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.
Lebanon suffers effects of future 'game changer of the battlefield'
Soft and silver-white in colour, lithium belongs to the alkali group of metals and is the lightest and least dense at room temperature. Extremely reactive and flammable, it is not found naturally in its elemental form occurring instead in chemical compounds.
By Steve Harrisonabout a year ago in The Swamp
Qassem: Vows Defiance.. Content Warning.
No doubt about it, Hezbollah has taken a pasting from Israel. The death of their Secretary General Hasan Nasrallah, the deaths of senior commanders, Hezbollah infrastructure and fighters taken out, and exploding communication devices, to mention but a few of their calamities. Lebanese civilians have died both in Beirut and in other parts of the country. Lebanese by the thousands have fled southern Lebanon under the Israeli bombardment.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Lebanon and beyond on the road to 'greater Israel'
As a teenager in the 1970s I’ve little doubt Britain’s Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer was subjected to a similar diet of “shaggy-dog” stories as myself, courtesy of television icons such as Les Dawson, Ronnie Corbett and Max Bygraves, so it puzzles me profoundly that he clings to the nonsense scripted by Mossad’s dream weavers as reason to not unequivocally condemn Israel’s genocide in Gaza and war mongering in the Middle East.
By Steve Harrisonabout a year ago in The Swamp
Who Are The Real Communists Now?. Content Warning.
The moment John Luke called us "ultramasculine fascist faggots," I knew we'd gotten under his skin. Good. I mean, what else can you call us? Ultramasculine, sure--have you seen me and Gore? We're everything John Luke isn't: broad-shouldered, square-jawed, the kind of guys who could throw a punch as easily as they can throw down an argument on Marx. But fascists? And "faggots"? Please.
By ANTICHRIST SUPERSTARabout a year ago in The Swamp
Trump’s curious flock
The old adage “birds of a feather flock together” has endured, not for its poetic appeal but for its perennial insight into human nature. The company one keeps speaks volumes. In the case of Donald Trump, the former president, this adage begs the question: What kind of birds inhabit his peculiar flock? And what does it say about Trump that he attracts such a mélange of curious companions?
By Joseph McCainabout a year ago in The Swamp
Erdogan: Critiques Netanyahu.. Content Warning.
Israel is still raining down death and destruction on Gaza with no end in sight. Thousands of Gazans lie dead, maimed, or will suffer from PTSD for the rest of their lives. Lord knows how many bodies lie under the rubble. Israel has achieved some success in neutralizing Hamas. Some hostages have been recovered from Gaza either dead or alive. Gazans wander from place to place never knowing if the IDF will bomb them alleging that where they are is a Hamas stronghold. Israelis have demonstrated since the beginning of the war where Hamas killed one thousand, some odd Israelis. Hoping Israel will negotiate with the remnants of Hamas in Gaza, to end the war, and bring the hostages home. Israel despite its firepower and military might has failed to destroy Hamas. While much of its military and tunnel system lies in ruins, many of its fighters, leaders, and operatives are dead, it still can bring grief to the IDF. In hit-and-run attacks, Israel's equipment is being destroyed be it tanks, bulldozers, etc. The IDF's dead must be at least 1,000 or more taken out by Hamas fighters.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
Wankers in Power. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Let’s not beat around the bush here: American politics has become the world’s longest-running reality TV show, and its main stars—Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris—are absolute wankers. And I mean that in the most non-partisan way possible. You can’t look at this trio and tell me with a straight face that they’re somehow the best the United States could offer up. The rich wankers of American politics have no idea what it’s like to be a regular person, and worse still, they’ve set the tone for how the rest of the Western world conducts itself.
By Mr BatShitabout a year ago in The Swamp
Educational Institutes Leave American Citizens UnEducated
I watched a video today that made me have the ugliest epiphany. I remember my history teacher in middle school getting irate with me. Because I corrected him. I remember an argument where several people of color called me a 'fucking white lying racist bitch,' and verbally assaulted me because I corrected them too. Because they were wrong. I knew they were wrong. But I didn't understand that I was the only one in a sea of people where only a handful of us knew the truth.
By Hope Martinabout a year ago in The Swamp
Monk Kevin McGrath Condemns Withdrawl of Winter Fuel Allowance.. Content Warning.
Ex-Monk Kevin McGrath turned social worker has condemned ending the Winter Fuel Allowance for OAPs. The monk and his wife, have had to downsize and live in a small apartment on the edge of town. The monk and his spouse want to keep fuel bills minimal this winter. The monk talking to fellow OAPs has stated that many of them are worried about the coming winter. While others, find the process of applying for Pension Credit embarrassing. If you are found to be eligible for this benefit, you will receive the winter fuel allowance.
By Nicholas Bishopabout a year ago in The Swamp
The Dangerous Road of Socialism
Socialism promotes forced sharing, meant to weaken top earners, entrepreneurs, and employers. Whereas, New Testament-gospel-living promotes Holy Spirit inspired sharing, which flows from gratitude that applies to benefiting everyone, both the wealthy and poor. Socialism promotes getting something for nothing. New Testament-living promotes giving generously because you’ve been given everything. My point, in this juxtaposition of socialism versus New Testament generosity, is to emphasize that they are not even remotely similar in methodology or in intrinsic motivation.
By Rowan Finley about a year ago in The Swamp
Ephrata's Dirty Little Secret
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, is a picturesque town that proudly boasts the Green Dragon Farmers Market and attracts numerous visitors each year. However, behind its idyllic charm lies a darker reality: a growing homeless population that is becoming increasingly marginalized by local government policies. This issue is not just about individuals sleeping on the streets but also includes those who live in cars, bounce between couches, or find temporary shelter in storage units, offices, or even at their jobs. Ephrata’s homeless population is criminalized through ambiguous laws, denied meaningful assistance, and excluded from the community’s compassion—a crisis that has led to controversial enforcement, legal battles, and public outcry.
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a year ago in The Swamp
