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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 24, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by SJJensen

Reparations for slavery

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 18, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by WhiteRose

Converting to Islam

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 19, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Mrs_SO

POLLThere are so many issues that I could write about for my first post, but I decided to give my opinion on lowering the voting age to 16. I'm high school teacher, and I come in contact with multiple 16 year olds on a daily basis. These kids are ...

1 vote Yes, lower the voting age to 16.
18 votes 16 year olds are not intellectually developed enough to make decisions that affect millions of people.
38 votes Keep the voting age where it is.
97 votes Increase the voting age to 21 for anyone not serving in the military.
7 votes I have another opinion and will explain it in the comments section.

50 comments

Politics, Law & Policy

Feb 28, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Scroves

What's people's thoughts on Tommy Robinson being banned from all social media????

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 6, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by JMiller

POLLI am curious the political leanings of this site. Cannot have a serious debate if all parties do not have a seat at the table. So where do you see yourself on the political spectrum?

2 votes Far Left
2 votes Left
10 votes Center Left
13 votes Center
56 votes Center Right
31 votes Right
4 votes Far Right

41 comments

Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 19, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by waynus

Why is it that every time you address economic inequality you get accused of being a socialist? I have been saying for many years that senior executive salary packages are excessive in comparison to the value they bring to companies. I do not want...

38 comments

Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 7, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Wtretired

I am curious to know people’s feelings concerning the state of education in America. As a college instructor I have noticed that a great many students entering college are ill-prepared to start classes at the college level. Many require a ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 8, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by svenskost

After living in Sweden and USA for a very long time I firmly believe USA needs healthcare like the Scandinavian model. Change my mind.

33 comments

Politics, Law & Policy

Feb 27, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Harleyman

POLLCamala Harris want us to pay for past transgressions. Do you agree?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 30, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by plebeian_lobster

POLLDo you think Biden will really beat Trump if he runs? I know polls suggest that Biden would win, but polls also said Hillary would win. (I also recognize we are still pretty far from 2020.) I recently read an article (link below) written by a ...

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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

Mar 23, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by mh123

Hi guys I’m new here. I used to be a devout liberal. That all changed in the last year. As many of you, I’m tired of the identity politics and liberal agenda of populism, intersectionality, and pathological political correctness. I work as a ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 15, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by edgyberry

If a woman falsely accuses a man of rape, and openly admits she lied, she she go to jail. What’re your opinions on this thought?

25 comments

Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 19, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Buflineks

Bill Mahr said once that rural people want to be like the urban people. That rural people in the "flyover states" are envious of the leftist urbanites. I live where I live because I don't want to deal with those urbanites. I live in a state that is...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 4, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by lizard

What do you think will be the most shocking thing we will see in Trump's tax returns?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 12, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Peelsr

I am concerned about a growing movement to do away with the electoral college and vote simply on the popular vote. I believe this would be a grave mistake. If this were to occur, only a small handful of states would elect a president. This would ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 7, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by JMiller

According to my very limited poll, most of the people in this community are center right to right. I want to leave this open ended an not a poll because I am looking for personal answers. Why do you think you gravitated toward this community as ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 10, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by CLSr

POLLVax vs. un Vax

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 28, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by UtterTwaddle

Should Abortion be Legal in all Circumstances?

23 comments

Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 2, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by TamC

LINKWill Fascism return in the 21st Century?

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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

Mar 23, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Bruck

As a law abiding New Zealand citizen, also a firearms owner, I’m disappointed that my government is about confiscate my legally held and purchased property. I, of course will comply with my country’s laws, but because of the actions of a deranged...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 9, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Clammypollack

Who else is concerned by the demise of the US news reporting media?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Feb 28, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by CaseyKuhn

POLLWhat is Trump to a Trump fan? (poll:What do you think THEY think?)

3 votes An example of the wrongness of conventional thinking
10 votes A genius businessman
0 votes A lucky fluke
15 votes The best of a bad situation

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 15, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Gilmore22

Everyone has strong opinions about building the wall, which is fine to an extent. But does anyone have any solutions they think will better this country AND create an ability for others to come to the USA legally? Is there a way to have the best of ...

