politicians
Reviews of the politicians kissing babies and running governments around the world; applaud and criticize the decisions they make and their implications.
No Internet in Afghanistan?
It began with whispers on social media. Screenshots of blank connections. Messages that wouldn’t send. A generation that had grown up with the hum of WhatsApp notifications suddenly sat in silence. For a moment, it seemed as if Afghanistan had been unplugged from the rest of the world.
By Keramatullah Wardak6 months ago in The Swamp
Democracy in the Cage: Uncle Sam on the Ropes
The White House lawn has seen its share of ceremonies, protests, and presidential addresses. But never before has it looked like this: a steel cage, floodlights, and two unlikely fighters locked in a brawl for the nation’s attention. On one side, Uncle Sam — the lanky, bearded symbol of America’s ideals, dressed in his star-spangled best. On the other, a red-capped bruiser who treats politics as a pay-per-view event rather than a solemn responsibility.
By ambiguous karma7 months ago in The Swamp
Bread, Circuses, and the South Lawn
When Dana White and Donald Trump announced that UFC cage fights would be staged on the South Lawn of the White House during America’s 250th birthday in 2026, it sounded like parody. But it wasn’t satire. It was spectacle — and spectacle has a long history.
By ambiguous karma7 months ago in The Swamp
If Charlie Kirk was Black Republican
Ever since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, things have gone haywire. Half were saddened by this god awful tragedy, half were stunned, and the other half celebrated his death. After the assassination, Trump ordered that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff at the White House, on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions, as a mark of respect for Kirk. The order remained in effect until sunset on September 14.
By Gladys W. Muturi7 months ago in The Swamp
Western Powers Shift Gears: Canada, UK, Australia & Portugal Recognize State of Palestine Ahead of UN Assembly
On September 21, 2025, the world witnessed a diplomatic pivot. Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Portugal formally recognized the State of Palestine—just as the United Nations General Assembly session was about to get underway in New York. The startling announcements, made by Prime Ministers Mark Carney (Canada), Keir Starmer (UK), Anthony Albanese (Australia), and Portugal’s Foreign Minister João Gomes Cravinho, marked a significant shift in foreign policy from long-standing allies of Israel. The message was clear: the international community’s patience is being tested, and a new course is being demanded.
By Waqar Khan7 months ago in The Swamp
King of The North: Andy Burnham.
What Sadiq Khan is to the south as the Mayor of London, so Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is to the north. Can one compare Burnham with Khan? Well, both are former Labour MPs, and whether you voted for them or not, they have been the face of the cities they oversee.
By Nicholas Bishop7 months ago in The Swamp
Keir Starmer and Donald Trump Hold Chequers Press Conference Live: What You Need to Know
On September 18, 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to join U.S. President Donald Trump for a highly anticipated live press conference at Chequers, the Prime Minister’s country residence in Buckinghamshire. This event comes at the end of Trump’s second state visit to the United Kingdom, which has so far been rich with ceremony, royal pageantry, and deep diplomatic undercurrents.
By Waqar Khan7 months ago in The Swamp
Trump's Visit and Mandelson's Sacking.. Content Warning.
Donald Trump's visit to the UK could not have come at a worse time for Sir Keir Starmer. Peter Mandelson was let go by Sir Keir when he found out he had been involved with Epstein. Given Epstein's penchant for underage girls, Starmer had no choice but to sack Mandelson. Everyone who has ever mixed with Epstein has been tarnished. One well remembers the car crash interview of Prince Andrew. Even Trump has been implicated, but it seems that Trump broke off the friendship for whatever reason. Epstein must be laughing with Satan at the chaos he is still causing beyond the grave.
By Nicholas Bishop7 months ago in The Swamp
