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Iranian Official Threatens War.
As Trump sends American flotillas from different directions to Iran, an anonymous Iranian official has said that if America strikes, "This time we will treat any attack (whether it be) limited, unlimited, surgical, kinetic, whatever they call it - as an all-out war and we will respond in the hardest possible way to settle this"!!! The official declined to say what this response would look like. Iran has said it is preparing for any American action and hopes it will not have to confront the US fleet/fleets.
By Nicholas Bishop8 days ago in The Swamp
The Architecture of the Empty. Content Warning.
"In a world increasingly obsessed with 'hollow thinking' where people are reduced to units and human dignity is phased out of the budget the act of creation becomes a form of resistance. This piece was born from a week of rigid rules and 'authoritarian bull shit,' but it ends in the only place the parasites cannot reach: the sanctuary of the imagination.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 9 days ago in The Swamp
Global Allies in a US (Trump) Vs Iran Crisis Who Stands With Whom?”
As tensions between the United States and Iran escalate in early 2026, global leaders and analysts are weighing the potential fallout of an outright war. Around January 23, 2026, Iran’s clerics publicly warned that any U.S. military action would prompt retaliation targeting U.S. investments across the region. At the same time, the United States deployed a naval “armada” — including an aircraft carrier strike group — toward Iranian waters while publicly hoping to avoid direct conflict.
By USA daily update 10 days ago in The Swamp
Zack Polanski: Thinks He Can Persuade Reform Voters to Support Him.
The Green Party has always been present in British politics. Known for their green and environmental politics. To begin with, they had one female MP; now they have four. Similar to their right-wing opponents, Reform UK, which also has 4 MPs.
By Nicholas Bishop10 days ago in The Swamp
Japan’s Takaichi Dissolves Parliament After Only Three Months in Office, Setting Up Snap Election. AI-Generated.
Japan’s political landscape has been thrown into uncertainty after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament just three months after taking office, calling a snap general election that few observers expected so soon. The dramatic move has sparked intense debate across Japan and abroad, with supporters calling it a necessary step to secure a mandate and critics warning of instability at a sensitive time for the country.
By Muhammad Hassan11 days ago in The Swamp
Who Owns TikTok in the U.S. Now. AI-Generated.
TikTok is one of the most popular social media apps in the United States, especially among teens and young adults. With its short, addictive videos, it has changed how people consume content online. But when it comes to who actually owns TikTok in the U.S., the answer isn’t as simple as pointing to a single company. Recent political scrutiny, corporate restructuring, and legal maneuvering have made TikTok’s ownership a central issue in tech policy, national security debates, and business news.
By Muhammad Hassan11 days ago in The Swamp
The Right’s Loud Romance With Violence and Fascism
For decades, American conservatives have warned about the “moral decline” of the United States. Sometimes those warnings sounded sincere. I remember the Terri Schiavo case, when many conservatives framed the removal of a feeding tube as a profound moral failure. You could argue some of that outrage was politically convenient, but it was at least plausible that many of the people involved genuinely believed life was sacred and violence, broadly defined as merely ending a human life (even out of medical mercy), was wrong.
By Wade Wainio11 days ago in The Swamp
GM to Move Production of Buick SUV from China to the US. AI-Generated.
General Motors (GM), one of the world’s largest automakers, has announced plans to move production of its popular Buick SUV from China back to the United States. The decision is part of a broader strategy to consolidate manufacturing, respond to global market demands, and strengthen its domestic supply chain.
By Muhammad Hassan11 days ago in The Swamp
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 Bishop11 days ago in The Swamp
Supreme Court Appears Likely to Allow Lisa Cook to Remain on Fed Board. AI-Generated.
The U.S. Supreme Court appears inclined to allow Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to remain on the Fed’s board, signaling strong judicial support for the independence of the nation’s central bank. During recent proceedings, the justices expressed skepticism toward arguments that would expand presidential authority to remove Federal Reserve officials at will, a move that critics warn could politicize monetary policy and unsettle global financial markets.
By Muhammad Hassan12 days ago in The Swamp
