controversies

It seems every time one racially-charged incident ends, a gender or religious controversy takes its place; Ruminate on the issues dividing our nation and world.

Trump Backs Down Over Tariffs and Greenland.
Trump caused panic, worry, anger, and frustration when he threatened his European partners with tariffs because they would not support him in his plan to take over Greenland. Trump wanted to buy Greenland from Denmark, or he would use force, or so it seemed to take it. Trump threatened his opponents with 10% tariffs if they did not acquiesce to his Greenland adventure, or should that be misadventure? These were to start from 1 February and would rise to 25% if those nations that opposed him did not give in.
By Nicholas Bishop17 days ago in The Swamp
TACO Calling PACO - 8
This conversation happened after Trump gave his speech at Davos World Economic Forum on January 21, 2026. "Vlad, Vlad, Vlad!"
By Lana V Lynx18 days ago in The Swamp
Grave Image Starmer.
According to Beth Rigby of Sky News, she has never seen the UK Prime Minister look so troubled. Sir Keir stood at the podium in the Downing Street Newsroom, delivering a message of a serious split in opinion between the UK and the US. Beth described the prime minister's face as grave. In her words, this press briefing by the prime minister is the most serious crisis in the so-called special relationship between the UK and the US in years.
By Nicholas Bishop19 days ago in The Swamp
GoHighLevel for Agencies – Honest Review (2026): What Is GoHighLevel?. AI-Generated.
In 2026, digital agencies are under more pressure than ever to deliver faster results, manage multiple clients efficiently, and keep costs under control. With dozens of tools available for CRM, email marketing, automation, funnels, and client communication, many agencies struggle with fragmented systems and rising software expenses.
By Aarif Lashari19 days ago in The Swamp
Lisa Nandy: Pushes Back Against Trump.
Northern English MP and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has voiced her government's opposition to Trump's meanderings on Greenland. She echoed her boss, Sir Keir Starmer, who has pronounced Trump's imposition of 10% tariffs on UK imports in the US as "Wrong". The UK, along with other European nations are standing up to Trump. They are standing against Trump's desire to buy Greenland. Hence, Trump is imposing 10% tariffs by 1 February, rising to 25% by 1 June if there is no agreement on Trump acquiring the biggest island in the world. Yes, folks, in case you didn't know, Greenland is not a continent, unlike Australia. The frozen territory is classified as an island geographically.
By Nicholas Bishop21 days ago in The Swamp
South Korea's Former President Sentenced to 5 Years for Role in 1979 Martial Law. AI-Generated.
Tags: South Korea, Chun Doo-hwan, Martial Law, Gwangju Uprising, Court Ruling, Historical Accountability, Presidential Legacy, Military Dictatorship.
By Saad 23 days ago in The Swamp
Internal Rifts Emerge Within Taliban Leadership in Afghanistan. AI-Generated.
Introduction A division has become apparent within the senior leadership of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Sources indicate a growing disagreement over the direction of the country. This split involves key figures in the ruling government. The differences center on matters of domestic policy and engagement with the international community. The emergence of this rift points to challenges in maintaining a unified front.
By Saad 23 days ago in The Swamp
Identification, Authoritarianism, and the Moral Costs of Enduring Support
A common explanation for continued support for Donald Trump is informational deficit, the assumption that supporters do not know (or do not fully understand) his record, his rhetoric, or the downstream consequences of policies carried out in his name. That explanation is psychologically comforting because it implies a clean solution; more facts, more exposure and more education.
By Cadma23 days ago in The Swamp
Enoch Burke’s Release from Prison and the Cost of Christian Conviction.
The release of Enoch Burke from Mountjoy Prison has brought deep relief to his family and to many Christians around the world who prayed faithfully for him. His imprisonment was not the result of violence, hatred, or neglect of duty, but flowed from a refusal to use language that contradicted his Christian beliefs about truth, sex, and the nature of the human person.
By Test24 days ago in The Swamp
The Token Is Not Protection
There is a particular lie that racism tells itself in America, and it sounds like this: “I can’t be racist. I have a Black friend.”
By Cadma25 days ago in The Swamp
The House of Skulls & The Grass Police: How Ephrata Missed a House of Horrors While Measuring Your Lawn
The Illusion Shatters On January 6, 2026, the comfortable illusion of "Public Safety" in the Borough of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, was shattered.
By Sunshine Firecracker26 days ago in The Swamp
Learning Abuse is Okay. Content Warning.
My coparent and I agreed on when our children would call me. A schedule because he said that I was interfering with his parenting time. Our children have long called me twice a day if I wasn't physically available to them. I understand how much my ex hates it, but hey, I hate things too - it is called putting our children first.
By The Schizophrenic Mom29 days ago in The Swamp