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Cheers to Let People Die
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on September 16, 2011
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In light of Monday's segment of the crowd cheering to let people die in the GOP debate, and the neo conservative (not how conservative's used to be) view often seen on...
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- Paul Krugman is known for his extreme leftist 'journalism' rhetoric....he is so far left, if the world was flat he would have fallen off (darn). People that believe...
- Looking forward to your responses, A.. My parents, now in their mid 60s, used to be moderate Republicans. It really pains me to say that they are now what most peopl...
- A., I think what some people are frustrated about is they pay their bills, they pay their mortgage and in my husband and my case, we pay our medical insurance out of o...
Curious... What Do YOU Think of Rick Perry?
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on August 16, 2011
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As a Texan, I have been hearing a lot of "Rick Perry" buzz lately but I admittedly have not been keeping up with the latest and greatest of the impending electoral rac...
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- I think anyone who is interested in Rick Perry should look into his funding cuts to education and social services. In 2006, he lowered property taxes which fund educat...
- I've lived in Texas my entire life, and I'm a conservative, but I don't like Perry. He isn't all bad, and I voted for him twice, though after the last budget session ...
- I'm in Pennsylvania and I think he's a nut ball and an insincere liar about his faith (not that church should be the central focus of a candidate in a country with MAN...
What Would You Do, Friend Who Constantly Makes Political Remarks Against Yours?
Asked by L.M. from New York
on September 27, 2011
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Hi I am curious what other ladies would do. A friend of mine and neighbor, is very clearly of a different political mindset than myself. She is Republican, I am a demo...
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- I have always thought there are two things you don't discuss with friends if you want to remain friends- Politics and Religion... I think you are handling her okay but...
- I'd just tell her you hate all politicians in general and would just as soon not waste time, energy or breath discussing them. I was taught politics, religion and mon...
- I agree that she is doing it to get a reaction out of you wether it is to change your views or to debate. Give her a stern but subtle response.
Advice... Married to a Lawyer??
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on December 6, 2011
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So, I have been dating a wonderful man for just over a year now, so not super long. I'm 32 and have a 7-year old daughter. Lately, I have been thinking a lot about w...
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- The traits you describe are not necessarily 'lawyer' traits. Perhaps they are just more easily noticed because of 'lawyer mode.' You have good advice here; take it. ...
- My brother is an attorney. He is no different than anyone else who works hard. If you are needy you are going to be unhappy. If you can stand on your own two feet y...
- I tend to think this has less to do with being a lawyer and more to do with his general personality. I am married to an attorney and we've been together for 17 years. ...
Dixie Chicks vs Hank Williams Jr
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on October 4, 2011
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The argument in my office this morning is Hank shouldn't have lost his job over voicing his opinion. Ok, if that's the case, what about the Dixie Chicks? What about al...
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- In my humble opinion Hank's mouth just got away from him the statement was strong but made for the point- he may recover- but he is Hank Williams and he did issue a st...
- He lost his job because he made a completely idiotic, insulting statement about the president of our country. Total lack of respect for our elected president will caus...
- Let's face it. He lost that job because the media for the most part is totally liberal based. Liberals (that are in the media one way or another) say all the time thin...
What Does This Mean to YOU: Democracy Vs. Republic
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on August 1, 2011
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What does it mean when this statement is made and taught to our kids?
What does it mean to you?
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- Democracy = every individual is their own representative Republic = individuals elect a representative as a group to represent them I am probably not stating thi...
- Well, we're not a democracy, per se. We're a republic. Technically a democratic republic. Which is a FORM of democracy, but not true democracy. In a democracy : vo...
- I won't go into much depth here with my answer, but I do notice that there's a "vs." inbetween the two. What that says to me is that they're in conflict, not agreeing,...
Debates
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on October 11, 2011
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Just curious: if you vote generally for a certain political party, do you still watch the debates for the other party?
I do, but I'm very interested in choosing who...
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- I will sometimes watch the preliminary debates, but I don't make a point of making sure to watch them. I am more interested in my party and then the debates when the f...
- I've never voted on party lines, I vote who I feel will do the best job. I've only voted in one primary. I do not watch the national debates but may watch only a few...
- I don't vote a specific party I vote the person. The debates that are going on right now hold no interest to me. Blah blah blah. When it comes time to vote in the...
Do You Think Occupy Is Affiliated with a Political Party?
Asked by J.W. from St. Louis
on October 26, 2011
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That is all I want to know. No opinions on their demands, where they pee, who they pee with. Just a simple question, do you think Occupy is affiliated with a politic...
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- No... like you said, they are angry and want change. I know people from both parties who are part of the Occupy Movement. Mommy B- they aren't asking for money. The...
- Well. All the major news networks have reported on it neutrally but one "FAIR AND BALANCED" one which has been making fun of the protesters, calling them names, and h...
- People that don't have anything better to do and apparently have lots of time on their hands. Kinda like falling into a "gang" of sorts. EDIT: after seeing some vids...
Do You Raise Your Kids with Your Politics.-or Really Try to Give Them Both Sides
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on August 1, 2011
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You may or may not know that my husband and I are of different political parties and both feel very strongly about our side, we REALLY try not to talk about it. But so...
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- people in the schools,whether they be principals, teachers or even janitors, should NOT be discussing their political viewpoints with the students, i dont care if the...
- My husband do not always see eye to eye on politics. I think whether it's politics or religion (add your own controversial topic), our job as parents is to teach our...
- My kids know what my political orientation is, but I always make an effort to give the our kids the "other side". Especially since I differ from most of my family on p...
Poll 4 in 10 Approve
Asked by D.D. from Pittsburgh
on July 28, 2011
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First off- I will not state that I understand politics. So that is why I ask. What is the deal with Obama and Boehner? One person wants to get more money out of us, th...
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- You do know that a poll can be slanted by the way of questioning to come up with whatever poll tally the ones running the poll want..??! Ask the questions right, and ...
- The poll actually shows a 52% disapproval rating of Obama vs. a 48% disapproval rating of Boehner. That's pretty close, actually. I'm not entirely sure what you me...
- I feel bad for Boehner (and I'm a Democrat). He's taking the blame for the whole Republican party. He can't get the most fiscally conservative Republicans to pass hi...
