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Political Issues

These forums are for discussing general political issues.

	Forum Name and Description	Last Post	Topics	Posts
	All Political Issues Discussion	Iran helping Taliban... we think. by Jamie on Wed Sep 1, 2010 7:35 PM	203	482
	Business & Economy Discuss the economy, taxes, corporations, trade, tariffs, currency and other world economic and business political issues.	Thoughts on minimum wage by chipper on Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:11 AM	29	60
	Civil & Human Rights Discuss civil and human rights for people around the world including abortion, freedom of speech, gay rights, gun control and the legalization of drugs.	Republican Islamophobia by EL PREZIDENTE KABOOM on Mon Aug 30, 2010 1:05 AM	38	108
	Education Discuss educational issues.	Abstinence is ignorance is a kid having sex by defiant81 on Sat Aug 14, 2010 10:26 AM	9	18
	Environment Discuss environmental issues facing countries around the world.	Most Commonly Used Renewable Energy Source in the... by Frank K on Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:33 PM	25	55
	Health & Welfare Discuss health and welfare issues in countries around the world.	It's offical Social Security is in the RED! What ... by EL PREZIDENTE KABOOM on Wed Sep 1, 2010 1:18 PM	27	99
	Laws & Crime Discuss how different countries handle laws & crime and issues such as capital punishment, court systems, prisons and more.	Obama’s transparency not so transparent by Zach F on Fri Jun 11, 2010 8:49 PM	7	13
	Military & Defense Discuss military and defense issues from countries around the world including arms sales, nuclear stockpiles, military technologies and other issues.	Did we pull troops out too soon? by chipper on Thu Aug 26, 2010 1:30 PM	3	4
	Religion Discuss the role of religion in world politics.	Republican Islamophobia by EL PREZIDENTE KABOOM on Mon Aug 30, 2010 1:05 AM	27	67
	Science & Technology Discuss science and technology issues facing countries around the world such as stem cell research, genetic engineering, the Internet and more.	High Speed Rail...best option? by LLBarry on Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:52 PM	5	10
	Treaties & Agreements Discuss various treaties, agreements, conventions, pacts or resolutions made between countries (NAFTA, NATA, UN, etc).	Iran and Nuclear Weapons by Jamie on Wed Sep 1, 2010 7:15 PM	7	9
	Wars & Conflicts Discuss wars and conflicts around the world.	Iran helping Taliban... we think. by Jamie on Wed Sep 1, 2010 7:35 PM	15	20
	World Events & News Discuss major world events and news stories (other than wars & conflicts) such as natural or man-made disasters.	Does Bill O'Reilly think that some of Beck's outr... by EL PREZIDENTE KABOOM on Fri Jul 16, 2010 2:42 PM	11	19
	Common Arguments Discuss how to best refute the most common arguments made by republicans and convince moderates and independents on the Democratic positions.	Will The Right Sacrifice California to Save Marri... by ChristyR on Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:01 AM	24	86

United States Government & Domestic Discussions

	Forum Name and Description	Last Post	Topics	Posts
	U.S. Elections Discuss previous and upcoming United States national, state and local elections.	Is the Republican Victory Plan Another Great Depr... by EL PREZIDENTE KABOOM on Mon Aug 2, 2010 1:11 AM	6	11
	State & Local Politics Discuss state, county and local politics that is specific to a region and not a part of the national political stage.	Poll says Californians are in favor of AZ SB1070 by EL PREZIDENTE KABOOM on Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:06 AM	23	38

U.S. Government Branches, Departments & Military

	Forum Name and Description	Last Post	Topics	Posts
	All Government Discussion	The Tea Party's Pillow Talk With SCOTUS by Zoroastor on Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:00 PM	6	13
	Executive Branch & Cabinet	DREAM Act: Good idea or bad idea? by LLBarry on Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:26 PM	2	6
	Legislative Branch & Congress	Monday, January 01, 0001	0	0
	Judicial Branch & Supreme Court	The Tea Party's Pillow Talk With SCOTUS by Zoroastor on Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:00 PM	3	5
	Departments & Agencies	Everyday American's Paying for the Cleanup of BP'... by Frank K on Sat Jun 12, 2010 8:38 AM	1	2
	U.S. Military	Monday, January 01, 0001	0	0

Legislation

Discussion Pending Legislation and Laws Passed

	Forum Name and Description	Last Post	Topics	Posts
	All Legislation Discussion	Poll on Proposition 8, 2 years later by Frank K on Mon Aug 9, 2010 10:33 AM	11	28
	Proposed Federal Legislation Discuss current proposed or potential future federal legislation. Any bill currently being introduced, in talks about or ideas for future laws.	The Republican Alternative Health Care Plan costs... by mrarnold on Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:37 PM	8	23
	Federal Laws Passed Discuss Federal Laws which have been passed and signed into law.	Tracking Jobs from the Stimulus Bill by Pulkit on Thu Dec 24, 2009 4:30 AM	1	2
	Proposed State & Local Legislation Discuss proposed or potential future legislation at the state and local level.	Proposition 23, Good or Bad by LLBarry on Sat Jul 31, 2010 10:32 AM	1	1
	State & Local Laws Passed Discuss passed state and local laws.	Poll on Proposition 8, 2 years later by Frank K on Mon Aug 9, 2010 10:33 AM	1	2

Liberal\Progressive Groups, People, Events & Discussions

Discuss events, journalists, pundits, progressive websites, tv & radio personalities and anything to do with media and the Democrats.

