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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.
Georgia’s Case with Russia Proves That Words Can Cut Deep in International Relations
The Republic of Georgia and Russia’s relationships have been tense ever since the 90s after the two countries fought a quick war in Abkhazia and then another one in 2008 in South Ossetia.
By Giorgi Mikhelidze6 years ago in The Swamp
Marching with Ghosts
This year marks the bicentennial of the Peterloo Massacre. On Monday August 16th, 1819, a crowd of over 60,000 people gathered peacefully at St. Peters Field in Manchester to hear speeches in favour of parliamentary reform. They gathered to demand fairer representation in parliament for the industrial North and the extension of the vote to more working-class men. The peaceful protest turned to horror when the 15th Hussars Cavalry were ordered to disperse the crowd. What followed was a barbaric cavalry charge on unarmed civilians, resulting in 18 deaths and over 400 injuries, amongst the dead was two-year-old William Fildes, who was knocked from his mother's arms and trampled by oncoming horses. The tragic day was dubbed ‘Peterloo’ in mock reference to the Battle of Waterloo, which was fought five years earlier. Peterloo was to become the catalyst for political reform in the early 19th century. It paved the way for the Great Reform Act of 1832, which heralded the partial extension of the vote, the creation of new MPs to represent the booming—yet neglected—industrial Northern towns and cities and laid the foundations upon which a century of struggle for democracy, fair votes and universal suffrage could be fought.
By Shaun Ennis6 years ago in The Swamp
Review of 'The Loudest Voice' 1.6
That's what Roger Ailes says in The Loudest Voice 1.6—"television has replaced the political party." I'm not so sure. I mean, I believe Roger Ailes certainly thought that and likely said that. But I'd say Twitter more than television is the most significant political medium in this Trumpian age. Maybe 2016 was a little too soon for anyone, even Ailes, to recognize that. Maybe Ailes was constitutionally incapable of recognizing the Twitter revolution, given his running the engines of television for politics, going back to Nixon.
By Paul Levinson6 years ago in The Swamp
Reflections on Mueller Testimony
Reflections on Mueller's Testimony Before House Judiciary Committee, Yesterday Morning Mueller is clearly not a very fluent speaker, and all too often responded to questions by deflecting to his report, or just flat-out declining to answer the questions. But there were several powerful responses from Mueller yesterday morning:
By Paul Levinson6 years ago in The Swamp
Trump Supporter Is a Candidate for the Presidency of the European Union
As an author and geopolitical strategist, I, Olli Salvatore from Belgium, am a strong Trump supporter from day one. In this video, I explain why I would like to become President of the European Union to make Europe Great Again. Just like Trump, I want to fight against mass-immigration and also I believe that Europe must unite with the US against the rise of China.
By Olli Salvatore7 years ago in The Swamp
"Fab Four" No More
Only 18 months ago did we watch the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex—a.k.a “the Fab Four”— passionately talk about their numerous charitable endeavours through the hugely impactful and successful Royal Foundation. The global outlet, created by Prince William and Prince Harry in 2009, was designed to be a charitable ship of which to steer their numerous patronages.
By The Rumble Online7 years ago in The Swamp
