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The Conservative Death Wish: Is Political Purity Worth The Price? 21 Replies

Started by Rich Rubino in Sample Title. Last reply by Rich Rubino 4 hours ago.

Groupthink as a Political Mental Illness (Part I) 5 Replies

Started by Rhys M. Blavier in Sample Title. Last reply by Rich Rubino 4 hours ago.

Is There a “Citizens War of Aggression" Brewing Against Their Representatives? 9 Replies

Started by Bruce Belfield in Sample Title. Last reply by Bruce Belfield 18 hours ago.

The Second Amendment 4 Replies

Started by countryplowboy in Uncategorized. Last reply by Rich Rubino 1 day ago.

Is Somebody Lying To Us About The Economy? 53 Replies

Started by Bruce Belfield in Sample Title. Last reply by Christine 1 day ago.

How do You Determine It: Terrorism VS Criminal VS Mentally Disturbed? 14 Replies

Started by Bruce Belfield in Sample Title. Last reply by Rich Rubino Nov 19.

Has The Time Come to Eliminate Political Parties? 38 Replies

Started by Bruce Belfield in Sample Title. Last reply by Lisa Nov 19.

How Do You Get to the Center of American Politics? 262 Replies

Started by Rich Rubino in Sample Title. Last reply by Christine Nov 16.

Should Any Administration Ostracize A News Organization? 20 Replies

Started by Bruce Belfield in Sample Title. Last reply by Bruce Belfield Nov 14.

Is Rick Perry Testing the Presidential Waters? 13 Replies

Started by Rich Rubino in Sample Title. Last reply by Rich Rubino Nov 13.

The Break-Up of Our Nation 6 Replies

Started by Lisa in Sample Title. Last reply by Lisa Nov 11.

DMZ Mission Impossible: Restore USA Manufacturing 28 Replies

Started by Bruce Belfield in Sample Title. Last reply by Bruce Belfield Nov 10.

Why The Democrats Hold the Congressional Majority 28 Replies

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We Are a Constitutional Republic, Not a Democracy: There is a Difference 57 Replies

Started by Rich Rubino in Sample Title. Last reply by Mike Nov 6.

What Can be Done to Help the Unemployed 50 to 60 Year Olds: Or is Their Plight Hopeless? 3 Replies

Started by Mike in Sample Title. Last reply by Mike Nov 6.

The Ron Paul Republican Reformation?

Started by Rich Rubino in Sample Title Nov 3.

Paul Schwartz of Clean Water Action about America's source water and drinking water needs. http://budurl.com/wc1028

Started by Amy Domestico in Sample Title Nov 2.

Presidential Post-Mortem: How Bush Failed: An Ideological Crusade 8 Replies

Started by Rich Rubino in Uncategorized. Last reply by Rich Rubino Nov 2.

Desired Behavior Changes: Politics and Private Sector by Making It Fun 1 Reply

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Non-Interventionism is NOT Isolationism 61 Replies

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Rich Rubino replied to Rich Rubino's discussion 'The Conservative Death Wish: Is Political Purity Worth The Price?'

Jim Matheson is not the only conservative Democrat who might face a primary challenge from the liberal wing of the Democratic Party. The group: “Act Blue” is recruiting candidates to take on Blue Dog Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives....

4 hours ago

Rich Rubino commented on Robert Enders's blog post 'The ethical choice versus the pragmatic choice.'

I often wonder about when human beings discovered Ethics. It seems that along with passing along our species genes, we try to avoid pain. But why? Why do we view pain as a negative sensation? Why do he not view it as a positive sensation? In term...

4 hours ago

Rich Rubino replied to Rhys M. Blavier's discussion 'Groupthink as a Political Mental Illness (Part I)'

The perfect scenario is that we get the information in a neutral manner and extrapolate our opinion from a neutral presentation. I realize though that true neutrality is an impossible objective. Most organisms have opinions and it is hard, even su...

4 hours ago

Mike commented on Lisa's group 'Foreign Policy'

China: Arthur quoted Lin Yutang: “Where there are too many policemen, there is no liberty. Where there are too many soldiers, there is no peace. Where there are too many lawyers, there is no justice.” A good quote, but I would respectfully take ...

12 hours ago

Christine commented on Rich Rubino's group 'Food and Politics'

Ultra, I just dusted off my ancient popcorn maker and enjoyed a great treat. Thank you for the great idea. I agree that there is something weird about the pseudobutter that is in the microwave popcorn. I wonder if it will kill us all!

