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Applauding Your Own Execution
Have you ever seen a man beheaded? I have. I remember watching it online, well over a decade ago, sitting in the living room of a friend who would later die of cancer. He turned to me and said, "You wouldn't even do that to a pig." Jihadis are particularly scrupulous when it comes to pigs, dogs, and infidels — but the point was well taken: when Islamic extremists hate you, they really, really mean it. No bullstuff. No pretenses. Just raw, unvarnished hatred.
By Tom Baker9 months ago in The Swamp
We the People…Should be Ashamed
Let’s skip the polite throat-clearing and get straight to it: America should be ashamed. Ashamed of the way we treat the poor. Ashamed of the way we treat the sick. Ashamed of how we treat immigrants, veterans, teachers, children, the planet, and the truth itself. Ashamed of the willful ignorance we elevate, the cruelty we excuse, and the hollow patriotism that waves flags while stomping on the very values it pretends to honor.
By Jeff Olen9 months ago in The Swamp
Philippine Forces Land on Contested South China Sea Feature
Philippine Forces Land on Contested South China Sea Feature In a bold move that has reignited tensions in the region Philippine forces landed on a contested feature in the South China Sea earlier this week asserting Manila’s claim to the disputed waters amid increasing Chinese activity. The operation confirmed by Philippine defense officials marks a significant escalation in the longstanding maritime dispute and underscores the country's determination to defend its territorial rights.
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in The Swamp
India is Done Playing Nice: A Not-So-Subtle Approach to Diplomacy
In what can only be described as the diplomatic equivalent of flipping the table during a chess match, India has apparently reached the end of its legendary patience following the tragic Pahalgam attack in Kashmir. World leaders like US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have condemned the massacre that claimed 28 lives-a statement so obvious it barely qualifies as news. The timing of the attack during US Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to India seems almost theatrically convenient, as if terrorists consult international diplomatic calendars when planning their atrocities.
By The INFORMER9 months ago in The Swamp
Noor-Ai10☪️
Allsalam alaykum, I am Zeyad Haitham, the owner of Noor-Ai10 ☪️, your Islamic AI assistant. https://poe.com/NoorBot10 Noor-AI: Your 24/7 Islamic Guide
By Zeyad Haitham9 months ago in The Swamp
Pahalgam Terror Attack: A Tragedy That Shook the Nation
On April 22, 2025, the serene Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir was shattered by a brutal terrorist attack, marking one of the deadliest assaults on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The massacre claimed 26 lives and left over 20 injured, predominantly targeting Hindu tourists from various Indian states and a few foreign nationals. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility, citing opposition to alleged demographic changes in the Kashmir Valley.
By Kratika Saxena9 months ago in The Swamp
Migrants excluded from metro Denver homeless count
Data presented in the Point in Time count of people experiencing homelessness in Denver for 2024 did not include unhoused migrants, a representative of the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative told a City Council committee Wednesday.
By David Heitz9 months ago in The Swamp
How India’s Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan.. AI-Generated.
How India’s Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan. Tensions between India and Pakistan have long simmered due to historical, territorial, and political disputes. Among the most pressing and potentially devastating of these is the conflict over water — specifically, the rivers that flow from India into Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). India's repeated threats to block or divert these rivers could have catastrophic consequences for Pakistan, a country that relies heavily on these waters for agriculture, energy, and human consumption.
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in The Swamp
As Trump claims he has his timetable for war, the number of casualties from the Kyiv strike grows
Following his remarks regarding Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UK Conservative Party head Kemi Badenoch declined to comment on whether Britain could still view Trump as an ally. "President Zelenskyy is a hero, and we need to do everything we can to support Ukraine to end this war," Badenoch told reporters on Thursday.
By Francis Dami9 months ago in The Swamp
Your Silence Is Your Assent
There’s a phrase I’ve come to loathe more than any other over the past few months. I’ve heard it from friends, family, colleagues—smart, decent people who know better:
By Jeff Olen9 months ago in The Swamp
West Potomac High School Hazing Incident: What Really Happened?
West Potomac High School Hazing Incident: What Really Happened? Alexandria VA April 2025 West Potomac High School located in Fairfax County Virginia is under scrutiny after a disturbing hazing incident involving the school's baseball team surfaced earlier this year. The incident has not only led to criminal charges against students but also triggered administrative resignations and growing concerns from the community.
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in The Swamp
Turkey Istanbul Earthquake Today April 23, 2025: 6.2 Magnitude Quake Injures Hundreds in Turkey
Turkey Istanbul Earthquake Today April 23, 2025: 6.2 Magnitude Quake Injures Hundreds in Turkey On April 23, 2025 a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck near Istanbul Turkey sending shockwaves across the densely populated city and surrounding provinces. The epicenter was recorded in the Sea of Marmara approximately 40 kilometers southwest of central Istanbul along the highly active North Anatolian Fault Zone.
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in The Swamp