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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 18, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon

Should vaccinations be a requirement for all children?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 1, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by TamC

LINKRelocation of UN Headquarters from New York to Toronto

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 24, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon

POLLI waited to do this poll until the membership on this site increased, which it has. This poll is geared towards my fellow Americans. Are you in favor of or against gun control measures in the US? I'm firmly against any sort of gun control measure as ...

35 votes Against gun control measures
4 votes In favor of gun control measures
1 vote Undecided

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 20, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Mary

The recent move toward socialism is both dangerous and remarkable in its speed. What are the contributing factors to this? Is it just about free stuff? What makes this such an apparently attractive option?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 24, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by GrandmaSandy

Does anyone have an opinion on having the 2020 Census ask the question plain and simple.."Are you a U.S Citizen?" Yes or no. It seems so simple to me. That is what the country is based on. Only citizens can vote and they are what reflects our ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 16, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Tjohnst1

Just sick to death with leftist agendas crammed down our throats, political correctness, and the Thought Police.

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 18, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Dewal

It’s seeming more apparent that criticism of Islam is becoming more taboo. In my view we must call all extremists attacks for what they are. Deplorable acts of violence that rips away an individuals human rights committed by sick ideologues. This...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 11, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by MommaDaggs

Question... last election it was a huge shock that Trump won the election. People weren’t going out of their way to talk about voting for him... Will 2020 be different? Will people who already plan on voting for him be more vocal?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 7, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Peelsr

POLLWhen it comes to the US Constitution and laws passed, do you believe interpretation should be based on original intent?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 20, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by MADcHATTER

In response to the ChristChurch shooting I was discussing the 4,136 christians killed by Muslims last year. I was then informed that Moderate Muslims do not support the Jihadi or their murders of innocent people. This person pointed to a march ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 25, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by ViviMack

Originally, 51% voted to leave the EU. Seems the Brits have changed their minds. Thoughts?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 18, 2020Apr 2020

Posted by Jarrettamor

Who do we trust to tell the truth? Who decides?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Sep 23, 2020Sep 2020

Posted by SpikeTalon

Anyone hear about this one yet? Waiting for other sources to report on that, so to my understanding nothing has been confirmed beyond any doubt. I wouldn't be the least bit shocked though if the accusations turned out to be true. Senate report ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 23, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Boardwine

The police. The police state. Benjamin Franklin once said: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." It has also been said “Society cannot exist without law. Law is the ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 4, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Mojo71

Best 2020 candidate for president is who and why?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 6, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by DianeBederman

Why are we having a “Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia”? I do not want to diminish the attack, but why are setting aside a day to commemorate this, thankfully, one attack? One. Attack. And why it is being rolled into a day ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 7, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Naomi

Tell me - Is it OK to talk about socialism and communisms like synonyms? Do you think there may be a bit of conservative propaganda attached to the interchangeable use of these terms?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 28, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by ckennettbaker

POLLThe Question of Reparations

2 votes Yes
37 votes No
0 votes Unsure

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 14, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by ForedeckYoda

There are FAR more problems in public education than our society realizes. Public education is dominated by the progressive-left, and because the media is also progressive-left, the media doesn't report on the profound failures in primarily urban ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 9, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by WowHaus

Why did the House Democrats create and pass a non-binding resolution to stop hate speech by elected officials? To me, that is in direct conflict with an individuals free speech rights (first amendment). Thoughts? Concerns?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 10, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by modestMillennial

Genocide denial Where does free speech have it's limitations? One thing where the U.S. in my opinion got it right, and Europe / Canada got it wrong is probably free speech. I personally don't think that hate speech laws make too ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 26, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by DerekRants

Why is Justin Trudeau obsessed with the United Nations?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 7, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by AndreasAthan

POLLWhere do you lie in the political spectrum?

1 vote Far left
1 vote Mid left
10 votes Centre
28 votes Mid right
5 votes Far right

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 6, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by modestMillennial

Pro-Life vs Pro-Choice Ah yes, here we go - this is the one debate where the left and the right are probably more divided than on any other issue. I decided to put up this post after bumping into a fellow community member ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 24, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by plebeian_lobster

POLLIs a convention of the states a good idea?

16 votes Yes, it is a good idea.
9 votes Yes, it is a good idea but should be restricted to addressing only a few issues.
9 votes No, it is a bad idea.

