history

Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.

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
How the young prince seized power in Saudi Arabia?
Hear what an older relative has to say: He is forced to relinquish his power and cede the title of crown prince to his younger relative, a man almost half his age. This is Mohammed bin Salman. In the West we just call him MBS. And from that moment in June, he consolidated power so quickly and so thoroughly that in Saudi Arabia he is known only as the crown prince, MBS becomes king.
By Shubham Bajaj2 years ago in The Swamp
Why Red means Republican and Blue means Democrat in US?
Americans think of red and blue as deeply associated with the Republican and Democratic parties, but that's only been the case since the election of 2000. That's what the election night results looked like on American television. - Kennedy's victory, sir, let me tell you this. If they ever teach this machine to talk, you and I won't work. The widespread use of color television in the late 1960s and 1970s changed everything. But it would take several more decades before the media would adapt to the current color scheme - which rooms are the hardest to change from blue to red? Which ones are easy? -President Obama won all those blue states. -He must turn the voting statuses blue. To understand where this red state, blue state business came from, let's go back to when network television first used color charts to announce election results.
By Shubham Bajaj2 years ago in The Swamp
Thomas Sankara - African Leader
In the annals of history, the name Thomas Sankara shines as a beacon of visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to transformative change. Born on December 21, 1949, this Burkinabé military captain, Marxist revolutionary, and pan-Africanist theorist left an indelible mark during his presidency from 1983 to 1987. Often hailed as "Africa's Che Guevara," Sankara's accomplishments over a mere four years are a testament to his commitment to social equity, self-reliance, and a brighter future for Burkina Faso.
By Suganthan2 years ago in The Swamp
President Decrees America is the Most Communist National on Earth
April 11th (Alabaster, AL) – This past Friday, the President of the United States sat down with the largest socialist periodical in America—one that we will refrain from naming in these prestigious pages in order not to lend them any credence and legitimacy. As established during the third day of this administration, the President brought an end to the routine of daily press briefings and regular access to the White House and replaced them with a free-for-all end-of-week one-on-one bonanza. While the leader of the free world was more than happy to spend time with socialists, I would be remiss if I did not point out that the President has still not sat down with yours truly.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
BLACK ROCK(INFLUENCE AND POWER)
INFLUENCE AND POWER In 2010, Ralph Schlosstein, the CEO of Evercore Partners and a BlackRock founder, called BlackRock "the most influential financial institution in the world."[20]
By ARTIST2 years ago in The Swamp
For Women's History Month, President Blasts the Rest of the World
March 11th (Santa Rosa, CA) – March is Women’s History Month, which started right here in Santa Rosa as just a single week in 1978. By 1980, the week became recognized at the federal level before expanding to the whole month in 1987. It was a great surprise and honor, then, that the recently installed President of the United States requested to give a speech before the Commission on the Status of Women—which founded and administered the original celebratory week—to commemorate this year’s observances.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
The Emergence of a Multipolar World
In the dynamic landscape of global politics, the 21st century has witnessed a transformative shift towards a multipolar world. Traditionally, the world order was dominated by a bipolar structure, with the United States and the Soviet Union as the primary superpowers during the Cold War. However, the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s marked the end of a bipolar system, giving rise to a unipolar world led by the United States. This unipolar moment was characterized by American hegemony, where the U.S. held unprecedented influence over global affairs.
By Suganthan2 years ago in The Swamp
BLACK ROCK (THE RISE AND HISTORY)
BlackRock, Inc. is an American global speculation organization situated in New York City. Established in 1988, at first as a venture risk the executives and fixed pay institutional resource chief, BlackRock is the world's biggest resource administrator, with US$8.59 trillion in resources under administration as of December 31, 2022.BlackRock works universally with 70 workplaces in 30 nations, and clients in 100 countries.BlackRock is the director of the iShares gathering of trade exchanged reserves, and alongside The Vanguard Gathering and State Road, it is viewed as one of the Huge Three file store managers.BlackRock is ranked 184th on the Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by revenue.
By ARTIST2 years ago in The Swamp
Two Birds, One Stone
Before I begin this article, I must emphasize a few things. One, this is not a defense, nor condemnation of the actions these sailors have taken. Two, I in no way have any knowledge of their cases beyond what is publicly available. Three, this article is not intended to be your sole source of information on this case. It is but a start for more critical thinking about these cases, and others like it.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in The Swamp
President Wants to Downsize Military, Legalize Drugs and Prostitution
February 27th (Portland, OR) – During a rare first-year State of the Union address, the President of the United States proposed a number of new, expanded, and reallocated programs. This included creating considerable controls over medical billing; investing in research that may lead to lowering the death rate related to heart disease; building massive desalination plants and filling the deserts with water; deploying more renewable and nuclear energy capabilities (along with carbon sequestration); constructing an elevator to space; and starting a two-year required national service for 18-year-olds. Of course, all of those high ideals brought up one question...
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
Understanding Recessions
Introduction: The global economy has always been prone to cycles of boom and bust, and the specter of recessions looms over financial markets and societies alike. Recessions, periods of economic contraction, have far-reaching consequences, impacting employment, wealth distribution, mental health, and overall well-being. While many consider them a natural part of economic cycles, they are not inevitable nor unavoidable. In this article, we will explore the nature of recessions, their impact, and the role of capitalism in perpetuating these economic downturns. Additionally, we will examine an alternative economic system, the concept of degrowth, and how it can potentially provide a sustainable solution to the recurring recessions that plague capitalist economies.
By IK Alile2 years ago in The Swamp