corruption
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Ukraine and the Porcupine Strategy
There’s a lot of talk these days about geopolitical strategy and one of the key concepts in geopolitics is the “porcupine strategy.” Basically, this is the idea that if you’re a small country surrounded by larger enemies, your best defense is to make yourself as prickly and hard to conquer as possible.
By James Marinero3 years ago in The Swamp
The Political Appropriation of the Train Crash in East Palestine, Ohio
On February 3rd, a train operated by the company Norfolk Southern derailed near the village of East Palestine, Ohio. Authorities claimed that toxic materials had been released into the atmosphere (and would release even more themselves) and consequently ordered an evacuation.
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in The Swamp
Don't Put All Your Faith In Government
Governments are the institutions that are responsible for the governance of a country. They are responsible for making and enforcing laws and regulations, managing public resources, and providing essential services to citizens. However, despite the essential role that governments play, people should not trust their government blindly. In this essay, we will explore some of the reasons why people should not trust their government.
By Jodi Berkley3 years ago in The Swamp
China goes on the offensive as balloon fallout threatens to damage credibility
It's been around two weeks since a thought Chinese reconnaissance expand entered American airspace before the end of last month. In that time China's reaction has moved from appeasing to angry, and presently, as the aftermath proceeds, to out and out fierce.
By Inham Imthiyas 3 years ago in The Swamp
The Parasite Tries To Replace The Host
“So I would propose: why don’t you move VOCES onto another campus?” - Daniel M. Epstein The hostility that the North Valley Military Institute (NVMI) community shows towards the public school that it shares a campus with was on full display at the LAUSD Board Meeting on January 17, 2023. The charter school’s Treasurer, Daniel M. Epstein, called into the meeting to criticize the Valley Oaks Center For Enriched Studies (VOCES) for being too “woke,” and operating a program that is not being chosen by parents. Epstein did not address accusations from the VOCES Magnet community that the presence of NVMI on the campus is causing some parents to avoid choosing to send their children to this public school.
By Carl J. Petersen3 years ago in The Swamp
The New Cold War: How the Internet is Fueling a Global Ideological Divide
The term "cold war" was first used to describe the political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union during the latter half of the 20th century. The two superpowers never engaged in direct military conflict, but they did engage in a prolonged struggle for global influence and ideological dominance. Today, a new cold war is emerging, one that is being fought not just between nation-states, but also within the virtual realm of the internet.
By Shaik Safik3 years ago in The Swamp
