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  1. General Political Chat

    1. Latest US & World News

      Posts of newsworthy political items.
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      Latest: Germany threatens retaliation if U.S. sanctions harm its firms Sobo, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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    2. Current Events

      Discuss the latest political news not applicable to other categories.
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      Latest: The Tweeter in chief is having another meltdown therooster, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:59 AM
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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: Trump is terrified of the investigation into his relationship with Russia — and he should be Stevew, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:58 AM
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    4. Elections & Campaigns

      Discuss elections for any/all countries.
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      Latest: Has Mexico made their first payment for the wall? TheGreatSatan, Jun 29, 2017 at 10:12 AM
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    5. Opinion POLLS

      Polls created by users - register and let your opinion be known.
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      Latest: Chemical Castration for Child Sex Offenders, yea or nay? Maquiscat, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:16 AM
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    6. Humor & Satire

      Political jokes, parodies, and more.
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      Latest: Funny Political Cartoons IX Homer J Thompson, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:59 AM
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  2. Community

    1. New Member Introductions

      Members are encouraged (but not required) to introduce themselves and be welcomed. Also for returning members.
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      Latest: Newbie ChrisL, Jun 28, 2017 at 10:31 PM
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    2. Member Casual Chat

      Threads focusing on member's personal lives. Generally threads without specific topics. Also see our Other Off-Topic forum for more specific member questions.
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      Latest: Ask me anything Diablo, Jun 29, 2017 at 10:24 AM
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    3. Announcements & Community Discussions

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      Latest: I don't post here much anymore because . . . ChrisL, Jun 28, 2017 at 11:24 PM
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  3. More Topics

    1. Religion & Philosophy

      Separation of church & state, etc.
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      Latest: Where Does Morality Come From? Econ4Every1, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:34 AM
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    2. Music, TV, Movies & other Media

      Most topics related to books, videogames, bands, movie stars, etc go here.
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      Latest: What Are You Listening to Right Now? #21 ArmySoldier, Jun 29, 2017 at 9:15 AM
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    3. Science

      Discuss physics, chemistry, astronomy, oceanography, medical advances, etc.
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      Latest: Political leaders need to have a word with science forums. Equality, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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    4. Other Off-Topic Chat

      Discuss anything not related to politics which doesn't have its own forum. (Many topics are getting their own). Discuss holidays, travel, hobbies, etc.
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      Latest: New England Patriots Thread. ArmySoldier, Jun 29, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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  4. Political Issues

    1. Civil Rights

      All kinds of civil rights issues. Choose a subcategory or post here.
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      1. Civil Liberties

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      5. Human Rights

      Latest: Activists Protest ‘Conversion Therapy’ Conference In San Diego 9royhobbs, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:29 AM
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    2. Abortion

      Hot issue to debate.
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      Latest: Are you ok with aborting outside the womb? FoxHastings, Jun 29, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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    3. Warfare / Military

      For anything related to combat, peace efforts, etc. Post here or choose a subcategory.
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      1. Ethnic & Religious Conflicts

      2. Nuclear, Chemical & Bio Weapons

      3. Terrorism

      4. Security & Defenses

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      6. Diplomacy & Conflict Resolution

      Latest: What do you think of war films? ArmySoldier, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:32 AM
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    4. Gun Control

      Debate and discuss the right to bear firearms.
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      Latest: 62-year-old Marine veteran shoots 3 home invasion suspects in Theodore Rucker61, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:52 AM
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    5. Economics & Trade

      On both global & national levels. (See also Labor/Employment category.)
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      Latest: In Towns Hit by Factory Closings, a New Casualty: Retail Jobs Longshot, Jun 29, 2017 at 7:02 AM
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    6. Environment & Conservation

      Endangered wildlife, chemical dumping, etc.
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      Latest: New Harvard Study - Stricter Air Quality Needed to Prevent Deaths Media_Truth, Jun 29, 2017 at 1:10 AM
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    7. Budget & Taxes

      Discuss financial issues for governments on a national, regional/state, and local level.
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      Latest: Social(ist) Security Question Econ4Every1, Jun 29, 2017 at 9:54 AM
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    8. Law & Justice

      Law enforcement & government regulation.
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      Latest: She kills her boyfriend but wasn't it just an accident? Hotdogr, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:35 AM
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    9. Health Care

      Discuss the health care system(s) available in various countries.
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      Latest: The Republicans' tricks with the AHCA Kode, Jun 29, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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    10. Other Political Issues

      Discuss the many other issues. Choose a subcategory or post here.
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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: Should the government be involved in student loans? waltky, Jun 28, 2017 at 10:56 PM
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  5. Politics by Region

    1. Middle East

      Political topics specific to the Middle East.
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      Latest: The war in Yemen. waltky, Jun 29, 2017 at 1:01 AM
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    2. Australia, NZ, Pacific

      Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific Islands.
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      Latest: Banning Holden's LS Engine Derideo_Te, Jun 29, 2017 at 6:05 AM
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    3. Western Europe

      Political topics specific to a country or countries in Western Europe.
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      Latest: The EU is in a mess paying Turkey ransom money every year kazenatsu, Jun 28, 2017 at 8:18 PM
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    4. Russia & Eastern Europe

      Political topics specific to Russia or another Eastern European country / countries.
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      Latest: Russia's Government talks about Release of E.T. data. (Part 2) wgabrie, Jun 28, 2017 at 1:58 PM
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    5. Other Regions

      Topics specific to another area or country. Post here or choose a subcategory.
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      1. United States

      2. Asia

      3. Africa

      4. Canada

      5. Central & South America

      Latest: Double Talk/Propaganda Hell Raiser, Jun 29, 2017 at 11:58 AM
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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: Doubletalk/Propaganda Hell Raiser, Jun 28, 2017 at 8:27 PM
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    2. Media & Commentators

      Discuss political analysts, media outlets & events, films, propaganda, etc.
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      Latest: New Low: CNN Uses Sesame Street's Elmo to Attack Trump's Travel Ban Bluesguy, Jun 28, 2017 at 2:04 PM
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    3. History & Past Politicians

      Discuss politics from years & decades ago.
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      Latest: WW II, Albert Einstein ThirdTerm, Jun 28, 2017 at 6:01 PM
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    4. Political Science

      Political parties, systems, administration, law, voting, policy & methodology.
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      Latest: What is politics? Skruddgemire, Jun 29, 2017 at 8:08 AM
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    5. Debates & Contests

      PF giveaways, events, etc.
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      Latest: Atheist vs Theist Grumblenuts, Jun 5, 2017
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