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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 15, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Naomimi
Has "social justice"/political correctness become a religion?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 15, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by DinkyDick
Zionism - a word often used on the Internet that people don't know the commonly held definition There are different kinds of Zionism. The most common used definition by Israelis is Zionism is the belief in the right of Jewish people to ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 15, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Naomimi
What is the “best” label you have received? And for what reason? Labels like racist, sexist, misogynist, white supremacist, and “transphobic piece of shit” (I guess you’ll have to be as brave and brilliant as Jordan Peterson to get this ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 15, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by markjaws
Where do facts end, and anti-Semitism begin?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 16, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Clammypollack
With younger Americans moving to the left, is it inevitable that we will become a socialist nation?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 16, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by TabulaRasa
I'm already of the belief that every tablet, telephone, computer, and smart TV is meant to push and divide us as a people even further and further. We now have to latch onto the ideals of either the far left or the far right, and if we don't stand ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 17, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Woody1984
I was thinking about how socialism has become so accepted in American society, and criticisms of capitalism has resonated with students. New members of the House are great at pointing out the flaws and dangers of capitalism, such as monopolies, ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 17, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Schn00dles
My Conservative news sites (The Federalist, CATO, The Hoover Institute...) and organizations seem to be being infiltrated by Progressives. I'm worried they will be taken over like the American Scholar was.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 17, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by ReallyGoodOptics
Is the criticism of dual citizenship in American politics in line with centrism? Or is it considered part of an extremist ideology?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 17, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Dellannojohn
Why is the war on the rich seem to be started and pushed by rich politicians? Which in my eyes are the worst kind of rich because i truley don't think they earned it. Take jeff bezos for instance the man built himself an empire which i applaud. Now ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 17, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Naomimi
Can you give examples of institutional/systemic racism (currently, not historically)? The mainstream media can’t seem to last a day without mentioning it. As a minority woman (I hate identity politics but want to stress here I’m not white male), ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 17, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Thoughts on alternative energy sources versus fossil fuels? I'm all for other energy sources, but think it's a poor idea to completely abandon fossil fuels as some politicians have proposed.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 17, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Book banning- Do you think it's justified to ban any kind of book? Also, do you think political correctness is behind the motivation for wanting to ban certain books?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 17, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Do you think public schools should bring back corporal punishment?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 17, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Are you in support of or against capital punishment?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 17, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Question for my fellow Americans. Is the Electoral College something that is long outdated and need to be replaced/done away with, or should it remain as it is? Personally, I think it should remain, the Founding Fathers set it up that way for a ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 17, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
What's your opinion on fiat currency? Would it be better to look to commodities such as gold and silver to replace fiat currencies? Also, what do you think about cryptocurrencies (digital tokens)?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 17, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Are you in support of or against a government mandated minimum wage, and why do you think it's a good or bad idea?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 17, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
What do you think about net neutrality? Is it needed or not?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by militantMom
So I plan to go to this event. What does the evidence and research show? Are there truly barriers to women entering tech? What if the majority of women are not interested in higher level mathematics nor high level logic and computing? ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by L0g1c9uy
What do you all think about the BDS movement? As a free speech absolutist I think any law limiting the rights of citizens to protest are despicable.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by kightdl
This is Gary Hart's Exit Speech. The movie Front Runner brought this to my attention. It brings to question how much should a persons personal life affect our views of a politician? Should people care more about their policies or their personal ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by cyberfascist
Despite making up only 13%
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by RickKnight1
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez thinks New York was giving Amazon $3billion lol.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by RickKnight1
This is happening at the Community College I attend, I know Community College, don't judge me. Should I as a stundent get involved?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Recently in US news there have been quite a few examples of police brutality, some of which were caught on camera. Do you think it's a useful thing for police officers to wear body cams, and if so why do you think so?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
What are your thoughts on the opioid crisis in America? Do you believe there truly is such a crisis, or does political correctness and big money have a hand in such?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Do you think healthcare is a right? Why or why not?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Should US cities who declare themselves to be sanctuary cities receive Federal funding? Yes/no and why?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Should Social Security in the US be privatized, and why or why not?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Public versus Charter schools- which one do you think has higher potential in providing the best education for our youths?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Should the words "under god" be in the US Pledge of Allegiance? Here is a useful link that explains the origin of the pledge recited today, and it's worth noting Francis Bellamy was a baptist minister and socialist, yet he purposely left out the ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by James
GMO's: Now that glyphosate is known to be a proven carcinogen?, the idea of splicing it into the DNA of foods is proven indefensible. The propaganda supporting GMO foods would have one believe they are necessary to "feed the world" but is that even ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Is a universal basic income a good or bad idea?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by RickKnight1
Seriously considering starting a one man protest.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Should vaccinations be a requirement for all children?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Do you think violent video games play a part in contributing to youth violence? While violent video games may play a part in violent behavior(s), I think there are other factors to consider...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by RickKnight1
Taking bets, how many days will it take for CPD to charge Smollett? I say by Friday.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by vptran31
A plea for common discourse to no one in particular This may be my temperment speaking but i believe there is a delicate craft to marshaling others to the truth. We all have emotions as well as biases and it takes work to change minds. Going for ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by stang666
There are so many things going on right now to simply talk about one. I have so many issues with the crooked Canadian government, the United Nations and the complete lunacy and meltdown of the Democrats. If we are to survive as a free and just ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Kahoot
What is a moral way in which money gets redistributed from the rich to the economy?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Woody1984
I know this is beating a dead horse, but I'm just still shocked by what's going on in this country. If a conservative gets accused of wrong-doing, with NO evidence whatsoever, the media, DEM politicians, activists, & even their own GOP colleagues ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by RickKnight1
President Trump is now challenging the world to decriminalize LGBT. Good move for two reason, one, LGBT people deserve civil rights. Two, it forces the radical left to admit that non White countries are anti-LGBT. Good move Trump!
