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Inside China’s Military Purge: Power, Paranoia, and the Future of the PLA
When Beijing ousts nine top generals in a single sweep, the world pays attention. That’s exactly what happened on October 17, when China’s Ministry of Defense quietly dropped a political thunderbolt: nine high-ranking generals—some of them among the most powerful military officials in the nation—were expelled from both the armed forces and the Chinese Communist Party.
By Lawrence Lease4 months ago in The Swamp
The Joke That Broke Its Teeth. Content Warning.
I thought about a humorous story Then I searched for humor In today’s dystopian Nazi world of their glory. It Failed to give humor or kindness,
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 4 months ago in The Swamp
The Real Colors of Racism. Content Warning.
Here we are again, with my face on a piece to prove I have the exact demographic makeup to make me a honking goose of self-righteousness and the portfolio to prove I have the self-awareness to curb my mayo sapiens tendencies while I have a chat with my own for a moment. Hey there, peeps and skeeps. Last time, I just wanted to talk to the white Americans with Trump Voter Remorse (TVR) or Protest Voter Persecution Syndrome (PVPS). This time, I'm ditching the alphabet soup.
By Maia Gadwall the metAlchemist4 months ago in The Swamp
UK Braces for Major Travel Disruption as Snow and Ice Warnings Hit. AI-Generated.
The UK is preparing for widespread disruption as the first significant wintry blast of the season sweeps across the country. The Met Office has issued multiple amber and yellow weather warnings for snow and ice, signalling a difficult period ahead for travellers, commuters, and residents in affected regions.
By AxisVibes4 months ago in The Swamp
It’s not Monday but it’s not Friday yet either
Earlier today, I found myself in one of those moments that starts as inconvenience and ends as a sudden test of restraint, strength, and boundaries. I was running the risk of being late for work, so when I saw the bus pulling in, I made the split-second decision to board. A woman entered just ahead of me, and as soon as I stepped inside, I realized the bus was already at capacity. I had my mini backpack strapped on, two side bags, and a Target bag carrying items for my new locker…in other words, I was bulky, awkward, and doing everything in my power not to knock into anyone.
By Cadma4 months ago in The Swamp
Dear Author. Top Story - November 2025.
Today I read a Dear Abby column that really bugged me. It was about a woman whose best friend of thirty years abruptly stopped speaking to her because of differing political beliefs. They supported opposing parties, and her friend ended their relationship over it. The writer was hurt, but she hoped that there would be a way to work things out. When the friend had a grandchild, she wrote her a text congratulating her. Her friend responded with a "Who's this?" Our writer was ravaged and wrote the Dear Abby letter, and Abby's response was rather lacking.
By Stephanie Van Orman4 months ago in The Swamp
College Student Pretends to Be A Trump Supporter for College Funds
This is one of the most hilarious and smartest stories I have ever read. A Black College Student was showing her support for Trump until her family cut her off and cut her tuition money with nowhere to turn to she turned to social media with the maga family donating her funds on Gofundme until a shocking revelation shows that she never really actually supported Trump.
By Gladys W. Muturi4 months ago in The Swamp
The Body Remembers What the Law Forgot
THIS STORY WAS NOT APPROVED BECAUSE IT SAID IT WAS NOT IN ENGLISH! THIS IS IN ENGLISH! It finally was approved. I worked on this 12 hours. Thank you for publishing this.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 4 months ago in The Swamp
The Shadows Over Ukraine.
The world has watched, held its breath, and at times turned away from the shadows that fell over Ukraine beginning in February 2022. That morning, when the first tremors of invasion shook the streets of Kyiv, no one could have predicted the endurance of human courage or the persistence of destruction. Over three years later, the war rages in ways both visible and hidden, and yet now, a glimmer of dialogue hints at a path that may someday, though not easily, lead to peace.
By Test5 months ago in The Swamp
Government Shutdown 2025: Senate Reaches a Deal to Reopen the Government
After weeks of tension, uncertainty, and political standoff, the government shutdown 2025 appears to be nearing an end. Following a heated round of negotiations, the U.S. Senate has voted in favor of a bipartisan deal to reopen the federal government, bringing much-needed relief to millions of Americans impacted by the prolonged closure.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in The Swamp
Cruelty isn't a side effect of Trump's policies. It IS the policy.
It seems that Trump’s administration will not rest until the poor die from starvation and disease, after toiling their lives away for slave wages to enrich these stupid, lazy, bloated, evil creatures who congratulate themselves for holding the whip.
By Heather Holmes5 months ago in The Swamp
The Rise of Hitler & Trump: Parallels between the Early Days of the Führer and the Would-be Dictator
It is true that Trump doesn’t look much like Hitler yet — but neither did Hitler at first. Trump doesn’t look like 1943’s Hitler — but he does look like Hitler in 1933.
By Heather Holmes5 months ago in The Swamp