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.

It's Officially Pride Month: Come Get Your Slice of The Pie, Corporations!
Hello everybody. We are only THREE days into June, and there is already controversy (Lots of tea is being spilled. 🍵) and companies trying to swoop in on pride month's monetary value. This doesn't sit well with conservatives. Target is already being brought down as a result of their pride collection, which sparked an outrage and invoked violence in some areas of the U.S.
By Inky Rose 3 years ago in The Swamp
"President Biden's On-Stage Fall at Air Force Graduation Deemed Minor, Confirms Spokesperson"
As President Joe Biden was making his way offstage after completing the graduation ceremony of Air Force Academy's graduates he tripped over a sandbag which went unnoticed.
By Vijay Mistry3 years ago in The Swamp
Lincoln, Hamilton, and Immigrants
In my opinion the Civil War did not occur when it did by accident. I believe that there is a reason it happened when it did because certain things had to be in place; in particular certain changes in the population were needed. Contrary to what many have been taught I believed that on its battlefields were left the remains of the United States.
By V. H. Eberle3 years ago in The Swamp
Shadowed Sovereignty: Iran's Influence and Iraq's Struggle for Autonomy
In a powerful critique, the author argues that the war in Iraq has been a strategic blunder for the United States, leaving the country vulnerable to Iran's expanding influence. With its large population, vast natural resources, and proximity to key regions, Iran holds a significant position in the Middle East. Moreover, Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons poses a major threat to global security. Surprisingly, the United States inadvertently handed Iraq to Iran on a silver platter by overthrowing Saddam Hussein, who served as a barrier against Iranian expansionism.
By GB3 years ago in The Swamp
Recep Tayyip Erdogan: The controversial leader and his impact on Türkiye
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has been the undisputed leader of Turkish politics for the past 20 years. Despite having survived a dark and bizarre coup, tampering with the Constitution and chaotic economic policy that has devastated the country and devalued the lira, the Turks continue to bet on Erdogan. Under his leadership, Turkey has gone from being a tolerant Islamic democracy and an example of moderation to becoming an uncomfortable partner for both the European Union and NATO. Some consider that we are before the prelude to a new autocracy at the gates of Europe, while others see this as Turkey's final break with the West.
By GB3 years ago in The Swamp
Violence and tensions in Kosovo: A call for peace and international cooperation
After the day of riots, the authorities in Shrekham have decided not to take any more risks. NATO peacekeepers have been deployed on the streets of the city, especially near the municipal buildings, which still bear the marks of the violence that took place recently.
By GB3 years ago in The Swamp
Rising espionage accusations and restrictions in China raise concern among international companies
Applause and music mark the beginning of the story that takes place at the end of March 2023. Hiroshiyama, a 50-year-old executive who worked for Estelas Pharma, a major pharmaceutical company in Japan, disappears on his last day in China after having worked there for 20 years. He soon finds out that he was detained by Chinese police and accused of espionage, thus becoming the 18th Japanese to be detained for this reason since 2015.
By GB3 years ago in The Swamp
Same president, same economic problems
Over the course of the past two decades, Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rise to power in Turkey has been accompanied by a striking devaluation of the country's currency, the lira. Shockingly, the lira has lost approximately 90% of its value against the US dollar during Erdogan's tenure. This drastic decline has had dire consequences, particularly in the form of rampant inflation, which has wreaked havoc on the Turkish economy.
By Ronit Batra3 years ago in The Swamp
The dominance of the dollar in the global financial system: Challenges and prospects for the future
The offensive against the dominance of the dollar has gained strength in recent times. Over the years, the end of the dollar as the international hegemonic currency has been repeatedly announced, but so far it has never materialized. However, this time things could be different. The dollar has been the foundation of the global financial and trading system since the Bretton Woods agreements in 1944, but more and more countries, especially dictatorships and emerging economies, are beginning to fear the consequences of relying heavily on this currency.
By GB3 years ago in The Swamp
Impact of Western Sanctions and the War in Ukraine: Economic Challenges for Russia
maybe you will ask yourself: What effect have Western sanctions had on the Russian economy after 15 months of invasion in Ukraine?
By GB3 years ago in The Swamp
The United States and its growing debt: Is its financial hegemony at risk?
The United States faces a growing debt that exceeds 100% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Despite this, spending on health and weapons force the country to continue borrowing. Democrats and Republicans were negotiating to raise the debt ceiling yet again, raising the question of whether the United States is trapped in a debt spiral. Although the country is the heart of the global financial system thanks to the dominance of the dollar, there is a limit to issuing debt without consequences.
By GB3 years ago in The Swamp
African IMF & Loan Indebted Governments Can't Overtax Citizens You're Creating a Recipe for Anarchy
Tuesday, May 30 2023 By: TB Obwoge I was casually checking on a friend in Kenya, he's been encouraging me, begging me actually, to return to the country I left in 2020. I've been telling him I would but watching the news of the economic issues in Kenya is very worrisome.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in The Swamp