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General & Hellos

Mar 31, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by DrN1

How is religious belief compatible with intellectual life?

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Posts

Aug 16, 2021Aug 2021

Posted by Krunoslav

This isn’t just the Fall of Kabul. The entire leadership of the US govt disappeared today. A thousand narratives collapsed in realtime. DC theater gave way to reality. A generation of people around the world watched as the US govt was humiliated. ...

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Posts

Jun 24, 2020Jun 2020

Posted by ariellescarcella

POLLDo you think Islam is a religion of peace?

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General & Hellos

Apr 13, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by MWhite

Hi, I am nothing and no one, I've never had political veiws or understood politics, I never thought past surviving another day, I'm 42 and my life has been long and chaotic but I didn't find JP till my life was, what appeared to others, to be ...

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General & Hellos

Mar 21, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by militantMom

I was talking to my husband about IDW community. He got a little upset that dark web protocol is not being used. He said that is kind of the whole point of a 'dark web' is to be communicating using something that the world wide web can't ...

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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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Philosophy & Ideas

Feb 20, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Songmaster

How do you reconcile with an intelligent family member who believes the earth is flat, we didn't go to the moon, 911 was an inside job, chemtrails, the Cabal rule the world....you got the idea?

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Debating Strategies

Mar 10, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by kellyugwu

Where is freedom of speech not allowed?

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General & Hellos

Apr 20, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by CRBG

History: Between 1530 and 1780 there were almost certainly 1 million and quite possibly as many as 1.25 million white, European Christians enslaved by the Muslims of the Barbary Coast of North Africa. On the coast of the Indian Ocean too, ...

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General & Hellos

Apr 2, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by esumbar

This is depressing: Canada is warming at twice the global rate. So says a leaked report "...authored by government scientists from the ministries of Environment and Climate Change, Fisheries and Oceans, and Natural Resources, with ...

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Posts

May 12, 2020May 2020

Posted by Junior1962

This is my first post on the IDW. Does anyone talk anymore or is it all about posting videos?

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Philosophy & Ideas

Mar 9, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by edgyberry

What are you thoughts about the weather change recently? It’s been getting warmer each year and less snow, atleast where I’m from. Do you think its global warming, earth coming out of an ice age, or something else?

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Psychology & Sociology

Feb 21, 2020Feb 2020

Posted by Naomi

Why do some people find it hard to accept losing an argument or even settle with 'agree to disagree'? They have to have the last word. Low self-esteem? Self-importance? Arrogance? And how do you deal with such individuals? It's not limited to ...

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Debating Strategies

Mar 30, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by edgyberry

POLLShould illegal immigrants be treated as criminals?

23 votes Yes
1 vote No
4 votes Only if they’re breaking more laws than coming into the country

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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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Philosophy & Ideas

Mar 9, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Susancosgrove

I'm reading this book right now. The Vision of the Anointed. Thomas Sowell. Anyone else like Sowell?

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General & Hellos

Apr 2, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by DrN1

Is there any good in Islam? (asking for a friend)

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Posts

Jun 10, 2020Jun 2020

Posted by liss

POLLIn your opinion, can men be feminists? Why, or why not?

Can men be feminists?

24 votes Yes
17 votes No
5 votes Other (explain your perspective in a comment)

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General & Hellos

Apr 14, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Naomi

Imaginary SJWs: Have you actually got "real SJWs" who you have to put up with regularly - in your neighbourhood, at work, on campus, etc.? Or have you got "imaginary SJWs" who are portrayed by the media and who you talk of as if they were around ...

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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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General & Hellos

Apr 19, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Littlerock

POLLI found this floating around on the internet today; a brief synopsis of events over the past few years. Anyone care to comment, add your observations below, and as always, be objective... "The DNC rigs the Democratic Primary Election against ...

2 votes Pardons for everybody
47 votes Go directly to Jail, Do not pass Go.
4 votes I'm just here for the comments.

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Debating Strategies

Mar 26, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by edgyberry

POLLShould the federal minimum wage in the united states be increased? (currently at $7.25/hr)

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General & Hellos

Mar 29, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by MADcHATTER

On the subject of words. It has recently been brought up that certain words here, in this case "Retarded" should be considered as offensive. Within the context it was used I see no problem. Were it to have been used as a personal attack against ...

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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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Injustice & Outrage

Mar 27, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Berniful

The Jussie Smollett case is a glaring example of Black privilege.

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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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Posts

Feb 14, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon

This would mostly pertain to US citizens, where do you stand on the gun control debate? Are you in favor of more gun control legislation, or against additional regulations?

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General & Hellos

Apr 22, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Naomi

Yellow Vest in Paris, Extinction Rebellion in London, etc., etc. People are quick to pick up placards and protest for/against anything nowadays. Do you think direct action (i.e., strikes, marches, demonstrations, etc.) is ever effective in achieving ...

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Philosophy & Ideas

Apr 24, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Limitmanjagers

Thoughts !? Why is "Christian" such a scary word these days ?

