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  1. General Political Chat

    1. Latest US & World News

      Posts of newsworthy political items.
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      Latest: Russia is now the fourth largest economy in the world – World Bank Patricio Da Silva, Nov 5, 2024 at 2:47 AM
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    2. Coronavirus (COVID-19) News

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      1. Coronavirus Pandemic Discussions

      Latest: Anti-vaxxers crumble as every prediction fails to come true Betamax101, Nov 4, 2024 at 9:41 PM
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    3. Current Events

      Discuss the latest political news not applicable to other categories.
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      Latest: Elon Musk’s Genius Lawyer Admits His $1 Million Lottery Is Total Scam Bush Lawyer, Nov 5, 2024 at 3:25 AM
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    4. Political Opinions & Beliefs

      Voice yours/others opinions & beliefs. Topics may or may not be current events.
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      Latest: In Last Minute Election Debacle, Democrats kill internet phenom Peanut the Squirrel StillBlue, Nov 5, 2024 at 3:31 AM
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    5. Elections & Campaigns

      Discuss elections for any/all countries.
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      Latest: So 24 hours to go, what is your prediction? HT!, Nov 5, 2024 at 1:52 AM
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      Latest: Is Trump a Fascist? Professor Snape, Nov 5, 2024 at 2:17 AM
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    7. Humor & Satire

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      Latest: WARNING<<<Funny Political Memes Part XII StillBlue, Nov 5, 2024 at 2:47 AM
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      Latest: Day off in Melbourne Melb_muser, Nov 5, 2024 at 2:27 AM
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  3. More Topics

    1. Religion & Philosophy

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      Latest: In what way will Pope Francis be the "last Pope?" Death, Nov 4, 2024 at 9:29 PM
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      Latest: What Are You Listening To Right Now? #26 NEW!! B.Larset, Nov 4, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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      Latest: The planet endures its hottest summer on record 557, Nov 4, 2024 at 8:30 PM
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      Latest: NFL 2024-25 Season balancing act, Nov 4, 2024 at 9:07 PM
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  4. Political Issues

    1. Civil Rights

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      Latest: Jews heavily involved in The trans Atlantic slave so called trade. Esau, Nov 4, 2024 at 11:40 PM
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    2. Abortion

      Hot issue to debate.
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      Latest: If the Economy is so wonderful, why do women need Abortion? Bowerbird, Nov 5, 2024 at 12:46 AM
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    3. Warfare / Military

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      1. Ethnic & Religious Conflicts

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      Latest: Pride Month morale patch gains approval at Air Force base in South Korea Mushroom, Nov 4, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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    4. Gun Control

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      Latest: Routh wasn't allowed to have guns. He got an assault rifle anyway. Mungo Jerry, Nov 4, 2024 at 8:13 PM
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    5. Economics & Trade

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      Latest: Low level wages are not "lower" than they were 50 years ago FreshAir, Nov 5, 2024 at 3:14 AM
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    6. Environment & Conservation

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      Latest: Lithium-ion batteries have ruled for decades. Now they have a challenger. TheKeefer, Nov 5, 2024 at 2:31 AM
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    7. Budget & Taxes

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      Latest: Trump Skyrocketed the Deficit - More of the Same Media_Truth, Oct 28, 2024
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    8. Law & Justice

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      Latest: What should be the civil or criminal penalties Professor Snape, Nov 5, 2024 at 2:41 AM
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    9. Health Care

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      Latest: Autism rate only continues to increase FreshAir, Oct 29, 2024
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    10. Other Political Issues

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      8. Animal Welfare

      9. Immigration

      Latest: Pet squirrel taken away by New York state, may be euthanized Professor Snape, Nov 2, 2024 at 9:47 PM
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  5. Politics by Region

    1. Middle East

      Political topics specific to the Middle East.
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      Latest: Exodus USA.. The Exodus from the north Jews and Christian cooperation DennisTate, Nov 1, 2024 at 9:43 AM
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    2. Australia, NZ, Pacific

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      Latest: All Things Australia Sallyally, Oct 30, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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    3. Western Europe

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      Latest: United Kingdom poorer than America kazenatsu, Nov 2, 2024 at 11:43 AM
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      Latest: Running Newsticker for the War in Ukraine PARTIZAN1, Nov 4, 2024 at 6:07 PM
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    5. Other Regions

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      Latest: Canada DennisTate, Nov 3, 2024 at 5:11 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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      Latest: Excess Deaths due to COVID and the Vaccine Bowerbird, Nov 4, 2024 at 12:10 AM
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    2. Media & Commentators

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      Latest: Kamala isn't doing interviews!!1! HT!, Oct 17, 2024
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    3. History & Past Politicians

      Discuss politics from years & decades ago.
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      Latest: John F. Kennedy in 1960 - A time when Democrats could be proud of their candidate Mitty, Oct 8, 2024
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    4. Political Science

      Political parties, systems, administration, law, voting, policy & methodology.
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      Latest: How do wars affect society? Is there a suitable substitute? yangforward, Oct 31, 2024 at 4:17 PM
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    5. Debates & Contests

      PF giveaways, events, etc.
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      Latest: Andrew Joseph Petty vs 1stVermont- Causes of Southern Secession 1stvermont, Sep 30, 2024
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