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 25, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Mrs_SO

My husband, who has quite the way with words, is not one to join online communities. So he probably won't be joining me here, but he doesn't mind if I share something that he dashed off about an hour ago . I wish I had his flare . Anywho, below ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 17, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Msamuel594

Judge Piro got fired from FOX... This is a very bad day for free speech in America.

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 6, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by middleCme

Nazi this. Nazi here. Nazi there. Nazi, Nazi everywhere. What is the meaning of Nazi? Just to refresh my mind, I keep having to look up the definition when I hear different references to being a "Nazi". Often it seems to me that it's more ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 19, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Hoosurdaddy

POLLCan free markets exist without legal intervention to guarantee competition? If not, are they truly free markets? If so, how?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 4, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by butwhy

The NEW YORK TIMES front page story claims that unnamed sources with unknown relationships to unnamed investigators on the Mueller team made unsubstantiated claims that the unnamed investigators made unspecified complaints about the Attorney ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 31, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by SpikeTalon

Let's talk about the N word for a moment. No, not the rotten word for a black person, I'm talking about the other dreaded N word, nazi. Over the years in particular the past five or so I'm sure there are alot of my fellow right-leaners on this site ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 26, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Notbad6

I was asked by a 10 year old if I preferred capitalism or communism. Of course he was parroting what he heard from his parents when he tried to explain ‘both are flawed’. When I spoke to him, I asked if he enjoyed his video game, or would he like...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 14, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by ObiRonMoldy

In a nation torn by conflict by the extremes, the United States needs a push toward moderacy. Collaboration is needed and the extremes seem to lack that ability or desire. Actually, I'm guessing that many in the extremes that would tear apart this ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 15, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by mikeallen

POLLWould you let AOC balance your household budget for a year?

2 votes Yes
27 votes No
3 votes Let her ruin the US economy because of cow farts first.

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 12, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Germaine

Trump's Toxic Tax Returns The law is clear that all federal employees must follow tax code law. Failure to act imposes mandatory firing, a possible fine and possible jail time up to 5 years. The 8 minute segment explains why ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by CRBG

POLLMedicare for all in the US (single-payer system): Yay or Nay?

6 votes Yes
46 votes No
3 votes Maybe

13 comments

Politics, Law & Policy

May 19, 2020May 2020

Posted by MrShittles

I don't know everything there is to know about global warming...but one thing I do know is that the conspiracy theory that it's all just one big leftist hoax so that the government can take over and veer the world's governments further left doesn't ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 24, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by 2FollowHim

How much of the view on Putin is correct, and how much is propaganda?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Nov 24, 2020Nov 2020

Posted by Radar

I am having trouble understanding the American political system. They have a Constitution. Each incoming president swears an oath on the Bible to honour and protect that Constitution. Now, we see a man that has said publicly BEFORE he is given the ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Dec 15, 2020Dec 2020

Posted by tracycoyle

I said this back in the Spring: Tulsi Gabbard was a serious threat to Trump in the November election - but she is smart and serious and therefore not likely to be let anywhere NEAR a position of power in the Dem Party. She continues to prove that ...

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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

Mar 11, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by militantMom

Sorry I don't have the eloquent intellectual words to describe it. But when did the conversation change in politics to where 'If you don't agree with me, I hate you and want you dead.' ?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 15, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by DianeBederman

Ilhan Omar said "frankly, I’m tired of it, and every single Muslim in this country should be tired of it.” You mean since 9/11? When “…some people…” attacked America? Wow, that is a long time. Black people in America have suffered far ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Feb 25, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Borntorebel

Legalize all drugs in the US. All profits go towards drug education & rehabilitation so that in 1-2 generations drug abuse won’t be as large of an issue.

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 28, 2020Apr 2020

Posted by jakuboj

I have a question for supporters of left wing politicians. They all support the United Nations One World Government agenda. So assuming you were intelligent enough to research what a UN OWG agenda calls for; what is the difference between a One World...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Aug 15, 2020Aug 2020

Posted by KeithThroop

Does it matter that Kamala Harris is descended from a slave owner? In these two videos Dinesh D'Souza discusses the evidence for this and way it matters.

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 18, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by HollyLouise

LINKNancy Pelosi Says 16-Year-Olds Should Vote | C-SPAN.org

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 9, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Conservative-Mex

Who Will You Vote For In 2020??

