corruption

A prime locale to talk bribery, suspect campaign funding, and all other instances of political corruption. The shadier, the better.

THE NARCISSISTIC FLIP
How manipulators turn victims into villains – and how to rise above. Narcissists truly believe that standing up to their abuse is, somehow, abusive to them.
By THE HONED CRONE2 months ago in The Swamp
Reclaiming the Words ‘Crone’ and ‘Witch’
Language builds the bones of our reality. It tells us who is valued, who is dismissed, who is believed, and who is burned.
By THE HONED CRONE2 months ago in The Swamp
What do I know?
I blasted rock music in my airpods as I made myself breakfast; Nickelback singing about my pants around my feet while the eggs cooked. Was it necessary to listen to Chad Kroeger at top volume? Yes, yes, it was. I needed to drown out the dribble coming from the pastor on the tv.
By Xena Warrior2 months ago in The Swamp
Why Trump Doesn’t Care About Climate Change?
Donald Trump, the current president of the United States, remains one of the most polarizing figures in modern politics. His position on climate change has sparked worldwide criticism, yet it perfectly aligns with his political identity and personal philosophy. Trump is a right-wing politician, a nationalist, and above all, a businessman who sees the world through the lens of profit and power rather than sustainability and science. His refusal to take climate change seriously is not accidental; it reflects his deep commitment to economic nationalism and his belief that environmental concerns should never outweigh America’s industrial and financial interests.
By Keramatullah Wardak2 months ago in The Swamp
Who Took the Turkey?. Content Warning.
Who Took the Turkey? The Fork Refused, The Feast Denied A Mythic Scenario for the Holidays The Shutdown Was Not Silent
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 3 months ago in The Swamp
“My Heart Stayed Calm Through Horror”. Content Warning.
How about a comparison of horror movies to the horror going on in America, lighthearted, I watched a horror movie last night, to my surprise my heart was not racing. I turned on the news about the ice terrorism and the horrors of Whitehouse being gutted so I turned the news off, turned on a horror movie again. I watched five horror films; my heart was pure at 82 beats a minute. I turned on the news again about tear gas sprayed on Halloween party together in a park, with children and knocking down old people, I said fuck it watched another horror film. what a relief to watch The Conjuring again and not the horrifying evil penetrating from the nazis in DC.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 3 months ago in The Swamp
Is the Government Shutdown Real?
Remember when Trump kept saying "Fake News" and everybody called him the Anti-Christ for saying that? They mocked him, hated him, and called him all kinds of bad things because he was pointing out the FACT that many people were unaware about how much nonsense they accept as truth just because it came from the television or the "News" reporters. Do we still feel that way or have more people begun to realize that we have no idea what is true or false anymore? I have to admit that for the portion of my life that I call the "young years" it was really nice believing that I knew everything or at least that I knew enough to discern between fact and fiction. These days, I have no idea. Unless it actually occurred to me or to my witness, I have no idea who is truthing or fibbing. Like this "Government Shutdown" thing ---- What the heck are they talking about?
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman3 months ago in The Swamp
"Let's Build a Bunker with a Tunnel!"
This conversation happened shortly after the one that started here. "Hello, Mr.President?" "Yes, Elon." "Sir, I've been thinking about our recent conversation..."
By Lana V Lynx3 months ago in The Swamp
Europe’s Energy Crisis: Is the Continent Ready for Another Winter Without Russian Gas?
Introduction As the chill of winter approaches, Europe once again faces the daunting question: Can the continent survive another cold season without Russian gas? Since the Ukraine war in 2022 and the subsequent sanctions on Moscow, Europe has struggled to secure stable energy supplies. While European leaders claim they are “better prepared” this time, the economic, political, and environmental realities tell a more complex story.
By Filmon Ke Raaz | Movie Mysteries Explained3 months ago in The Swamp
2025 Executive Orders Explained. Content Warning.
I know that there is a lot of information flying around, but I wanted to make a series with a brief summary of all that is going on right now. As such, here is a breakdown of April's Executive Orders. I have fallen behind on this due to the circumstances of living under this kind of bonkers regime. I am catching up now.
By Paige Graffunder3 months ago in The Swamp
Senator Jeff Merkley’s Announcement
October 22, 2025. Jeff Merkley (D) from Oregon, stood on the Senate floor during a federal government shutdown for nearly 24 hours to share an important announcement: An Authoritarian Government in the United States is no long coming, but here.
By Iris Harris3 months ago in The Swamp
Capitalism Ate the Internet (and I'm Still Hungry). Top Story - October 2025.
The internet used to be stupid in the best way. We spent hours playing free minigames on sites that would give modern cybersecurity experts night terrors, their sleep paralysis demon in the corner asking, “What’s ‘Taters’, eh?”. (Boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew!) We watched pure stupidity to the tune of Charlie the Unicorn and Salad Fingers and Old Gregg. We thought we’d achieved the heights of comedy. And in some ways, we had.
By Autumn Stew3 months ago in The Swamp