15 hours ago

UltraLib commented on Rich Rubino's group 'Food and Politics'

Arthur---it is hard to believe that movie theatre personnel can't pop their own popcorn----it is so yummy---cheap--and it is fun to watch as it pops--plus it is healthy---if you don't douse it in coconut oil---motor oil or whatever they pour on it...

16 hours ago

Lisa commented on Doug Hill's group 'The Silly Thread'

Thanks Art and Christine! He goes to a very nurturing high school. When he told his teachers yesterday, one of them was so happy for him that she wrote it on her blackboard for the day. Imagine that in 12th grade!? He has been a lucky kid these pa...

16 hours ago

Arthur Thomas commented on Doug Hill's group 'The Silly Thread'

Lisa - my congratulations to your son! It was a thoughtful gesture for the School to call with the news. Sounds like the School has student welfare as part of its highest priorities.

17 hours ago

Arthur Thomas commented on Rich Rubino's group 'Food and Politics'

Ultra - don't forget that there is an additional problem ay many locations and that is one of freshness. Many places buy pre-popped popcorn and then warm it for you. The "buttery" stuff and the 10 pounds of salt are added to mask the less-than-fre...

17 hours ago

Arthur Thomas commented on Lisa's group 'Foreign Policy'

Lisa - do you want to dabble in the philosophical contributions as well? The masters are great to read and are important to understanding the formation of the current culture. I am thinking of Lao-tze, Zhuangzi, Kung Fu-tze (Confucius), Mengzi(Men...

17 hours ago

Bruce Belfield replied to Rhys M. Blavier's discussion 'Groupthink as a Political Mental Illness (Part I)'

Christine and Rich..... Many thanks for your thoughts here. Christine.... Reggarding, "Lets assume that we all made a conscious effort to regularly watch news shows that are ideologically different from out views, do you think that this group th...

18 hours ago

Arthur Thomas commented on Lisa's group 'Foreign Policy'

Chrstine - we are all too ignorant about China. I am recalling from too deep in my past, but some Chinese diplomat lamented that he feared all us Americans knew of China only by readings from Lin Yutang especially “The Wisdom of China and India: A...

18 hours ago

Bruce Belfield replied to Bruce Belfield's discussion 'Is There a “Citizens War of Aggression" Brewing Against Their Representatives?'

Christine.... Regarding Berkeley and the 32%.... On news reports, I have only heard that it applies to the tuition. I have presumed that that is what it applies to and not the other expenses that you have listed. In any case, students and their...

18 hours ago

Lisa commented on Lisa's group 'Foreign Policy'

Christine...when you are looking around for info on China...if you find anything interesting, I'd love to see it. Maybe start an article on Chinese culture in this group, with a few interesting links and we can add to it as we find things?

19 hours ago

UltraLib commented on Rich Rubino's group 'Health Care in America'

Lisa-----poor Santa ---I never thought of the obesity issue----the poor guy in the red suit with the white beard could be doomed----Wow!!!-----he needs to get to the front of the line---health care workers--ambulance drivers got their shots---now ...

19 hours ago

UltraLib commented on Robert Enders's blog post 'The ethical choice versus the pragmatic choice.'

I believe that we are biological survival oriented beings---who act ethically when we are in a positive situation---and can afford to play nice----having had all of our animal needs met----however if you scratch the skin of this socialized ethical...

19 hours ago

Lisa commented on Rich Rubino's group 'Health Care in America'

Ultra...that was actually in the news this week. LOL. Some Santa's union said they should all get shots. Apparently, in addition to their contact with children, obesity is a risk factor. (I am not kidding.)

19 hours ago

Christine replied to Bruce Belfield's discussion 'Is There a “Citizens War of Aggression" Brewing Against Their Representatives?'

Bruce, I am a bit confused as to what exactly a 32% in college fees actually means. I am assuming that students pay the regular tuition and a board fee if they in live in the dorms, and that the student fee is tacked onto that. That said, does the...

19 hours ago

Robert Enders added a blog post

The ethical choice versus the pragmatic choice.

I think that humans developed a sense of right and wrong as a survival mechanism. When you think about it, why would any species behave morally unless it increased the possibility of passing along one's genes? Our species has the greatest capacity...

19 hours ago

Christine replied to Rhys M. Blavier's discussion 'Groupthink as a Political Mental Illness (Part I)'

Rich, I too believe that the polarization of the media adds to group think. If in fact liberals watch liberal news and conservatives watch conservative news shows, group think should be easy to cure. If we all alternated between watching liberal a...

19 hours ago