politics
Politics does not dictate our collective cultural mindset as much as it simply reflects it; We've got to look in the mirror sometimes, and we've got one.
March to follow Senedd vote of support for Gaza ceasefire
Tomorrow I hope thousands of people will take to the streets in Cardiff, following Wednesday’s Senedd vote in favour of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, to support the humanitarian stance taken by Welsh politicians against the genocide caused by Israel in the Palestinian enclave.
Steve HarrisonPublished 6 months ago in The SwampCalling Moscow - 19
This conversation happened on November 10, following rumors of Putin’s death and Trump’s testimony in the New York civil fraud case.
Lana V LynxPublished 6 months ago in The SwampWhether or Not You Support Israel, You Should Condemn Hamas
I'll be the first to admit that the Palastineian- Israeli conflict is complex, and if there was ever a simple solution, it's probably not going to be on the table for years to come, after recent events.
Natasja RosePublished 6 months ago in The SwampAll the Ways Joe Biden Has Made the United States Worse So Far
Introduction: Exploring the Negative Impact of Joe Biden's Policies Joe Biden's presidency has been marked by controversy and criticism, with many arguing that his policies have had a negative impact on the United States. This article aims to examine the various ways in which Joe Biden's policies have made the United States worse, focusing on key areas such as the economy, immigration, foreign relations, and public opinion.
Timothy A RowlandPublished 6 months ago in The SwampWhy do some British people not like Donald Trump?
A few things spring to mind. Trump lacks certain qualities which the British traditionally esteem. For instance, he has no class, no charm, no coolness, no credibility, no compassion, no wit, no warmth, no wisdom, no subtlety, no sensitivity, no self-awareness, no humility, no honor and no grace; all qualities, funnily enough, with which his predecessor Mr. Obama was generously blessed.
P.P.C. SisauyPublished 6 months ago in The SwampHow Jews and Palestinians Somewhat Coexisted (Until the US and Russia came)
People have been calling Jews colonizers and all Palestinians terrorists, but only an ignorance of history would cause people to make such claims. The Jews have a claim to the land as much as the natives who had their land stolen from them in the United States and the Palestinians are not all monsters and many want to peacefully coexist. In fact, both groups used to coexist better than what we currently see in the modern world until two global superpowers got involved with their international dick-measuring contest we now know as the Cold War.
NatureTreePublished 6 months ago in The SwampPutin Is NOT Dead
To calm down the rumors of his death, tuned-up and refreshed Putin has conducted a meeting with his Security Council today (Monday, Oct.30). I asked ChatGPT to translate his introductory remarks. Consider this the reaffirmation of his anti-West foreign policy. I personally believe this is one of the most hostile anti-American speeches to date, also addressing the antisemitic events in Makhachkala (Dagestan, Russia) this weekend:
Lana V LynxPublished 6 months ago in The Swamp- Top Story - October 2023
"Is Putin Dead?"
The Russian online public sphere has been buzzing with new rumors of Putin's death this week. On Tuesday, a rumor started to circulate that he had a heart attack and was in poor shape. And on Thursday (Oct.26, 2023) an anonymous "Russian Foreign Intelligence Service General" account on the Russian social media platform Telegram posted this:
Lana V LynxPublished 6 months ago in The Swamp Poland voted for Europe, against Populism, and for an Open Society
The votes are cast. The electoral victory of the Polish opposition platform under Donald Tusk and associates against the incumbent, right-wing populist PiS party led by Jaroslaw Kaczynski is good news. Still, the fact that it does need a united front of democratic parties to secure a majority shows us that something is wrong.
Jurgen DieringerPublished 6 months ago in The SwampPost-Neoliberalism: A New Option
The past few decades have witnessed the rise and dominance of neoliberalism as a prevailing economic and political ideology in Western culture. Neoliberalism, as a hegemonic bloc, is characterised by its emphasis on deregulation, privatisation, and a laissez-faire approach to the economy, and exists as a guide for political and economic decision-making since the 1980s (Lévy et al. 2022). Despite Tony Blair’s claim that the UK is entering an era free of ideology, there is an argument to be made that there isn’t no ideology whatsoever, rather a universal blanket ideology of neoliberalism. As the consequences of this neoliberal paradigm become increasingly evident, from the existence of foodbanks, to the neoliberalisation of language (see phrases such as “I’m investing in myself!”, “this is my personal brand”, or a more personal instance in which a friend described a date they were preparing for as “nearly boardroom ready”). Owing to this, it is perhaps crucial to examine the need for a potentially post-neoliberal alternative in modern British politics, and as such, this essay explores the continued hegemony of neoliberalism within mainstream political parties in the UK and argues that the emergence of a third "post-neoliberal" option is essential to challenge the dominance of neoliberal capitalism and work towards fostering a more equitable society.
Callum BladesPublished 6 months ago in The Swamp"They Make a Desolation..."
"We are not lovers, we are not romantics, we are here to serve you." Gary Numan, "Down in the Park" Let me start off by saying there's one thing you can be sure of: Whoever has the power to dictate terms decides whose "rights" matter, and whose don't.
Am I Going Crazy?
The world has gone crazy, and I don't know what to do about it. This has been going on for a while. Billions of pounds were wasted in the pandemic on PPE or contracts to the MP's friends, the cost of living crisis and the war on Ukraine, started by an utter madman (just to name a few).