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  1. General Political Chat

    1. Latest US & World News

      Posts of newsworthy political items.
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      Latest: Orban in Hungary makes street homeless people to be criminals! Carl Von Clausewitz, Oct 17, 2018 at 6:15 AM
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    2. Current Events

      Discuss the latest political news not applicable to other categories.
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      Latest: yet another coal mine in WV closing ocean515, Oct 17, 2018 at 6:14 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: Don to despots......you can kill journalists if you buy our weapons. Mac-7, Oct 17, 2018 at 6:18 AM
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    4. Elections & Campaigns

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      Latest: Do Republicans still... Giftedone, Oct 17, 2018 at 5:48 AM
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    5. Opinion POLLS

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      Latest: Mid-term elections Derideo_Te, Oct 17, 2018 at 4:59 AM
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    6. Humor & Satire

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      Latest: Tasteless Humor Liberty Monkey, Oct 17, 2018 at 6:02 AM
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  2. Community

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      Latest: Losing friends over politics Liberty Monkey, Oct 17, 2018 at 3:12 AM
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      Latest: Proposal for Community Discussion - New Donation Options Mr_Truth, Oct 15, 2018 at 11:19 PM
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  3. More Topics

    1. Religion & Philosophy

      Separation of church & state, etc.
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      Latest: Can you be liberal and Christian at the same time? Ndividual, Oct 16, 2018 at 11:50 PM
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    2. Music, TV, Movies & other Media

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      Latest: What Are You Listening To? #23 Carl Von Clausewitz, Oct 17, 2018 at 3:51 AM
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    3. Science

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      Latest: This is what I call fake science cerberus, Oct 17, 2018 at 4:49 AM
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    4. Other Off-Topic Chat

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      Latest: Is is true that a dog can reduce our stress? cerberus, Oct 17, 2018 at 3:55 AM
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  4. Political Issues

    1. Civil Rights

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      1. Civil Liberties

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      Latest: Jews And Feminists ibshambat, Oct 17, 2018 at 12:09 AM
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    2. Abortion

      Hot issue to debate.
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      Latest: I'm a progressive I'm also pro life, abortion rights are doomed, give up the fight. tecoyah, Oct 17, 2018 at 12:30 AM
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    3. Warfare / Military

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      1. Ethnic & Religious Conflicts

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      Latest: Are America's Weaknesses? Tim15856, Oct 16, 2018 at 11:40 PM
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    4. Gun Control

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      Latest: I want to create a large private city in middle america that can outright ban guns. Ndividual, Oct 17, 2018 at 2:24 AM
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    5. Economics & Trade

      On both global & national levels. (See also Labor/Employment category.)
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      Latest: I don't think Conservatives or Progressives correctly understand economics LafayetteBis, Oct 17, 2018 at 3:37 AM
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    6. Environment & Conservation

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      Latest: 20 Reasons To Be Skeptical of Human-Induced Global Warming vman12, Oct 16, 2018 at 10:28 PM
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    7. Budget & Taxes

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      Latest: Why do American CEOs get paid so much? Old Man Fred, Oct 14, 2018 at 4:12 PM
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    8. Law & Justice

      Law enforcement & government regulation.
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      Latest: Hypothetical: man kills wife, claims it was because she killed children Ndividual, Oct 17, 2018 at 2:16 AM
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    9. Health Care

      Discuss the health care system(s) available in various countries.
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      Latest: Medicaid healthcare for illegal immigrants XploreR, Oct 16, 2018 at 7:49 PM
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    10. Other Political Issues

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      1. Labor & Employment

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      4. Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco

      5. Education

      6. Campaign & Political Reform

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      8. Animal Welfare

      9. Immigration

      Latest: help my heroin addict mom stabbed me with one of her needles Ndividual, Oct 17, 2018 at 2:17 AM
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  5. Politics by Region

    1. Middle East

      Political topics specific to the Middle East.
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      Latest: Israel pushes U.S. to War ........Again Grau, Oct 16, 2018 at 9:09 AM
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    2. Australia, NZ, Pacific

      Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific Islands.
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      Latest: Results of our Populous Whinge today. LeftRightLeft, Oct 16, 2018 at 7:32 PM
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    3. Western Europe

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      Latest: Brexit: 'Expectations low' as PM heads to Brussels cerberus, Oct 17, 2018 at 5:03 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: I am Russian and I will answer on any questions BULGARICA, Oct 17, 2018 at 5:51 AM
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    5. Other Regions

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      5. Central & South America

      Latest: Evangelicals lower ethical standards to embrace Trump reedak, Oct 16, 2018 at 11:17 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 Bob0627, Oct 16, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    2. Media & Commentators

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      Latest: BBC and Fox News the Most Trusted News Brands. Fake News CNN not so much. Well Bonded, Oct 15, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    3. History & Past Politicians

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      Latest: Remembering President Lyndon Johnson Carl Von Clausewitz, Oct 7, 2018
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    4. Political Science

      Political parties, systems, administration, law, voting, policy & methodology.
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      Latest: [Opinion poll] What is your view of democracy ? Meta777, Oct 17, 2018 at 5:53 AM
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    5. Debates & Contests

      PF giveaways, events, etc.
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      Latest: Atheist vs Theist Bluesguy, Oct 12, 2018 at 4:17 PM
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