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.
Trade Weaponization - Punishment to Pakistan
In the rugged passes where the mountains of Afghanistan meet the plains of Pakistan, a long-standing trade artery has always flowed: goods, fruits, textiles, vehicles, labour, ambition. But now, this artery has been deliberately constricted, and in doing so the spectre of “trade as a weapon” has re-emerged in full force. For decades, Pakistan has treated its neighbour Afghanistan not solely as an economic partner but also as a zone of leverage. This time, the calculus has taken on sharper edges: the closure of trade routes, suspension of transit agreements, and threats of permanent exclusion.
By Keramatullah Wardak2 months ago in The Swamp
Government Shutdown 2025: Senate Reaches a Deal to Reopen the Government
After weeks of tension, uncertainty, and political standoff, the government shutdown 2025 appears to be nearing an end. Following a heated round of negotiations, the U.S. Senate has voted in favor of a bipartisan deal to reopen the federal government, bringing much-needed relief to millions of Americans impacted by the prolonged closure.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in The Swamp
Elon Musk’s Tesla Pay Package Sparks Global Attention
When you think of the world’s most influential business leaders, Elon Musk inevitably tops the list. Known for his bold ideas, futuristic vision, and sometimes controversial statements, Musk has turned Tesla into one of the most valuable and admired companies on the planet. Yet today, it’s not Tesla’s cars or technology that dominate the headlines — it’s Musk’s massive Tesla pay package and the debate surrounding it.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in The Swamp
Swing States: The Deciding Power in America’s Elections 🗳️🇺🇸
In every U.S. election, a handful of states capture the country’s attention more than any others. These are the swing states, also known as battleground states — regions where neither Democrats nor Republicans hold a guaranteed majority. Their voters swing between parties from one election to the next, making them the true deciding force behind America’s political direction.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in The Swamp
Rule by the ultra-woke elite. Fact or fiction?
Rule by the ultra-woke elite. Fact or fiction? Manipulation of governance. There are people so arrogant and self-centred that they automatically dismiss anything “popular” as wrong, distasteful, beneath their consideration. A few hundred years ago this used to be the attitude among the aristocratic hereditary rulers in Europe but now it is worldwide and those holding these opinions are in controlling positions of government bureaucracies, the legal professions, the media, and education.
By Peter Rose2 months ago in The Swamp
Virginia Election Results 2025: Spanberger vs. Sears — A Defining Moment in State Politics
Breaking Down the Virginia Election Results The 2025 Virginia election results are finally in, marking one of the most closely watched and fiercely contested gubernatorial races in the country. After months of campaigning, debates, and political tension, Virginians cast their votes to decide the state’s political future — and the outcome could signal where the nation is headed as we approach 2026.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in The Swamp
UPS Plane Crash in Louisville: Tragedy at Muhammad Ali International Airport
Louisville, Kentucky — What began as a routine cargo flight for UPS turned into a scene of tragedy early this morning when a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo plane crashed near Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville. The accident has sent shockwaves through the aviation community and prompted a full-scale investigation by federal authorities.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 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 2 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 Norman2 months ago in The Swamp
Marx’s Forgotten Paradox
Few thinkers have shaped the modern world as profoundly as Karl Marx. His ideas sparked revolutions, inspired liberation movements, and influenced entire schools of thought, from sociology to political philosophy. Yet, there remains a striking paradox at the heart of his legacy: Marx, a man deeply moved by human suffering and exploitation, consistently rejected the language of morality.
By Sergios Saropoulos3 months ago in The Swamp
