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Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.

Explaining How the George Floyd Uprising Was Quickly Forgotten. Top Story - January 2023.
I remember when I first heard about George Floyd's death. My partner had asked if I had heard about this new police shooting of a Black man, and I mistakenly thought he was referring to Tony McDade, a Black Trans man who was murdered two days later. I was confused by people suddenly caring about Floyd when I had already seen the videos that year of so many Black men and women killed by the police.
By Alex Mell-Taylor3 years ago in The Swamp
Payroll Reduction for Congress
» KEY POINTS Congress needs a regular schedule that limits their days, times, and hours that they can work so that speech and rules cannot be used as weapons. While debating and voting, Congress should be able to use any available technology so as not to have a need to always be in Washington, DC. All non-monetary costs like housing should be covered, but pay should be reduced to Living Wage levels and aligned with fewer hours worked.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Ukraine: Gepard - A German Drone Killer
According to Ukrainian officials and advisers to Kyiv who spoke to Politico, the German-made Gepard system can claim many downed drones in recent weeks.
By James Marinero3 years ago in The Swamp
Ukraine: Leopard Tanks on the Way?
The news is that Poland is very close to sending German-built Leopard 2 main battle tanks ('MBT') to Ukraine. They require Germany's permission to do so, and there are signs that German resistance to the idea is weakening.
By James Marinero3 years ago in The Swamp
How did Ukraine's Thunder Run effectively take the Russian military by surprise?
The Ukrainians carried out one of the finest military deception efforts in recent history in September. While the world was paying attention to the continuing Kherson offensive, which began in mid-August, the Ukrainian military was discreetly preparing for its true onslaught in the east. The Ukrainian army started its Kharkiv onslaught in the late hours of September 6th. By mid-October, the attack had liberated nearly 12,000 square kilometers of terrain. But how did the Ukrainians hand Russia's military its biggest battlefield loss since World War II? Thunder Runs is the concise answer to that question. ❌⚡😎⚡❌
By Info3 years ago in The Swamp
Russia's Major Change Putin was incapable of anticipating (The Ukrainian Conflict)
Russia is in serious trouble, and not just because it is losing the conflict in Ukraine. Russia's future was jeopardized years before Vladimir Putin came to power and irresponsibly attacked Ukraine owing to an unanticipated event. Hop on this spectacular new narrative to learn about one important problem threatening Russia's future. 💀🗺💣
By Info3 years ago in The Swamp
What are analysts saying about Russia's existing crisis?
Russia bet big on Ukraine and lost tremendously. But is the country on the verge of collapse? Hop on this new narrative, which examines some of the ramifications of Putin's costly and failed invasion of Ukraine. 😵😷🤒
By Info3 years ago in The Swamp
Could Prigozhin Oust Putin?
Reading a recent story in the Washington Post, I was struck by the opinions it reported about Putin’s shrinking circle of trusted advisers and his apparent lack of a strategy for the Ukraine war after 300 days of failure. This is an extract of what the Post reported:
By James Marinero3 years ago in The Swamp
Yalta - the Conference that Screwed Europe
I've just been reading Michael Dobbs's book 'Churchill's Triumph'. Dobbs, creator of the 'House of Cards' series of novels is a master political and thriller novelist. Yet again, it's one of those pickups from a goodwill shop that has led me off on a safari into history.
By James Marinero3 years ago in The Swamp
Real Law about Onion Rings Made From Diced Onions
» KEY POINTS Before any bill passed by any legislature (State or Federal) becomes law, it should be reviewed by the Courts for Constitutionality and alignment with existing law without the need for anyone to sue. All laws should expire after 20 years so they must be re-approved by the current legislature. Existing laws older than 20 years would need to expire on a special schedule until all laws are in regular cycles.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Is Putin's evil scheme the new Satellite Destroyer Missile?
Russia's S-550 air defense system is designed to shoot down adversary ballistic missiles and aircraft, including the United States' fifth generation fighters, the F-22 and F-35, as well as the future B-21 Raider bomber. Is the S-550, however, as effective as Russia claims? Here's what military strategists have to say about it. 😈🗺⚠
By Info3 years ago in The Swamp
What is Putin's latest major issue for the Russian military in the Ukraine conflict?
Putin's hastily recruited draftees are expressing dissatisfaction as inadequate training before a hurried deployment. Will it end up being a disaster for Russia? 😫🗺⚒
By Info3 years ago in The Swamp