North Korean Troops On Their Way.. Content Warning.
Russia is being aided in its ongoing war with Ukraine. Iran and China are supporting Russia's position in fighting Ukraine. That support is not just moral support but sending arms to help 'Vlad The Invader'. Iran has been sending suicide drones that have wreaked havoc in Ukraine. China has not openly declared it is sending weapons but it would not be a surprise.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
'Sinwar the Bogeyman' written out of Israel's Hamas script
Inspired by the creative accounts coming out about the demise of Hamas bogeyman Yahya Sinwar in southern Gaza on Wednesday evening I figured I’d give it a go too... suppose there must be a frustrated scriptwriter inside me who’s failed to find a home in Hollywood or Pinewood.
By Steve Harrisonabout a year ago in The Swamp
Starmer sells the UK while Israel burns patients alive in Gaza
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made no secret of his devotion to Israel, refusing to stop arms sales to Benjamin Netanyahu’s terrorist regime since Labour’s election victory in July despite the Zionist state’s year-long campaign of genocide in Gaza.
By Steve Harrisonabout a year ago in The Swamp
