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  1. General Political Chat

    1. Latest US & World News

      Posts of newsworthy political items.
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      Latest: Kyiv:UAF begin offensive ops in specific areas. Jack Hays, May 23, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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    2. Current Events

      Discuss the latest political news not applicable to other categories.
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      Latest: Stocks and dollar slump as Trump tax bill stokes fiscal fears ButterBalls, May 23, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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    3. Political Opinions & Beliefs

      Voice yours/others opinions & beliefs. Topics may or may not be current events.
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      Latest: Is he stupid or is his people close to him stupid? Bowerbird, May 23, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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    4. Elections & Campaigns

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      Latest: Dennis Tait for National Leader of Canada's New Democratic Party! DennisTate, May 23, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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    5. Opinion POLLS

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      Latest: Who had control of the Auto Pen (ie the Whitehouse) the last 3-4 years Turtledude, May 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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    6. Humor & Satire

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      Latest: WARNING<<<Funny Political Memes Part XII Turtledude, May 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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  2. Community

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      Latest: Used to be liberal left wing-am now ultra liberal left wing. Well Bonded, May 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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  3. More Topics

    1. Religion & Philosophy

      Separation of church & state, etc.
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      Latest: Lackadaisical Christians DennisTate, May 23, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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      Latest: What Are You Listening To Right Now? #26 NEW!! Turtledude, May 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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      Latest: The Cool Down Is Coming Jack Hays, May 23, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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  4. Political Issues

    1. Public Health

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      1. Coronavirus Pandemic Discussions

      Latest: The politics of COVID-19 Betamax101, May 18, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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    2. Civil Rights

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      Latest: Race and the Human Prospect, edited by Samuel Francis Conservative Democrat, May 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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    3. Abortion

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      Latest: Couples told they needed abortion, but learned afterwards that babies had been normal wgabrie, May 18, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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    4. Warfare / Military

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      1. Ethnic & Religious Conflicts

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      Latest: Hegseth Orders End to Race Consideration in Admissions at Military Service Academies Nightmare515, May 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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    5. Gun Control

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      Latest: Silencers/Suppressors CornPop, May 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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    6. Economics & Trade

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      Latest: TEN common lies about economics debunked by Robert Reich Bullseye, May 23, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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    7. Environment & Conservation

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      Latest: Remember the Alarms about Antarctic Ice? Never mind. Sunsettommy, May 23, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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    8. Budget & Taxes

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      Latest: Young adult who supported Left loses it after realizing he must pay 57% tax Pro_Line_FL, Apr 24, 2025
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    9. Law & Justice

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      Latest: Woman files federal lawsuit on behalf of Murder defendant she never met Turtledude, May 14, 2025
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    10. Health Care

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      Latest: Will A. I. revolutionize preventative medicine? DennisTate, May 8, 2025
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    11. Other Political Issues

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      1. Labor & Employment

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      4. Drugs, Alcohol & Tobacco

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      8. Animal Welfare

      9. Immigration

      Latest: What is a person? Maquiscat, Apr 27, 2025
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  5. Politics by Region

    1. Middle East

      Political topics specific to the Middle East.
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      Latest: P. M. Benjamin Netanyahu, let's get into the production of.... DennisTate, May 10, 2025
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    2. Australia, NZ, Pacific

      Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific Islands.
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      Latest: All Things Australia Mitty, May 16, 2025
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    3. Western Europe

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      Latest: So, there's a load of noise about a UK / US Trade Agreement The Scotsman, May 10, 2025
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    4. Russia & Eastern Europe

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      Latest: Running Newsticker for the War in Ukraine Jack Hays, May 23, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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    5. Other Regions

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      Latest: Canadian living standards declining DennisTate, May 23, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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  6. Other Political Discussion

    1. Conspiracy Theories

      Theories surrounding major historical events and the forces shaping today's world.
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      1. 9/11

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      Latest: The "no virus" theory Betamax101, May 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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    2. Media & Commentators

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      Latest: What Bezos Did To The Washington Post Hurts America Big-Time! Mr. Sanity, May 20, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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    3. History & Past Politicians

      Discuss politics from years & decades ago.
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      Latest: History Is For Suckers. Betamax101, May 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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    4. Political Science

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      Latest: How do wars affect society? Is there a suitable substitute? Toggle Almendro, May 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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    5. Debates & Contests

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      Latest: Are there logical fallacies in Christianity? Kode, Feb 8, 2025
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