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.
Labour Minister: We Are Back to The Future.
I have often thought that Russia being bogged down in Ukraine making incremental gains against a stubborn Ukraine defence is similar to when Japan was bogged down in China before the Second World War fighting the Chinese Nationalist forces for little gain. Yes, the Japanese like Russia now made some gains in captured territory. But at a huge cost to both sides like Russia and Ukraine now. In that respect history is repeating itself where another country invades and expects a victory to be in the enemy capital very soon, much like how US forces captured Baghdad in 2003. However, for Japan in China then and for Russia in Ukraine now that didn't/hasn't happened. Both Japan in China then and Russia in Ukraine now ended up in a slog fest with total victory out of sight.
By Nicholas Bishopabout 9 hours ago in The Swamp
Trump Touts Third Term.
Trump must be one of the most boastful men on Earth. In his dreams, he probably sees himself as Superman, not unlike that Spitting Image puppet of Ronald Reagan in the 80s, a Genesis video "Land of Confusion" where Reagan rides a Triceratops putting everything right. In the video, Reagan is dressed as Superman and a cowboy. He wakes up next to his wife Nancy and realises it was all an illusional dream. Strange irony, really, as Trump has a picture of Ronald Reagan in the Oval Office. And we know while Trump doesn't literally think he is Reagan come again (although that wouldn't surprise me!), he is certainly an admirer of Reagan.
By Nicholas Bishopa day ago in The Swamp
U.S.–Iran Relations in 2026: Nuclear Negotiations, Tensions, and a World on Edge
The Context: A Long History of Tension Relations between the United States and Iran have been fraught since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, when the U.S.-backed shah was overthrown and American diplomats were held hostage for 444 days. Decades of mistrust followed, marked by sanctions, proxy conflicts, and sharply diverging regional priorities.
By shahkar jalala day ago in The Swamp
Iran Wants Deal Apparently!!!
Protests have flared up again over the weekend in Iran. As the university term started, students gathered on campuses to protest the regime and show their support for it. This time, these protests are not as great as the ones in January. Some thought the clerical regime could be swept away as the Shah's regime was in 1979, which led to the rise of the Ayatollahs.
By Nicholas Bishop3 days ago in The Swamp
America’s labor Shortages Impact On Economy
The U.S. economy in 2026 is navigating a peculiar set of crosscurrents. On one hand, job growth has slowed, yet labor markets in key sectors remain stubbornly tight. On the other, a policy of intensified immigration enforcement 2026 is underway, aiming to significantly reduce the nation’s undocumented population. This creates a direct collision between immigration policy and economic necessity, forcing a difficult national conversation about trade-offs that are often overshadowed by political rhetoric.
By Ibrahim Shah 4 days ago in The Swamp
