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  1. General Political Chat

    1. Latest US & World News

      Posts of newsworthy political items.
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      Latest: Powell confirms that the Fed would have cut by now were it not for tariffs Marvin Klein, Jul 4, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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    2. Current Events

      Discuss the latest political news not applicable to other categories.
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      Latest: How your income taxes will change after Trump signs the ‘big, beautiful bill’ into law Same Issues, Jul 4, 2025 at 8:30 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: Four Reasons Why This 4th Of July Is Better - This year, there’s a little more freedom conservaliberal, Jul 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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    4. Elections & Campaigns

      Discuss elections for any/all countries.
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      Latest: Am I being asked to leave my brain at the door? Marvin Klein, Jul 4, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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    5. Opinion POLLS

      Polls created by users - register and let your opinion be known.
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      Latest: Is Trump's behavior too erratic? JohnHamilton, Jul 4, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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    6. Humor & Satire

      Political jokes, parodies, and more.
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      Latest: Tasteless Humour 4 zalekbloom, Jul 4, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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  2. Community

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      Latest: Not new... maybe new to many of you. E_Pluribus_Venom, Jun 17, 2025
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      Latest: Smarties Bar & Grill #77 FatBack, Jul 4, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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  3. More Topics

    1. Religion & Philosophy

      Separation of church & state, etc.
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      Latest: What sort of belief system would help the world survive? Marvin Klein, Jul 4, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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    2. Music, TV, Movies & other Media

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      Latest: Horror Movie Fans, let's have discussions... Sallyally, Jul 3, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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    3. Science

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      Latest: Can it be done? 557, Jul 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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    4. Other Off-Topic Chat

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      Latest: The Christian Political Cyrus / The Audition and President Donald J. Trump. DennisTate, Jul 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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  4. Political Issues

    1. Public Health

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      1. Coronavirus Pandemic Discussions

      Latest: Who is on RFK Jr’s new vaccine panel — and what will they do? Zorro, Jul 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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    2. Civil Rights

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      1. Civil Liberties

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      5. Human Rights

      Latest: Recently came out as a trans woman - AMA Marvin Klein, Jul 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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    3. Abortion

      Hot issue to debate.
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      Latest: Supreme Court gives OK to states defunding Planned Parenthood Pro_Line_FL, Jul 3, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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    4. Warfare / Military

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      1. Ethnic & Religious Conflicts

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      Latest: 20th century Israel = 21st century Hamas Scott, Jun 15, 2025
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    5. Gun Control

      Debate and discuss the right to bear firearms.
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      Latest: Silencers/Suppressors Turtledude, Jul 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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    6. Economics & Trade

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      Latest: Showing the numbers to prove mall retail spending has declined, not due to Amazon kazenatsu, Jul 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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    7. Environment & Conservation

      Endangered wildlife, chemical dumping, etc.
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      Latest: Climate Frauds Debunked; 112° in the Desert? (the Horror) and The Vanishing Islands That Didn't AFM, Jul 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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    8. Budget & Taxes

      Discuss financial issues for governments on a national, regional/state, and local level.
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      Latest: $66 million in food stamp fraud scheme kazenatsu, Jun 22, 2025
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    9. Law & Justice

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      Latest: Man who chased thieves stealing motorbike blamed for death modernpaladin, Jul 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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    10. Health Care

      Discuss the health care system(s) available in various countries.
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      Latest: Youth suicide rates rose 62% from 2007 to 2021 Marvin Klein, Jun 9, 2025
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    11. 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: The Teachers' Unions Are Indeed DNC-Controlled Jack Hays, Jun 21, 2025
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  5. Politics by Region

    1. Middle East

      Political topics specific to the Middle East.
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      Latest: P. M. Benjamin Netanyahu, let's get into the production of.... DennisTate, Jun 25, 2025
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    2. Australia, NZ, Pacific

      Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific Islands.
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      Latest: All Things Australia Sallyally, Jun 30, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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    3. Western Europe

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      Latest: Subway passenger died from random attack in London philosophical, Jun 28, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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    4. Russia & Eastern Europe

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      Latest: Running Newsticker for the War in Ukraine Jack Hays, Jul 3, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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    5. Other Regions

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      5. Central & South America

      Latest: Homeless in California are being jailed and cleared away kazenatsu, Jul 2, 2025 at 4:12 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

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      8. Viral/Biological

      Latest: The vaccine causes deadly blood clots. Scott, Jul 4, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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    2. Media & Commentators

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      Latest: The media lies SO MUCH - and stupid Americans chat the lies furiously Scott, Jul 4, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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    3. History & Past Politicians

      Discuss politics from years & decades ago.
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      Latest: History Is For Suckers. Betamax101, Jun 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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    4. Political Science

      Political parties, systems, administration, law, voting, policy & methodology.
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      Latest: What is the 'Left' anyway? Bullseye, Jun 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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    5. Debates & Contests

      PF giveaways, events, etc.
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      Latest: Atheist vs Theist DennisTate, Jun 11, 2025
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