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Dear Anonymous

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fenberry, Apr 2019: Dear Anonymous, thanks for commenting on my thread. I didn't expect to start a conversation so soon. <3
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Started by Livewire

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Important

Deep Discussion Feedback thread mk.II

Her, Mar 2019: And the internal discussion should be considered wisely, of course. My own thoughts of the ease of such things aren’t relevant.
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Rules

Deep Discussion Rules & Guidelines

gimmepie, Mar 2018: ResourcesWhen tackling some of the content that appears in this section, it is advisible to make sure your information is coming from reputable sources. You are not required to make use of these sources (or any) but they may prove useful. If you...
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Are people dumbing down?

polymorphism, Apr 2018: I feel like perhaps in terms of attention span the general populace of (at least the OECD (and the like) countries) has significantly gone down but as a whole no I don't think people are dumbing down. The world is more interconnected than it has...
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News

Russia's ICBM testing

Livewire, Apr 2018: Putin knows he can get away with a lot given that the international community can't/won't pass sanctions or rebuke them without the US on board, and seeing as we can't even follow through with expelling a few diplomats properly, we won't do anything...
7   1,050
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Biggest Lie

gimmepie, Apr 2018: Personally I think the biggest lie told throughout history is that the people writing holy texts somehow were in contact with a higher power or knew what such a being would want or think.
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Santa Claus found dead in workshop [AFD joke]

Vragon2.0, Apr 2018: Whelp, time for Jack Frost to take over.
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Life

Echo Chambers in America

LDSman, Mar 2018: I disagree that there is any way for the FCC to monitor and enforce a fairness doctrine on the more than 30,000 radio stations currently operating in the US. I know what the idea was. Unfortunately, the idea rarely matches the implementation. Things...
12   1,596
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Life

Graffiti: For what purpose?

LDSman, Mar 2018: Why graffiti? Reasons vary. 1. To make a statement. I’m here, see me. 2. Art to some. 3. Rebellion. You can’t stop me from messing up this wall. 4. Marking territory. Gang signs and the like.
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Started by Centipede Chan

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Improving Infrastructure In The United States

Esper, Mar 2018: I don't like this approach. This taxes the regular people who have to drive for a living (like me) and not the people with the money who can afford live near where they work. Those people don't have to drive each day (they can walk, take the subway,...
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Started by EC

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The EU Federation

gimmepie, Mar 2018: Fair point. It's obviously a lot more nuanced than just "states that share the money things". I feel like the beginnings of the groundwork are there to be built upon though and the economic unity is a big part of that.
18   1,127
Started by Squirrel

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Life

Compromise

Gigadweeb, Mar 2018: compromise pretty much never leads to anything of worth for either opposing ideology on whatever two people of different political opinions are debating and quite frankly there's a lot of positions that shouldn't be compromised on
15   2,116
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Does Islam have a place in our moderne world?

Gigadweeb, Mar 2018: Organised religion doesn't really deserve a place itself, as it tends to exploit and radicalise those who are susceptible to it. That being said, there's no real difference between Islam and other organised religions, especially Christianity in...
24   1,638
Started by BronzeHeart92

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"What 'government' does best" by Larken Rose

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ShinyUmbreon189, Mar 2018: How exactly would the police solve the situation if a group or someone was trying to take over your home or your property? Are these people government officials, real estate agencies, do you owe the bank money, or are they just some goons trying to...
36   4,080
Started by Philosophizer

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NM to Become First State to Require Students Apply to College

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Philosophizer, Feb 2018: In my opinion, this is a perfect example of why governments are illegitimate: no one has the right to force another against his or her will, and calling it "law" doesn't change that.
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Started by Hermione Granger

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USA Gymnastics/Michigan State University sex abuse scandal

string555, Feb 2018: I just don't get why they can't act on it, maybe people like that have an attraction to them but JUST DON'T ACT ON IT, seriously ATTRACTION DOESN'T HAVE TO LEAD TO ACTION it's not difficult people. >:/ Edit: No seriously... ATTRACTION DOES NOT...
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Started by Guest123_x1

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Filibuster on Measure to Ban Abortion After 20 Weeks of Pregnancy

Aliencommander1245, Feb 2018: I feel like this is kind of a strawman anyway, maybe somewhere out there a woman has "bragged" about having an abortion (Which implies a sense of accomplishment and proudness about it, which just doesn't really make sense) but unless you can point...
12   1,403
Started by KetsuekiR

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Debate

Taxes

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Lucid, Feb 2018: I ain’t getting ass back on my taxes next year and I am pissed.
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Life

what main advices do you have for PC?

