politicians
Reviews of the politicians kissing babies and running governments around the world; applaud and criticize the decisions they make and their implications.
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 Bishop7 days ago in The Swamp
What resources does Venezuela have — apart from the world’s most oil?
Largest known oil reserves Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves, estimated at 303 billion barrels as of 2023, more than five times the amount the United States has, which is 55.25 billion barrels.
By Ibrahim Shah 7 days 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 jalal8 days ago in The Swamp
When Words Become Diplomacy: France Summons the U.S. Ambassador. AI-Generated.
In February 2026, a tragic event in France quickly turned into an international issue. What began as a violent street clash in the city of Lyon led to the death of a young political activist. Within days, the situation escalated beyond France’s borders, creating diplomatic tension between France and the United States.
By dua fatima9 days 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 Bishop9 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 10 days ago in The Swamp
New World Order In 2026
The phrase “New World Order” has long stirred curiosity, debate, and sometimes fear. For some, it represents a hopeful vision of global cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world. For others, it signals concerns about centralized power, loss of national sovereignty, or hidden political agendas. In reality, the concept is complex and has evolved over time, shaped by historical events, geopolitical shifts, economic systems, and technological revolutions.
By Ibrahim Shah 10 days ago in The Swamp
The Protection-of-Innocence Reciprocity Doctrine. AI-Generated.
Core Moral Premise The highest duty of any legitimate social order is the protection of innocent life. Innocent life has absolute moral primacy. Any system that systematically insulates predators, tolerates predatory asymmetry, rewards hypocrisy, or allows aggressors to retain insulation has inverted its purpose and forfeited legitimacy. Truth, justice, reciprocity, humility, mercy, forgiveness, and vertical accountability are structural necessities rather than optional virtues. Vertical accountability means recognition of and submission to a moral law higher than oneself. Authority must flow toward those who most consistently demonstrate sustained competence in moral and epistemic discipline. This competence is shown through observable conduct and trajectory over time, not through doctrinal label, tribal identity, credential alone, or self-profession.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast12 days ago in The Swamp
