politicians

Reviews of the politicians kissing babies and running governments around the world; applaud and criticize the decisions they make and their implications.

"Is Putin Dead?". Top Story - October 2023.
The Russian online public sphere has been buzzing with new rumors of Putin's death this week. On Tuesday, a rumor started to circulate that he had a heart attack and was in poor shape. And on Thursday (Oct.26, 2023) an anonymous "Russian Foreign Intelligence Service General" account on the Russian social media platform Telegram posted this:
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
The Piper Comes Calling
“it has been determined that probable cause exists to believe that City Councilmember John Lee (Lee) violated governmental ethics laws by accepting gifts in excess of the gift limit, failing to report gifts, misusing his City position, and aiding and abetting another person’s misuse of a City position.” – LA City Ethics Commission
By Carl J. Petersen2 years ago in The Swamp
Post-Neoliberalism: A New Option
The past few decades have witnessed the rise and dominance of neoliberalism as a prevailing economic and political ideology in Western culture. Neoliberalism, as a hegemonic bloc, is characterised by its emphasis on deregulation, privatisation, and a laissez-faire approach to the economy, and exists as a guide for political and economic decision-making since the 1980s (Lévy et al. 2022). Despite Tony Blair’s claim that the UK is entering an era free of ideology, there is an argument to be made that there isn’t no ideology whatsoever, rather a universal blanket ideology of neoliberalism. As the consequences of this neoliberal paradigm become increasingly evident, from the existence of foodbanks, to the neoliberalisation of language (see phrases such as “I’m investing in myself!”, “this is my personal brand”, or a more personal instance in which a friend described a date they were preparing for as “nearly boardroom ready”). Owing to this, it is perhaps crucial to examine the need for a potentially post-neoliberal alternative in modern British politics, and as such, this essay explores the continued hegemony of neoliberalism within mainstream political parties in the UK and argues that the emergence of a third "post-neoliberal" option is essential to challenge the dominance of neoliberal capitalism and work towards fostering a more equitable society.
By Callum Blades2 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
Am I Going Crazy?
The world has gone crazy, and I don't know what to do about it. This has been going on for a while. Billions of pounds were wasted in the pandemic on PPE or contracts to the MP's friends, the cost of living crisis and the war on Ukraine, started by an utter madman (just to name a few).
By AV2 years ago in The Swamp
Why do politicians, of all parties, say such stupid things?
Why do politicians, of all parties, say such stupid things? Why must a politician have an opinion of everything? Look at the headlines, on just about all media platforms, and you see statements supposedly from prominent politicians that just do not seem logical. First, we need to examine the platform and its own political bias, they all have them. Some are so extreme in their devotion to a particular political ideology that everything they say has to be treated with great caution. They will make claims that rival ideology statements are dangerous and evil when in reality the rival ideology has not made any such statement. Even less extreme platforms will “misinterpret” the meaning of innocuous quotes that a rival politician has made. All parties have begun to operate in the same way and democracy itself is suffering because of it. Fake news, disinformation, inuendo and downright lies have become normal to such an extent that they are accepted and not even vilified anymore. This is not healthy for the future.
By Peter Rose2 years ago in The Swamp
Exploring the Christian-Israel Relationship. Content Warning.
In the ever-evolving landscape of international relations, few issues are as contentious and emotionally charged as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Within this never-ending debate, there exists a complex and often misunderstood relationship between Christians and the state of Israel. While many devout Christians do express strong support for Israel, it is crucial to question whether this support is blind or if it is rooted in a deeper theological and historical context.
By Nathan Jeremaiah2 years ago in The Swamp
Matt Gaetz’s Big Stupid Victory
Matt Gaetz, we need to talk about Kevin. It may seem churlish of me to criticize you at the moment of your greatest triumph.
By Jack Faulkner2 years ago in The Swamp
President Vows to Protect Nazis with Own Life
August 26th (Nashua, NH) – Your rights, freedoms, and liberties are all under attack, according to the President of the United States. At a press conference held after meeting with the governor of New Hampshire ostensibly to discuss recent events in the State, the President addressed the media and others in attendance with a fiery speech about personal freedoms. Said the President:
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
Rac·ism Hidden As Pa·tri·ot·ism
Sunday, 1 October 2023 By: TB Obwoge During the last few years of the Trump administration White supremacists had been having the best times of their lives. Being openly racist is not a deal breaker, unless you say something or do something extremely stupid….wait that’s not a deal breaker either for racists. The felt emboldened into thinking there would be a 2nd term.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in The Swamp
The Tree That Kept Voting For The Axe Because They're Of The Same Tribe; U.S. GOP & Some African Governments Are The Same . Content Warning.
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 By: TB Obwoge I’ve written about Africa for the better part of the last 2 years, no one has ever noticed the similarities of these African countries governments. The soul crushing, lack of humanity, sexism, xenophobia and lack of compassion for their citizens.
By IwriteMywrongs2 years ago in The Swamp
Protesters Invited Inside the White House, Fight Each Other Instead
August 7th (Washington, D.C.) – Protestors outside the White House yesterday found themselves the recipients of a unique proposition when the President of the United States invited them inside to discuss their concerns. Unfortunately for them, a lack of cohesion in the crowd made it appear that the opportunity would slip through their fingers. How this rare opportunity to meet with the President came about and the reverberations from the entire escapade has left the protestors, law enforcement officers, and members of the federal government reeling. Details are still emerging, but this is what we know so far.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp