politics

Politics does not dictate our collective cultural mindset as much as it simply reflects it; We've got to look in the mirror sometimes, and we've got one.

“Anti-Woke” - the New Code for Anti-Blackness
Whenever I read the article of a so-called “anti-woke” person, I pick up on the overwhelmingly negative, mean-spirited, and yes, anti-Black energy coming from the writer. This is not surprising, given that the term “anti-woke” – for the most part – is simply a cover for anti-Blackness. Those who describe themselves as “anti-woke” tend to couch their distaste for “wokeness” in terms of a general dislike of left-wing causes; but make no mistake, the anti-woke brigade’s primary obsession is an aversion to racial justice.
By Clare Xanthos3 years ago in The Swamp
"Give Me Four Years to Teach the Children"
“Give me four years to teach the children, and the seed I have sown will never be uprooted.” So said Russia’s Vladimir Lenin, explaining the importance of taking over the educational system of a country in order to change its entire society. Controlling education, which includes controlling what books students — and in most cases, eventually, people of all ages — are allowed to read, has been one of the first steps many fascist dictators and governments have taken to fuel their rise to power.
By Kriselda Gray3 years ago in The Swamp
Türkiye Recalls Ambassador in Response to Assyrian Genocide Acknowledgement
January 20th (Ankara, Türkiye) – Türkiye (formerly known as “Turkey”) has immediately recalled its ambassador back home for consultations in response to the signing of the second of ten Executive Orders the newly installed President of the United States presented during the inauguration ceremony. Further, the NATO ally and host to two American military bases—one of which contains tactical nuclear weapons—summoned the United States Ambassador for a dressing down, reportedly by the President of Türkiye directly. While Türkiye and the United States are often at odds on the world stage, the alliance between the two countries has remained steadfast for decades and issues are usually quietly resolved behind the scenes.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Russia Allegedly Places Nukes in Belarus.
Vlad the Invader has announced he is transferring tactical nukes to neighbouring Belarus. Mr. Putin is handing over control of these to President Lukashenko of Belarus.
By Nicholas Bishop3 years ago in The Swamp
What Happened to the Other Parties?
I came from a family of Republicans. They were obsessed with elephants. I laugh about it now. I always registered as an Independent until I had discovered the Libertarian party, then I had registered that way. When I became a felon in 2018, my voting privilege became suspended. When I updated my driver's license, the question of voting came up and I knew not which party to choose so I skipped it. The options I wanted (Green, Libertarian, or Independent) were not listed. If my option isn't there, why should I choose something that is not accurate?
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman3 years ago in The Swamp
A Last Hope
Imran khan ,full name Imran Ahmad Khan Naizi born on 5 Octuber 1952 in lahore ,Pakistan.He was once a Pakistani cricket player (team captain) who won the heart of people by winning a world cup in 1992 against England.He is also the 22nd Prime minister of Pakistan from August 2018 until April 2022, a founder and chairmen of pti (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ). From the day IK join politics he is facing alot of difficulties but never loses hope he is becoming the craze of Pakistani nation because all the recent politicans just use our motherland for there own self benefits .According to a report by fox news Point,the most corrupt prime minister in the entire world was Nawaz sharif .He was dismissed and disqualified for corruption charges.Sharif family and Zardari family ,both are well known gangsters and both had been in power and ruined the country .Still they are the main hindrance in way of Imran khan they are letting Imran khan to rule on Pakistan .Imran Khan has become the first Pakistani prime minister to be removed from office after losing a no-confidence vote in parliament.that no-confidence vote was led by the opposition parties, the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). Some key figures are the current Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif (leader of PML-N), Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, and Asif Ali Zardari (heads of PPP). Khan has been harsh on the opposition, calling them “a gang of thieves,” threatening to expose their corruption and claim accountability, and the no-confidence vote was seen as an attempt to save themselves.However, the opposition pointed to Khan’s weak performance during his time as Prime Minister, with spiraling inflation and a massive devaluation of the rupee. Additionally, Khan has been criticized for appointing Usman Buzdar as Chief Minister in the Punjab province, who later was accused of widespread corruption. The opposition eventually won the no-confidence vote against Khan in April, as dozens of party members defected and some key allies voted against him. Yet, critical voices point to the army as the decisive actor who tipped the scales to the point that resulted in Khan’s removal, as Khan lost its support during his time as Prime Minister.
By HASSON BANO HASHMI3 years ago in The Swamp
The War Torn Breadbasket of Europe
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has been one of the most protracted and complex geopolitical crises in recent history. The conflict began in 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea and separatist movements began to emerge in eastern Ukraine. The Ukrainian government, backed by the West, has been fighting against these separatists, who are supported by Russia. The United States has played a key role in the conflict, providing military and economic aid to Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia. In this article, we will explore the history of the Ukraine conflict and the response of the United States.
By Fatima Saleem3 years ago in The Swamp
Banning TikTok is Against Your 1st Amendment Right
TikTok, a video-sharing app, has become a worldwide phenomenon, allowing users to create and share short videos with millions of people worldwide. Recently, the United States government has raised concerns over TikTok's security and privacy issues, leading to calls for its ban. However, banning TikTok in the United States would be against the 1st Amendment, which guarantees the right to freedom of speech.
By Jodi Berkley3 years ago in The Swamp
Posie Parker's Hate Tour: The Feminist Mask of Fascism
Fascists Might Fear Trans Women. But They Are Terrified of Blak Women. Yesterday the "Let Women Speak" tour arrived in Canberra. It was during this rally that the police assaulted pro-trans Senator Lydia Thorpe.
By Stevi-Lee Alver3 years ago in The Swamp
Queerness as a State of Mind
Today, I read a sickening piece by June Kirri. I won't reference the title, as it is quite triggering. The title needs a trigger warning. So, as you can imagine, the article requires a giant screaming trigger warning. The article discusses a violent crime and the inadequacy, and inherent discrimination, of the legislative system.
By Stevi-Lee Alver3 years ago in The Swamp
Guantanamo Bay to Shut Down, Terrorists Brought to Mainland
January 20th (Miami, FL) – Just minutes into the beginning of this administration, the new President issued the first of what would end up being ten Executive Orders. While it is traditional for the White House to provide the press with the text of such orders with detailed explanations and examinations beforehand, this President opted to surprise everyone and only produce that information after announcing them to the world. With the ink of the President’s signature still wet on the official documents, many questions remained about not just the logistics of the President’s actions, but on the legality.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Just The Headlines, No Bull.
Things have been a little hectic with my newly launched Disney Loungefly Graduation Backpack, so I apologize if I fell a little behind on the headlines. Here, I will attempt to group a bunch of stuff together, although, the bigger talking points have persisted like Long Covid.
By Kerry Williams3 years ago in The Swamp