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  1. General Political Chat

    1. Latest US & World News

      Posts of newsworthy political items.
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      Latest: Germany announces support for Assad The Rhetoric of Life, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:41 PM
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    2. Current Events

      Discuss the latest political news not applicable to other categories.
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      Latest: Michael Cohen takes the Fifth Esperance, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:38 PM
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    3. Political Opinions & Beliefs

      Voice yours/others opinions & beliefs. Topics may or may not be current events.
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      Latest: The truth about Educators – from grade school to college Trollll Out, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:41 PM
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    4. Elections & Campaigns

      Discuss elections for any/all countries.
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      Latest: Trump's tariffs are hurting GOP election chances this fall AFM, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:22 PM
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    5. Opinion POLLS

      Polls created by users - register and let your opinion be known.
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      Latest: Your opinion of UBI/NIT? tecoyah, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:12 PM
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    6. Humor & Satire

      Political jokes, parodies, and more.
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      Latest: Funny Political Cartoons X zalekbloom, Apr 25, 2018 at 10:17 PM
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  2. Community

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      Latest: For Returning Posters - The OFFICIAL Political Forum "Welcome Back" Thread! zalekbloom, Apr 25, 2018 at 3:02 PM
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    2. Member Casual Chat

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      Latest: Smartie's Bar & Grill #68 Foolardi, Apr 25, 2018 at 10:04 PM
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      Latest: I don't post here much anymore because . . . Chronocide Fiend, Apr 22, 2018 at 11:34 PM
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  3. More Topics

    1. Religion & Philosophy

      Separation of church & state, etc.
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      Latest: Could the Holy Spirit - Holy Ghost = God the Mother? delade, Apr 25, 2018 at 10:11 PM
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    2. Music, TV, Movies & other Media

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      Latest: Political songs DoctorWho, Apr 25, 2018 at 10:56 PM
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    3. Science

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      Latest: Hydrolight DoctorWho, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:20 PM
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    4. Other Off-Topic Chat

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      Latest: Computer nerds, this is the obligatory "describe your rig" thread Econ4Every1, Apr 25, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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  4. Political Issues

    1. Civil Rights

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      1. Civil Liberties

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      Latest: A Simple Question for Those Are Still Opposed to Same Sex Marriage Maquiscat, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:25 PM
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    2. Abortion

      Hot issue to debate.
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      Latest: cute little Pandas FoxHastings, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:06 PM
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    3. Warfare / Military

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      1. Ethnic & Religious Conflicts

      2. Nuclear, Chemical & Bio Weapons

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      6. Diplomacy & Conflict Resolution

      Latest: Forgotten aircraft of WW2 Questerr, Apr 25, 2018 at 10:59 PM
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    4. Gun Control

      Debate and discuss the right to bear firearms.
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      Latest: WHITE GUN OWNERS, THE LEFT HATES YOU-Law-Abiding, White Gun Owners Are The New Nazis DoctorWho, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:39 PM
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    5. Economics & Trade

      On both global & national levels. (See also Labor/Employment category.)
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      Latest: shortage of affordable housing for young adults kazenatsu, Apr 25, 2018 at 10:32 PM
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    6. Environment & Conservation

      Endangered wildlife, chemical dumping, etc.
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      Latest: Study finds that carbon dioxide is not a pollutant yguy, Apr 25, 2018 at 9:25 PM
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    7. Budget & Taxes

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      Latest: U.S. debt $150,000 per taxpayer Reiver, Apr 24, 2018 at 6:53 PM
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    8. Law & Justice

      Law enforcement & government regulation.
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      Latest: What is Lye Lee S, Apr 25, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    9. Health Care

      Discuss the health care system(s) available in various countries.
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      Latest: Coffee - Good or bad for your health? jay runner, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:33 PM
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    10. Other Political Issues

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      1. Labor & Employment

      2. Global Issues

      3. Social Security

      4. Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco

      5. Education

      6. Campaign & Political Reform

      7. Veterans

      8. Animal Welfare

      9. Immigration

      Latest: Are humans more valuable than animals? Collateral Damage, Apr 25, 2018 at 2:16 PM
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  5. Politics by Region

    1. Middle East

      Political topics specific to the Middle East.
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      Latest: What do you think should be the correct Israeli response to burning thousands of tires by Hamas? zalekbloom, Apr 25, 2018 at 9:33 PM
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    2. Australia, NZ, Pacific

      Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific Islands.
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      Latest: CO2 emissions - Can only be cleaned up at grass roots level. DennisTate, Apr 25, 2018 at 8:38 PM
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    3. Western Europe

      Political topics specific to a country or countries in Western Europe.
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      Latest: 'No way' spy nerve agent came from UK lab' The Scotsman, Apr 25, 2018 at 9:14 AM
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    4. Russia & Eastern Europe

      Political topics specific to Russia or another Eastern European country / countries.
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      Latest: Hitler's ghost wanders through Europe Alik Bahshi, Apr 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM
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    5. Other Regions

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      1. United States

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      3. Africa

      4. Canada

      5. Central & South America

      Latest: Parts of the country where people are fleeing from to escape high housing costs kazenatsu, Apr 25, 2018 at 10:43 PM
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  6. Other Political Discussion

    1. Conspiracy Theories

      Theories surrounding major historical events and the forces shaping today's world.
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      1. 9/11

      2. Illuminati

      3. JFK

      4. Moon Landing

      5. New World Order

      6. Zionist Agenda

      7. Other/Miscellaneous

      Latest: The Pentagon on 9/11 saltydancin, Apr 25, 2018 at 8:32 PM
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    2. Media & Commentators

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      Latest: Fox News accidentally displays graphic showing it is least trusted cable network Fox News Doofenshmirtz, Apr 17, 2018
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    3. History & Past Politicians

      Discuss politics from years & decades ago.
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      Latest: How much do we really know about the Dark Ages? Mr_Truth, Apr 25, 2018 at 10:30 PM
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    4. Political Science

      Political parties, systems, administration, law, voting, policy & methodology.
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      Latest: Pros and cons of different political systems. Brett Nortje, Apr 24, 2018 at 10:17 AM
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    5. Debates & Contests

      PF giveaways, events, etc.
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      Latest: Trolls. How they live among all of us not2serious, Apr 21, 2018 at 6:12 PM
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