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    Trinkledown theory- A failing theory?

    The final nail in the supply side coffin - How the World Works - Salon.com Excerpt: The theory of supply-side economics tells us that if you cut taxes on rich people and corporations, the newly liberated moguls and businessmen will take their windfall and invest it, creating jobs and...
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    Republican Party Platform of 1956

    Republican Party Platforms: Republican Party Platform of 1956 - August 20, 1956 Here are some excerpts from the above document: On social services: We are proud of and shall continue our far-reaching and sound advances in matters of basic human needs—expansion of social security...
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    Does the bible contradict itself?

    Does the bible contradict itself? Are those so called contradictions actually both true? Do they supplement each other? or are there no contradictions whatsoever?
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    The reason of my disbelief.

    This video summarizes pretty well why I don't believe. I used to be a theist, and then an agnostic-theist, but after I worked out this part of the logic, it made me to a non-believer. YouTube - Betting on infinity
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    How to go to war

    "All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country." - Hermann Göring, 2nd-in-command, Nazi Germany Full quote from Nuremberg Diary by Gustave Gilbert: Göring: Why, of...
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    What would jesus do?

    What political affiliation would Jesus be if he were alive today, economically speaking?
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    Health Care law, the straight facts

    I just want to give the facts straight as they are. This is a copy and past from the 'health care bill' post, moved them here in order for more people to see this. Just hope this will help end many debates in the future. So if we all just review the facts, and become educated members of society...
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    Interview with tea party attendees

    YouTube - THE TEA PARTY & THE CIRCUS - Final Healthcare Reform Protest What is your opinion after watching this film? Who are the tea party members?
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    How can you be certain that your beliefs are not delusions?

    People all over the world see, hear, and sincerely worship gods that you think are false. As a result, you are aware that a majority can be deluded. How are you so certain that your beliefs are not delusions just like theirs?
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    RNC document Leaked

    Nothing new, but here is what GOP thinks of its donors. (slideshow) How do conservatives think of this? Liberals, do you think the same applies to your side as well? To view the fullstory and powerpoint: Exclusive: RNC document mocks donors, plays on 'fear' - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com
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    How far can devotion go?

    In some religions, devotion is measured by physical suffering and self-inflicted pain. At what point is devotion, well, gone too far? Is there limits to your devotion? How far would you go to devote all of your body and spirit to your god(s)? Here is a documentary that is relavant to this...
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    Obama Q&A with GOP

    I would like to get the opinions of all sides on this video. What did you thought of it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ-RzMNUO7k
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    Bible: Literal or figurative

    For an example: genesis, endtimes, resurection, miracles, etc. If its both, then how can we identify which is figurative, which is not? Edit: Is ambiguity of some of things in the bible be judged by a person or by a group or 'enlightened individual', ex: pope, priest? In other words who...
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    Atheist lives with Christian Family for 30 days

    Here is an interesting video. An atheist moves in with a christian family for 30 days. Throughout the episode both sides learn a bit more of each others beliefs. I would like to get the opinion of both theists and atheists. Enjoy! Hulu - 30 Days: Atheist/Christian - Watch the full episode...
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    Atheist here (Ask me anything)

    Well I don't know were else to post without being disrespectful, but anyways, if you guys have any questions on my disbelief ask away. I want to give my side of the story and have an honest discussion. Well I am 19 years old, currently going to a University in the San Diego area. I used to...