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.

6th Generation Jet Fighters - the Race is On
What is a sixth generation jet fighter? The definition of jet fighter 'generations' is not clear and still argued over by experts and manufacturers, but we can take this as an approximate classification structure and build on that:
By James Marinero3 years ago in The Swamp
What is the President's Job?
» KEY POINTS Almost all of the promises Presidential candidates make cannot be kept because what they say they will do is the job of Congress. The Legislative Branch has illegally and un-Constitutionally ceded power to the Executive Branch. Each Branch of the Federal Government needs the proper barriers and checks enshrined in the Constitution.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
GLSDB On The Way To Ukraine
Reuters reported in late November 2022 that the Pentagon was considering sending Ukraine the GLSDB weapon. Then on 20 January 2023 the Telegram channel Ukraine War — Intel News included GLSDB on the extensive list of weapons Ukraine was expecting over the coming weeks.
By James Marinero3 years ago in The Swamp
Competent leaders and informed citizens are required…
--- "Our constitution is called a democracy because power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people. When it is a question of settling private disputes, everyone is equal before the law; when it is a question of putting one person before another in positions of public responsibility, what counts is not membership of a particular class, but the actual ability which the man possesses."
By Brandon Mothershed3 years ago in The Swamp
War update Russia vs Ukraine
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing since 2014, when Russia annexed the Crimean peninsula and began supporting pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country. Since then, the two countries have been locked in a bitter dispute, with both sides accusing the other of violations of international law and human rights abuses.
By Shivam Rajput3 years ago in The Swamp
Why US Not Shooting Down Chinese Spy Balloon?
When it comes to shooting down a Chinese 'spy' balloon, a US expert says, 'It's not the Hindenburg.' The Pentagon stated that the balloon over the United States is being used for surveillance, rejecting China's claim that the aircraft is a "civilian airship" that deviated from course for research.
By Happy Place3 years ago in The Swamp
Somers Resident Joins Mission to the Border
Kaethe Bierbach grew up in Chappaqua, spent 30 years as an administrator at the Thomas Watson Research in Yorktown and moved to Somers in 2019. She also joined the Presbyterian Church of Mt Kisco in 1979 and has long been part of the social justice aspect of the congregation’s mission. As such, she’s lent her time on behalf of organizations like Neighbor’s Link, the Interfaith Food Pantry and the Interfaith Prison Partnership. But rising temperatures has gotten the Heritage Hills resident to focus her latest energies beyond the local, and the climate of concern has nothing to do with mercury levels.
By Rich Monetti3 years ago in The Swamp
Words That Make Every Injustice Instantly Easier to Talk About
Language is hard. It can be both a necessary tool for liberation and also a barrier — something that we go around in circles again and again without making actual progress on a chosen issue. Some people are so focused on how to speak correctly that they never act: trapped in a prison of their own shame and guilt.
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in The Swamp
Russia green war
The Russia-Ukraine conflict started in 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine, a move that was widely condemned by the international community. This was followed by a pro-Russian uprising in the Donbass region of Ukraine, leading to an ongoing conflict in the area that has claimed over 13,000 lives and has led to a humanitarian crisis.
By KARUNAGARAN V3 years ago in The Swamp
It's NOT Your Father's GOP
Growing up as an only child in Appalachia was a unique experience that shaped who I am today. The rugged beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, with their rolling hills, dense forests, and clear streams, was the backdrop of my childhood. I was surrounded by a close-knit community of family and friends who taught me the values of hard work, self-sufficiency, and resilience.
By Jerry Nelson3 years ago in The Swamp
The attack on Twin Towers
The September 11th attacks, also known as 9/11, were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks carried out by the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda on September 11, 2001. The attacks resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 people and caused widespread destruction.
By 4MECH702 Udhaya Kumar V3 years ago in The Swamp
A Tragedy of Two Millennia: The Complex and Controversial History of Kashmir
Kashmir, known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, has been a source of conflict for centuries. The region, which is located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, has a history that spans over two millennia, and is marked by political, religious, and ethnic tensions. The ongoing conflict in Kashmir is a complex and multifaceted issue, with roots that can be traced back to the region's historical, cultural, and political landscape.
By Shifat Ibne Shivly3 years ago in The Swamp