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.
Polanski Rows Back on Open Borders.. Content Warning.
Zack Polanski has stated he sees himself as the left's answer to Nigel Farage. His stated goal is to replace the Labour Party as the major British Party on the left. Since Mr. Polanski won the leadership of the party, the Green Party has soared in popularity. The Greens are seeing double figures in the polls, putting other parties on notice, especially the Labour Party.
By Nicholas Bishop2 months ago in The Swamp
The Felling of The Tree at Sycamore Gap.
The above tree is famous. First and foremost, as it stands in a gap between two hills with Hadrian's Wall as a background, it featured in the movie "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" starring Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman. Many others have come to see the tree and be at one with nature. It attracts many tourists, and it is a favourite amongst photographers because of its natural setting and beauty. Plus, those who come to see Harian's Wall come across or know already about the famous tree at Sycamore Gap. So, this tree is not only famous but gives locals and visitors pleasure in just being there beside the tree.
By Nicholas Bishop2 months ago in The Swamp
Anthony Albanese: Ban on Social Media for Teens.
For a long time, I have felt there should be a ban on young people under 16 having access to social media. One Australian advocate and supporter, Wayne Holdsworth, lost his son due to malicious events on social media. Mr. Holdsworth described the ban as "As a start". Mr. Holdsworth became an age restriction advocate after losing his son, as described. Mr. Holdsworth is not the only one backing the ban. Many Australian families have also backed Prime Minister Albanese's ban. I think from a moral point of view, it is a good thing. However, as Mr. Albanese has pointed out, "It will not be easy".
By Nicholas Bishop2 months ago in The Swamp
Eileen Higgins and the New Direction of Miami’s Mayoral Race
Miami’s political landscape shifted dramatically as voters turned out for one of the most closely watched mayoral elections in recent years. With national attention fixed on South Florida, Eileen Higgins, a well-known county commissioner and longtime community advocate, emerged as a central figure in the Miami mayoral race. Her influence, messaging, and policy priorities played an undeniable role in shaping how residents viewed the future of the city.
By KAMRAN AHMAD2 months ago in The Swamp
Tokyo’s Bold Taiwan Bet
Friday, the 7th of November, was supposed to be routine business inside the Japanese Diet. Lawmakers expected a day packed with procedural questions, quiet policy disagreements, and the kind of legislative tedium that rarely makes front-page news. Instead, a single exchange detonated into an international incident that now sits at the center of East Asia’s escalating tensions. It began when Katsuya Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party asked Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a straightforward question. Her response, however, was anything but straightforward: she declared that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could pose an existential threat to Japan — one that would compel Japanese intervention on Taiwan’s behalf.
By Lawrence Lease2 months ago in The Swamp
Not in Education, Not in Employment, Not in Training: Neets.
From 2026, the government will be introducing a new programme supposed to help 16-24 year olds into work. There have been, under various governments of the past, both Conservative and Labour, similar schemes that allegedly help youngsters into work. One remembers the YTS scheme or Youth Training Scheme of the 1980s. This programme was delivered by Margaret Thatcher, and young people were given work placements in various fields. 16 - 24 year olds back then received £25.00 a week, which in those days was a lot of money. Of course, by today's standards, that is peanuts. I was part of this programme, and I cannot say it helped me. However, other people's experiences may differ from that time.
By Nicholas Bishop2 months ago in The Swamp
North Korea has Infiltrated the Tech Sector.
North Korea, long known as the most sanctioned and isolated regime on Earth, has somehow managed to insert its workers into hundreds of American companies. These aren’t operatives sneaking across borders or Cold War sleeper agents hiding behind suburban picket fences. They’re remote developers who appear in Zoom meetings, clock in from supposedly legitimate addresses in Japan or South Korea or Seattle, write code that passes muster, and collect paychecks like any ordinary employee. They’ve landed roles in AI labs, fintech startups, media organizations, blockchain firms, and even defense contractors—the exact spaces most countries try desperately to secure from foreign interference.
By Lawrence Lease2 months ago in The Swamp
Explaining Critical Race Theory
You all know how I feel about uneducated opinions. Right? Opinions in which a person hates something without having ANY knowledge as to what this something is. Doing that is as close to SHEER stupidity as you can get. In this world where we ALL walk around with small mobile COMPUTERS in our pockets, which we can use to GOOGLE things before we speak or post online about it, you NEVER have to look uneducated or stupid... if you put the effort in to actually KNOW what you're talking about.
By Hope Martin2 months ago in The Swamp