Star-Lord, Feb 2018: People need to realize that life is going to throw them curve balls that they're never going to expect. These turn into experiences that can dramatically alter your life and worldview (hopefully for the better). Always be open to learning from your...
18   1,083
Started by Esper

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If you were a parent, would you allow your child to use gadgets in early age?

Melody, Jan 2018: Honestly I think raising children as natives of the digital age is essential. Yes that means giving them all access to things. That also means that you have to sit beside them and parent them constantly until they're old enough to handle themselves...
20   2,172
Started by LuckyStar

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Your body, your rules.

Megan, Jan 2018: Is this about criticizing or regulating? Criticizing, obviously yes, as the other person doesn't even require knowing what you think about it. Doesn't make it less of a critique. Now regulating on the other hand is a completely different story....
18   2,288
Started by gimmepie

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The 2nd Amendment needs to go

(7 pages)
LDSman, Jan 2018: Its easier to blame guns despite gun homicides not being in the top ten causes of deaths in the US.
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Started by BronzeHeart92

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Life

Do you think humanity's going to get anywhere?

LDSman, Jan 2018: True, I was a little broad in my statement. Competition/conflict helps drive innovation. People want to outdo others or see a way to meet a need brought out in a conflict/competition. The innovations that came out of WW 2 were because of the...
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Started by strangerhypno

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News

The New egg bill

Star Arcana, Jan 2018: I don't know all the municipal/state/federal powers and limitations in the U.S. as I've never lived there and haven't studied it with enough detail. With that being said, I find this bill disgusting on so many different levels. First off, those...
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Youtuber talks bad about an Asian drink and pissess off an entire country

Sektor, Jan 2018: I don't even think calling a food item terrible is culturally insensitive in the slightest. A food item could be terrible to some, while amazing to others. If Malaysia is finding problems with his comments on their national drink, so to speak,...
20   2,116
Started by Shin Orochi Evil Arsenicc

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Why are there still Nazis around?

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Sektor, Jan 2018: I feel like I am a little too late to weigh in heavily here, but the real and honest answer to the original question, without bothering myself with people linking blog posts and other such drivel that holds no truth nor validity in the main scheme...
62   5,123
Started by Esper

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ANTIFA

Aliencommander1245, Dec 2017: A woman was literally murdered just earlier this year Also, maybe read the thread? You seem kind of heavily misinformed
13   1,308
Started by Arsenic

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Explosion in NYC Port Authority bus terminal

Aliencommander1245, Dec 2017: That kind of conspiracy only pops up if the perpetrator is a white guy
6   577
Started by Arsenic

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Where do you get your news?

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GalladeAlba, Dec 2017: Russia Today and the BBC for general news to view from it both a Western & Russian perspective, sometimes Le Monde (mainly Thomas Pikkety's blog) as well to improve my French. I usually read the Economist and the NY Times (specifically Krugman's...
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Started by Bidoof FTW

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Internet neutrally repeal

Nah, Nov 2017: As much as I’d like to just leave this one here, I kind of can’t when the topic already exists in 2 forms in what is kind of the more appropriate section. So I must lock this. =(
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What are your thoughts on Libertarianism??

Aliencommander1245, Nov 2017: Generally libertarianism is an ideology with a lot of flaws, the free market is absolutely not a solution to anything and it's incredibly easy to observe that in the US, which has so many services dominated by awful corporate monopolies that create...
6   919
Started by MarinaSpeaks

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State vs Nation

gimmepie, Nov 2017: From my understanding, the problem with common core is content rather than uniformity. Obviously the differences between states wouldn't be the only reason your system has problems, I can think of a few others off the top of my head even. I'm sure...
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Should Valentine's Day be celebrated?

BoumBoumBidou, Nov 2017: I'm really gratefull for Valentine's day existence cause it allows me to wish "happy non-Valentine's day" to my girlfriend as often as I want. It has become a very important joke between us :)
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Started by Mareep123

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Two trans people elected to government office in the U.S.

