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Festive priorities all screwed up in a desensitised world
Heading from the bus stop on Wood Street to the Aneurin Bevan statue on Queen Street the temperature was far too low to follow the normal route down St Mary Street, instead I took the path through St David’s Centre and immediately wished I’d braved the cold outside.
Steve HarrisonPublished 5 months ago in The SwampUefa logic dictates Israel should face same sanction as Russia
I’m not someone who generally approves of using sport for political ends, believing friendly competition is perhaps the best tool we possess to unite people from different cultures and backgrounds… but as more and more money has come into play during my lifetime even the world of sport has become tainted by greed and avarice.
Steve HarrisonPublished 5 months ago in The SwampChurch bell tolls for an end to the ethnic cleansing of Palestine
Boasting an impressive list of speakers, including singer and TV personality Charlotte Church, Saturday’s Welsh National March For Palestine saw thousands of humanitarian crusaders from across Wales gather in Cardiff’s Central Square to express their prayers for the UK government to stop condoning Benjamin Netanyahu’s campaign of terror in Gaza, where tens of thousands of children and civilians have been slaughtered by the Israel Defence Forces since the false-flag Hamas raid on 7 October.
Steve HarrisonPublished 5 months ago in The SwampA Palestinian's plea for life of her people to be valued by humanity
Israel’s genocidal campaign against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank is not an isolated atrocity... history is littered with similar inhumane examples of the savagery mankind is capable of. Cambodia, Vietnam, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Nazi Germany, the list is endless and spans centuries.
Steve HarrisonPublished 5 months ago in The SwampBreak in hostilities but Blair and Cameron back to stir things up
Just when you thought the situation in Gaza couldn’t get any more sinister, who should pop back up on the radar but former British prime ministers and World Economic Forum (WEF) facilitators David Cameron and Tony Blair.
Steve HarrisonPublished 5 months ago in The SwampBeyond the Ballot
In the ongoing quest for a fair and accountable government, the focus on term limits has primarily centered around elected positions. While limiting the tenure of elected officials is a step in the right direction, it's essential to cast a wider net and address the potential loophole—lifetime appointments through strategically positioned appointed positions. In this blog post, we delve into the critical need for term limits on appointed positions to truly curb corruption, foster diversity, and maintain a government that genuinely serves the people.
Dr. Byron DavisPublished 5 months ago in The SwampDemocracy Renewed
Building a foundation for criminal justice reform requires advocates to think outside the box. In the sophisticated tapestry of democracy, the voices of the people should resonate louder than the clinking of campaign coffers and the influence of deep pockets. However, the nexus between wealth and political power has led many to question the true intent behind the decisions made by elected and appointed officials, particularly in the realm of criminal justice. In this blog post, we explore the imperative of implementing term limits for all positions within the criminal justice system, contending that this reform is not just a change in personnel but a transformational shift towards a system truly committed to the well-being of those it serves.
Dr. Byron DavisPublished 5 months ago in The SwampPolicing for Profit
In the delicate balance between justice and the pursuit of revenue, an alarming trend has emerged in recent years — the practice of "policing for profit." Although the overall problem is inclusive of the entire justice system including the courts, probation offices, and penal institutions, we will address law enforcement alone in this post. This controversial phenomenon sees law enforcement agencies becoming entangled in the pursuit of monetary gains, raising significant ethical concerns about the motives behind policing. In this blog post, we'll delve into the intricacies of how governments utilize law enforcement to generate revenue and why many argue that this practice should be deemed illegal.
Dr. Byron DavisPublished 5 months ago in The SwampParliament fails to vote down Luciferian NWO global agenda
Sometimes there are reasons to be proud to be British, sadly yesterday was not one of them... with the motion calling for an immediate ceasefire to Israel's genocidal ethnic cleansing of Gaza defeated by 293 votes to 125 in Parliament.
Steve HarrisonPublished 5 months ago in The SwampDo Blair and Cameron have right stuff to stop the Gaza genocide?
Yesterday proved to be another bizarre day in British political life, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cutting the umbilical cord with fire-breathing Home Secretary Suella Braverman, whose venomous rhetoric about “hate marches” across the country in protest against Israeli genocide in Gaza had gone down like a lead balloon, and ordaining a shock resurrection for one former PM, with the possibility of a second coming for another.
Steve HarrisonPublished 5 months ago in The SwampSupport for Gaza ceasefire brings Cardiff to a standstill
Buoyed by the Senedd’s endorsement for an immediate call for a ceasefire in Gaza to prevent further suffering, thousands of Welsh humanitarians gathered at the Aneurin Bevan statue at the bottom of Queen Street yesterday to demand Westminster follows suit on Tuesday following a parliamentary debate on the crisis.
Steve HarrisonPublished 5 months ago in The SwampTime To Vote
In 2022, there were 168.42 million voters in the United States. Voting is a rite of passage for many, being the first adult decision they’ll make. Almost everyone over 18 can vote, with a few exceptions. There will be 116,990 polling places scattered throughout the country collecting votes. Because of this, there will be long lines in these places. With security questions regarding mail-in ballots increasing the urge to vote in person, these lines will probably be longer than we’ve seen them before. Today is Election Day, so here are some tips if you find yourself waiting outside the polls to cast your vote.
M.L. LewisPublished 6 months ago in The Swamp