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The Second [Amendment] Protects the Rest
I saw the slogan “The Second Protects the Rest” attached to a forum comment and I have been trying to figure out what it means. I think I have it. The writer means: “I will get my way by logical, reasoned argument based on a civil ... |
Mar 9, 2009 10:39:00 AM |
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PO: No Representation without Taxation
I find the arguments on the Electoral College amusing. Everyone seems to know: Why they should have a disproportionate vote in the choice of President. That someone who was president was a better president than someone who ... |
Mar 9, 2009 10:18:00 AM |
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An Historic day: for the first time in my life my vote might count
Today is an historic day in many ways. For many it's the first time they were eligible to vote in a general election, and for some it's the first time they actually voted, and, thankfully, many more are voting the first time they become eligible. (And ... |
Nov 4, 2008 9:34:00 AM |
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Secure E-voting
I can spend all my money, buy or sale stocks, buy books, insurance, socks and drugs, all from the convenience of my house, using my PC and an Internet Connection. Why can't I vote that way? |
Nov 3, 2008 2:10:00 PM |
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Early Voters Change Their Mind?
In the 2008 Election, vastly more people voted early than in any prior election. What happens if they change their mind after they have voted? |
Nov 2, 2008 9:06:00 AM |
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Vote for Checks and Balances
A few days ago, McCain's Strategy-du-jour was to argue that an unchecked control of government by Democrats was a danger that Americans should avoid. Having all three branches of government under the control of one party endangers our system of checks and ... |
Nov 1, 2008 10:35:00 AM |
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“Nobody would have been a better President than George W Bush”
You probably haven't heard many people say “Nobody would have been a better President than George W Bush”. But unless you are one of the 20% that think he's done a fine job, you are not parsing the sentence correctly. Today's po is ... |
Oct 31, 2008 11:38:00 AM |
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A Presidential Unelection
As we approach the 2008 Presidential Election, many people will be relieved to see George W Bush's reign end. Bush's approval rating is about 20%. A huge majority of the country think he is doing a lousy job. That's not the same as saying that he ... |
Oct 30, 2008 12:21:00 PM |
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The McDonald's Freedom Test
I’m confused. In the last few years thousands have died in the defense of ‘Freedom and Democracy’. America has decided that it is right to impose freedom on other people, whether they want it or not. Freedom is the defining principle of ... |
Jun 11, 2008 12:28:00 PM |
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Divided Mankind
Suppose that mankind divided itself into 2 groups by everyone choosing which group they wanted to belong to. To belong to the first group you must agree to a deal; a mutual agreement among all the members of that group. Each member is to be able to ... |
Jun 10, 2008 12:19:00 PM |