Hey folks.
If an individual feels a lack of interest or consent in being alive, can it ever be considered rational, or are such people destined to be diagnosed as mentally ill etc?
With the recent developments regarding Syria, like the claims of chemical weapons use, do you reckon the US and UK at least may be heading over there sometime soon?
Also, assuming force was used against Assad, what are your thoughts on it?
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Apologies if this has been done a gazillion times before, and if this is in the wrong section. But I've started looking into the murder case with OJ Simpson out of curiosity, given it's noteriety, and I was just wondering what ya'll think.
So, in your opinion did he do it?
Now that I've got your attention, I have a question.
Given that this is an International site covering many different cultures and values, I am interested to get a more global perspective on this.
At what age do you think society should deem someone to become an "Adult" in a social, legal...
Given that RF has a diverse member base, spanning multiple continents and all different sections of the Religious and Cultural spectrum, I wonder:
What are your views on public displays of affection?
Where do you draw the line: hugging, holding hands, kissing etc?
Howdy all.
I'm curious to find out what RF'ers think of Suicide? Is it a selfish act committed in desperation, or perhaps a person carrying out the ultimate expression of Free Will etc etc?
Lemme hear your opinions on the subject :)
Hi guys, I just saw this Al-Jazeera video about the World Bank, I found it quite interesting, what's your thoughts on it?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z2sGO0Ekw0&feature=fvsr
What do you make of this? Surely there must be better and mroe legal ways to give the Afghans a proper economy?
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE62N56U20100324
Hi guys. I was just thinking about this before, take military hardware like the F-35 Lightning II. It is being designed and probably sold internationally by major countries, ranging from (obviously) the US, the UK, and even Turkey.
What is your opinion on multiple countries funding, developing...
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I've just noticed something, I have an iPod and a Docking station (also acts as a clock) and I've got my laptop on with headphones. I've noticed that when I simply touch the iPod whilst connected to the docking station, a "humming" noise plays through my headphones. I took the...
Hi. I don't really know why I'm making this thread but the thought has always occured to me every now and then, but how come we can't think of new colours?
Or can we?
Anyways else wonder this?
Hi there, now that Tony Blair is being questioned by the Chilcot Inquiry, I was wondering if anybody actually has any credible information/evidence linking Iraq to either: 911, Al-Qaeda, or WMDs?
I ask this because I'm interested in what people believe about Saddam/Iraq etc, and whether or not...
I know this isn't exactly breaking news, 'cause this was early last year, but still I'm rather concerned about this story, which I have seen reported on other websites too.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aTo3LbhcA75I
What do you make of this? Given that Baxter has had...
I know, I know, this video is old, and everybody knows that Bush was a complete liar, but still I was watching it and just thought of all the carnage, destruction, and needless loss of life that has come from the the Iraq war.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_A77N5WKWM&feature=related
It's...
Hi guys, I'm having a little trouble understanding this derivatives market thing, there seems to be a lot of technical jargon involved whenever I attempt to understand it, is anyone here knowledgable of how this market works, and how it's worth so much money?
According to the Bank for...
Ben Bernanke, current Chairmen of the Federal Reserve arguing against Congress's attempt to audit their monetary decisions, he believes the American people do not want Congress auditing the United States' monetary system - what do you think?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K59QKh5Va4M
Should...
Hi guys, out of curiosity, what is your opinion on the practice of Fractional-reserve Banking?
Do you support it, or do you disagree with it?
If you disagree, then would you prefer Full-reserve Banking instead, or just a higher reserve ratio etc?