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Posts

May 28, 2020May 2020

Posted by BlackoutNJ

I feel lonely as a "black" non-victim in American society. I put quotes around black because I have always asked the question, what exactly is black? What does it mean? Logically, someone with darker skin tones around the world aren't the same. I ...

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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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General & Hellos

Apr 1, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by modestMillennial

Brexit Deadlock With all alternative options having been voted down in the House of Commons today, it seems that a No-Deal Brexit a.k.a. Hard Brexit now is the most likely outcome - meaning the UK would in this case leave the EU and the European...

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Posts

May 25, 2020May 2020

Posted by ariellescarcella

MAPS (Minor Attracted People) Do we believe this is something that they can't help? Is it a mental illness?

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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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General & Hellos

Apr 19, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by MaskedRiderChris

Here's what I believe: I don't care what country you're from, what language you speak, what color you are, what gender you are, who you sleep with (unless you're a pedophile, in which case we have a Problem), what religion you may or may not have, ...

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Philosophy & Ideas

Mar 12, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Thetruepianoman

POLLIf every human brain is the result of a small amount of genetic/biological influence and experience, then surely none of us are truly responsible for our actions and free will is out the window. It is my belief that this is the case and that we ...

22 votes Yes we have free will and are responsible for our actions
1 vote No we do not have free will or personal responsibility

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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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Philosophy & Ideas

Mar 11, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by AlexisS

Conservative = Close Minded, Liberal = Open Minded. How true is this statement? Mr. Peterson has made this observation several times in his lectures on personality. He was referring to personality traits and how they seem to relate to political ...

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Posts

Oct 6, 2020Oct 2020

Posted by sugarbritchesmh

I love covers. They are one of my favorite things (when they are good). I ran across this in my spotify last night and really like it. What are your favorite cover songs?

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Philosophy & Ideas

Mar 31, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Ktpie

POLLI’ve come to the conclusion religion is just another way or the only way to be social so in a way it’s the only social concept they know. Take that away how can they think for themselves it will take years to build up again that is why people ...

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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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Debating Strategies

Apr 13, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by jnaatjes

Thought: Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from criticism if you speak something dumb.

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Philosophy & Ideas

Apr 18, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by MaskedRiderChris

Let me set the tone here: I voted Libertarian, for Gary Johnson, in 2016 because I wasn't too fond of either Trump or Hillary Over the last couple years, however, I've warmed up to Trump rather a lot as President and appreciate where he's trying to ...

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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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Debating Strategies

Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by PalmThis

This should be fun. How many will vote for Trump in 2020? And how many DemonicRats will be owned by the rest of us!?

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Site & Customer Service

Mar 29, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by JMiller

I am seeing a movement on this board that is disturbing. I have been a way for a bit due to work. I am seeing comments and postings moving further and further right. It is becoming antagonistic. How is that any better than Twitter and Facebook being ...

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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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News & Links

Nov 8, 2020Nov 2020

Posted by TheMiddleWay

A lot of my conservative friends on FB, Twitter, and YT are moving to Parler and WeMe. Are we moving towards the entirety of social media composed of echo chambers? Are ideological bubbles inevitable in our society despite any progress in technology...

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Site & Customer Service

Mar 20, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by LeftySinister

Has anyone else read the comments on the IDW Facebook posts? So much hate and vitriol against the community. It's startling and a bit unsettling.

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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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Posts

Jun 19, 2020Jun 2020

Posted by RavenMStark

Calling all women, trans people, and feminists. I want to open up a conversation about language that is being used to describe women. I've seen women expressing disdain for the term "cis." I wanted to dive into that and see if there's a compromise ...

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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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General & Hellos

Apr 17, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by MaskedRiderChris

Hello, all! My name is Christopher, I live in Dallas, and I used to be pretty left leaning...until the 2016 election. After seeing the level of insanity the left has been manifesting in the wake of Donald Trump's election to the Presidency and ...

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Posts

Jul 10, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by ramzpaul

I think this means he is a man that pretends to be a girl and he like to have with girls. But not sure.

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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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News & Links

Sep 26, 2020Sep 2020

Posted by RAZE

Kamala Harris praises BLM, says ongoing protests are 'essential' for change in US

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Site & Customer Service

Apr 13, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by jneedler

The "level" system on IDW is broken - change my mind: What is the intended purpose of having "levels" on a free speech forum? Do we need "levels" in order to participate in free speech? Does the current system achieve the ...

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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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Philosophy & Ideas

Feb 19, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by SpikeTalon

What are your thoughts on the scientific theory of Evolution?

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General & Hellos

Dec 11, 2020Dec 2020

Posted by Naomi

So you are frustrated by YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, etc., undermining the freedom of speech by introducing more restrictions, you're worried about the New World Order and the Great Reset, you are concerned about big tech companies controlling the ...

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Silly, Random & Fun

Apr 18, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by militantMom

I like to celebrate earth day by burning tires and old motor oil. What do you like to do?

