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The 111th House of Representatives should not reelect Rep. Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House.
The 111th House of Representatives should not reelect Rep. Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House.
added about 1 year ago by
mga
"Until we [the United States] renounce the sorts of abuses that have stained our national honor [Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo, extraordinary rendition], al-Qaeda will be winning."
"Until we [the United States] renounce the sorts of abuses that have stained our national honor [Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo, extraordinary rendition], al-Qaeda will be winning."
from
www.washingtonpost.com
added about 1 year ago by
mga
A progressive tax is a socialist policy.
A progressive tax is a socialist policy.
from
blog.beliefnet.com
added about 1 year ago by
mga
Treasury Secretary Paulson's plan to deal with the US financial crisis should be cause of great concern to the American people.
Treasury Secretary Paulson's plan to deal with the US financial crisis should be cause of great concern to the American people.
from
faculty.chicagogsb.edu
added about 1 year ago by
mga
Gov. Palin is a good choice to be the Republican U.S. Vice Presidential nominee.
Gov. Palin is a good choice to be the Republican U.S. Vice Presidential nominee.
3 comments
| added over 2 years ago by
mga
Only citizens of the USA have a right to arms under the Second Amendment.
Only citizens of the USA have a right to arms under the Second Amendment.
from
www.reason.com
added over 2 years ago by
mga
A citizen should have the right to carry a gun into a courthouse.
A citizen should have the right to carry a gun into a courthouse.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
Governments should be able to detain terrorist suspects for up to 42 days without having to charge them with a crime.
Governments should be able to detain terrorist suspects for up to 42 days without having to charge them with a crime.
from
www.timesonline.co.uk
added over 2 years ago by
mga
The US should substantially increase the gasoline tax.
The US should substantially increase the gasoline tax.
from
www.washingtonpost.com
1 comment
| added over 2 years ago by
mga
The national press corps was too deferential to the White House and to the administration in regard to the choice over whether to go to war in Iraq.
The national press corps was too deferential to the White House and to the administration in regard to the choice over whether to go to war in Iraq.
from
www.salon.com
added over 2 years ago by
mga
The Bush Administration relied on propaganda to sell the Iraq war.
The Bush Administration relied on propaganda to sell the Iraq war.
from
www.politico.com
added over 2 years ago by
mga
The US government should grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies that participated in warrantless eavesdropping that may have violated US law.
The US government should grant retroactive immunity to telecommunications companies that participated in warrantless eavesdropping that may have violated US law.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
The US electoral college is unfair because it thwarts the will of the majority.
The US electoral college is unfair because it thwarts the will of the majority.
from
en.wikipedia.org
1 comment
| added over 2 years ago by
mga
It is more important to understand a political candidate's policy proposals than a candidate's character.
It is more important to understand a political candidate's policy proposals than a candidate's character.
from
news.yahoo.com
added over 2 years ago by
mga
My country should destroy all, if any, nuclear weapons it has in its arsenal and stop all nuclear weapon programs.
My country should destroy all, if any, nuclear weapons it has in its arsenal and stop all nuclear weapon programs.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
The theory of Intelligent Design should be taught in our education system
The theory of Intelligent Design should be taught in our education system
1 comment
| added over 2 years ago by
mga
It is time for an independent prosecutor to investigate whether the Bush administration has committed war crimes.
It is time for an independent prosecutor to investigate whether the Bush administration has committed war crimes.
from
secure.aclu.org
added over 2 years ago by
mga
People should not be criminalized for the file-sharing of copyrighted material if they are not profiting from doing so.
People should not be criminalized for the file-sharing of copyrighted material if they are not profiting from doing so.
from
www.builderau.com.au
added over 2 years ago by
mga
In 2050, Bill Clinton will be remembered as an above average president of the United States.
In 2050, Bill Clinton will be remembered as an above average president of the United States.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
In 2050, George W. Bush will be remembered as an above average president of the United States.
