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THE SKY-PRISON COMMUTE: THE GREAT AMERICAN AIRPORT SHAKEDOWN
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — I am standing in a security line at Los Angeles International Airport, staring into the dead, glazed eyes of a man who has been screaming "LAPTOPS OUT" for six straight hours. Currently, he is a federal employee. He has a pension. He has health insurance. But if the ghouls behind Project 2025 have their way, this man is about to be "liberated". By liberated, I mean he’s about to be fired, stripped of his union card, and rehired at $18.00 an hour by a subsidiary of a private equity firm that also manages an "enhanced detention center" in the Mojave Desert, that's conveniently housing all the dangerous undocumented immigrants, and keeping "America Safe"... again.
By Meko James 7 days ago in The Swamp
The Economic Shockwaves of Middle East Conflict
Dubai has long been regarded as a global hub for gold trade and finance, but the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has begun to shake even its strongest economic pillars. With flight operations disrupted and regional instability rising, the ripple effects of war are now being felt across multiple sectors—from energy and aviation to tourism and global finance.
By Ibrahim Shah 7 days ago in The Swamp
JD Vance: Why The Young Ex-Marine Vice President Might Run From The Presidency
Why JD Vance Might Not Run For President By now, most people have either heard the rumors or seen the social media buzz on Facebook, Twitter, and others, that says JD Vance may surprisingly not run for president in 2028. As the presumptive front runner for the Republican nomination, and the man that Donald Trump labled the future of the Republican Party, why would JD Vance decide not to run? There are a few reasons that are believable, but likely won’t come out to the public, and then there are unthinkable reasons.
By The Man Behind The Mask8 days ago in The Swamp
I Updated My iPhone to the Latest iOS for 7 Days. Here’s What It Really Did to My Battery Life.
“Your phone doesn’t just install an update — it rebuilds half its brain in the background, and your battery pays the price for days, not hours.” “If you judge battery life in the first 24 hours after an update, you’re not testing the update — you’re testing the chaos.” “Your phone heating up in your pocket is your battery screaming for help — spike first, percentage second.” “Updates don’t just change your battery numbers — they change how and when your phone spends energy.” “Your goal isn’t perfect battery life. It’s predictable battery life — that’s what actually gives you peace of mind.”
By abualyaanart9 days ago in The Swamp
“The Most Underrated Feature on Your Phone: How Screen Time Can Reclaim Your Day”
I was standing in line at Starbucks, thumb glued to my screen, when it hit me. Face ID had already unlocked my iPhone. Notifications were stacked like dirty dishes. My brain did that familiar micro‑twitch: “I’ll just check one thing…”
By abualyaanart9 days ago in The Swamp
Difficult Night for Israel: Netanyahu.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Iran's bombardment of Dimona and Arad as a "difficult night" for the Jewish state. Dimona houses Israel's nuclear programme and alleged nuclear weapon armaments. Arad, another settlement not far from Dimona, was also hit badly. Why did Iran strike Dimona in particular? Earlier on, Iran's nuclear site Natanz had been attacked by either US or Israeli munitions or both. So Iran struck back in kind at a nuclear facility in Israel. The IAEA, or the International Atomic Energy Agency, stated that there appeared to be no nuclear leakage from Natanz. And as for Dimona, the Iranian projectiles missed the nuclear site and landed around the area adjacent to the nuclear site, not direct hits. Israel never signed the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and is very coy about whether it has nuclear weapons or not. Therefore, the IAEA wouldn't be allowed to inspect the nuclear facilities. So, because the Iranian projectiles missed the Domina nuclear site, one would suspect there is no danger of leakage.
By Nicholas Bishop9 days ago in The Swamp
Why the United States Temporarily Eased Sanctions on Iranian Oil
In a surprising and strategically calculated move, the United States recently decided to temporarily ease sanctions on Iranian oil exports. This decision comes at a time when global energy markets are under immense pressure due to escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints for oil transportation. The move, though limited in scope and duration, reflects the complex balance between geopolitical strategy and economic necessity.
By Ibrahim Shah 10 days ago in The Swamp
John Major Condemns the Iran War.. Content Warning.
I can't say I've cared for many Conservative prime ministers. Most, if not all, Tory leaders have been enemies of the working class, despite the ethos of one-nation Conservatism. Look at the last shower of Tory leaders we have had before Sir Keir Starmer took the keys of No 10. However, I actually didn't mind John Major, who became prime minister after the fall of Margaret Thatcher. Unlike many Tories, John Major was not from the Oxbridge set. Sir John Major was born in Brixton and came from a fairly ordinary background. He worked his way to the top and replaced Thatcher. Major and his wife seemed like they could have lived next door to you. Nothing controversial about them or scandalous. The most you could say about the Majors is that they were dull and boring. But compared to the last 5 Conservative prime ministers, we have had, starting with David Cameron and ending with Rishi Sunak, I'd rather have had dull and boring.
By Nicholas Bishop10 days ago in The Swamp
