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.

How Old Is Too Old To Be President?
Like most people, my social group is generationally mixed. Many, even the oldest among them, share concerns over Biden’s age (though not over Trump’s, indicating that the conservative line of attack on the president is having the desired effect). When pressed further, though, there is no clear consensus on what the ideal age to be president should be.
By Jack Faulkner2 years ago in The Swamp
Reigniting the Presidential Age Debate
Last week, Mitt Romney dropped the bombshell that everyone saw coming. The former Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential nominee announced he would not seek re-election to the United States Senate as the junior senator from Utah, citing his age as the overriding factor in his decision.
By Jack Faulkner2 years ago in The Swamp
If not Biden, Who Will Democrats Nominate?
What if the Democratic Party were to pursue a volte-face on their candidate and choose a younger candidate? Admittedly, the circumstances that would have to occur for this to happen are legion and the path byzantine. There is no serious candidate within the party who would even consider challenging a sitting Democratic president for the nomination, party out of fear of reprisal but mostly out of a genuine love and respect for his long record as senator, vice-president, and president.
By Jack Faulkner2 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
On the Eve of Independence Day, President Leads Impromptu Tour of Homeless Encampment
July 3rd (Washington, D.C.) – On the eve of the country’s birthday, the President of the United States grabbed several reporters, a camera team, a security detail, and anyone who happened to be in the hallways, and took them on a walk around the nation’s capital.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
Dear Government, You Are Wrong.
The Housing Crisis In The UK Today in the UK we have a housing crisis, which is leaving many people across the housing sector struggling.
By Carol Ann Townend2 years ago in The Swamp
Starmer Brands Sunak: 'InAction Man'.
Prime Minister's Questions have always been a stormy and bantery affair. Prime Ministers and Opposition Leaders have always said, they want an end, to 'Punch and Judy' politics. This refers to the constant argumentative and confrontational time that occurs between the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition. Yet, for every statement, to make this affair more calm and peaceable, it hasn't happened.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
Calling Moscow - 18
To my dear friend Rita, who works tirelessly on nuclear non-proliferation since late 1990s. This conversation happened on September 13, as Trump was seeking the details of Putin-Kim summit in the Far East.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
Death and Destruction
What happened on 9/11 was tragic. We say “we will never forget”. I believe we have already forgotten. Don't be mad, Hear me out!
By Lauri Swain2 years ago in The Swamp
Rachel Reeves is More Popular Than Jeremy Hunt.
Labour HQ will be celebrating as Rachel Reeves is now more popular than the Conservative's Jeremy Hunt. A YouGov Poll conducted for Sky News shows Rachel is trusted and liked more than Jeremy.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp
Eminem to Vivek Ramaswamy: Just Lose It
Some Republican presidential candidates introduce themselves on the campaign trail by calling for draconian law and order policies that disproportionately affect communities of color and disadvantage. Others throw red meat to the crowd with outrageous claims that 9/11 was a conspiracy.
By Jack Faulkner2 years ago in The Swamp