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OFFICIAL: UK General Election 2017 debate

Last post by knowledgebin « Wed Jun 07, 2017 6:44 pm
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by appleton » Tue May 30, 2017 6:31 pm » in Political Conversation & Debate

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The political landscape has been shook up as Theresa May u-turned on a promise. The conservatives are were very far ahead in the polls, however that...

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Labour.

Our communities are broken. The NHS is a total shambles, our rail services differ massively depending on what part of the country you are...

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Trade deficits are ALWAYS detrimental to their nations’ GDPs.

Last post by Supposn « Tue Sep 03, 2013 5:17 am
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by Supposn » Sun Jan 22, 2012 5:04 pm

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Trade deficits are ALWAYS detrimental to their nations’ GDPs.

Nations’ entire production of goods and service products contribute to their GDPs but...

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Google “ wikipedia, balance of trade “
then refer to the paragraphs
entitled “Trade balances’ affects up on their nation’s GDP”.

Respectfully,...

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Tue Sep 03, 2013 5:17 am
Buffett’s concept” an economic stimulus at no expense.

Last post by Supposn « Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:54 am
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by Supposn » Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:21 am

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I'm a proponent of Warren Buffett’s concept to significantly decrease USA’s trade deficit of goods. A senate bill based upon the concept was proposed...

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Code1, this species of market driven transferable Import Certificates, (ICs) proposal is the most superior concept of a national global trade policy...

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Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:54 am
THe fight for religious freedom

Last post by kowalskil « Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:49 pm

by kowalskil » Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:49 pm

The fight for religious freedom in America

This PBS video, broadcasted yesterday, is worth watching and thinking about.

It is full of topics...

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Last post by kowalskil
Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:49 pm
Smoking in public places

Last post by umbringer « Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:47 am
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by appleton » Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:17 pm
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I feel strongly on this issue.

I work in a inn and started there the month the smoking ban came into effect. From colleagues who where there they...

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^ Reference please

And again maybe 1 other out there with me on this one. You guys said differing opinions get lively chats so here we go. I want to...
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Last post by umbringer
Sun Nov 25, 2012 9:47 am
Freedom of Speech

Last post by umbringer « Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:59 am
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by appleton » Thu Dec 28, 2006 4:54 pm
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How important is freedom of speech to you? Should it be unlimited so one can say whatever, should it be restricted, or should it be curbed?

My...

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Ok guys I am really upset with what I've seen. Not one voice for pure freedom of speech.... The whole point of freedom of speech is to be able to say...
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Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:59 am
Consequences of repealing minimum wage rates.

Last post by Supposn « Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:52 am

by Supposn » Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:52 am

Consequences of repealing minimum wage rates.

If there were no minimum wage many additional lower wage jobs would be created.
The vast majority of...

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Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:52 am
Interesting Anonymous Video on Ethics and Government

Last post by Sarevus « Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:28 am

by Sarevus » Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:28 am

I found this on YouTube. I thought it was interesting.

It was linked on a video, which was about this… An Anonymous video.
I agree with most of...

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Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:28 am
Do you support the Keystone XL?

Last post by shweta.tiwari « Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:35 am
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by NewGlobalOrder » Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:52 pm

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The Yes side, says it will create thousands upon thousands of jobs. The Yes side is made up of Conservatives; those who feel this will be good for...

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Thanks ever so much for the mention, I really appreciate it. And I know you said the list is in no particular order but I’m delighted you stuck me in...

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Last post by shweta.tiwari
Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:35 am
THE TRUTH ABOUT CRASH AT CHINA COASTS

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by kalanov » Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:38 am

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By Nikolay Kalanov, political scientist, author of 5 monographs and more than 40 publications on marine issues

The casualty involving Ukrainian and...

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Sir you are a chinese fanatic, write about american stuff cod flammit! Land of the Free! Home of the Brave! not this foolish nonsense! My pappy...

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Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:58 pm
Should the lazy be made to work?

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by Lad » Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:59 pm
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And if they refuse have their benefits slashed.
Nope, I don't mean those genuinely in need. I'd bend over backwards to help them out and I'm more...

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Anti you don't have a clue, the pot has really cooked your very small brain. I was a teen in the 60's and profit has helped me find and keep jobs,...
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Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:53 pm
China to fund Xinjiang

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by smallfrog » Fri May 07, 2010 2:16 am

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China has launched its biggest-ever aid program for Xinjiang, allocating more than RMB10b for its development in 2011, the latest edition of the...

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That is a welcome move by china, this part of the country are totally cut off to mainland china.the last year conflict and natural disaster leads...

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Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:52 pm
Arizona's new border protection law

Last post by herculean « Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:12 am

by herculean » Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:12 am

In the news online regarding Arizona's new border protection law, does the ambiguity in section 1070 call for possible racial profiling?