In 2050, George W. Bush will be remembered as an above average president of the United States.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
It is in the best interest of the United States to have opposing parties controlling the Executive and Legislative branches of government.
It is in the best interest of the United States to have opposing parties controlling the Executive and Legislative branches of government.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
It is better for the U.S. to keep a significant number of troops in Iraq until the situation gets better, even if that takes many years, than to set a timetable for removing troops from Iraq and to stick to that timetable regardless of what is going on in Iraq.
It is better for the U.S. to keep a significant number of troops in Iraq until the situation gets better, even if that takes many years, than to set a timetable for removing troops from Iraq and to stick to that timetable regardless of what is going on in Iraq.
from
www.salon.com
added over 2 years ago by
mga
The Federal Reserve System of the United States has done more harm than good for the country.
The Federal Reserve System of the United States has done more harm than good for the country.
from
en.wikipedia.org
added over 2 years ago by
mga
The United States should not allow for investment in American companies by sovereign wealth funds that are owned by undemocratic regimes.
The United States should not allow for investment in American companies by sovereign wealth funds that are owned by undemocratic regimes.
from
www.cbsnews.com
added over 2 years ago by
mga
The United States should ratify the Kyoto Protocol.
The United States should ratify the Kyoto Protocol.
from
en.wikipedia.org
added over 2 years ago by
mga
It is in the best interest of the United States to join the International Criminal Court.
It is in the best interest of the United States to join the International Criminal Court.
from
en.wikipedia.org
added over 2 years ago by
mga
Hate crime legislation which allows for harsher punishments on the basis of bias are wrong because perpetrators of the same criminal act should not be treated differently only because they hold different beliefs or motives.
Hate crime legislation which allows for harsher punishments on the basis of bias are wrong because perpetrators of the same criminal act should not be treated differently only because they hold different beliefs or motives.
from
en.wikipedia.org
added over 2 years ago by
mga
Government is inherently evil.
Government is inherently evil.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
All public lands should be privatized.
All public lands should be privatized.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
Breaking the law is not always immoral.
Breaking the law is not always immoral.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
International aid projects should be funded by private charities, not by taxpayers.
International aid projects should be funded by private charities, not by taxpayers.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
Sex between unmarried people is immoral.
Sex between unmarried people is immoral.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
Homosexuality is immoral.
Homosexuality is immoral.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
People who enter a country illegally but commit no crimes and claim no welfare benefits should be given amnesty.
People who enter a country illegally but commit no crimes and claim no welfare benefits should be given amnesty.
1 comment
| added over 2 years ago by
mga
Globalization's impact on the domestic economy is positive.
Globalization's impact on the domestic economy is positive.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
Free trade is generally a good thing.
Free trade is generally a good thing.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
Military service should be voluntary.
Military service should be voluntary.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
Political campaigns should be completely funded by public financing.
Political campaigns should be completely funded by public financing.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
Restricting the rights of sovereign consumers to purchase foreign goods is outside the scope of legitimate government.
Restricting the rights of sovereign consumers to purchase foreign goods is outside the scope of legitimate government.
from
en.wikipedia.org
added over 2 years ago by
mga
The United States should repeal its economic embargo against Cuba.
The United States should repeal its economic embargo against Cuba.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
Violent media should be regulated by government.
Violent media should be regulated by government.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
A tax system should have one marginal rate for all people, regardless of their income or consumption.
A tax system should have one marginal rate for all people, regardless of their income or consumption.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
Government should not be responsible for the education of children.
Government should not be responsible for the education of children.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
The possession of drugs should be decriminalized.
The possession of drugs should be decriminalized.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
Marriage should be explicitly defined by government as an institution which unites one man and one woman.
Marriage should be explicitly defined by government as an institution which unites one man and one woman.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
Fetuses and embryos are human beings and should have legal protections defending their right to life.
Fetuses and embryos are human beings and should have legal protections defending their right to life.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
Capital punishment should be abolished.
Capital punishment should be abolished.
added over 2 years ago by
mga
