Saudi players refused to join Australia in a minute's silence for London attack victims as it was "not in their culture" to do so. But as the Guardian shows this is clearly false as they did hold a minute' silence after the death of the Saudi King Abdullah. Morever Saudi fans were shouting...
Hello, I am Phil. Few of you might remember me as I was very active during the summer of 2014. Due to school and stuff, I had to unfortunately leave the forum. But given this my senior year in high school, I have decided to extend my life beyond tests and homework. I am deeply interested in...
I have a mostly favorable view on Free Trade and this was usually the default position of most Conservatives. But with the rise of Trump, there has been split in the conservative camp between Populists and Economic liberals. In my opinion, most of the jobs lost in the Rust belt were due to...
Source. Whats your opinion on this? In my opinion, Japan is a strong ally of the United States and I fully support a free trade agreement with them. We have many of the same values and challenges. Also Economic isolationism is not the way to go and we need strong economic relations with Japan...
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Keynesian (94%)
Chicago School (57%)
Austrian Minarchist (47%)
Gandhian (38%)
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Classical...
Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing from the TPP. What is your opinion on this decision? I don't know much about TPP(few do) but from what I have read, it seemed that it would have solidified the economic ties of Asia Pacific region with the United States and kept Chinese power in...
I am not to saying America must be economically isolationist. It is not possible in this day and age. Neither do I advocate Nativism and banning of immigration. But in regards to Foreign policy and military I have moved towards the isolationist school of thought. This is due to the long list of...
What is the opinion of Jews or Israelis about Samaritans? Are Samaritans seen as Palestinians, Jews or a distinct group in itself? Where does Samaritans' political allegiance lie, Palestine or Israel?
Recently after the heated debate about Islam between Bill Maher and Sam Harris on one side, and Ben Affleck and Nicholas Kristoff on the other side, UC Berkeley students have started an online petition to ban Bill Maher from commencement. Which side do you support? Do you think UC Berkeley...
New York artist creates 'art' that is invisible and collectors are paying millions | This is That with Pat Kelly and Peter Oldring | CBC Radio
OK seriously, people are paying millions to see an empty wall:facepalm:
:edit: Typo in the title
should have been-New York artist creates "art" that is invisible
New York artist creates 'art' that is invisible and collectors are paying millions | This is That with Pat Kelly and Peter Oldring | CBC Radio
Muslims protest 'age of mockery' as thousands descend on Google HQ - Telegraph
I feel this is pure stupidity and bigotry on the part of those 10,000 protesting Muslims. There are plenty of Anti-Christian, Anti-Judaism, Anti-Hindu, Anti-Atheist etc video on Youtube but I have never seen such a...
How do you feel about Christianity? Vote on the basis of what you feel what Christianity is. If you feel Christianity is actually like Westboro then fine, vote on the basis of that. If you feel Christianity's message is actually Pacifistic, great vote on the basis of that. What I want from this...
Media told not to use term ‘Islamic State’ | The Times
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David Cameron: We won't treat Brits travelling to Syria and Iraq as potential terrorists - UK Politics - UK - The Independent
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