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Humanity or hegemony... now’s the time to make that decision
Since the first Cardiff humanitarian crusade in solidarity with Palestine in 2024 took place at the start of the year I’ve found it difficult to write about those that have followed due to sheer frustration that the genocide is still ongoing, now into its 114th day, and because my former employer MediaWales and its Wales On Sunday publication continue to totally ignore the marches against it, something that would have been unthinkable during my 30 years as a journalist.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
Israel's fairytale of a defence flounders at Hague hearing
With just two more days to follow in January, almost a twelfth of 2024 has already passed… but, after 114 days of continuous bombing, Israel’s ethnic cleansing of Gaza shows no sign of abating, despite last Friday’s United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling that Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in Jerusalem has just one month to convince the judges its actions in Gaza do not amount to genocide.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
Important Gun Groups
America loves its guns! Firearms and the USA go hand in hand. 32% of the US population owns at least one firearm, while 10% live in a home with one they don’t own. This causes 6 million firearms to be purchased each year. About three-quarters of gun owners (or 72%) have gotten one for personal protection. People who own a gun, or know of one in the house, tend to have more positive feelings towards them being there. They feel more secure and relaxed. Recently, the country has become divided on whether the Second Amendment should be stricter. These are the groups fighting to prevent these strict laws from happening so that everyone can enjoy the Second Amendment.
By M.L. Lewis2 years ago in The Swamp
My Uncle Wasted His Life Arguing About Politics, And So Will You…
The year was 1980, at my family’s annual July 4th backyard BBQ in Milwaukee, Uncle Greg’s face was steadily turning a bright shade of red.
By Scott Christenson🌴2 years ago in The Swamp
Chatham House spin class aims to keep war machine on course
After three months of a relentless ethnic-cleansing campaign and the biggest load of nonsense ever spoken at a United Nations' International Court of Justice hearing there’s just one question you need to ask yourself: “How would Israel have gone about trying to defend its genocide in Gaza at the ICJ hearing in The Hague last week had it not been for the preposterous false-flag incursion it staged across the most closely-monitored border on the planet on 7 October last year.”
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
Globalist plan to turn genocide in Gaza into worldwide conflict
Tomorrow marks the second Saturday of 2024 and after three months of incessant bombing the likes of Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are still yet to show any sign of a conscience or hint of remorse as they continue to condone Israel’s campaign of genocidal ethnic-cleansing in Gaza and just last night a coalition force involving United Kingdom and United States gunships saw fit to escalate the situation by attacking sites in Yemen, claimed to be Houthi military targets.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
American Democracy’s “Customer Satisfaction Problem”
Introduction You know the old adage that it is “all in how you phrase things?” This is a bit of wisdom that holds true, whether we are talking about personal or professional relationships or yes, marketing!
By David Wyld2 years ago in The Swamp
Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time!
When families across the United Kingdom sit down to their Christmas feasts tomorrow, more than likely they will do so accompanied by traditional festive anthems by artists such as Slade, Wizzard, the Pogues, Darkness, Mud, Boney M, Paul McCartney and Chris Rea, but the song that’s at the top of the charts for the season of goodwill this year is already a huge favourite, although it’s taken 39 years to get to the top of the hit parade.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
Economic governance in the 21st century
Economic governance in the 21st century A global problem waiting to be solved. While this is a worldwide concern, it is a good example to take the exposure of the financial mess, the socialist devolved government of Scotland, is in. (December 2023) This raises genuine concerns about socialist economics. The usual cry of tax the rich is just politics of envy. If anyone doubt the economic advantages of a mixed economy, they should ask themselves why all the economic migrants come to nations with mixed economies, they do not flood Russia in their millions, they leave Venezuela and try to get to USA. Socialist economic do not work in the real world. The SNP in Scotland claim they want total and complete independence from the rest of Britain, they suggest they will have a vibrant and wonderful economy full of advantages for the Scottish people. Recent revelations show that even with huge subsidies from British taxpayers, they still cannot manage their state-run services properly. They have resorted to the usual complaints that they are not given enough of British taxpayer’s money. If they have independence, they will have Zero money from English tax income. Do they expect the EU will welcome them and provide all the money they need? Do they honestly think French and German taxpayers are going to agree to this?
By Peter Rose2 years ago in The Swamp
Everything Donald Trump Accomplished as President of the United States
Donald Trump's presidency was a tumultuous era in American politics, marked by a myriad of accomplishments and controversies. From his successful business ventures to his unconventional political ascent, Trump's presidency left a significant impact on the nation. Let's delve into the various aspects of his tenure and evaluate the accomplishments that defined his time in office.
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in The Swamp
Political Standings Not Withstanding
A Message of Unity in Modern Political Division Across the United States, the country is divided by political views and beliefs. The level of division that currently exists in 2023, in fact, has not been seen in many decades, maybe even centuries. It could be argued that the USA has not been this divided since the days leading up to the civil war.
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in The Swamp
Is It Racist to Not Like Porn With a Different Ethnicity in Lead
Introduction To start off with, let’s all just agree to be honest about one thing. Nearly everyone watches porn, regardless of age, race, sexuality, or gender… we all enjoy watching porn, at least on occasion. I’m aware the entire population does not watch porn, but let’s at least agree that the vast majority of us do. There is no shame in it at all. As long as you keep it under control and it doesn’t interfere with your actual life and relationships, you should be fine. It’s fantasy and it is useful, even if it is only watched for the short or not-so-short time that you need to get certain things done. There, now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s dive deeper into the topic we are here to discuss.
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in The Swamp