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.

Necropolitics
It’s 2024. It's been twenty years since I was in high school. It's been twenty-one years since the invasion of Iraq, and 23 years since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in The Swamp
This Could Be Why Elon Musk Is Such an Ardent Trump Supporter
Elon Musk has always been a figure of intrigue and controversy. Recently, he pledged a staggering $45 million monthly donation to Donald Trump’s election campaign.
By Ice Maiden2 years ago in The Swamp
Idolatry in U.S. Politics
I'm going to put this out there: Is a person who was shot at and missed a hero? From what I have always known a hero is someone who is courageous and/or possesses noble qualities. Such as a person who saves another person's life. A person that will go to any length to help the less fortunate so that they may have a better quality of life. The hero is someone who goes into action to save someone or help someone. Simply dodging a bullet is not a heroic action.
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in The Swamp
David Lammy: Will Work With Trump.. Content Warning.
David Lammy once called Donald Trump a "Neo-Nazi-sociopath". That was back in 2018 when the Tottenham MP was an outspoken backbencher. As Foreign Secretary in the new Labour government, Mr. Lammy has sought to temper his comments. Mr. Lammy has made it clear that he will work with whoever the American populace elects in November including Trump.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
Unrighteous rules keeping the beach from the public
Last night I was restless and had some extra energy. I also had some gas in my now running car so I decided to go to the beach. It was after 9 p.m. but I figured it's summertime and it would be nice to walk on the sand under the moonlight. I had enough money for public parking if there was to be a fee for evening parking. To my discontented surprise, when I got there to Clearwater Beach, the public parking area was closed off and the whole beach area looked like a ghost town. I drove down the boulevard that follows the beach passing hotel after hotel and the quietness and stillness was eery, almost creepy and spooky. Where was everyone in the middle of July?
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in The Swamp
Trump's First Assassination Attempt. Content Warning.
Before 20-year-old Thomas Crooks attempted to kill former President Trump, there was Michael Steven Sandford, a British man who was the same age as Crooks tried to assassinate Donald Trump before he became the President-Elect in 2016. He didn't shoot Trump or anyone else. This is how it all unfolded.
By Gladys W. Muturi2 years ago in The Swamp
Spring Cleaning
I've been feeling very angry the last few weeks—a noticeable increase from the "angry" of the last several months. My frustration has mounted to volcanic proportions so that I (at the time of starting this piece) have spent three days crying at the slightest inconvenience, screaming in my car, and throwing my fists at inanimate objects, hands shaking from clenching so tight. This isn't necessarily uncharacteristic of me, but it has been uncommon since I found my proper medication nearly ten years ago. What is it that has my therapized and medicated cool demeanor on such an edge these days? It might be easier to ask what doesn't, but I'll do my best to explain everything clearly.
By kp2 years ago in The Swamp
Ephrata Borough and the Mystery of the Disappearing Crime Reports:
Alright folks, gather ‘round. Today, we're diving headfirst into a tale that’s got more twists than a politician's promise. Picture this: Ephrata Borough, a quaint little town in Pennsylvania, where the grass is green, the skies are blue, and apparently, the crime rates are as low as a snake’s belly in a wagon rut. But wait, is this charming facade hiding a darker truth? Are the Ephrata Borough and its police department playing a game of hide-and-seek with crime statistics to boost property values? Let’s unpack this conspiracy theory with a splash of satire, a dash of irreverence, and a sprinkle of “#WhatThEph is going on?”
By Sunshine Firecracker2 years ago in The Swamp
Pigeon on a Mission
Hungarian Prime-minister Viktor Orbán has done a lot of travel in a short period of time since Hungary became the EU Council rotating chair for six months on July 1, 2024. He calls it a “peace mission.” His X (Twitter) timeline has it all documented in glossy propaganda terms using a lot of euphemisms and strong imagery.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
Unveiling the Dark Underbelly of Ephrata & Lancaster CountyPA
Ephrata, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, once known for their idyllic landscapes and quaint small-town charm, have been shrouded in a veil of darkness. Beneath the surface of these seemingly tranquil communities lies a web of abuse, corruption, inhuman conditions, and an abusive bail system that has left countless individuals and families shattered. This expose delves into the heart of the matter, revealing the stark realities that have been hidden from public view.
By Sunshine Firecracker2 years ago in The Swamp
Storm Shadow Missiles.. Content Warning.
Sir Keir Starmer has called for an increase in defence spending. Sir Keir Starmer has permitted Ukraine to use the deadly British 'Storm Shadow' missile on Russia. This is a break from the former Tory administration which was more cautious.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
The Possibility of a Self-Implosion of the Immigrant Chaos in the US
There is a possibility that the chaos caused by immigrants in the United States could self-impplode. The SAVE Act and its implications are discussed. ( The SAVE Act, a proposed law that mandates only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections, has generated considerable debate and controversy.)
By Estalontech2 years ago in The Swamp