fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Exploring and debunking conspiracies and the lesser known truths in the world of politics.
The Echo Chamber Effect: How Algorithms Are Rewriting Human Thought
In an age where swiping has become second nature and personalized feeds dictate much of our worldview, one question continues to haunt researchers, ethicists, and digital citizens alike: Are we really thinking for ourselves — or are algorithms doing it for us?
By Tousif Arafat6 months ago in The Swamp
Trump Endorses Candidate with Open Anti-Muslim Views
Trump Endorses Candidate with Open Anti-Muslim Views America has long been described as a melting pot — a place where people from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and beliefs come together to build a shared future. It is expected that those elected to serve in public office represent all citizens fairly and without prejudice. Unfortunately, recent political trends have moved in the opposite direction, with certain figures pushing divisive rhetoric into the mainstream.
By waseem khan6 months ago in The Swamp
Trump’s ‘Anarchist Jurisdiction’ Talk Was Mostly Nonsense — But Could Such a Thing Exist?
On January 5, 2021, I wrote on my blog about a peculiar phrase that emerged during the Trump administration: "anarchist jurisdictions." It was used by the Department of Homeland Security to describe cities like Portland, Seattle, and New York — places that had seen protests in response to police brutality or simply didn’t align with Trump’s political narrative. The term, however, made little sense. Anarchism isn’t jurisdictional. It isn’t something defined or confined by government-sanctioned borders, laws, or frameworks. If anything, the concept of an "anarchist jurisdiction" is oxymoronic.
By Wade Wainio6 months ago in The Swamp
She Married for Love—And Her Brother Killed Her for Honor
That martyred daughter, holding her scarf and adjusting her veil with full dignity, walked herself to the place of execution and waited for her share of bullets. She did not beg, nor did she plead at anyone’s feet — Because she knew that these shameless men could only satisfy their twisted sense of manhood through her innocent blood.
By Atif jamal 6 months ago in The Swamp
Between Bombs, Bluster and Broken Treaties
For over 30 years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned the world that Iran is “months away” from building a nuclear bomb. On 13 June 2025, with his Arab neighbours destabilised, the moment he had been waiting for became reality when Israel began military action on key Iranian nuclear and military sites. What transpired after, brought the region and the rest of the world, one step closer to the point of no return.
By Marios Loizides6 months ago in The Swamp
Lenin vs Stalin: Their Showdown Over the Birth of the USSR
The question of where Russia begins and ends—and who constitutes the Russian people—has preoccupied Russian thinkers for centuries. The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the Russian aggression against Ukraine in 2014 turned these concerns into a big “Russian question” that constitutes a world problem: What should be the relation of the new Russian state to its former imperial possessions—now independent post-Soviet republics such as Georgia, Armenia and Ukraine—and to the Russian and Russian-speaking enclaves in those republics? How should mental maps of Russian ethnicity, culture and identity be reconciled with the political map of the Russian federation?
By Kristen Orkoshneli6 months ago in The Swamp
Pakistan Dares India. AI-Generated.
🔥 A Bold Challenge Sends Shockwaves In a provocative and defiant stance, Pakistani military officials issued a direct challenge to India this week, escalating the already tense relationship between the two nations. Framed by state media as a response to “repeated violations and strategic arrogance” by New Delhi, Pakistan’s move is being interpreted by analysts as the start of a new, more aggressive chapter in the long-standing conflict.
By Saboor Brohi 6 months ago in The Swamp
Saddam Hussein: The Rise, Betrayal, and Fall of Iraq’s Last Lion.Hero or Villain
Introduction History is filled with leaders who divide the world between hero and villain. Saddam Hussein, Iraq’s iron-fisted dictator, was one of them. From his rise as a secular modernizer to a tyrant who used chemical weapons and clashed with superpowers, Saddam’s story is a window into betrayal, power games, and how the Middle East became the epicenter of endless conflict.This is not just the story of one man — it’s a reminder of how foreign interests, oil, and regional rivalries can ignite wars that shape generations to come.
By Saeed ullah6 months ago in The Swamp
Air India Flight 171: The Mysterious Fuel Cutoff That Led to Disaster
1. A Catastrophe Minutes After Takeoff On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171—a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner—crash-landed into a residential hostel in Ahmedabad just 30 to 40 seconds after takeoff. The plane was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Of those aboard, 241 perished, and 19 were killed on the ground, with dozens more injured. Only one passenger survived, later identified as Vishwash Kumar Ramesh .
By Ikram Ullah6 months ago in The Swamp
The Epstein Files Fiasco:
Picture this: March 2025, the MAGA faithful, freshly into a new administration, are strutting out of the White House, practically skipping like kids in a candy store. Why, you ask? Because they’re clutching the Epstein Files like they just won the lottery. “Justice is coming!” they chant jubilantly, as if they were in a poorly scripted superhero movie. Attorney General, Pam Bondi, in a separate interview displaying a smirk that could rival the Cheshire Cat, declares to the cameras, “You’re gonna want to stay tuned, America. The truth is about to drop, and heads are going to roll, because the Epstein Files and reports are on my desk!"
By Meko James 6 months ago in The Swamp
Trump's Frustration with Putin and the Uncertain Future of the Russia-Ukraine War
The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to test the diplomatic resolve of world leaders, with recent developments highlighting growing frustration in the United States. President Donald Trump, who once vowed to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office, now faces mounting obstacles in his attempts to broker peace. Despite multiple rounds of negotiations and increasing diplomatic engagement, a ceasefire remains elusive as Russia intensifies its military campaign against Ukraine.
By Ikram Ullah6 months ago in The Swamp
