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"The Shifting Landscape of World Politics in 2025"
China’s Expanding Influence in Asia and Beyond In 2025, China's rise as a global superpower is no longer a prediction — it is a living reality. The once unipolar world order dominated by the United States is now being reshaped by a multipolar dynamic, with China playing a leading role. From economic investments and military advancements to diplomatic strategies and cultural outreach, China's influence is stretching far beyond its borders, fundamentally altering global geopolitics.
By World politics 9 months ago in The Swamp
An Open Letter to President Donald J. Trump: A Call to Restore Stability and Leadership to America April 29, 2025. AI-Generated.
Dear President Trump, As your administration navigates unprecedented challenges—economic uncertainty, global tensions, and deepening divisions at home—it is critical to reflect on the path forward. While your commitment to American workers and “America First” principles has resonated with many, the current trajectory of tariffs, isolationist policies, and erratic governance risks undermining the very goals you seek to achieve. This letter urges you to reassess key policies, prioritize pragmatic solutions over ideological battles, and lead the nation toward unity, stability, and renewed prosperity.
By David Snam9 months ago in The Swamp
Donald Trump’s 100 Days in the Oval Office. AI-Generated.
As Donald Trump marks his 100th day in office during his second presidential term, the global economy braces for the ripple effects of his aggressive trade policies and domestic reforms. While supporters hail his focus on “America First” populism, critics warn that his tariff-driven agenda, paired with sweeping immigration crackdowns and fiscal austerity, risks plunging the U.S. into a self-inflicted recession. This analysis dissects the early impacts of Trump’s policies, their geopolitical ramifications, and the mounting concerns among economists.
By David Snam9 months ago in The Swamp
History warns us. Will we listen?
"And how we burned in the camps later, thinking… We didn’t love freedom enough. And even more — we had no awareness of the real situation…. We submitted with pleasure!… We purely and simply deserved everything that happened afterward.” - Alexandr Solzhenitsyn, The Gulag Archipelago
By Hayden Searcy9 months ago in The Swamp
Will the National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum Be Trump's Next Target?
In late July, Ichiro, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner will be officially inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. That's because these three ex-MLB players paid their dues and deserve to be recognized as legends. Two months ago, our loudmouth-in-chief was considering pardoning the late Pete Rose and blamed Major League Baseball for banning him for life from baseball, making him ineligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame. I'm not sure how Rose would be pardoned, if it were to happen, but there's a good chance that it would never happen. I've stated in my story about Pete Rose that he should remain banned for life from baseball and Hall of Fame consideration to be null and void. When Pete Rose passed away in September 2024, I didn't share any condolences on any of my social media pages, because I felt it was inappropriate to praise someone who bet on baseball and had no care in the world about how it affected his team, players, and fans. I know it sound callous of me saying this, but betting on baseball is a form of cheating. Cheating in baseball is an unforgiveable act and I'll never acknowledge Pete Rose as a legend. It shows that integrity for the game didn't matter to him.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 9 months ago in The Swamp
Don't Mess with A Legend
Major League Baseball and all 30 teams recently celebrated Jackie Robinson Day: a day to remember the legacy and career of Los Angeles Dodgers player Jackie Robinson. All players wore the number 42 and many of them cited the legendary player as a positive influence and of the reasons why they're playing in the league today. Jackie Robinson Day has been recognized league-wide since 2004. Over two decades later, this day is still important and relevant to not only the players themselves, but to baseball fans everywhere.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 9 months ago in The Swamp
Why Everyone Is Suddenly So Interested in the US Bond Markets
A few years ago, when you mentioned the bond market at a dinner party, you probably got a few blank stares before someone moved on to stocks, real estate, or Bitcoin, which were easier to understand. However, fast forward to the present day, and the bond market in the United States has suddenly become the topic of conversation. People are spending a lot of time researching yields, treasury auctions, and the dreaded "inverted yield curve"—from financial analysts on YouTube to everyday conversations on Reddit. But the sudden interest: why?
By Nuhan Habib9 months ago in The Swamp
