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Moving through the ranks of military activity including infrastructure, wars, our commander in chief and the nucleur arms race.

In answer to: Israel isn’t targeting civilians and celebrating it
In response to a comment I got that Israel was the lesser evil due to the fact that they 'didn't target civilians and celebrate it', I wanted to write a fact-based response, sourced with 38 Western and Israeli sources to show that this is not the case. This is not a commentary on my personal beliefs. These are facts to point out that 1- Israel does, in fact, target civilians and 2- commits war crimes and has historically done so.
By Melissa in the Blue2 years ago in The Swamp
"They Make a Desolation..." . Content Warning.
"We are not lovers, we are not romantics, we are here to serve you." Gary Numan, "Down in the Park" Let me start off by saying there's one thing you can be sure of: Whoever has the power to dictate terms decides whose "rights" matter, and whose don't.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in The Swamp
Exploring the Christian-Israel Relationship. Content Warning.
In the ever-evolving landscape of international relations, few issues are as contentious and emotionally charged as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Within this never-ending debate, there exists a complex and often misunderstood relationship between Christians and the state of Israel. While many devout Christians do express strong support for Israel, it is crucial to question whether this support is blind or if it is rooted in a deeper theological and historical context.
By Nathan Jeremaiah2 years ago in The Swamp
Beware the Beast Man . Content Warning.
I should preface this by stating that it is IN NO WAY meant to disparage or cast aspersions on Israelis or Palestinians, both of which are locked in a cycle of violence from which they can never, seemingly, extricate themselves. As Stirner observed: "No one else's struggle can be my struggle. Only my struggle can be my struggle."
By Tom Baker2 years ago in The Swamp
How Iran Pried Palestinian Defeat from the Jaws of Victory. Content Warning.
Reader discretion is advised: this article discusses war and violence. BLUF: It is highly likely that Iran engineered or perhaps even ordered the terror attacks in Israel to expose an inevitably, brutal Israeli response with the goal being to discourage Muslim nations from normalizing relations with Israel or perhaps even encouraging a Muslim coalition invasion of Israel.
By James Graham III2 years ago in The Swamp
The Tale of the Hero
As the sun rose on a changed landscape, all he could see was red – a brilliant scarlet and darkened patches of reddish brown interspersed with a few burned patches littered around, accentuating the hellish red hue. His huffs and pained gasps were all that was audible in the vicinity. Only a few fires burned now – the rest had died down, leaving only charred corpses and battery smoke behind. It had been all black and grey and he couldn’t comprehend whether it was the darkness or the smoke suffocating him.
By Aishik Dey2 years ago in The Swamp
AK-47
Title: The AK-47: A Weapon That Changed the World Introduction The AK-47, or Kalashnikov, is one of the most iconic firearms in the world, renowned for its durability, simplicity, and widespread use. Its impact on warfare, culture, and geopolitics is immeasurable. In this article, we delve into the history, design, influence, and controversies surrounding the AK-47, shedding light on its lasting legacy.
By Saran dev2 years ago in The Swamp
On the Eve of Independence Day, President Leads Impromptu Tour of Homeless Encampment
July 3rd (Washington, D.C.) – On the eve of the country’s birthday, the President of the United States grabbed several reporters, a camera team, a security detail, and anyone who happened to be in the hallways, and took them on a walk around the nation’s capital.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
FAQ about the War in Ukraine
Ukraine seemed to be doing so well in regaining territory for awhile, but not anymore, what happened? In September 2022 the Ukrainian army wowed by taking back a large swarth of territory pretty much overnight. If they could keep doing that, they'd retake the rest of their homeland soon. Expectations for a spring offensive were high.
By Buck Hardcastle2 years ago in The Swamp
President's Speech at College Graduation Goes Far off the Rails
May 28th (Castleton, VT) – When the undergraduate student union at Castleton University voted to have the President of the United States be their commencement speaker, no one seriously expected the invitation to be accepted and the leader of the free world to appear before them at their little-known small liberal arts college in the middle of the woods of Vermont.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
The Secret Wars the President Does Not Want You to Know About
May 14th (Detroit, MI) – Is the President of the United States a person of peace, or a purveyor of war? As details leak out from behind the scenes of the White House, the question is becoming more and more difficult to answer.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
How the kurds became a key player in Syria's war
The Kurds are building their own country called Rojava. That is Rojava, a region in northern Syria that stretches to the border with Turkey. It is home to over a million Kurds, one of the largest ethnic groups in the Middle East. Until a few years ago, it was a rural and forgotten corner of Syria, where the Syrian government denied the Kurds legal status.
By Shubham Bajaj2 years ago in The Swamp