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  1. Official Gun Control Debate Thread II 1 2 3 4 35

    by Andrew

    A new year, a new discussion! Feel free to continue any discussions from the previous pinned topic. Please post all new articles and discussion questions pertaining to gun control in this official thread. Any new threads that are started on this topic will be merged here. Please be respectful of others' beliefs and don't forget the forum rules! No Cursing or Swear Words We encourage you to use our communities as a forum to debate topics, but please use proper adjectives to express yourself. We do not tolerate circumvention of our word filter or abuse upon another member. As stated above, we are a forum for all ages and expect posts to…

    Last reply by +primortal,

  3. 2020 Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) 1 2 3 4 145

    by dead.cell

    Not sure why nobody's really talking about this. I've started keeping tabs on it, as the on-goings of China have taken my interest due to the political climate. Still, I noticed the number of infected jump from 7,700 one day, to 9,600 the next. Now between the time I checked the news to the time I'm posting this, the number has already jumped from the 14k to 17k now. It's literally about doubled since the 31st of January, and the numbers are still expected to be "low" based on the fact that China had been working to censor people from posting about it, as they try to "keep the peace". Ignorance is bliss, right? Anyway, while I'm no fan of CNN, they've been a…

    Last reply by DaDude,

  4. Politically funny images of the World 1 2 3 4 312

    by Steven P.

    I share no affiliation of either party, but wanted to make it possible for certain members to post these images in a separate thread. Political debate (read: arguments) in this thread is not allowed, save it for the Real World Issues, or Domestic Politics forum. You know what to do.. Paging @Gary7

    Last reply by +primortal,

  5. Russia v Ukraine conflict 1 2 3 4 34

    by Steven P.

    It's hard to tell with Russia, they do a lot of posturing and then back away from actual conflict unless they are pushed and pressured into it. I feel like this needs a thread anyway.

    Last reply by techbeck,

  6. Official Abortion Discussion Thread #2 1 2 3 4 7

    by Jim K
    • 156 replies
    • 6.5k views

    Original thread here (last post in 2017) ... In light of recent events in the U.S. it is probably time for this thread to be resurrected. The ultra conservative SCOTUS has failed to block the most restrictive abortion ban in the U.S. from Texas while the battle of its legality continues. Other states, like Alabama, are planning on introducing bills (or have introduced bills) that mirror the Texas law. What is the Texas law (basically)? Effectively once a heart beat is detected you cannot have an abortion (usually around 6 weeks...even though it could just be "fluttering" and not an actual heartbeat). The law also incenti…

    Last reply by mudslag,

  7. Infowars files Chapter 11

    by +Biscuits Brown
    • 3 replies
    • 279 views

    From Bloomberg Infowars Files for Bankruptcy Amid Sandy Hook Lawsuits Chapter 11 filings allow businesses to pause civil litigation Jones’s firms found liable in Sandy Hook defamation lawsuits Need to go to MSN to read the whole thing if you are not a Bloomberg subscriber.... For those inclined, let the rejoicing commence.

    Last reply by mudslag,

  8. Official Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Issues Thread II

    by Andrew

    A new year, a new discussion! Feel free to continue any discussions from the previous pinned topic. Please post all new articles and discussion questions pertaining to LGBT in this official thread. Any new threads that are started on this topic will be merged here. Please be respectful of others' beliefs and don't forget the forum rules! No Cursing or Swear Words We encourage you to use our communities as a forum to debate topics, but please use proper adjectives to express yourself. We do not tolerate circumvention of our word filter or abuse upon another member. As stated above, we are a forum for all ages and expect posts to be fam…

    Last reply by +primortal,

  9. 9-11 Kevin's Video with raw audio (includes swearing) ... new vid surfaces 20+ years later

    by Steven P.

    Thought I'd share this, I remember being far down the rabbit hole of the 9-11 attacks and I never saw this video before. The guy who posted it, did so on the day Russia invaded Ukraine, and apparently also served in Iraq, as he also uploaded a video that was shown during his retirement.

    Last reply by Steven P.,

  10. I lived in fear in the 1980's — a different kind of fear 1 2

    by Steven P.

