politicians
Reviews of the politicians kissing babies and running governments around the world; applaud and criticize the decisions they make and their implications.
Just Following Orders
The tribunal hall is utterly silent, except for the sniffling and suppressed sobs. The uniformed soldiers keeping the peace are statuesque in their quiet survey of the defendants. Still, whether it was a trick of the light or just fanciful imagination, tear tracks carved down the stony faces as the horrific images played on the large plasma screen.
By CT Idlehouse7 months ago in The Swamp
The Fear That Shapes Us
“In times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.” — George Orwell e World on Edge It begins in silence. A mother turns off the news and looks at her child differently. A father locks the door, not from robbers, but from headlines. An elderly man walks past a newspaper stand and mutters, “They’re lying again.”
By Riaz Gillani Exclusive7 months ago in The Swamp
New Leader with New Plans for Africa: Ibrahim Traoré
In the heart of West Africa, a quiet revolution is gaining momentum — not through riots or hashtags, but through the determined will of a 36-year-old military captain turned head of state: Ibrahim Traoré, the interim president of Burkina Faso. At an age when most world leaders are barely entering politics, Traoré has emerged as a powerful symbol of sovereignty, anti-colonialism, and youth-driven change. His refusal to accept a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), his unapologetically skeptical stance toward Western involvement in Africa, and his fierce commitment to African independence have made him not only a hero to many Africans but a subject of concern in Western diplomatic circles. But what makes Ibrahim Traoré so fearless — and why is he capturing the imagination of an entire continent?
By Keramatullah Wardak7 months ago in The Swamp
Oil price jumps after US strikes Iran
"A Deep Dive into Global Energy Markets": "Oil Price Jumps After US Strikes Iran" In a move that has sent shockwaves through global markets, the price of crude oil spiked following a series of military strikes carried out by the United States against Iranian targets. The escalation of tensions between two of the world's most influential oil-producing nations has led to uncertainty in the energy sector, with far-reaching implications for both oil prices and the broader geopolitical landscape.
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in The Swamp
US–Iran Standoff: Can Diplomacy Prevail?
The smell of fresh bread lingered in the Tehran air as Roya stepped out of the bakery, her young son tugging on her scarf and asking if America was going to bomb them. She paused, unsure of how to answer. Thousands of miles away in Washington D.C., Daniel, a U.S. Navy veteran, sipped his coffee as he read headlines warning of a possible escalation in the Persian Gulf. He shook his head and muttered, “Not again.”
By From Dust to Stars7 months ago in The Swamp
This Hack: Destructive Consequences
In a world where missiles no longer define the entirety of a battlefield, silent digital weapons have taken center stage. The recent developments in the cyber conflict between Iran and Israel have stunned analysts and left civilians caught in the crossfire of digital warfare. This isn’t just a political standoff anymore — it’s a war of intelligence, technology, and psychological operations.
By Keramatullah Wardak7 months ago in The Swamp
Deporting Children to Die Is Not Pro-Life
“Boy, these conservatives are really something, aren't they? They're all in favor of the unborn. They will do anything for the unborn. But once you're born, you're on your own. Pro-life conservatives are obsessed with the fetus from conception to nine months. After that, they don't want to know about you. They don't want to hear from you. No nothing. No neonatal care, no daycare, no Head Start, no school lunch, no food stamps, no welfare, no nothing.” – George Carlin
By Carl J. Petersen7 months ago in The Swamp
