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Isn't any conversation with the US president quid-pro-quo?
One of the big deals right now is the question of whether there was quid-pro-quo in the July 25 phone call between president Trump and Zelinsky.
Isn't every conversation with the US president a form of quid-pro-quo? The US president is one of the…
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How are steel imports supposed to threaten US national security?
I am reading this article. Therein it is stated that:
Under national security grounds (Section 232), Trump applied tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminium in March 2018, covering $ 10.2 bn and $ 7.7 bn of US steel and aluminium imports,…
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What officially disallows US presidents from driving?
Why can’t the US president drive, officially? Or is it not official? What steps could be taken to allow this action.
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Are gangsters hired to attack people at a train station classified as a terrorist attack?
The incidence happened in Hong Kong on 21st Jul 2019
Video footage showed dozens of men, mostly in masks, storming a mass transit station in Yuen Long late on Sunday, chasing passengers and beating them with sticks. Among those hurt in the attack…
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Has a Nobel Peace laureate ever been accused of war crimes?
Nobel Prizes aren't without controversy, and I was wondering if a Nobel Peace laureate has ever been accused of war crimes.
For the purpose of this question, I will accept accusations of war crimes by countries or other international bodies…
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Why does John Bercow say “unlock” after reading out the results of a vote?
In video from the House of Commons, whenever John Bercow reads the results of a vote, he says “unlock” at the end. For example, from last night:
The Ayes to the right, 329. The Noes to the left, 302. So the Ayes have it, the Ayes have it.…
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Is there an Impartial Brexit Deal comparison site?
I found the following one but as far as I can tell it is totally biased towards staying in the EU.
https://comparethebrexit.com/
How can I get an impartial view of the effect of different deals (including Norway and Canada if possible).
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What happens if the shutdown continues until election season?
Hopefully, this doesn't happen, but what happens if the US shutdown continues until the 2020 elections? Does the Federal Election Commission (FEC) have funding? Will elections be post-poned? If the FEC does have funding, what would happen if a…
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Why does Spain's government want to increase the minimum wage by such a large percentage at once?
According to the BBC, Spain wants to increase the minimum wage by more than 20%:
Spain's minimum wage will jump by 22% in 2019 - the largest annual
increase in more than 40 years.
It means millions of low-paid workers could see a pay rise from…
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Why is counting election totals more difficult than lottery administration?
This may seem like a rant. But I will show a few point of similarity which will show that it is an actual question.
First, states administer lotteries. Just as states administer both state and federal elections.
Second, there has never been a…
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How powerful is the Brazilian presidency?
In the Brazilian general election, 2018, Jair Bolsonaro was elected president.
Bolsonaro's views are controversial (this is an understatement), and some have declared fears that Brazil's democracy may be under threat, such as reported by the…
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Why is bestiality illegal in the United States?
This is a question I have wondered more than once while browsing statute. Many states have laws against bestiality. For the life of me, I have never heard of this practice actually occurring and I find it hard to imagine the public policy problem…
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Why is there so much focus on producing less CO₂ rather than investing in technology to recycle it?
There are endless debates about climate change and CO2 reduction. The US decided to withdraw from the Paris agreement, although there are no legally binding requirements.
Also, this article argues about Kyoto protocol effectiveness:
Overall, the…
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What medical costs burden the military enough to warrant banning all transgender people?
Reported in Donald Trump bans transgender people from serving in the military
President Trump tweeted: “After consultation with my Generals and
military experts, please be advised that the United States Government
will not accept or allow…
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Has a POTUS ever been called for jury duty?
Has a POTUS ever been called for jury duty?
It's everyone's civic duty after all, right?
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