    In Europe and America there's a growing feeling of hysteria Conditioned to respond to all the threats In the rhetorical speeches of the Soviets Mister Krushchev said, "We will bury you" I don't subscribe to this point of view It'd be such an ignorant thing to do If the Russians love their children too How can I save my little boy from Oppenheimer's deadly toy? There is no monopoly on common sense On either side of the political fence We share the same biology, regardless of ideology Believe me when I say to you I hope the Russians love their children tooThere is no historical precedent To put the words in the mouth of the president? There…

    Last reply by DocM,

  11. Freedom Convoy 2022 / Convoy of Freedom to Ottawa 2022 1 2 3

    by Matthew S.
    • 65 replies
    • 3.6k views

    Actually surprised this isn't here. Source Now that that's there, I think it's all a big waste of time, nothings going to change and the fact is the organizers are known members of Alt-Right white supremist groups as well as former members of the "Yellow Vest Movement" and the Western Canada Exit party know as Mavericks which want Western Canada to succeed from Eastern Canada.

    Last reply by DeathLace,

  12. Darrell Brooks charged with driving through multiple people including children

    by freqnasty

    More damning information comes to light about this putrid scum bag. Darrell Brooks' Facebook posts called for violence against White people, support for Hitler

    Last reply by LaP,

  13. Dysfunction - the ugliest "D" in politics - globally

    by PGHammer
    • 8 replies
    • 1.1k views

    I got reminded this week about an even uglier trend in politics - a global one. Even worse, it has its friends in EVERY nation, and in every political party. (I actually got reminded by one of the few living American politicians and statesmen that served in both GOP and Democratic administrations - Leon Panetta. Panetta is from the same stripe as Elliott and Bill Richardson - who did the same thing. Panetta appeared on "Fox News Sunday" this week - the speech is on YouTube as well - even if you hate Fox, watch it anyway - it should make you think - he has a habit of doing that.)

    Last reply by +Dick Montage,

  14. Monoculturalism vs. Multiculturalism 1 2 3

    by PGHammer

    I am posting this is Real World Issues - not Domestic Politics - despite that only one true multiculture exsists - that of the United States. The reason why is that the left and progressives globally - not just in the United States - hate the United States because it does NOT have a truly dominant ethnic culture - which is unique among the G-20, let alone the G-7! On the other side is China - a large nation that is still a monoculture. All those that are knuckling under to China are attracted to "cheap goods", and are willing to ignore the issues of a monoculture. Monoculturalism has a crapton of problems; why adopt it? The only way that has worked to avoid the pitfa…

    Last reply by StrikedOut,

  15. Former NY Gov. Charged with Sex Crime.

    by +xrobwx71

    The real Fredo please stand up. Andrew Cuomo Charged With Misdemeanor Sex Crime for Alleged Mansion Grope Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been under criminal investigation in multiple counties over allegations of inappropriate behavior with women SOURCE

    Last reply by +xrobwx71,

  16. George Floyd Death & Protest/Riot Discussion 1 2 3 4 18

    by Steven P.

    Below video is distressing (man literally dies while being filmed) *** viewers discretion *** Video link now that embed doesn't work https://www.facebook.com/darnellareallprettymarie/posts/1425401580994277 *** viewers discretion *** ^^^ I mean I get the police have a tough job and I bet that man was not very easy to get under control, but by the penalty of death?

    Last reply by +warwagon,

  17. Israel has a new Prime Minister

    by ATLien_0
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views

    Netanyahu Is Out: Naftali Bennett Sworn In As Israel's New Prime Minister https://www.npr.org/2021/06/13/1005724415/netanyahu-is-out-naftali-bennett-will-be-installed-as-israels-new-prime-minister Milestones set by new government: 1st kippah-wearing PM, 1st to include Arabs >The new government is breaking some new ground in Israel’s history, as its premier Naftali Bennett becomes the first kippa-wearing Orthodox prime minister and the Ra’am party becomes the first Arab Israeli faction to join a governing coalition. >A record-breaking nine women hold ministerial portfolios in the new government, including some of…

    Last reply by Mockingbird,

  18. Reddit investors adopt 3,500 gorillas in six days

    by FloatingFatMan
    • 0 replies
    • 993 views

    Something GOOD finally came out of the whole GameStop stocks thing!! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56416954 This is pretty amazing and well done to the Reddit users involved!

