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Help with US border
Overview of the Proposal President Donald Trump recently suggested — in a social media post on Truth Social — that the United States “should have” invoked Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in order to bring NATO forces to the U.S. southern border to help stem illegal immigration. According to Trump, calling on NATO allies to secure the border would “free up large numbers of Border Patrol Agents for other tasks.” Article 5 is NATO’s collective defense clause, stating that an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all. It’s the cornerstone of the alliance’s mutual defense guarantee — and in nearly 80 years, it has been invoked only once, when NATO allies responded to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. Trump’s remarks represent a sharp departure from how Article 5 has historically been understood and applied. Illegal immigration — no matter the scale — is not typically viewed as an armed attack by another state, which is the standard under the treaty to trigger collective defense.
By USA daily update 2 months ago in The Swamp
Ivan Raiklin and the Shadow Lines of Power and Loyalty in America
Some public figures do not seek the spotlight, yet they seem to walk straight into it. Ivan Raiklin is one of those names that surfaces quietly, then refuses to disappear. He is not a household name, but among political circles, legal debates, and online discussions, his presence feels heavy. People search his name with a mix of curiosity and concern. Who is he really? What does he stand for? And why does his role spark such strong reactions? Ivan Raiklin’s story is not about fame. It is about belief, loyalty, and how far individuals are willing to go when they feel the system has failed them. Understanding him means stepping into uncomfortable territory.
By Muqadas khan2 months ago in The Swamp
Global Allies in a US (Trump) Vs Iran Crisis Who Stands With Whom?”
As tensions between the United States and Iran escalate in early 2026, global leaders and analysts are weighing the potential fallout of an outright war. Around January 23, 2026, Iran’s clerics publicly warned that any U.S. military action would prompt retaliation targeting U.S. investments across the region. At the same time, the United States deployed a naval “armada” — including an aircraft carrier strike group — toward Iranian waters while publicly hoping to avoid direct conflict.
By USA daily update 2 months ago in The Swamp
The Buyout: How the "War" for Greenland Was Just a Distraction. AI-Generated.
We all just breathed a sigh of relief. For the last three weeks, the world watched in horror as President Trump threatened to take Greenland "one way or the other." We saw Danish troops mobilizing in the North Atlantic. We saw NATO invoking Article 5. We saw the doomsday clock tick forward.
By Radical Left Scum2 months ago in The Swamp
The Right’s Loud Romance With Violence and Fascism
For decades, American conservatives have warned about the “moral decline” of the United States. Sometimes those warnings sounded sincere. I remember the Terri Schiavo case, when many conservatives framed the removal of a feeding tube as a profound moral failure. You could argue some of that outrage was politically convenient, but it was at least plausible that many of the people involved genuinely believed life was sacred and violence, broadly defined as merely ending a human life (even out of medical mercy), was wrong.
By Wade Wainio2 months ago in The Swamp
Venezuela’s Machado Hands Trump Nobel Peace Prize Medal In Ultimate Suck-Up Move
Donald Trump is insecure. He shuffles about seeking undo praise and unwarranted prizes. He is a secondhander in all of this. His ways reflect that of a child, not in need of sustenance or even love, but a spoiled brat yearning for attention.
By Skyler Saunders2 months ago in The Swamp
The Remarkable, Heroic Life of Ted Williams
When you think of the Boston Red Sox, names such as David Ortíz, Pedro Martínez, and the late Tim Wakefield come to mind. However, the Red Sox player who is the focus of this story is none other than Ted Williams. Even if you're not a baseball fan, you've probably heard of his name at least once. Towards the end of this story, I'll share the one admirable thing Williams had done to get Major League Baseball's attention. But first, let's get to know the Hall of Famer's life and career.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 3 months ago in The Swamp
New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze
President Trump should not be able to block the wind energy projects that would power over a half million homes. However, this does not mean he is a champion for energy and fossil fuels. In fact, he is a detractor in that realm. The government ought to have no say about the building of private property, even if it is for poor performing sources like wind turbines.
By Skyler Saunders3 months ago in The Swamp
Starmer Talks to Trump.
Sir Keir Starmer spoke to President Trump on the telephone last night. They spoke at length, according to a Downing Street Spokesman, about Greenland and the tanker Bella 1 or Marinera. Sir Keir Starmer's view on Greenland is in line with other European leaders. That is, they stand with the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Ms. Frederiksen has said that if the US were to invade Greenland, it would be the end of NATO. And rightly so, Denmark and America are NATO Allies. It would be a literal stab in Denmark's back if America went ahead and invaded Denmark. How can a friendship stand when your close friend has done something to offend you? That would be the case between the US and Denmark over Greenland. It would only embolden people like Putin.
By Nicholas Bishop3 months ago in The Swamp
