Dismiss Notice
Thanks for being a member of our community. Please donate toward site expenses if you can.

PoliticalForum.com - Forum for US and Intl Politics

  1. General Political Chat

    1. Latest US & World News

      Posts of newsworthy political items.
      Discussions:
      25,375
      Messages:
      1,304,641
      Latest: UN accuses Israel of killing 15 medics, aid workers in Gaza and burying them in ‘mass grave’ Pisa, Apr 4, 2025 at 3:12 PM
      RSS

    2. Current Events

      Discuss the latest political news not applicable to other categories.
      Discussions:
      86,856
      Messages:
      5,266,638
      Latest: China imposes 34% reciprocal tariffs on imports of US goods in retaliation for Trump’s trade war Louisiana75, Apr 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
      RSS

    3. Political Opinions & Beliefs

      Voice yours/others opinions & beliefs. Topics may or may not be current events.
      Discussions:
      96,015
      Messages:
      4,361,992
      Latest: Canada blinks Bluesguy, Apr 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
      RSS

    4. Elections & Campaigns

      Discuss elections for any/all countries.
      Discussions:
      10,228
      Messages:
      370,357
      Latest: Schiff May Be Targeted By FBI For Alleged Role In ‘Trump-Russia Collusion’ Hoax Bluesguy, Apr 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
      RSS

    5. Opinion POLLS

      Polls created by users - register and let your opinion be known.
      Discussions:
      5,196
      Messages:
      249,236
      Latest: Is Bondi Going Too Far Prosecuting Violence Against Tesla? conservaliberal, Apr 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
      RSS

    6. Humor & Satire

      Political jokes, parodies, and more.
      Discussions:
      5,575
      Messages:
      231,306
      Latest: WARNING<<<Funny Political Memes Part XII zalekbloom, Apr 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
      RSS

  2. Community

    1. New Member Introductions

      Members are encouraged (but not required) to introduce themselves and be welcomed. Also for returning members.
      Discussions:
      3,607
      Messages:
      28,780
      Latest: Greetings Forum Members DennisTate, Jan 31, 2025
      RSS

    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.
      Discussions:
      2,985
      Messages:
      142,073
      Latest: Smarties Bar & Grill #77 FatBack, Apr 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
      RSS

    3. Announcements & Community Discussions

      Announcements and anything related to our website's community (any sections of PoliticalForum.com). Please see the FAQ before posting a question.
      Discussions:
      647
      Messages:
      13,097
      Latest: I'm just lurving this board. Tahuyaman, Apr 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
      RSS

  3. More Topics

    1. Religion & Philosophy

      Separation of church & state, etc.
      Discussions:
      9,185
      Messages:
      604,603
      Latest: Christian Themes in Middle-earth Injeun, Apr 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
      RSS

    2. Music, TV, Movies & other Media

      Most topics related to books, videogames, bands, movie stars, etc go here.
      Discussions:
      2,128
      Messages:
      64,402
      Latest: Gamers increasing, and preferring old games Toggle Almendro, Apr 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
      RSS

    3. Science

      Discuss physics, chemistry, astronomy, oceanography, medical advances, etc.
      Discussions:
      2,833
      Messages:
      129,152
      Latest: The Smackdown of Michael Mann Jack Hays, Apr 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
      RSS

    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.
      Discussions:
      6,347
      Messages:
      123,410

      1. Sports

      2. Computers & Tech

      3. Food and Wine

      4. History and Culture

      5. Survival and Sustainability

      6. Creative Corner

      7. Finance

      8. Animals & Pets

      9. Firearms and Hunting

      Latest: How are you handling the market crash? James California, Apr 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
      RSS

  4. Political Issues

    1. Public Health

      Discussions:
      2,839
      Messages:
      214,005

      1. Coronavirus Pandemic Discussions

      Latest: Safe and effective, hey? Scott, Mar 22, 2025
      RSS

    2. Civil Rights

      All kinds of civil rights issues. Choose a subcategory or post here.
      Discussions:
      4,265
      Messages:
      279,482

      1. Civil Liberties

      2. Race Relations

      3. Gay & Lesbian Rights

      4. Women's Rights

      5. Human Rights

      Latest: New conceptualization of the trans issue? FatBack, Apr 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
      RSS

    3. Abortion

      Hot issue to debate.
      Discussions:
      1,730
      Messages:
      201,461
      Latest: Couples told they needed abortion, but learned afterwards that babies had been normal kazenatsu, Apr 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
      RSS

    4. Warfare / Military

      For anything related to combat, peace efforts, etc. Post here or choose a subcategory.
      Discussions:
      1,915
      Messages:
      69,762