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Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:12 am
Inspiring Song-"We're Not Going Down"

Last post by mrksem454 « Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:15 pm
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by freddy » Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:39 pm

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Hi guys, my name is Freddy Wexler. I'm an independent musician. I've written a song and created a music video as a call to action for young people...

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Well, Its a song about real life and what is happening in it. Don't get offended because of how they named your flag. Thats not the point of the...

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Last post by mrksem454
Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:15 pm
Tax holiday

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by politics4u » Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:48 pm

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So, I came across this piece , about a proposal by Texas Congressmen Louie Gohmert for a tax holiday. Here is the press release from Gohmert.

This...

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It is actually a pet peeve of mine how excited some people get about the tax holiday. Would you be impressed by a store having an 8% off sale? You...

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Last post by sleevefreezer
Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:22 am
Why the Falun gong practitioners want to endure hardship?

Last post by code1 « Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:04 pm
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by smallfrog » Sat Dec 26, 2009 2:55 pm

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It is said that many FLG practitioners don't want to seek medical treatment when they are seriously ill, just because they believed what Mr Li said:...

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a small frog one day will become a big frog :biggrin:

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Last post by code1
Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:04 pm
Commie Questions

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by Dirk » Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:52 pm

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You've heard we're the bad guys but are we really?

Here's YOUR chance to ask our side of the argument.

What IS communism? What part does democracy...

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if you are against statements then that is your way,but in the way a statement is made may be the way a statement is read,which in a theory which is...

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Last post by code1
Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:40 pm
Police Officers Paying for their WORK GUNS?

Last post by code1 « Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:36 pm
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by JesmanVA » Fri Oct 09, 2009 10:12 pm

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I thought these were publicly-funded. Apparently not. Pretty interesting debate in WI:

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are guns part of the uniform?if not then they should pay for their work guns, :fi_lone_ranger:

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Last post by code1
Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:36 pm
An outdated news: Falun Gong man was arrested in Singapore.

Last post by code1 « Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:09 pm
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by smallfrog » Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:04 pm

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It was reported that a man called Chua Eng Chwee, 69, a Falun Gong practitioner, was arrested while staging a protest with eight placards under the...

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move on orders should be respected :fi_lone_ranger:

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Last post by code1
Mon Nov 16, 2009 4:09 pm
Government’s the medical payer of last resort

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by Supposn » Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:00 am

I suppose that all commercial medical insurance policies are “capped”. If that’s the case than EVERY American, (even those medically insured), are...

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Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:00 am
Medicare; USA medical insurance’s golden standard

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by Supposn » Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:02 pm

Medicare insures the elderly. It is government administered medical insurance with private options. No commercial corporation delivers superior...

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Last post by Supposn
Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:02 pm
Libertariasm

Last post by Undefine09 « Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:35 am
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by Francisck » Sat Nov 11, 2006 5:58 pm

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Even if i my self am an anarcho-capitalist, i vote libertarian, i believe they are the best form of government, however i disagreee with government,...

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Well, even if there is no one acceptable to vote for, you address in Mikey mouse or something of the sort, accord them the added plan of allocation...

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Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:35 am
Capitalism is best

Last post by Dirk « Sat Aug 01, 2009 4:31 pm
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by Phidippides » Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:54 pm
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I believe capitalism is the best, though imperfect, system of economics that a government can employ. The same principles that led Adam Smith to...

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Communes do not work, there is not one piece of evidence that can substantiate your statements.

On the contrary, my dear comrade. I can provide,...
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Last post by Dirk
Sat Aug 01, 2009 4:31 pm
MP expenses

Last post by code1 « Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:37 pm
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by philbell » Tue May 12, 2009 11:43 pm

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This issue really makes my blood boil. Never mind within the rules and paying money back. It is too little too late. It shows how corrupt the...

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mps are not the only ones with expenses coming out of the hard working tax payer,the supreme court judges should have a sit down and garner all the...

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Last post by code1
Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:37 pm
The Megamerge: Dissolution Solution

Last post by code1 « Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:43 pm
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by tlwinslow » Mon May 25, 2009 8:16 pm

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The age-old pesky U.S.-Mexico border problem has taxed the resources of both countries, led to long lists of injustices, and appears to be heading...

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i think you have been quoting to many wanna be politicians,it will never work justice with out racism,where,first justice without racisim has to be...

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Last post by code1
Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:43 pm
Political Correctness

Last post by Tommy « Mon May 18, 2009 8:54 am
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by philbell » Sat Feb 23, 2008 2:06 am

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Sorry if this turns up in the wrong section but it harWhat d to post where you want stuff.

do people think about all this political correctness...

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Barry took the occasion to express his “deep appreciation for the Islamic faith, which has done so much over the centuries to shape the world,...

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Mon May 18, 2009 8:54 am

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