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REVOLUTIONIZED WARFARE
The escalating military capabilities of the U.S. and its allies surrounding Taiwan have made a successful Chinese invasion and occupation of the self-ruled island a challenging endeavor. However, experts now warn that China might resort to a new tactic known as "cognitive warfare" as its People's Liberation Army (PLA) increasingly focuses on "intelligent warfare" enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) systems and concepts.
By Suganthan3 years ago in The Swamp
President Wants to Downsize Military, Legalize Drugs and Prostitution
February 27th (Portland, OR) – During a rare first-year State of the Union address, the President of the United States proposed a number of new, expanded, and reallocated programs. This included creating considerable controls over medical billing; investing in research that may lead to lowering the death rate related to heart disease; building massive desalination plants and filling the deserts with water; deploying more renewable and nuclear energy capabilities (along with carbon sequestration); constructing an elevator to space; and starting a two-year required national service for 18-year-olds. Of course, all of those high ideals brought up one question...
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
The End of Delaware Being a Tax Haven Finally at Hand?
February 27th (Wilmington, DE) – During the State of the Union, the President asked Congress to “close the Delaware Loophole” and level the playing field between States for attracting and retaining businesses.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
📢 Announcement: Kingian Nonviolence Frameworks Training Manual is Now Released! 🌟
Are you ready to be a catalyst for positive social change? Unlock the transformative potential of nonviolent activism with our newly released training manual – "Kingian Nonviolence Frameworks: Empowering Movements for Change." 📚
By Joseph Crown3 years ago in The Swamp
High School Graduates Not Equipped for "Adulting", President Says
February 27th (Providence, RI) – Are 18-year-olds ready for college and starting down the path to their professional lives? The President of the United States does not believe so.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
Climate Change is a Security Issue, President Insists
February 27th (Newport News, VA) – The President wants the country to focus in on five very specific scientific endeavors; ones that the administration says will tackle “the current real security problems and human toll due to climate change”, but will also set the United States up for a long-term future. By attempting to frame these issues both as “security” and “climate change”, the President seems to be hoping to woo enough Republicans and Democrats into supporting a common cause, even if it is for entirely different reasons.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
The Universal Architecture of Complex Systems
We find ourselves in an extraordinary era where data accompanies nearly every aspect of our lives. This holds true not only for our human experiences but also for the intricate fabric of our biological and universal existence. As we deepen our understanding of the world, we uncover its inherent complexity—a web of intricate systems at play. From the intricate genetic and molecular networks governing our biological existence to the multifaceted interactions within society, it becomes evident that our world is far from a mere aggregation of individuals.
By Myke & Amy3 years ago in The Swamp
How to stop the cold war between America and China?
Introduction The recent visit of US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to China has been viewed as a significant effort to stabilize the increasingly strained relations between the two world powers. While the visit was generally pleasant, tensions resurfaced when US President Joe Biden referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "dictator" at a fundraising event. This statement drew a strong reaction from China, further complicating the relationship between the two countries. The reception of Indian President Narendra Modi by the Biden administration and their joint statements also hint at the US's intent to include India as a strong player in an anti-China coalition. With the future of this critical global relationship hanging in the balance, several books have been published to shed light on the US-China conflict and its potential outcomes.
By Naveedkk 3 years ago in The Swamp
Is America on the Cusp of a Healthcare Revolution?
February 27th (Atlanta, GA) – Last night (February 26th), the President of the United States stood before a joint-session of Congress to deliver a rare first-year State of the Union Address. While those in attendance and the millions watching at home never learned if the condition of the country was “strong” or some other similar terminology, the President took the opportunity to lambast the Legislative and Judicial Branches for past perceived grievances. Yet after spending a good portion of the opening statement attacking these coequal parts of government, the President did take a significant amount of time to explain that there is usually more agreement than not, despite the rhetoric and the “media hype” of partisanship.
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
President Attacks Rather than Addresses Congress in First State of the Union
February 26th (Washington, D.C.) – A few short weeks after making a request to do so, the President was able to appear before a joint-session of Congress to give a State of the Union address. However, this was a speech unlike any given since becoming formally known by that name in 1947—which coincidently was the first time the speech was broadcast on television. The last President to have a State of the Union during their first year in office was John F. Kennedy—although his successor Lyndon B. Johnson had one after Kennedy was assassinated and Gerald Ford also had one when Richard Nixon resigned. However, according to a Congressional Research Service report (https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R44770.pdf) on the history of the State of the Union:
By J.P. Prag3 years ago in The Swamp
How I Wrote "The Mermaid of Little London,"
I couldn't sleep. It was one of those nights when my mind wouldn't quiet down, and the minutes seemed to stretch forever. It was 3 a.m. Instead of lying there, I got out of bed and did what I usually do every morning. I read Google News, The Washington Post, and The New York Times, searching for a story to spark my imagination and become the seed for a story or poem. Nothing worked. So, I read some stories on Vocal to see if I could find something there.
By Geoffrey Philp 3 years ago in The Swamp
Sometimes It Feels Wrong To Be Right
Introduction Something came to mind yesterday due to everything that is going wrong at the moment (don't worry it is all manageable) just about how those that shout the loudest almost always get the credit and belief of people. They don't have to be right, just louder than anyone else.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in The Swamp