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.

Moscow's Calling - 16
This conversation happened on March 31, 2024, Easter Sunday, 11:50 pm Moscow time. “He has risen, Donnie!” “Wha? What are you talking about, Vlad?”
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
Broken Glass. Second Place in The Moment That Changed Everything Challenge. Top Story - March 2024.
Each morning, Otto swept the bricks on the little corner outside his little flat in his little town. He loved his idyllic town, one that would have fit tidily in one of the Brothers Grimm tales.
By Matthew J. Fromm2 years ago in The Swamp
West Bengal: The Goons of Local Market
This is a real life incident where common people are harassed daily even to earn their livelihood. This is a story of a local market located at West Bengal, an eastern state of India.
By Nobel Nexus2 years ago in The Swamp
Calling Moscow - 23
This conversation happened on March 17, 2024, after it was announced that Vladimir Putin received 87% of votes in Russia's presidential election.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
The Trumpian Untruths of Netflix
Though not as brash or divisive as the man himself, Netflix has nevertheless embraced a decidedly Trumpian sensibility. It has morphed beyond the pale of entertainment, transitioning into a curated hub of misinformation. With no premium placed on factuality, ethics or integrity, the platform has become a sanctuary for documentaries, of health and of history, that cling to a lie of credibility. It is at once a spectacle of irresponsibility and a transgression that can’t help but strike an ugly likeness with the pathological antics of America’s boorish ex-president.
By Brandon Lever2 years ago in The Swamp
Anarcho-Normieism Is On The Rise!
The old leftist refrain commences-Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality? Class politics, or intersectionality?
By Iris Erdile2 years ago in The Swamp
Calling Moscow - 22
This conversation happened on March 6, 2024 after Trump won the Super Tuesday GOP primaries. "Hello, Vlad?" (cheerful) "Yes, Donnie. You sound happy."
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
Save the planet by population reduction-yes or no?
Save the planet by population reduction-yes or no? What will be the result if populations fall? Saving the planet has become an excuse for just about every “official” action and for official “non-action.” It is used to validate economic coercion on every level of every nation.
By Peter Rose2 years ago in The Swamp
Moscow's Calling - 15
This conversation happened on February 22, after Trump started to compare himself to the Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, who died in Putin's Arctic prison on February 16, 2024.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
Putin is A Walking Dead
The cover image for this story is one of my favorite cartoons by Alesha Stupin because of its symbolism and allusions to various images, incidents and facts in Putin's life. It is based on the famous photo of topless Putin riding a horse that is often used to illustrate his masculinity and strength.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
Elderly Need Not Apply
Across all political affiliations, beliefs, dogmas, and voting patterns, "79% of Americans favor maximum age limits for elected officials". This is according to a Pew Research Center "survey conducted July 10-16, 2023, among 8,480 adults, [and]... June 5-11, 2023, among 5,115 adults". To put it simply:
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
Moscow's Calling - 14
This conversation happened on February 6, after the Russian media confirmed that Tucker Carlson will be interviewing Putin in Moscow.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp