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Decorum and Statesmanship
The recent clash between Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin and Sean O'Brien, President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing has raised concerns about the state of discourse within congressional proceedings. While robust debate is an integral part of democracy, the overt escalation to a physical challenge underscores the urgency for a more measured and respectful approach.
By Bagwasi Dennis2 years ago in The Swamp
Do Blair and Cameron have right stuff to stop the Gaza genocide?
Yesterday proved to be another bizarre day in British political life, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cutting the umbilical cord with fire-breathing Home Secretary Suella Braverman, whose venomous rhetoric about “hate marches” across the country in protest against Israeli genocide in Gaza had gone down like a lead balloon, and ordaining a shock resurrection for one former PM, with the possibility of a second coming for another.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
Support for Gaza ceasefire brings Cardiff to a standstill
Buoyed by the Senedd’s endorsement for an immediate call for a ceasefire in Gaza to prevent further suffering, thousands of Welsh humanitarians gathered at the Aneurin Bevan statue at the bottom of Queen Street yesterday to demand Westminster follows suit on Tuesday following a parliamentary debate on the crisis.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
March to follow Senedd vote of support for Gaza ceasefire
Tomorrow I hope thousands of people will take to the streets in Cardiff, following Wednesday’s Senedd vote in favour of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, to support the humanitarian stance taken by Welsh politicians against the genocide caused by Israel in the Palestinian enclave.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
Suella: Goes to synagogue and a big fan of chicken schnitzel
Apparently Suella Braverman is Britain’s home secretary, not something I was totally aware of as I’ve virtually abstained from “politics” decades ago and generally have very little regard for the people who seek public office. If someone emerged on the political scene who genuinely had a sense of justice and a desire to serve the people of our country I’d take an interest… but sadly I feel very few of them do.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
Did Stanley Kubrick Hide These Clues? This Can Make You Believe in 'The Shining' Conspiracies
Introduction Stanley Kubrick's 1980 masterpiece, "The Shining" adapted from Stephen King's novel of the same name, stands as one of the most iconic and enigmatic films in cinematic history. Renowned for its exceptional storytelling, eerie ambiance, and unforgettable characters, "The Shining" has garnered its fair share of conspiracy theories over the years. In this extensive exploration, we will delve deep into some of the most perplexing conspiracy theories linked to this cinematic gem and the enduring mysteries that shroud the Overlook Hotel.
By Adrian Wordsmith2 years ago in The Swamp
For humanity's sake bring an end to the genocide in Gaza
Jamaican-born dub poet Linton Kwesi Johnson was the first person, in the late 1970s, to make me completely aware as a young undergraduate that Margaret Thatcher’s England was “a bitch”… but there’s still “no escaping it”, Rishi Sunak’s England is an even bigger bitch.
By Steve Harrison2 years ago in The Swamp
Rishi in Awe of Musk.
At a conference on AI, Rishi Sunak, sat on stage interviewing, Elon Musk. The billionaire businessman has quite a few thumbs in many pies. He has business interests in space, manufacturing, and the internet. He has views on migration, and, media in general. Some of his acts and views do not always align with British domestic and foreign policy. For example, the UK is backing Israel in its fight with Hamas. The internet is mainly down due to targeting by Israeli forces. However, Musk has provided Gazans with the internet via his Starlink satellite internet service. It would seem Musk also has the power to help or blunt Ukraine, in its fight, with Russia. Musk is someone you either love or hate and there ain't no in-between.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
Pence Bows Out of 2024 Presidential Race That Trump Is Dominating
In a political landscapе that's bеcomе incrеasingly tumultuous, formеr Vicе Prеsidеnt Mikе Pеncе madе a surprising and hеadlinе-grabbing announcеmеnt on a mеmorablе еvеning in Las Vеgas. At a gathеring of Jеwish Rеpublican donors, thе formеr vicе prеsidеnt, who had diligеntly sеrvеd undеr Prеsidеnt Donald J. Trump, rеvеalеd his dеcision to еnd his bid for thе 2024 prеsidеntial racе. Thе announcеmеnt sеnt shockwavеs through thе crowd and lеft many in thе political world quеstioning thе futurе of thе Rеpublican Party.
By Digital Thinker2 years ago in The Swamp
Legacy Media is Frustrating
First and foremost, you should regard this as an opinion piece, and not one from any expertise background, because I’m far from one. I generally have no interest in politics, and I find it both boring and mind-numbing to think about and try to decipher (because deciphering is needed when it comes to politics... nothing is clear cut). But seeing the coverage of the recent attack on Israel and the aftermath in mainstream media, frustration and anger were building up inside and I had to let it out.
By Mo Darasi2 years ago in The Swamp
How to Effectively Moderate Immigration Flows into the United States
One will not accomplish this goal by telling future asylum seekers that coming to the United States is not a good idea. Instead, the best way to achieve this goal would be to tell the truth and provide realistic opportunities to those making the long trek. It will not happen by relocating these immigrants from red states to blue states, where governments put immigrants in hotels and take care of these families for up to 6 months before they can legally secure work visas.
By Anthony Chan2 years ago in The Swamp
"They Make a Desolation..." . Content Warning.
"We are not lovers, we are not romantics, we are here to serve you." Gary Numan, "Down in the Park" Let me start off by saying there's one thing you can be sure of: Whoever has the power to dictate terms decides whose "rights" matter, and whose don't.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in The Swamp