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They've chopped down cherry trees and waged full-on war. Riding the highs and lows of the leaders who've tried to Make America Great Again.

Vicarishame - 5
I was driving most of the day today, getting only the snippets of the big news on the radio because NPR was running away from the frequencies available to me. But even the little news that broke through the static made me facepalm myself in shame for Trump.
By Lana V Lynx12 months ago in The Swamp
Zelensky Defies Trump and Vance's Scolding
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was caught in a surprise tempest on Friday when his country's greatest ally, former U.S. President Donald Trump, and his vice presidential running mate, J.D. Vance, scolded him for lacking sufficient appreciation for aid from America. After three years of conflict, after innumerable lives lost and cities razed, after fighting to keep his nation alive, Zelensky was scolded on live television.
By Jayu12 months ago in The Swamp
February 24 - Forever Black Day
This day is particularly dark for me as we are marking three full years of Russia's assault on Ukraine. There was a large rally and demonstration in Washington, DC on Saturday, Feb.22, and several large cities have planned activities such as rallies, demonstrations, requiems and prayers over the weekend and today.
By Lana V Lynx12 months ago in The Swamp
Trump Appoints Podcaster Dan Bongino as FBI's No. 2
When Donald Trump makes a decision, people talk. His latest move has set Washington on fire. Conservative commentator and former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino is stepping into one of the most powerful roles in federal law enforcement. Trump has named him as the new Deputy Director of the FBI, an appointment that has stunned both supporters and critics. For the first time in over a century, the FBI's second-in-command isn't a career agent but a man who built his name through law enforcement, politics, and broadcasting.
By Ojo12 months ago in The Swamp
British couple in their 70s arrested by Taliban.
British couple in their 70s arrested by Taliban. A British elderly couple, Peter Reynolds (79) and his wife Barbie (75) who dedicated 18 years of their lives to social and educational services in Afghanistan have been detained by the Taliban. The couple was arrested on February 1 while returning to their home in Bamiyan. Since then their children and family have received no clear updates about their condition causing immense concern among their loved ones. Peter and Barbie had been running various educational projects in Afghanistan since 2009 including five schools in Kabul and a training program for mothers and children in Bamiyan. Even after the Taliban's return to power in 2021 when most foreigners and NGO employees left the country the couple chose to stay. Their reason was simple they could not abandon Afghanistan in its time of need.
By Adnan Rasheed12 months ago in The Swamp
Why The Party Of Rhetoric Lost
Like many of you, I have been reading and digesting everything I can in order to better understand the results of our last election and the wholesale shellacking that the Democrats received this time around.
By Valerie Kittell12 months ago in The Swamp
Trump Administration Fires Top US Military Leaders in Unprecedented Shake-Up
In a dramatic and historic move, President Donald Trump removed several top military leaders on Friday night, setting off widespread debate and concern. The purge included the dismissal of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Q. Brown, Chief of the US Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti, and Vice Chief of the Air Force Gen. James Slife. This marks a significant shift in military leadership, reflecting Trump’s vision for a new command structure.
By Jayuabout a year ago in The Swamp
Idiots of Chaos
This take-apart 2025 administration is using Project 2025 to bust America. So many warnings came ahead of the election, but it didn't matter. Elon had the money to get the felon-tyrant elected; that and the Electoral College. Elon has well-known racist views and now thinks he is running the American government. He "preaches" about democracy and doesn't know what it is, but the tyrant gives him a pulpit. Being SOUTH AFRICAN, he can't run for president, but the convicted felon has figured that out, too. Bring him on as an advisor, and let him run amuck. Elon has unleashed twenty-year-old hackers to crack all the government systems. The tyrant is fine with this, and so are Republicans in Congress.
By Andrea Corwin about a year ago in The Swamp
Idiots of Chaos
First, I am a retired U.S. Federal employee. I worked in retirement and benefits for years, then moved on to become a technical expert on the applicant hiring system and the security manager for information.
By Andrea Corwin about a year ago in The Swamp
"TAKE OUT THE NAZIS". Content Warning.
I created this concept in my brain today as I watched the news of tryanny n America. WHERE IS OUR HERO? I edited this short film four times, creating multiple tunes from dividing my prose into 4 parts. I had to express my disdain for people that are just kicking back saying, "What can we do" It's their government." NO, IT IS OUR GOVERNMENT, THE PEOPLE'S GOVERNMENT."
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli about a year ago in The Swamp
Peekskill Makes Itself Heard at the Fight Back President’s Day Rally
On Monday February 17, between 300 and 400 people gathered outside Senator Schumer’s office in Peekskill and made some noise during the Fight Back President’s Day Rally. The talking points were many, but Andrew Courtney encapsulated the primary objective.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in The Swamp
The U.S. State Department and Taiwan Independence: A Delicate Balancing Act
Taiwan's status has been one of the most complex and contentious geopolitical issues for decades. While Taiwan considers itself a sovereign nation with a democratic government, China views it as a breakaway province that must eventually be reunified, by force if necessary. The United States, through the State Department, plays a crucial role in this delicate equation, attempting to balance its commitments to Taiwan with its broader relationship with China. This article explores the U.S. State Department's position on Taiwan independence, the historical context behind it, and the potential implications for global stability.
By Testabout a year ago in The Swamp