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by ReallyGoodOptics
Why is it called "intellectual dark web" when the dark web has murder, unspeakable pornography, and illegal drugs on it? It gives a negative connotation. Cant we come up with something better, people? Maybe like "intellectual free thinker web" or ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by ReallyGoodOptics
POLLOut of all the groups in america which group do you think is most likely plotting world domination?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Peelsr
Has there been any conversation of starting up local IDW groups? Perhaps inviting local diverse groups to have meaningful round table discussions could set up a growing dialog.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
For my fellow Americans, how do you feel about a single-payer healthcare system? Personally, I'm against such a concept.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
POLLQuick poll- The face of journalism today. Which do you think fits best.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Do you think Supreme Court Justices should or should not receive lifetime appointments?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
What are your thoughts on affirmative action?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
The pc crowd is focusing more on banning plastic drinking straws, while others think a ban on straws is a bad idea...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Anyone else think this tax was a bad idea-
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by RickKnight1
Trump Administration To End Criminliaztion Of Homosexuality Globally.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by okay
Bernie Sanders is running for President. I know that the Weinstein brothers were supporters in 2016 but I don't think the other IDW members support him. What does the IDW community think of Bernie?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by vptran31
Some personal observations. Most people are open to discussion. They are often persuaded by solipcism or incomplete logic. This is something i do not know how to amend, because they are doing their best but were mind infected by bad agents. I can...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Far-left progressive liberals want to ban certain books they deem to be racist or immoral...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
All over a MAGA hat...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Collectivism versus Individualism: where do you stand? I support individualism.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Interesting video by Matt Kibbe-
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
What's your take on this- I firmly support equal rights for all, but will not overlook anti semitism or any other kind of hatred. It's disgusting the leadership in the women's march did not properly address that issue.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by FriendlyHappa
POLLDo people support lobbying groups or no? Why?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Fenman01
Colin Flaherty's book 'Don't Make The Black Kids Angry'.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SJWsgetREKTxd
How many libs did you own today?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by RickKnight1
In Times Square!
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by RickKnight1
The hammer will fall on Smollett. He will be charged.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by RickKnight1
Smollett Charged With Filing A False Police Report. Chicago PD Announced Smollett’s Charges.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by James
Does anyone actually believe that there was collusion between Trump and Russia with regard to our last election?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by vptran31
Are their any good books on the nature of american cartels( internet, tv, electricity, maybe gas?) In this case i define a cartel as a thing in a industry that is basically impossible to get into due to regulations
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by vptran31
POLL(Joke) i think enron put more effort into choosing its chief executive than the people do in choosing their president.. Zing!
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by RickKnight1
Covington Catholic high school kid, Nick Sandmann Sues Washington Post For $250 Million.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by FriendlyHappa
POLLShould the US intervene in Venezuela?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Naomimi
Should a fake hate crime be prosecuted to the same degree as a real one?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Do you think those who sit for the national anthem are being disrespectful?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
What's your take on the Gillete metoo razor ad?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
It's about time...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Why democratic socialism is not the way to go-
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by RichardVarela
Last night in the town of Dunn, NC, vandals severely damaged a statue of General Lee. Not the Confederate general - but the World War II "Father of the Airborne". What my concern is today: this was either another demonstration of the level of ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Germaine
How Rationalizable is Politics? Lots of social science researchers seem to indicate that politics is significantly or mostly irrational, and heavily influenced by psychological factors including personal morals, self- and social- or...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by James
5 G; do the dangers outweigh the benefits? In my opinion they do until and unless it is proven that they do not: Dr. Martin Pall says that the only safety guidelines in place are for thermal effects and thus are meaningless. He further postulates ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Ringersoll
Who is the victim(s) in the Smollett case?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Blackraven
Oh. My. God.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by MarkStouffer
SOCIALISM: Abolish property! SLAVERY: You don't own your life.
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Atracurium
I wish Christopher Hitchens was alive to see this start up!
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Charley5
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Marcus_Aurelius
Just watched this, anyone else curious about the legitimacy of the EU?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by johnlocke
Even if Russia interfered in the US election, it's a good thing because Putin is a classical liberal, just like Trump. Do you agree?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SonOfPetersson
I love Trump and I love his sense of humor, but I think 'Crazy Bernie' isn't up to par with gems like 'Pocahantas', 'Crooked Hillary' and 'Leakin James Comey'. I think it should be something like 'Screwy Sanders'. Got any good ones?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 22, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Some interesting statistics here...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 22, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
No surprises here...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 22, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Mostly propaganda, with a little subliminal (or not) activism...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 22, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
Why don't Democrats want the census to find how many non-citizens live in the US-
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 22, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon
What's your take on that standoff between Nick Sandmann (the MAGA hat kid) and Nathan Phillips?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 22, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by JerryErvin
Muh Global Warming!
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 22, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by ReallyGoodOptics
This but ironically?
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 22, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by WeAreTheShow
I made a video to express my concerns on the new “red flag” laws. I’m going to try to make more on this channel expressing my views on politics and the state of things. I decided to write down and read from the screen in this one in...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 22, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Jenna
Guns for self-defence banned. "No more Section 13. The draft proposals entirely repeal it (along with Section 14). The proposal states “an applicant does not have a valid reason for possessing a firearm if the applicant intends to possess the ...
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Politics, Law & Policy
Feb 22, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by johnlocke
What do you think of a technocracy in which members of the Intellectual Dark Web run our government? Is this preferable to our current system?
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