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The Rage-Click Republic: How We Monetized the End of Reason
The sun is screaming over the horizon of a digital desert, and we are all huffing the exhaust from a machine designed to turn our collective brain-rot into corporate profits and shareholder dividends. Go grab a snack. It’s going to be a long, and bumpy ride through the psych-ward of the 21st century.
By Meko James 5 minutes ago in The Swamp
What Is It And Why's It So Dangerous
To start with, where are these hospitals at when we need them? Dammit! Most of them closed in the 80's. Yes, if you are that young, there were once nice little places where people could go for rest, rehabilitation, and to get a good jolt, meds, or a lobotomy.
By Jason Ray Morton about 14 hours ago in The Swamp
In Defense Of Liars, Thieves, And Scumbags
We live in a world filled with those who are dishonest, untrustworthy, or act unethically. Just because you don't think so doesn't make it any less true. And in that world filled with those types of individuals, there are people who would still defend them to their last breath. It's a strange anomaly we are all witnessing more and more. But what can we do about it?
By Jason Ray Morton a day ago in The Swamp
"For Your Convenience"
So, I have this thing where I'm a little unhinged from time to time. I went from having zero filter as a child to not speaking up at all in my teens and early twenties. I think I'm starting to find a balance, but occasionally, I pop off and don't know how to say things "nicely"... I guess.
By Sara Wilsona day ago in The Swamp
President Pezeshkian Demands 3 Things to Stop War.
The Iranian President Pezeshkian has been speaking about the three things that the country wants to stop the war. Firstly, Iran's legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and a firm international guarantee that the country won't be attacked in the future. Mr. Pezeshkian said he had been speaking to President Putin and Shabaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Underlining Iran's commitment to peace. Mr. Pezeshkian personally thanked Russia for standing by his nation in the war. Russia has called for a "de-escalation" of the conflict. Russia has supplied Iran with humanitarian aid as the war has unfolded.
By Nicholas Bishopa day ago in The Swamp
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp Leads Charge on Starmer's Iran War Stance.
The Iran War has to be one of the most dangerous and unnecessary wars this century so far. Trump has changed the narrative of why he and his partner in crime, Netanyahu, attacked Iran. First, it was to liberate the Iranian people. Then Iran's support for Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, etc. Then it's Iran enriching uranium and its ballistic missile programme. Since the war began, the Ayatollah Khamenei has been assassinated along with top military commanders. His son is now the new Ayatollah. A girl's school has been bombed, with 100 or so schoolgirls sent to Allah. Iran's infrastructure has been hit hard, as has its military and government. If they bombed the Founder of the Islamic Republic's mausoleum, Ayatollah Khomeini, it wouldn't surprise me. It seems the Americans and Israelis are hitting anything and everything across Iran. Similar to the levelling of Gaza by the IDF. Hundreds of Iranians have been killed and injured, civilian and military alike.
By Nicholas Bishop2 days ago in The Swamp
US Foreign Policy About Iran
Regime change, change control—these are all the issues involved. What do you actually want? Politically, what is your real endgame? The United States has never really cared about what will happen to the people of Afghanistan. You saw it just four or five years ago—how much concern did the U.S. show about the people it was leaving behind and what the Taliban might do to them?
By Ibrahim Shah 2 days ago in The Swamp
Analysis Of US-ISR- IRAN WAR
The situation is ongoing, and if I were to summarize the details—because data is coming very late—it's totally difficult to confirm the casualties and how much damage has been done so far. Many reporters, particularly those on Al Jazeera, are stating that footage from both Hezbollah and Israel is not being released. Similarly, in the UAE, there is an effort to prevent influencers and various reporters from sharing information. People are afraid because their business capital is at risk. Additionally, two important things that I discussed in my last blog about the "magazine depth problem" are now being acknowledged by Western media. They also agree that this war won't last for many days and will have to rely on limited strikes. Trump, however, has also stated that there is no end game for this operation, Epic Fury.
By Ibrahim Shah 2 days ago in The Swamp
Let's Play A Game
Playing Politics The other day, while bored, I started playing around with ChatGPT. It’s fun, and there are things that people can use it to have a little fun with, and to help with projects. I wanted to see what I’d look like sitting at the resolute desk in the Oval Office.
By Jason Ray Morton 4 days ago in The Swamp
Doing the Wash
Congress. An entity of our government that is supposed to be working for us, is just a money laundering criminal endeavor. If you aren't paying attention to what our government does, then you are part of the problem.Money laundering is a crime, and we are funding it.
By Alexandra Grant6 days ago in The Swamp