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Posts

Jan 17, 2021Jan 2021

Posted by Fraggle

A friend of mine posted this on her Facebook page and it got me thinking: Wanting to change to be a better person for her is GREAT and I'm not against that in the slightest, but her expecting you to conform to her idea of who she thinks you SHOULD be...

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Posts

Oct 4, 2021Oct 2021

Posted by Sensrhim4hizvewz

the boosters

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Posts

Feb 15, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Naomimi

What is your intersectionaliy score? Take the test and find out:

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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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Posts

Aug 26, 2021Aug 2021

Posted by DaisyCousens

Hi everyone! Sorry I’ve been a bit absent re videos this week, I’m moving house haha! Next video will be up early next week, all going well. Much love!

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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

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General & Hellos

Apr 11, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Naomi

We don't need your Western values... Japan is said to be the most westernised country in Asia. Despite the 300 years of isolation from the rest of the world and despite its defeat in WWII, Japan quickly restored and caught up with the West. It is ...

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Love & Relationships

May 28, 2020May 2020

Posted by VoicesCarry

What is the "thing" that keeps relationships going for decades?

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Silly, Random & Fun

Mar 19, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by PatriciaBurger

POLLWho else walks by self check outs? I like the personal communication after the shopping experience where the checker asks: "Did you find everything alright" and tells you: "Have a great day". Machines don't do the courtesy things that make the ...

13 votes I use self checkouts.
4 votes Self checkouts steal jobs; I refuse to use them.

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General & Hellos

Apr 21, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Gerri4321

5G safe or not? I suggest researching before jumping

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News & Links

Apr 12, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by jnaatjes

"If your view of Julian Assange changed because of the nature of the material he was revealing as opposed to the methods used in gathering that material or the lives put in danger because of the release of that material, then you are a hack." ...

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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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Posts

Aug 14, 2020Aug 2020

Posted by BrianFey

POLLWhat are the effects of laws about prostitution? What laws should there be or not? Wikipedia: Prostitution law (en.wikipedia.org)

Should prostitution be legal?

33 votes Yes
6 votes No
4 votes Depends. Describe below.

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Injustice & Outrage

Apr 16, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by SpearCypher

Does having formal education cause cognitive dissonance? paying money to be told what to do and how to think certainly seems to have an effect on peoples ability to be free thinkers

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Posts

Jul 8, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by WWagner

So let's put this to the test: I believe that the light skinned people, people of European extraction, are better fit to run countries and make determinations than those with deep melanin.

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Philosophy & Ideas

Jan 19, 2020Jan 2020

Posted by The_Q

Are Climate Change Deniers really control freaks? In numerous articles I have noticed an interesting correlation to Climate Change skepticism (I find denial too emotionally charged, which is probably it's goal) and free speech advocacy and Yes ...

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Injustice & Outrage

Feb 21, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by johnlocke

How do we make sure that leftist troll accounts don't infiltrate this site?

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Silly, Random & Fun

Apr 2, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Ktpie

It’s ok to be a white atheist half feminist full woman moderate liberal!!!

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Posts

Jun 21, 2020Jun 2020

Posted by BoomerDad1968

POLLWhat are your early predictions for election 2020? Right now I give an edge to Biden, but if BLM fades away and the economy starts roaring again, I think Trump has a shot.

1 vote Biden Landslide
5 votes Biden Comfortable Win
4 votes Biden Close Win
7 votes Trump Landslide
9 votes Trump Comfortable Win
19 votes Trump Close Win

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Philosophy & Ideas

Apr 2, 2019Apr 2019

Posted by Ericrmusing

How many people can truly "live and let live"? While I love the sentiments, it gets harder every day with all the hateful nonsense promoted in the media.

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Posts

Oct 29, 2020Oct 2020

Posted by Admin

POLL Should individual donors to political campaigns be anonymous? Under the Federal Election Campaign Act, contributions to political campaigns are subject to limits. Currently, an individual can donate up to $2800 to a candidate in an...

Individual donations to political candidates should...

10 votes be made anonymous
24 votes stay public
2 votes Something else, comment below

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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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Injustice & Outrage

Feb 25, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by pilgrim_jinn

The problem is not that men are encouraging other men to be toxic. There's no big toxic sub culture in the world of men, where dad's systematically teach their sons to disrespect women, where mates elevate each other according to how much of an ...

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Posts

Aug 22, 2021Aug 2021

Posted by jasonc65

White Jesus and Plastic Jesus are the same demon viewed through different lenses. Commie Racist Jesus. Made in China. Sell your possessions sums up his teachings.

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General & Hellos

Sep 10, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by Jbisnoop

Is hate an addiction, like that found in drug abuse? I believe it is. The media and much of the left appear to be addicted to hate. They put on their show as if they have compassion for people, but reality is quite different. I refuse to ...

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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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Posts

Jul 8, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by ktpinto

My friend and I were talking about this last night, and wanted to get y'all's opinion: as much as I want President Trump to be re-elected I wonder if that means we're going to go through four more years of what we're experiencing now. My friend, who ...

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