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Global Suicide: Humanity, Especially in U$, Is Unfit to Survive
Humanity is not going to make it. We could if we wanted to . . . buuuuttt . . . we’re not willing to lift our butts long enough to pull it off. Unrestrained greed, self-interest, & little that resembles logic are the main factors driving human animosity towards others, whether they be one’s brother, neighbor, or distant international foe. Putting the emphasis on our differences rather than on our commonalities & mutual needs is a primary driver for sending us over the edge into the chaotic void we are witnessing.
Vytas StoskusPublished 2 years ago in The SwampIs India below the absolute abject poverty line?
According to reports, India's richest man, Gautama Adan, surpassed Amazon CEO Bozos and successfully topped the world's second richest man, whose $146.8 billion worth is second only to Tesla CEO Musk.
Russian Army Battle Status
Russian defeats in a series of battles in Jump, Ulyanovsk, and Red Lima to the north of Henderson resulted in the authorities losing about 12,000 square kilometres of control. But why, whether Russian troops were surrounded and in trouble, or Russian troops broke out of a desperate situation and broke into the highway of death, did Russian bomber units remain motionless and never provide battlefield support?
Figure RodiPublished 2 years ago in The SwampExams for Office
I don't have to tell you all how fed up I am with morons like Marjorie Taylor Greene, high school dropouts like Lauren Boebert, idiots like Donald Trump or any other moron like them are able to run for office, let alone be able to hold office.
Johann HollarPublished 2 years ago in The SwampRepublicans Who Love Weed, Thank Joe Biden
Just like so many of us who support the federal legalization of marijuana and cannabis-related products, our president Joe Biden feels the same. He issued federal pardons yesterday for all prior federal offenses for simple possession of marijuana.
Jason ProvencioPublished 2 years ago in The SwampYe is Never Ever Gonna Get Cancelled & My Thoughts on the "White Lives Matter" T-shirts
Warning: This story contains strong language so please excuse the language. Readers be advised. Grammy Winner Kanye West, Coon-ye, or Ye or Yeezy or Uncle Ruckus or whatever the fuck you want to call him has broke the internet and gotten our attention again.
Gladys W. MuturiPublished 2 years ago in The SwampThe obstacle that gives headaches to Brussels.
A case which, constitutes one of the most recent examples of political and democratic crisis in the EU member states and has been causing a significant headache in Brussels, is the case of Poland and the veto issued by Hungary. The EU was always standing for two main ideas, the protection of human rights and the separation of powers, not only as European ideals but also as mandatory criteria for the member states to join the Union.
Sergios SaropoulosPublished 2 years ago in The SwampThe Man That Threatens The World
It all started a year ago. Between October and November 2021, Vladimir Putin began a troop build-up and military equipment along the Russia-Ukraine border. Over the following months, more forces were amassed in Belarus, and Russia occupied Crimea. By February of 2022, just six months after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, the world watched as Russia began its invasion of Ukraine.
Jason Ray MortonPublished 2 years ago in The SwampMaternal mortality: An explainer and research roundup
This piece on maternal mortality was updated on September 19, 2022, to reflect new data from the CDC. Each year, at least 700 women die in the United States because of pregnancy or delivery complications. Four in five of those deaths are preventable, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Viona AmindaPublished 2 years ago in The SwampWhere are the global rallies in support of women's rights?
In 2017, a day after the official inauguration of Donald Trump, thousands of women took to the street in Washington DC and other cities in the U.S. to defend the right of women. In solidarity with the women of the U.S., many people worldwide came to the street and added their voices to this protest.
Pouria NazemiPublished 2 years ago in The SwampThe Truth About The Coming Recession
The price of high inflation is steep. As we all know, the Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates regularly. It's a historic method of bringing inflation under control. It’s also been a steep failure by the Federal Reserve.
Jason Ray MortonPublished 2 years ago in The SwampThe Shocking Truth About Fentanyl: How This Powerful Drug Is Killing More and More People
Many people have never heard of the drug Fentanyl, but it’s quickly becoming one of the most popular drugs in America. In fact, it’s even stronger than Heroin and its street name, China White, is starting to become well-known as well. The strength and popularity of this drug are enough to make you wonder, what exactly is Fentanyl? And as if that wasn’t concerning enough, you may be shocked to find out how easily Fentanyl can be made at home and how little it takes to overdose on this potent drug.
Una SavagePublished 2 years ago in The Swamp