politics
Politics does not dictate our collective cultural mindset as much as it simply reflects it; We've got to look in the mirror sometimes, and we've got one.
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
Political Graffiti
The people have spoken. Officially, Canada’s Election Day is Monday, April 28th. We have had early voting, with a record 7.3 million eligible Canadians making their choice over the Easter weekend (I was a part of this particular group, noting that I was doing so on Good Friday – see my poem). The race has tightened up over the last week, with the American presidency, tariffs and a general pro-Canadian feeling permeating the nation. We will probably have a minority government running things again, with the same two main parties – Liberal and Conservative – duking it out and butting heads over issues. My mother will go for the former; some relatives will choose the latter, or take a real shot in the dark and choose one of our other parties (New Democrats, People’s Party of Canada, Green or…?) One of the more amusing things about this nation is how many political parties seem to grow in the body politic every year (I remember one called the Natural Law Party when I was an undergrad; their party leader was our own infamous magician Doug Henning – look him up). I often wonder how a nation like the United States can possible cohere and run with just two political parties (yes, I know that there are independent candidates, they seem to just be a sideshow to the big tent events). I wonder how it works.
By Kendall Defoe 9 months ago in The Swamp
Blood Parliament: BBC Africa Eye Documentary (Kenya Gen Z Protests)
The BBC Africa Eye documentary Blood Parliament investigates the dramatic protests that rocked Kenya in June 2024. It captures the raw energy of a youth-led movement against government policies and highlights the explosive events that unfolded when demonstrators stormed Parliament. The Blood Parliament BBC production offers an unprecedented look into how a generation raised on social media stood up to political authority, reshaping Kenya’s political conversation in the process.
By Marveline Merab9 months ago in The Swamp
An Open Letter to White Americans with Trump Voter Remorse or Protest Voter Persecution Syndrome. Content Warning.
As you can see from my neon glow in the headshot above, I am a white person in all ways that matter. It is, therefore, my responsibility to call attention to some… fallacious efforts to foster camaraderie among those seeking to “join the other side” after voting for Trump or failing to vote against him. There are far too many mayo sapiens expecting a sudden epiphany to the existence of other people to absolve their sins.
By Maia Gadwall the metAlchemist9 months ago in The Swamp
Tory Leader Rules Out Reform Pact.
Kemi Badenoch was speaking to Sky's Trevor Phillips on Sunday. The local elections are coming up on Thursday, and they will be a test for every party. It will be the first elections since the general election of last year. Kemi Badenoch inherited a party kicked out of office after 14 years of misrule. They abused their right to rule and initiated a set of policies that broke Britain, even more so! David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak brought disaster, deprivation, destruction, and depravity to the UK.
By Nicholas Bishop9 months ago in The Swamp
India Bans 16 YouTube Channels Amid Rising Pakistan Tensions, BBC Warned
India has banned 16 YouTube channels, including six from Pakistan, for allegedly spreading disinformation that could harm national security and disrupt public order. This action, taken by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, highlights the Indian government's continued efforts to regulate online content and counter fake news campaigns. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) also received a warning regarding some of its digital content.
By Matt Guides9 months ago in The Swamp
If They Could See US Now…. Content Warning.
I’m not going to pretend these men were without their own flaws; they were racist to a one and each have a coffer of sins to himself. However, they were able to set aside their bigotry enough to land on the right side of history when it counted most. Their words roused a nation of patriots against tyranny and oppression, and it’s not hard to see what Patrick Henry, Abraham Lincoln, and F.D.R. would say if they could see us now — bending the knee to a tyrant in the hallowed halls of the Capitol…
By Maia Gadwall the metAlchemist9 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
