defense

Moving through the ranks of military activity including infrastructure, wars, our commander in chief and the nucleur arms race.

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 Lynx12 days ago in The Swamp
What to Know About Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza. AI-Generated.
As tensions and humanitarian needs in the Gaza Strip continue to generate global concern, U.S. President **Donald Trump has introduced a new and ambitious initiative known as the “Board of Peace” — a high‑profile international body designed to oversee the fragile post‑war transition in Gaza and potentially shape how global conflicts are managed in the future. The proposal has sparked both interest and controversy, attracting international invitations and scrutiny from allied nations and diplomatic institutions.
By Salaar Jamali13 days ago in The Swamp
Trump Tariff Threat Over Greenland Purchase Draws Unified European Response. AI-Generated.
European Leaders Condemn Trump's Greenland Tariff Ultimatum European leaders are presenting a united front. This comes after former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose steep new tariffs on several European allies. The condition for avoiding these tariffs is Denmark agreeing to sell Greenland to the United States. The demand has been met with firm rejection and accusations of coercion.
By Saad 15 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 Bishop15 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 Cadma18 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 Cadma19 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 Firecracker20 days ago in The Swamp
Iran Protesters Continue Defiance Amid Widespread Crackdown. AI-Generated.
A Sustained Movement Meets a Sustained Response For weeks, cities across Iran have been the stage for a cycle of protest and police action. Citizens continue to gather to voice their demands, while state security forces attempt to disperse them. The situation remains fluid, with access for international media heavily restricted. Much of the current understanding comes from video evidence shared online and reports from local activists.
By Saad 22 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 Mom23 days ago in The Swamp
Hypersonic Escalation: Russia’s Missile Strike Signals a Dangerous New Phase in the Ukraine War. AI-Generated.
n the early hours of January 9, Russia launched one of its most intense aerial assaults on Ukraine in months, deploying a hypersonic missile alongside dozens of conventional missiles and hundreds of drones. The attack marked one of the rare confirmed uses of Russia’s Oreshnik hypersonic missile, a weapon touted by Moscow as nearly impossible to intercept. As explosions rocked Kyiv and other regions, the strike sent a clear message: the war is entering a more dangerous and unpredictable phase.
By sehzeen fatima24 days ago in The Swamp
How Are Venezuelans Reacting To Maduro’s Capture?
On 3 January 2026, US President Donald Trump announced that American forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro, who had been in office since 2013, has been a polarizing political figure and responses to his capture have certainly illustrated this view of him.
By Isa Nan29 days ago in The Swamp
It Is Over. Content Warning.
For the people who are still in power, the truth is hard but simple: young people are no longer listening. This is not because they are lazy, careless, or disrespectful. It is because they are tired, disappointed, and emotionally disconnected. Something has broken between the leaders and the young generation, and pretending everything is normal will not fix it.
By John Smith29 days ago in The Swamp