      1. Ethnic & Religious Conflicts

      2. Nuclear, Chemical & Bio Weapons

      3. Terrorism

      4. Security & Defenses

      5. Intelligence

      6. Diplomacy & Conflict Resolution

      Latest: Army Doesn't Have Enough Soldiers for Potential Wars with China and Russia, Review Committee Says Mushroom, Mar 12, 2025
      RSS

    5. Gun Control

      Debate and discuss the right to bear firearms.
      Discussions:
      3,577
      Messages:
      303,169
      Latest: Supreme Court upholds Biden regulations on 'ghost gun' kits Turtledude, Apr 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
      RSS

    6. Economics & Trade

      On both global & national levels. (See also Labor/Employment category.)
      Discussions:
      1,948
      Messages:
      103,303
      Latest: Is This the Rationale for Trump's Tariffs? Jack Hays, Apr 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
      RSS

    7. Environment & Conservation

      Endangered wildlife, chemical dumping, etc.
      Discussions:
      1,653
      Messages:
      101,285
      Latest: The Great Barrier Reef is Doing Just Fine drluggit, Apr 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
      RSS

    8. Budget & Taxes

      Discuss financial issues for governments on a national, regional/state, and local level.
      Discussions:
      534
      Messages:
      31,472
      Latest: Young adult who supported Left loses it after realizing he must pay 57% tax FatBack, Mar 15, 2025
      RSS

    9. Law & Justice

      Law enforcement & government regulation.
      Discussions:
      1,406
      Messages:
      51,840
      Latest: what will be the average verdict in Tesla vandalism cases kazenatsu, Apr 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
      RSS

    10. Health Care

      Discuss the health care system(s) available in various countries.
      Discussions:
      1,112
      Messages:
      25,521
      Latest: my idea for universal medical care compromise ALightInTheDark, Apr 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
      RSS

    11. Other Political Issues

      Discuss the many other issues. Choose a subcategory or post here.
      Discussions:
      1,501
      Messages:
      30,412

      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: Government-Funded Higher Education Plan Chrizton, Apr 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
      RSS

  5. Politics by Region

    1. Middle East

      Political topics specific to the Middle East.
      Discussions:
      2,416
      Messages:
      96,926
      Latest: P. M. Benjamin Netanyahu, I believe that somebody greater than Solomon is here? DennisTate, Mar 27, 2025
      RSS

    2. Australia, NZ, Pacific

      Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific Islands.
      Discussions:
      2,646
      Messages:
      68,316
      Latest: All Things Australia Monash, Apr 4, 2025 at 2:34 AM
      RSS

    3. Western Europe

      Political topics specific to a country or countries in Western Europe.
      Discussions:
      2,153
      Messages:
      63,313
      Latest: The best sales pitch....the greatest sales pitch ever....allies queue up to buy a watered down F-47 Bowerbird, Mar 22, 2025
      RSS

    4. Russia & Eastern Europe

      Political topics specific to Russia or another Eastern European country / countries.
      Discussions:
      1,144
      Messages:
      45,062
      Latest: Running Newsticker for the War in Ukraine Jack Hays, Apr 4, 2025 at 9:29 AM
      RSS

    5. Other Regions

      Topics specific to another area or country. Post here or choose a subcategory.
      Discussions:
      2,395
      Messages:
      158,293

      1. United States

      2. Asia

      3. Africa

      4. Canada

      5. Central & South America

      Latest: Should Mad Max Bernier join with Pierre Poilievre? DennisTate, Apr 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
      RSS

  6. Other Political Discussion

    1. Conspiracy Theories

      Theories surrounding major historical events and the forces shaping today's world.
      Discussions:
      2,317
      Messages:
      146,283

      1. 9/11

      2. Illuminati

      3. JFK

      4. Moon Landing

      5. New World Order

      6. Zionist Agenda

      7. Other/Miscellaneous

      8. Viral/Biological

      Latest: The vaccine causes deadly blood clots. Scott, Apr 4, 2025 at 3:46 AM
      RSS

    2. Media & Commentators

      Discuss political analysts, media outlets & events, films, propaganda, etc.
      Discussions:
      757
      Messages:
      13,665
      Latest: What Bezos Did To The Washington Post Hurts America Big-Time! JimfromPennsylvania, Feb 27, 2025
      RSS

    3. History & Past Politicians

      Discuss politics from years & decades ago.
      Discussions:
      620
      Messages:
      13,104
      Latest: US exploitation of Haiti kazenatsu, Mar 29, 2025 at 3:09 AM
      RSS

    4. Political Science

      Political parties, systems, administration, law, voting, policy & methodology.
      Discussions:
      294
      Messages:
      4,688
      Latest: Some fundamental reasoning behind US wars yangforward, Apr 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
      RSS

    5. Debates & Contests

      PF giveaways, events, etc.
      Discussions:
      83
      Messages:
      3,625
      Latest: Are there logical fallacies in Christianity? Kode, Feb 8, 2025
      RSS