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South Korea Presidential Election 2025 Full Details Date Candidates & Key Issues.
South Korea Presidential Election 2025 Full Details Date Candidates & Key Issues. South Korea is set to hold a pivotal presidential election on June 3, 2025 a development that comes amid political turbulence and heightened public scrutiny of the nation’s leadership. This early election follows the unprecedented impeachment and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol marking one of the most significant political shifts in South Korea’s recent history.
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in The Swamp
Cultural Protestantism and The Spirit of Austerity
It was a relatively warm night in Berlin when this article began to take shape. I was sitting in a pub in Charlottenburg, half-listening to the hum of overlapping conversations across from me, two friends were describing the economic differences between East and West Germany, and how culture still seemed to influence wealth, ambition, and social discipline. Something about it struck a nerve. This article is a reflection on that influence, on how a religious ethos may have evolved into an economic morality, shaping not just policies but entire cultures.
By Sergios Saropoulos10 months ago in The Swamp
Hands Off Protests 2025: Nationwide Rallies Against Trump and Elon Musk’s Government Cuts.
Hands Off Protests 2025: Nationwide Rallies Against Trump and Elon Musk’s Government Cuts. On April 5, 2025 thousands of Americans gathered across the country in a massive wave of coordinated protests titled Hands Off! a direct rebuke to the policies and influence of President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. The demonstrations spanning all 50 states and several international cities marked one of the largest organized acts of resistance since Trump returned to office. Organized by a coalition of over 150 civil rights groups labor unions veterans’ associations and progressive organizations the protests focused on defending vital federal programs like Social Security Medicare and Medicaid which many fear are under threat due to recent governmental actions.
By Adnan Rasheed10 months ago in The Swamp
Trump vs China 34% Tariffs Spark New Trade War Crisis.
Trump vs China 34% Tariffs Spark New Trade War Crisis. The ongoing trade war between the United States and China took a dramatic turn this week as China announced a sharp retaliatory move in response to a new wave of American tariffs. Beijing confirmed it would impose a 34% tariff on a wide range of American goods signaling a steep escalation in the economic standoff initiated under former President Donald Trump's administration. The latest development not only deepens the rift between the world's two largest economies but also poses significant implications for global markets manufacturers and consumers.
By Adnan Rasheed10 months ago in The Swamp
Massive Anti-Trump Protests Expected to Draw Thousands to Washington D.C. This Weekend
Massive Anti-Trump Protests Expected to Draw Thousands to Washington D.C. This Weekend Washington D.C. is set to become the epicenter of nationwide dissent this weekend as the "Hands Off!" protest, one of the largest single-day anti-Trump mobilizations since the former president took office, prepares to take over the National Mall. Organizers anticipate a turnout between 10,000 to 20,000 demonstrators on Saturday, April 5th, converging by the Washington Monument at noon.
By Adnan Rasheed10 months ago in The Swamp
Trump Fires 6 NSC Officials After Laura Loomer Meeting The Real Reason Revealed!
Trump Fires 6 NSC Officials After Laura Loomer Meeting The Real Reason Revealed! In a shocking turn of events former President Donald Trump has dismissed six senior officials from the National Security Council (NSC) following a private Oval Office meeting with controversial right wing activist Laura Loomer. The unexpected move has sparked widespread speculation and debate in political circles, raising questions about the motivations behind these firings.
By Adnan Rasheed10 months ago in The Swamp
Trump’s New Tariffs 2025: How They Impact Global Trade.
Trump’s New Tariffs 2025: How They Impact Global Trade On April 2, 2025 President Donald Trump announced the implementation of sweeping new tariffs on several key U.S. trading partners marking a significant escalation in global trade tensions. Dubbed "Liberation Day" by the administration these measures aim to address what the President describes as longstanding unfair trade practices that have disadvantaged American workers and industries.
By Adnan Rasheed10 months ago in The Swamp
Le boycott: French customers shun McDonald’s, Coca Cola and Tesla to protest against Trump.
Le Boycott French Customers Reject American Brands Amid Rising Tensions In the bustling streets of Paris American fast food chains like McDonald’s and KFC continue to serve long queues of customers despite a growing call for a boycott of U.S. brands. The movement dubbed "le boycott" has gained traction in response to former U.S President Donald Trump's trade tariffs and his perceived anti-Europe rhetoric. The #BoycottUSA hashtag has gone viral sparking debates about consumer choices and political resistance. The push to shun American products stems from a broader frustration with Trump's aggressive trade policies and his stance on European relations. According to a recent poll featured on the front page of Libération over 60% of French citizens support the boycott with nearly one third actively avoiding American brands. The movement is particularly fueled by concerns over economic sovereignty European unity and resistance to what many view as an increasingly hostile U.S administration. Despite the growing sentiment the boycott faces challenges in practice. Major American franchises such as McDonald’s Coca Cola and Tesla still enjoy significant consumer demand. On Paris’s Grands Boulevards where high end boutiques meet popular fast food chains little evidence of the movement could be seen. French customers particularly teenagers and young adults express frustration at being unable to participate due to economic constraints.
By Adnan Rasheed10 months ago in The Swamp
It Should Require Hell Freezing Over Before A Third Term Trump Presidency Could Happen
One of the craziest ideas we have heard in the last decade was Donald Trump becoming President of the United States. But that was in 2016, when everyone doubted he could beat the seasoned politician, Hillary Clinton. He won the electoral college, becoming the 45th President of the United States. Who would have thought? The man famous for reality television and a stint with Vince McMahon's WWE that ended in Trump shaving his billionaire buddy's head was our president.
By Jason Ray Morton 10 months ago in The Swamp
When did we elect sadists and cowards into office?
I knew Trump 2.0 would be bad, but I didn’t expect America to turn into Hogwarts under Dolores Umbridge overnight. The new Trump administration is full of sycophants and sadistic loyalists. Congressional Republicans are following orders like they’re preparing for the Nuremberg trials. Meanwhile, Democrats are still in a state of shock and disbelief after they lost the election.
By Hayden Searcy10 months ago in The Swamp
There is more than meets the eye in El Salvador.
Pacific Ocean beaches, volcanoes, coffee farms, Mayan Ruins. There is more than meets the eye with El Salvador. Human rights violations, U.S. deportations, Venezuelans, "the world's coolest dictator," and an American King. Typically, when you search online for a Central American country, you get a bunch of images of beautiful beaches, jungles, and travel options. Right now, you get a bunch of political news stories about jails in El Salvador and where our self-declared king is threatening to send people. The new relationship between the United States and El Salvador marks a turning point in our history. This isn't just about jails and immigration policies. This is a clear indication of the direction we are headed in. We aren’t sailing into a storm. We're already in one, and we're hanging on for dear life.
By Hayden Searcy10 months ago in The Swamp
