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Applauding Your Own Execution
Have you ever seen a man beheaded? I have. I remember watching it online, well over a decade ago, sitting in the living room of a friend who would later die of cancer. He turned to me and said, "You wouldn't even do that to a pig." Jihadis are particularly scrupulous when it comes to pigs, dogs, and infidels — but the point was well taken: when Islamic extremists hate you, they really, really mean it. No bullstuff. No pretenses. Just raw, unvarnished hatred.
By Tom Baker10 months ago in The Swamp
We the People…Should be Ashamed
Let’s skip the polite throat-clearing and get straight to it: America should be ashamed. Ashamed of the way we treat the poor. Ashamed of the way we treat the sick. Ashamed of how we treat immigrants, veterans, teachers, children, the planet, and the truth itself. Ashamed of the willful ignorance we elevate, the cruelty we excuse, and the hollow patriotism that waves flags while stomping on the very values it pretends to honor.
By Jeff Olen10 months ago in The Swamp
Blood Parliament: BBC Africa Eye Documentary (Kenya Gen Z Protests)
The BBC Africa Eye documentary Blood Parliament investigates the dramatic protests that rocked Kenya in June 2024. It captures the raw energy of a youth-led movement against government policies and highlights the explosive events that unfolded when demonstrators stormed Parliament. The Blood Parliament BBC production offers an unprecedented look into how a generation raised on social media stood up to political authority, reshaping Kenya’s political conversation in the process.
By Marveline Merab10 months ago in The Swamp
An Open Letter to White Americans with Trump Voter Remorse or Protest Voter Persecution Syndrome. Content Warning.
As you can see from my neon glow in the headshot above, I am a white person in all ways that matter. It is, therefore, my responsibility to call attention to some… fallacious efforts to foster camaraderie among those seeking to “join the other side” after voting for Trump or failing to vote against him. There are far too many mayo sapiens expecting a sudden epiphany to the existence of other people to absolve their sins.
By Maia Gadwall the metAlchemist10 months ago in The Swamp
If They Could See US Now…. Content Warning.
I’m not going to pretend these men were without their own flaws; they were racist to a one and each have a coffer of sins to himself. However, they were able to set aside their bigotry enough to land on the right side of history when it counted most. Their words roused a nation of patriots against tyranny and oppression, and it’s not hard to see what Patrick Henry, Abraham Lincoln, and F.D.R. would say if they could see us now — bending the knee to a tyrant in the hallowed halls of the Capitol…
By Maia Gadwall the metAlchemist10 months ago in The Swamp
Pakistan vs India: Latest Tensions, History, and Future Relations
Pakistan vs India: Rising Tensions, Historic Rivalry, and the Road Ahead The phrase Pakistan vs India often conjures images of cricket matches, diplomatic talks, and military tensions. However, recent developments have reignited the intense rivalry between these two South Asian neighbors, grabbing global attention. With historic grievances and new flashpoints emerging, the world watches closely as Pakistan and India navigate another phase of strained relations.
By Madi Speaks10 months ago in The Swamp
China 2025: Rising Beyond Borders. AI-Generated.
hina in April 2025: Space Ambitions, Trade Tensions, and Global Diplomacy In April 2025, the People's Republic of China stands at the center of several pivotal developments in global affairs. From expanding its presence in outer space to navigating complex trade tensions with the United States, China's actions and policies continue to shape international narratives. This article explores the major events, strategies, and implications emerging from China in April 2025.
By Bull10 months ago in The Swamp
Homeless advocates to council: We need The Salvation Army gone
Members of Housekeys Action Network Denver, a homeless advocacy group known as HAND, gave impassioned pleas to the City Council Tuesday to stop funding contracts for The Salvation Army.
By David Heitz10 months ago in The Swamp
Your Silence Is Your Assent
There’s a phrase I’ve come to loathe more than any other over the past few months. I’ve heard it from friends, family, colleagues—smart, decent people who know better:
By Jeff Olen10 months ago in The Swamp
Two-Party Failure, Part III: The GOP Is Dead
Ronald Reagan’s party is dead. It didn’t die quietly or with dignity. It was gutted, embalmed in white grievance politics, and is now worn like a sick cosplay by Christian nationalists and conspiracy-pilled authoritarians. What we’re seeing today isn’t a continuation of the Republican Party; it’s a hostile takeover.
By Jeff Olen10 months ago in The Swamp
Will the National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum Be Trump's Next Target?
In late July, Ichiro, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner will be officially inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. That's because these three ex-MLB players paid their dues and deserve to be recognized as legends. Two months ago, our loudmouth-in-chief was considering pardoning the late Pete Rose and blamed Major League Baseball for banning him for life from baseball, making him ineligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame. I'm not sure how Rose would be pardoned, if it were to happen, but there's a good chance that it would never happen. I've stated in my story about Pete Rose that he should remain banned for life from baseball and Hall of Fame consideration to be null and void. When Pete Rose passed away in September 2024, I didn't share any condolences on any of my social media pages, because I felt it was inappropriate to praise someone who bet on baseball and had no care in the world about how it affected his team, players, and fans. I know it sound callous of me saying this, but betting on baseball is a form of cheating. Cheating in baseball is an unforgiveable act and I'll never acknowledge Pete Rose as a legend. It shows that integrity for the game didn't matter to him.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 10 months ago in The Swamp
Don't Mess with A Legend
Major League Baseball and all 30 teams recently celebrated Jackie Robinson Day: a day to remember the legacy and career of Los Angeles Dodgers player Jackie Robinson. All players wore the number 42 and many of them cited the legendary player as a positive influence and of the reasons why they're playing in the league today. Jackie Robinson Day has been recognized league-wide since 2004. Over two decades later, this day is still important and relevant to not only the players themselves, but to baseball fans everywhere.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 10 months ago in The Swamp