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Why is the amount of training for police officers in the United States so low compared to other developed countries?
In the wake of current events the U.S. police have once again come under immense public scrutiny, putting the focus on various aspects such as police brutality, racial discrimination, qualified immunity, police unions and others.
There is however…
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Why do so many Russians approve of Joseph Stalin's regime?
I read polls suggesting that 70% of Russians today support Joseph Stalin's actions when he was in charge of the Soviet Union as its Premier. Why is his approval rating so high in Russia despite of all the atrocities he completed when he was leader…
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Does any politician - honestly - want a No Deal Brexit?
As a German, it seems to me that No Deal Brexit without preparations would hurt so much that it makes no sense to prefer it. That is so clear that it should be the case for any conceivable expectation for what happens.
It makes sense that a…
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What would the United Kingdom's "optimal" Brexit deal look like?
As far as I could tell, the Brexit issue boils down to three core points for the UK:
The UK no longer has to follow any EU regulations.
The border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland remains without customs/border checks etc.…
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Is it possible to live as a British/Canadian/Australian while openly disavowing the Monarchy?
Suppose a natural-born citizen of one of those countries principally objects to the notion of monarchy and in particular is unwilling to swear allegiance to a king or queen - are there any rights or privileges that would be denied to them such as…
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Why does having a soda tax seem so hard to achieve in the US?
According to this Harvard article eating too much added sugar can lead to serious health issues:
A sugar-laden diet may raise your risk of dying of heart disease even
if you aren’t overweight. So says a major study published in JAMA
Internal…
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Why do oppressive regimes cheat in the election process rather than simply faking the results?
Why do so many authoritarian regimes bother with voter fraud and ballot stuffing? For example, after Hitler's annexation of Austria, intrusive propaganda and threats were used to make everybody vote for the Anschluss, but historians seem to think…
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Can an impeached President run for a second term?
Suppose Congress successfully impeaches and removes a sitting President of the USA. Can this person still run for a second term?
Assuming the usual rules about term limits are observed, of course.
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Is there a legal way that can be used to force the President of United States undergo a mental health examination?
Important note: although I use references about the current President, my question should be regarded as a general one, not specifically related to Donald Trump.
According to this article Donald Trump disclosed a few details of one of his previous…
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What is the pacifist position on Ukraine?
What/who are the prominent pacifist movements/organizations/thinkers in the 21st century, and what is their position on the conflict in Ukraine?
Much of the public and political discussion about the conflict in Ukraine is grounded in the concept of…
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What would Ukraine gain by joining the European Union rapidly?
President Zelensky of Ukraine urged the European Union today to grant his country immediate accession to the EU bloc.
Would joining the EU bloc rapidly allow the European Union members to help more efficiently Ukraine during wartime?
or thwart…
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How do Palestinian schools teach about the Holocaust?
How do schools in Palestine (at least those controlled by the Palestinian government) teach about the events of the Holocaust? What do their official textbooks say on the subject?
Mirror question: How does Israel teach the displacement of the Arab…
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Why do populists and dictators sometimes lie so ridiculously that it's obvious it's untrue?
Why do populists and dictators sometimes lie so ridiculously that it's entirely obvious it's untrue? What purpose do such blatant lies serve if no one takes them seriously? Examples of extremely improbable lies:
The Democrat position on abortion is…
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What's the difference between a 51 seat majority and a 50 seat + VP "majority"?
The US Senate currently has a 50/50 split of Democratic (D) and Republican (R) caucus members. According to news reports, this has lead to "power sharing agreements" needing to be made between the Ds and Rs. Why is this necessary?
Since the vice…
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Did Hillary Clinton actually lose because supporters thought she would win in a landslide?
I have seen numerous people say that Clinton lost because the polls convinced many of her supporters to not bother voting since she was guaranteed to win anyways. The argument is that in many districts, it was actually much closer than the polls…
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