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Politics
Polite Political Discussion- is it Possible? An Experiment.
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445My comparison of same sex and mixed race marriages wasn't about their qualitRambi8/2/2006
444That is one thing, among a lot of others of course, that turns me off to Islam.Suma8/2/2006
443I don't discount the value of cultural differences as a source of conflict. Thomas M.8/2/2006
442<i>The Northern states outlawed only NEW slavery, and allowed folks to keeBrumar898/2/2006
441smokers die sooner, they cost less in the long runlongnshort8/2/2006
440<i>The rationale for the Civil War changed midway through the conflict.<Rambi8/2/2006
439Yeah, the religion does allow four wives but it is only legal in a few countriesBrumar898/2/2006
438Thanks for the compliments. There are many good books on the topic, but if I haThomas M.8/2/2006
437Lee freed his slaves before the warlongnshort8/2/2006
436The Northern states outlawed only NEW slavery, and allowed folks to keep their eKonKilo8/2/2006
435Glad to hear it- as I said, the phrase from you startled me. Especially about thRambi8/2/2006
434I thought polygamy was accepted practice in the Muslim countries. It may be limthe_wheel8/2/2006
433Furthermore the institution of marriage is ancient and has evolved into its presBrumar898/2/2006
432By the way, I want to apologize for the "emotional rants" comment. ThaJ. C. Dithers8/2/2006
431<i>when it became economically inviable</i> That wouldn't have Brumar898/2/2006
430Wow, Euterpre, have you got me all wrong! I am the last person in the world to J. C. Dithers8/2/2006
429People like to believe things consistent with their biases. (eom)Brumar898/2/2006
428yikes! Audit of Iraq Reconstruction Finds Corruption Worsening By YOCHI J. DREAepicure8/2/2006
427World Peace? (next issue?)epicure8/2/2006
426LOL. Well, better to agree to disagree, since we've pretty much explained ouRambi8/2/2006
425That's wonderful. I am so happy for you. Does smoke bother you as an ex-smepicure8/2/2006
424As a former smoker, I don't think smokers have the right to make me pay highRon8/2/2006
423That's ok. We don't HAVE to agree :-) There's no law or anything. epicure8/2/2006
422Well, I understand what your POV is, but I can't agree. We have controls thaRambi8/2/2006
421I don't even really care whether there is an effect. I see it as an assaultepicure8/2/2006
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