Flowerchild, Nov 2017: splendid! i'd heard of one but i didn't know there was a second. very happy to hear that things in america seem to be getting better, at least at the local and state levels =)
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Started by Nah

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The mess otherwise known as Australian politics

Aliencommander1245, Nov 2017: I think the issues aren't the stipulations they'll add, they don't have the majority to push awful things and the general consensus seems to be wanting no stipulations, but instead the way they'll poison on the bills and prevent them from passing. ...
15   2,416
Started by Charlie Brown

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Robert Mueller indicts George Papadopolous, others from Trump campaign

twocows, Nov 2017: Good info at these links, highly recommend reading them. https://www.popehat.com/2017/10/30/lawsplainer-the-manafortgates-indictment/ https://www.popehat.com/2017/10/30/lawsplainer-the-george-papadopoulos-guilty-plea/
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Started by Alex

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PewdiePie vs Mainstream Media

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ZeoStar, Nov 2017: Pewdiepie > Mainstream media
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Started by Aeroblast

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Healthy Eating in Modern Society

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an illegible mess., Oct 2017: i grew up in a family that was very, very picky about what we ate. my mom was one of those people that believed high fructose corn syrup and certain food dyes caused cancer or whatever. that eating things made with gmos or non organic foods is bad....
28   3,226
Started by gimmepie

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Custom Love

Kurapik, Oct 2017: What if techology allow us to have "really" sentimental relationship at our-own pleasure? Would it be an advantage or not? I would be in favour of such a thing, It can allow people who are not emancipated in their-own social context to prove...
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Started by Kurapik

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Las Vegas, latest, most deadly mass shooting in US history

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Kanzler, Oct 2017: http://www.theonion.com/article/no-way-prevent-says-only-nation-where-regularly-ha-57086?utm_content=Main&utm_campaign=SF&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=SocialMarketing
32   1,655
Started by Esper

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Ethics, Politics, and the Misunderstanding & Misrepresentation of Science

Rogue planet, Oct 2017: Science is constantly misrepresented because political figures see something to gain by discrediting legitimate scientific research. Bizarrely, the American public seems to believe politicians with a blatant agenda; rather than scientists who care...
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What should replace religion?

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She, Sep 2017: I don't think religion should be replaced. People have the right to believe in what they want and as long it doesn't start a war, I'm fine with it.
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Should ambidexterity be taught in schools?

Kurapik, Sep 2017: Oh one of myu favourite topic, as a teenage I tried EVERYTHING to become a lefty since I wanted to have some in common with famous people like Messi and in general with the "artists", with poor success. (I mean I can write in a disgraful way with...
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Started by string555

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Charlottesville car attack

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Aliencommander1245, Sep 2017: I didn't end up gathering the energy to respond to Gunther's sewer torrent up there, but here's an interesting article on the fallout from this rally and this act of terrorism leading to a murder. The Alt-right communities are being torn up both...
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Started by Esper

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2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Sawsbuck, Sep 2017: I hope everyone in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina is ok.
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Started by EC

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Believe my experience

Esper, Sep 2017: Not so much conversations, but disagreements was the area I was thinking of. Because I think it's important to trust people (when your safety isn't at stake) so that you don't get to a place where you think you know better about someone's...
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Started by Esper

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President Trump Ends DACA (6 Month Delay)

Leafsfan, Sep 2017: Here's my view. If you are an illegal immigrant, you should be deported. That being said, with DACA, we are talking about children who did not of to the United States by choice. For them, they should all have an equal opportunity to, in some way,...
14   1,706
Started by EC

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Is Age Just a Number?

Daenerys, Sep 2017: I think you've already in the final part of the first post deviated from what this thread seemed to be about in the beginning. If you want to discuss whether age is just a number or not, that's fine, and providing your reasoning behind posing the...
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Started by Pinkie-Dawn

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ESPN reassigns commentator because of name

mew_nani, Aug 2017: I think we can now say the world has officially gone mad. -_- I don't wanna even know how crazy people are going to be when the next full moon hits.
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Started by JJ Styles

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Kid dies on school swimming trip - who's responsible?

Aliencommander1245, Aug 2017: I feel like even if the parents were aware he failed the swimming test, the fact that he was still being allowed to go should be taken into account. Being still allowed to go implies that "hey, even though your kid failed it should still be fine if...
5   1,035
Started by Leafsfan

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Life

Imagination

string555, Aug 2017: Seems to be in agreement with my concept. Also, the 'AI daughter' is in reference to a chat bot/Artificial Intelligence I made. I think it would be completely awesome if I could give her the ability of imagination. First imagination, then the...
2   943
Started by string555

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The North Korea Thread

string555, Aug 2017: Okay, first off, I'm going to say that I don't really condone how North Korea runs things. But, that being said, I think part of the problem is how everyone around the world underestimates North Korea. By underestimating them, they are also...
11   1,263
Started by EC

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News

Google memo: employee fired for memo questioning corporate culture

Esper, Aug 2017: It's a little unfortunate that there can't seem to be a conversation about this among the Google people because they fired the guy (not necessarily wrongly) so quickly, but also because they cancelled their follow-up attempt at a company-wide talk...
14   1,337
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