    Last reply by FloatingFatMan,

  19. NATO names location for new military space center

    by DocM
    • 0 replies
    • 1k views

    Space commands & forces are spreading... https://www.defensenews.com/space/2021/02/05/nato-names-location-for-new-military-space-center/

    Last reply by DocM,

  20. David vs Goliath, r/WallStreetBets and the short squeeze

    by mudslag
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views

    It seem like a good time to have a discussion about r/wallsteetbets on reddit and their short squeeze on the hedge funds. Iv been watching that sub for a while now and what their doing has a "potential" to fundamentally change the markets. Personally I find this very exciting to see this play out and Im curious how this will further play out regarding the SEC and gov aspects. I can see this being a one off type situation but at the same time I can also see how this could be the beginning of a evolution in the markets from the top down. Im ###### for just paper trading GME when it was 20 a few weeks ago. I didnt take it serious enough. This is the second time Iv missed suc…

    Last reply by ATLien_0,

  21. (The Netherlands) Shops in Eindhoven station looted and cars set on fire in riots

    by Steven P.

    photo: Rico Vogels / SQ Vision Mediaprodukties Source: https://www.omroepbrabant.nl/nieuws/3330616/winkels-in-station-eindhoven-geplunderd-en-autos-in-brand-gestoken-bij-rellen (Dutch) It's not just in America that people are opposing anti COVID-19 measures. On Saturday a nationwide curfew between 9 PM and 4:30 AM came into force in The Netherlands and will go on until "at least" February 9. The result of this is protests in large cities like Eindhoven and Amsterdam, where it is getting out of hand. The worst thing about it is all the looting of businesses that are already in dire straits thanks to extended lockdowns, meaning they've been shut for…

    Last reply by Steven P.,

  22. Official Religion Thread IV 1 2 3 4

    by Andrew
    • 80 replies
    • 12.9k views

    A new year, a new discussion! Feel free to continue any discussions from the previous pinned topic. Please post all new articles and discussion questions pertaining to religion in this official thread. Any new threads that are started on this topic will be merged here. Please be respectful of others' beliefs and don't forget the forum rules! No Cursing or Swear Words We encourage you to use our communities as a forum to debate topics, but please use proper adjectives to express yourself. We do not tolerate circumvention of our word filter or abuse upon another member. As stated above, we are a forum for all ages and expect posts to be…

    Last reply by mudslag,

  23. Chicago cops fatally shoot man who attacked sergeant with butcher knife

    by DocM
    • 20 replies
    • 1.6k views

    File under "why Tasers can't be relied on" and "why cops fire on people who are still >20 feet (7m) away" October 2, 2020 Chicago PD gets a call; man stabbed near a South Side park, perp walking around the park with a butchers knife. Big man. Cops arrive, perp doesn't drop the knife when commanded, so a female Sergeant Tasers him. Twice. Perp drops, gets back up and attacks the Sergeant with his knife before she can draw and fire, stabbing at her (proving Tasers often don't work, and that the Tueller Drill training is valid). Tueller Drill: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tueller_Drill Also, Myth…

    Last reply by DocM,

  24. Los Angeles police officers shot in 'ambush' 1 2

    by Steven P.

    And as an additional F YOU to two young police officers fighting for their lives, "protesters" started blocking entrances to a Hospital Emergency Room?? At this point, you can't call such people "protesters" they are simply human trash. Law & order on both sides is so f'ed up in the U.S. it is just not funny anymore. No wonder police officers go so quickly off the handle, their lives are literally at stake on the job every day, it's pretty unheard of in Western Europe and when a police officer is killed you can count on one hand the number that have died in the line of duty in the past 5 years (in the UK).

    Last reply by techbeck,

  25. Bahrain to normalize relations with Israel, White House announces

    by DocM
    • 2 replies
    • 988 views

    https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/11/bahrain-israel-relations-white-house-412553

    Last reply by DocM,

  26. UAE, Israel Move To Normalize Relations As Israel Halts Planned West Bank Annexations

    by DocM
    • 18 replies
    • 1.3k views

    Israel and the UAE are establishing diplomatic relations. The Palestinians are not pleased. https://www.npr.org/2020/08/13/902186439/uae-israel-move-to-normalize-relations-as-israel-halts-planned-west-bank-annexat Bold: one "power of incumbency" is the timing of accomplishments. They all do it.

    Last reply by R1pper,

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