controversies

It seems every time one racially-charged incident ends, a gender or religious controversy takes its place; Ruminate on the issues dividing our nation and world.

The UK Could Face Power Cuts.
I remember as a kid in the 1970s experiencing blackouts. The electricity would suddenly go off and people would reach for their candles. At first, it was annoying but people stoically got used to it and carried on. A dispute was at the heart of the power cuts between the government and energy workers. Eventually, the dispute was settled and the lights came back on without interruption. The dispute brought down the Conservative administration of Edward/Ted Heath. A general election was called and Labour-led by Harold Wilson came to power.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
To Heal A Nation
After a weekend undisputed violence that rocked this nation there are concerning questions that need direct answers with solutions that will restore and heal the gaping holes in our society and our economy. It is in education that holds many of the answers. When we look back in the history of the United States, we find the roots of racial prejudice stemming from the way our politicians ransacked the reconstruction process following the Civil War.
By Dr. Williams4 years ago in The Swamp
Can We Eat Money?
Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon, is a South Asian island country whose official name is the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. It is located in the Indian Ocean to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal and to the southeast of the Arabian Sea with a population of not more than 22 million. Sri Lanka has a 3,000-year known history, with evidence of prehistoric human habitation. It has a diverse cultural history.
By NoExitStories 4 years ago in The Swamp
Why does America hate women?
I am just going to say this: Society hates women. Is this a fact? No. Am I being dramatic? No. Let me tell you that literally from birth to death, women are expected to be a certain way and behave a certain way. How many times have you ever heard anyone feel “disappointed” that they are having a boy? In some cultures, women who give birth to girls are either punished or have gone to great lengths to “get rid of girls”. As for women in America, we are faced with a dire and disturbing road as we look at everything happening for the last couple of years.
By A.A.C.4 years ago in The Swamp
The First Amendment and Women’s Rights
The first amendment of the constitution allows free speech, but it also allows freedom of religion. According to constitution.congress.gov, James Madison’s proposal for religious freedom was,
By Iris Harris4 years ago in The Swamp
Democrats Ramp Up The Propaganda
Ever since the failed ploy to influence the impending mid-term elections by having one of their minions working within the U.S. Supreme Court leak the initial draft of the High Court’s 98-page decision to overturn the oft-controversial 1973 decision in Roe vs Wade, democrats country-wide are reeling.
By Kurt Dillon4 years ago in The Swamp
Violence erupts in new Paris protest against security law
The weekly nationwide protests are becoming a major headache for President Emmanuel Macron’s government, with tensions intensified by the beating of a black music producer by police last month.
By Gabriel Pasare4 years ago in The Swamp
Johnson To Address Ukrainian Parliament.
The resistance and defiance that Ukraine has shown to the Russian invasion have been nothing short of a miracle. The country has paid a terrible price for standing up to Vladimir Putin. Scores of its armed services have been killed and badly injured. The civilian population has paid a heavy price in death and injuries also. Cities and towns have been pummeled to dust by Russian missile strikes, bombing, and shelling. Vast amounts of the Ukrainian population have fled the country. Others remain in hiding or try to carry on with their lives.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
No Comparison to Partygate.
Labour has revealed that Angela Rayner did attend a gathering in County Durham. Labour admitted that it told journalists that Ms. Rayner had not attended with Sir Keir originally.
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
The Russian-Ukrainian war .. Where to?
The tension between Russia and the West is increasing day by day against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine, as it is no longer a secret that the war is in fact going on between the Russian and Western parties, specifically America, according to the direct public political and military support, but the major parties are trying to stay away from confrontation. direct military action as much as possible to avoid a major war, as US President Joe Biden stated before the invasion, when he said that it would be a world war if the Americans and Russians started shooting at each other.
By Roxanne Mann4 years ago in The Swamp
Kim Jong Un: Nukes For Peace?
Kim Jong Un gave a speech at a parade in Pyongyang. The parade was to honour the founding of the North Korean Army 90 years ago. The speech spoke about bolstering North Korea's nuclear force and this will be achieved at "maximum speed".
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp
Russia Is Failing While Ukraine Is Rising.
Antony Blinken visited Vlodimir Zelensky to announce US diplomats would return to Kyiv. Mr. Blinken at the Polish border later announced that Russia's war aims were failing. Its economy was tanking because of harsh sanctions and people were leaving Russia en masse. Also, a new US Ambassador would be presented to the world shortly. Mr. Blinken added that "Ukraine will be around a lot longer than Putin's Russia"
By Nicholas Bishop4 years ago in The Swamp