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Recent content by Atman

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    The European left-wing has betrayed European nations

    I give Hollande some credit here, when he was first elected he really did try to fight the neoliberalism that infects the EU so adversely at present. The 75% tax rate was a left-wing policy that really harkened back to the Keynesian era of the past (back then this would not have been an extreme...
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    Do you favor right-wing or leftist Government?

    Socialism or bust!
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    The European left-wing has betrayed European nations

    For all of those who scream and wail at the OP over his support for the nationalist movements, I must ask a simple question: What have you done to prevent this sort of situation from arising? The nativism, nationalism, and in (some cases) neo-fascism that the new right parties often promote are...
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    Will the EU survive?

    Simply put no. In order to survive the EU would have to merge into a sort of "United States of Europe", and given the current political climate that is extremely unlikely to happen. Greece, Portugal, Spain, and all the other member states who have had to forcibly swallow the German medicine of...
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    Labour sinks - Warning Sign in Sleaford & N Hykeham

    Not a British citizen, but I'd prefer to have an actual socialist party to vote for if I were, even if that meant spending some time in the political wilderness. Lib-Dems can be the vehicle for the "Blairite" faction of the Labour Party, and I don't say this with any malice or resentment. I just...
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    Predictions for the 2016 Election

    I imagine Trump will likely lose, but the "alt-right" movement that propelled him to the position of Republican nominee will likely survive, and begin to define itself in more concrete terms
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    What makes a devout Buddhist? What makes one a buddhist?

    I suppose a belief in the reality of the Four Noble Truths, and consequently a belief in the effectiveness of the Noble Eightfold Path, would probably the bare minimum one would need to believe to be considered a Buddhist. A devout Buddhist would thus be one who not only believes these things to...
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    Does Communism Have a Future?

    How are we defining Communism? Socialism? Capitalism? Etc. These words are often so devoid of meaning it is hard to say whether or not one of them has an active future in public policy. At any rate as I see it, most developed countries are now a mix of free-enterprise capitalism, and government...
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    Who is the King of the U.S.A.?

    Voter ID laws are certainly making voting more difficult for the poor.
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    Is Isma'ilism a middle ground between Islam and Dharma?

    Kicking at a bit of a dead horse here, but this is a topic I take keen interest in so I figured I'd bump it. BP is correct in noting that reincarnation on this earth is no longer promoted by the Aga Khan, however the Aga Khan advocates for a belief in rebirth in higher realms, until one reaches...
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    Non-Shooting Results In Non-Death Of Non-Black Non-Man By Non-White Non-Cop

    I know this is in the jokes thread but it reminded me of this video, figured it's worth the share :)
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    Focusing On Obamacare Was Wrong Says NY Senator

    You're characterization of the farmette in question as being "cantakerous" and her argument as being "disingenous" doesn't change the fact that her private property is being confiscated by the government for the benefit of the so-called "public good" (in reality for the benefit of an already...
  13. Atman

    How is Evolution compatible with Hinduism?

    This is only true of the Kevala Advaita doctrine of Shankaracharya, and even this doctrine doesn't advocate complete disregard for the discussion of natural phenomenon. This kind of reminds me of the story about the student of an Advaitan guru who tried embracing an angry elephant after he had...
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    Focusing On Obamacare Was Wrong Says NY Senator

    Yes, I believe it's referred to as expropriation up here. We're starting to derail the thread a little bit here though I think :p
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    Focusing On Obamacare Was Wrong Says NY Senator

    Haha no worries. I'm actually aligned with the socialist party in my country (Canadian New Democratic Party) so I assure you I by no means am trying to denigrate socialism as a whole.
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