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.
Hamas Partially Agrees to Trump's 20 Point Peace Plan.
Trump told Israel to stop bombing Gaza as Hamas accepted point one of Trump's 20-point peace plan. Israel said it would scale back operations in the Gaza Strip, including its latest offensive in Gaza City. A statement by Hamas said, "In this context, the movement (Hamas) affirms its readiness to discuss the details of this agreement". With this affirmation, a lasting peace and permanent ceasefire draw nearer. That said, a senior Hamas official said the group would not disarm until Israel pulled out of Gaza. The official said the hostages might be released within 72 hours.
By Nicholas Bishop5 months ago in The Swamp
The Perils of Martyrdom
Political Violence is never acceptable, no matter who the person being targeted is. Because the moment we say that it is acceptable to murder one person for their political beliefs, we open a very scary can of worms that cannot be resealed. If one person can be killed for their politics, and it's OK because they were the "wrong" politics, then anyone can be killed for having the "wrong" political beliefs.
By Natasja Rose5 months ago in The Swamp
Will Walt Disney World's The Hall Of Presidents survive the current political divide?
When Disneyland opened in 1955, Walt Disney was already looking for ways to expand his Magic Kingdom. One concept would be Liberty Street an offshoot of Main Street U.S.A themed to life in colonial times which would feature a Hall Of Presidents. While this idea was never realized at Disneyland. It did lead to the development of the show "Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln for the 1964 New York World's Fair and would subsequently open in Disneyland's Opera House on Main Street the following year. After Walt Disney's death in 1966, His brother and longtime business partner Roy put off his retirement to ensure that Walt's "Florida Project" did not die with him and started planning what would become the Magic Kingdom Park and with the subsequent advancement of Human Audio-Animatronic figures in further Disneyland attractions such as Pirates Of The Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion and realizing that when the Florida park opened in 1971, The Bicentennial of the founding of the United States Of America would only be a few years away in 1976. It was decided Walt's original concept for Liberty Street would evolve into the more ambitious Liberty Square for the new Magic Kingdom. This area would be themed to colonial America around the time of the American Revolution. The land would feature Walt Disney World's version of the Haunted Mansion and a finally realized Hall Of Presidents featuring Audio-Animatronic figures of every United States President up to that time. The original version of The Hall of Presidents was narrated by Lawrence Dobkin. The original version of the attraction opened with a chorus of voices reciting the preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America. Much of the narration early in the show was adapted from James Algar's script for Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln.
By Sean Callaghan5 months ago in The Swamp
Alaskan hub for extraterrestrial operations inside Mt Hayes
The first part of this investigation into Mysteries Straight Out Of Langley concluded with the death of remote viewer Pat Price in July 1975, allegedly from a fatal heart attack suffered in his Las Vegas hotel room just two years after his “remote viewing” talents had unexpectedly revealed the existence of an extraterrestrial base deep inside Mt Hayes, Alaska.
By Steve Harrison5 months ago in The Swamp
CIA tangents that straddle the States from LA to Alaska
Despite the best intentions, sometimes no matter how I approach a topic I just can’t find the inspiration to do the research required to tackle it, then suddenly out of the blue an angle appears from nowhere – like a comet shooting through the cosmos – and the writer’s block evaporates.
By Steve Harrison5 months ago in The Swamp
Who is Controlling Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan Now?
When you hear the name Bagram Airbase, you probably imagine the thundering sound of military jets, convoys of armored vehicles, and rows of barracks that once hosted thousands of troops. For two decades, Bagram was not just a military outpost in Afghanistan—it was the beating heart of U.S. and NATO operations across the region.
By Keramatullah Wardak5 months ago in The Swamp
Beyond Ukraine: Four Shocking Ways Europe's Security Crisis Just Hit Home
For many, the war in Ukraine has remained a brutal but distant conflict—a crisis contained within its borders. But in recent weeks, that perception has been shattered. The sudden appearance of mysterious drones over Denmark, forcing civilian airports to shut down and grounding tens of thousands of travellers, brought a chilling new reality into sharp focus. The front line is no longer somewhere else; it is here.
By The INFORMER5 months ago in The Swamp
Greta Thunberg Detained Again
Activist Greta Thunberg has been detained for the second time. The Israeli Navy intercepted the Samud flotilla, bringing much-needed supplies to Gaza. Reports had come in that drones with itching powder had been dropped on the flotilla. Other events happened, all blamed on Israel. Of course, Israel denied it, but who else could have done these things?
By Nicholas Bishop5 months ago in The Swamp
'Tall Whites': Legend of alien species makes resurgence in Trump era. AI-Generated.
The author used artificial intelligence in the crafting of this article. One of the earliest U.S. reports of alien encounters came in the 1960s. A soldier stationed as a weather watcher at Nellis military base in Nevada described seeing pale yet slender, graceful beings.
By David Heitz5 months ago in The Swamp
Tony Blair: Governor of Gaza?. Content Warning.
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair could find himself governing Gaza. He and Donald Trump could end up overseeing Gaza if the latest peace plan agreed by Trump and Netanyahu is accepted. Blair could well be Trump's man in Gaza. Overseeing the rebuilding of Gaza, gathering together Palestinians who will please all sides in eventually taking over from Blair. However, when Netanyahu touches down in Israel after his meeting with the US President, he will face a tirade of hate and praise.
By Nicholas Bishop5 months ago in The Swamp
Ledger of the Seventy-Four Percent. Content Warning.
My rent goes up every year in December just in time for Christmas! This is not just about me. It is about all of us boomers that are not wealthy. Every month I pay 74 % of my check of 1216 to rent, now it went up $20. Every month there are thousands of seniors in the same situation. I am overdrawn at the bank now. Payday loans turn into four every month to survive. At the third of the month the ritual repeats like clockwork. The stress is too much at times. I have healthcare and mental health care here in California. How long will this last under the Rumpty Dumpty and Satan Miller adminstration? What will we do? I live this way every month. My art, videos, and music are survival tools. I was never wealthy! There are millions of other folks living paycheck to paycheck, old and young. I live one day at a time in this dystopian nightmare of corporate greed, bigotry, and billionaires who do not care. They will throw us to lions, but wait, we have been living with beasts in time and space 2025.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 5 months ago in The Swamp
PACO Calling TACO - 4. Top Story - September 2025.
This conversation happened on Sunday, September 28, after Putin was briefed on the UN General Assembly sessions and Trump's post on Truth Social about "discussions with the Middle Eastern Community concerning Gaza."
By Lana V Lynx5 months ago in The Swamp