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 15, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by bil2276

Does anyone else think that politicians, phony scientists, and climate activists telling children they will be dead in 12 years is child abuse?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 11, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by SaiyaPrincess18

We need to shut down Islam. It's got no place anywhere.

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Politics, Law & Policy

Feb 19, 2021Feb 2021

Posted by TheMiddleWay

As a conservative or right or republican, can you state something that progressives or the left or democrats get right? As a progressive or left or democrat, can you state something that conservatives or the right or republicans get right?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 23, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Facci

POLLIDW Community

18 votes The IDW Community is Conservative.
22 votes Most people are Conservative.
11 votes The Left has some redeeming qualities.

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 14, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by BodhiJones777

Why is it the IDW is only worried about free speech when it comes to college kids with blue hair ??? Where is the outrage over the Border Patrol detaining & interrogations of journalists & advocates at the border , the GOP passing legislation on ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by FriendlyHappa

POLLShould the US intervene in Venezuela?

2 votes Yes
9 votes No
1 vote IDGAF

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 10, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Peelsr

POLLShould the President have called a national emergency?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 28, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Cambera

Is Democratic Socialism an oxymoron? If so are there any real life examples of it?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 1, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon

What's your opinion on teacher's unions? Are you for or against them? Personally, I'm against taxpayer-funded unions.

12 comments

Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 19, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by mikeallen

If there's no Russian collusion, what can we expect next?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 26, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by JohnSalter

POLLPoll to establish how seriously the people who use this website take conspiracy theories. Please share what proportion of the following you believe are more likely true than untrue. 1. better car engines have already been developed, but are not ...

3 votes 1/8
5 votes 2/8
2 votes 3/8
5 votes 4/8
0 votes 5/8
0 votes 6/8
2 votes 7+/8
7 votes None

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 4, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Conservative-Mex

POLLCan the IDW help finally create a legitimate 3rd party?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Jul 13, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by SpikeTalon

These fortune 500 companies donated to the Marxist anti-capitalism Black Lives Matter Foundation-

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 15, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by 2FollowHim

Should Hillary (and Bill) just walk free, never called to task for what was done?

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 11, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Patrick

I’m so impressed with Candice Owens. So I google Blexit...because it seems to me that this girl is going to do some serious long term damage to the Democrats. Well, top hits... Candice turns a serious inquiry into a farce. WP Ted Lieu makes ...

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Sam Harris

Apr 3, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Germaine

POLL Harris' ideas seem to be disliked by most of the IDW blogosphere A few days ago, I posted a discussion about using science to better understand morality and eventually to advocate for a moral landscape that fosters human well-being....

36 votes Harris is mostly right that understanding morality and moral realism can be helpful to promote human well-being.
7 votes Harris is mostly wrong that understanding morality and moral realism can be helpful to promote human well-being.
11 votes I am unsure about Harris being mostly right or wrong that understanding morality and moral realism can be helpful to promote hum

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 16, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Lickspittle

If you're looking for a moderate left-of-center opinion, I recommend Tim Pool. He's not afraid of facts and does not bend everything to a narrative.

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Politics, Law & Policy

Jul 6, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by Peelsr

Is it time to cut our losses and go our separate ways? If you were to split up North America, how would you do it? Here is a stab at it: United North American States • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Wyoming • Utah • Colorado • Nevada •...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Feb 23, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by johnlocke

Should the IDW create a new transnational political party, with Jordan Peterson running for Canadian PM, Ben Shapiro running for US President and Carl Benjamin running for British PM? We need more facts and logic in politics!

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 6, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Germaine

Climate change: It could turn out much worse than we think Climate and weather are considered to be complex adaptive systems (CAS) . The overall behavior of the system of elements that constitute a CAS is not ...

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Politics, Law & Policy

Mar 23, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by MADcHATTER

And here it is people. The Mueller Report in its entirety (snicker) and its just chock full of information (guffaw) that will have the left screaming for blood (hysterical laughter).

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Politics, Law & Policy

Apr 30, 2020Apr 2020

Posted by onthecontrary

I'm pro-choice, believe we need bold climate action on the scale of the green new deal, i advocate for medicare for all. Anyone care to debate on these issues or any others?

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