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"DARK REALITY OF AN AUTHORITARIAN AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 2025". Content Warning.
This is written from my heart. I am concerned about freedom. I grew up in a time of freedom and now MAGA elected the orange buffoon. I am a warrior for freedom.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli about a year ago in The Swamp
How to Prepare for Potential Election Unrest
Elections are just around the corner, and it's no secret stress and emotions are running high. Having a plan now is important. Making advance preparations can allow you to be ready to keep informed and guard your safety and well-being if need be. Here's a thorough guide on what you can do now, just in case anything happens at anytime:
By Rootbound Homesteadabout a year ago in The Swamp
US Pushes for Ceasefire Amid Growing Civilian Casualties in Lebanon and Israel
The conflict between Israel and Hamas is intensifying, and its impact is now being felt strongly beyond Gaza, as Lebanon and Israel witness a rise in civilian casualties. The United States, aware of the rising death toll and humanitarian concerns, is making efforts to mediate a ceasefire. However, achieving a peaceful resolution remains challenging with both sides holding firm on their demands.
By Jayuabout a year ago in The Swamp
Are we ready for national bankcruptcy?
The national debt of the United States of America is more than 35 Trillion dollars today, October 18th, 2024. That's over $106,000 for every single person in America. How many jobs do you have? How many jobs have you had? How much money have you earned in your lifetime? More than 100k?
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in The Swamp
The Impact of Interest Rate Cuts on the United States Dollar, Global Markets, and Bitcoin
The Federal Reserve has a number of powerful instruments at its disposal, one of the most important of which is the choice to reduce interest rates. During periods of economic unpredictability, cutting interest rates can be an effective way to boost growth by lowering the costs of borrowing money for both consumers and businesses. There are, however, benefits and drawbacks associated with interest rate reductions, and the ramifications extend beyond the borders of the United States, having an effect on markets throughout the world as well as alternative assets such as Bitcoin. In this essay, we will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of lowering interest rates, with a particular emphasis on the ways in which this affects the economy of the United States, stock markets throughout the world, the United States dollar, and Bitcoin.
By Estalontechabout a year ago in The Swamp
Israel Plans Significant Response to Iranian Missile Attack
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing a "serious and significant" response to Iran's recent ballistic missile attack, according to statements made by Israeli military officials. The attack, which took place on Tuesday night, involved approximately 200 ballistic missiles aimed at various locations in Israel, causing some damage to military infrastructure but not critically affecting Israeli Air Force operations.
By Jayuabout a year ago in The Swamp
OKAY ALREADY- So What?
August 2025 edit: The Project 2025 Tracker. Original Content I've thought about this for a while, and when I saw the short written and performed by Jason Kravits below, I knew it was time to write about it. Take a minute or so to watch and listen.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in The Swamp
The World’s Deadliest Poison
Did you know that the deadliest poison on Earth is a substance called Polonium? Just one gram of it has the potential to kill 50 million people! Polonium is a rare and highly radioactive element, and its toxicity is unparalleled in the natural world.
By William Henry2 years ago in The Swamp
Debate Thoughts (Part Two)
Okay, I listened intently and objectively and went away from my natural political leanings to answer the questions of which I posed in my article in The Swamp section of our Vocal platform :
By Shirley Belk2 years ago in The Swamp
United States Debt Result From Interest Rate Cuts
The progressive reduction of interest rates over multiple quarters into 2025 will impact the U.S. debt, the USD, and the economy as a whole in various ways. Now, we can dissect this:
By Estalontech2 years ago in The Swamp
Our Presidential Votes Hold No Sway - So Why Are We Fighting?
'Tis 4.5 Months Until The Inauguration Day Take that in. We have 141 days until the new president of the United States will take the oath that will dictate their life for the next 4 years of their life. And the closer we get to that date - the more evil, cruel, mean, and toxic American citizens will become to each other.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in The Swamp
Tanker Attacked By Houthis.
Ever since the Hamas-Israel war kicked off on October 7 last year, Houthi rebels have been attacking international shipping in the Red Sea. The Houthis allege that many of these vessels are linked to Israel. The Houthis are standing with Gaza. They are targeting vessels heading for Israel or that have links to Israel.
By Nicholas Bishop2 years ago in The Swamp