	Forum Name and Description	Last Post	Topics	Posts
	All Liberals Discussion	Remembering Robert Byrd by Frank K on Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:22 AM	7	10
	Democratic Politicians Discuss current and former Democratic elected officials	Remembering Robert Byrd by Frank K on Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:22 AM	4	7
	Liberal\Progressive Media Discuss journalists, pundits, websites, tv & radio personalities and other media persons who subscribe to a liberal\progressive point of view.	Favorite TV Journalists by Frank K on Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:49 AM	2	2
	Liberal\Progressive Groups Discuss your favorite progressive groups & organizations as well as offer constructive criticism of groups that do more harm than good for the Democratic party.	Monday, January 01, 0001	0	0
	Liberal\Progressive Events Discuss liberal, progressive and/or Democratic party sponsored events either big or small.	Who's going to Netroots Nation 2010 in Las Vegas? by JasonK on Thu Sep 24, 2009 2:50 AM	1	1
	Liberal\Progressive People Discuss notable and known liberals who do not fit our other categories (media, politicians) such as CEOs, community leaders, actors, professors, philanthropists, campaign donors and more.	Monday, January 01, 0001	0	0
	Defending Liberals & Democrats Defend liberals, progressives and Democrats against phony outrage, manufactured controversies and other attacks by Conservatives.	Monday, January 01, 0001	0	0
	Democratic Primaries Discuss federal, state & local Democratic primary elections and candidates.	Monday, January 01, 0001	0	0
	Independent Politicians, Media, People & Groups Discuss politicians who are neither Republican or Democrat, media persons who do not demonstrate a political bias and also groups\organizations which do not favor a conservative or liberal agenda and are considered non-partisan.	The Tax Policy Center breakdown of 2011 Federal B... by Frank K on Wed Mar 3, 2010 8:07 AM	3	4

Conservative Groups & People

Discuss and share information about Republican politicians, media people and figureheads.

	Forum Name and Description	Last Post	Topics	Posts
	All Conservatives Discussion	Glenn Beck: Not just stupid, also a racist: Why d... by PSmith on Thu Sep 2, 2010 12:10 AM	108	212
	Republican Politicians Discuss Republican politicians both past and present on national, state and local levels.	Rand Paul's plan to our nation's security. by Frank K on Sat Jun 26, 2010 4:29 PM	50	68
	Conservative Media Discuss journalists, pundits, right wing websites, tv & radio personalities, media outlets and persons with a conservative point of view.	Glenn Beck: Not just stupid, also a racist: Why d... by PSmith on Thu Sep 2, 2010 12:10 AM	17	48
	Conservative Groups & Organizations Discuss conservative PACs, think tanks or other groups that attack Democrats, promote a far right agenda and/or misinform on issues.	Why Republicans don't like the unemployed. by Zach F on Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:45 AM	18	45
	Religious Right Discuss the religious right including news, controversies, positions on issues and people.	Christian Coalition Lies about Heath Care Reform by Listening on Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:27 PM	6	10
	Conservative People Discuss notable and known conservatives who do not fit our other categories (media, politicians & religious right) such as CEOs, community leaders, actors, professors, philanthropists, campaign donors and more.	Monday, January 01, 0001	0	0
	Conservative Controversies Discuss Conservative & Republican Controversies such as political scandals, dirt, sex scandals, corruption, abuse of power, arrests, and more.	Why Republicans don't like the unemployed. by Zach F on Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:45 AM	11	14
	Conservative Lies, Smears & Misinformation Discuss anything ranging from a simple lie to an orchestrated smear campaign. If a Republican lies, deceives, smears or says anything misleading talk about it here.	Smear campaign against Kevin Jennings by Listening on Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:14 PM	2	3
	Conservative Events Discuss major republican and conservative sponsored events.	Monday, January 01, 0001	0	0
	Republican Primaries Discuss federal, state & local Republican primary elections and candidates.	Monday, January 01, 0001	0	0
	Wingnuts Discuss republican extremists ("wingnuts") and their viewpoints. This is the forum to discuss\vent about every day people with radical right wing beliefs and to share your experiences interacting with wingnuts in person or on the Internet.	New Member by Frank K on Wed Apr 7, 2010 10:01 PM	4	24

International News, Politics & Foreign Policy

These are forums to discuss International relations, foreign policy, wars, conflicts, treaties and more.

	Forum Name and Description	Last Post	Topics	Posts
	International News & Politics Discuss international news, business, incidents, natural disasters, discoveries, major events, economics, world history & politics concerning various countries besides the United States. This also includes general foreign policy, government & politics, elections, international relations and general discussions on specific countries around the world.	Iran helping Taliban... we think. by Jamie on Wed Sep 1, 2010 7:35 PM	28	49
	Treaties & Agreements Discuss various treaties, agreements, conventions, pacts or resolutions made between countries (NAFTA, NATA, UN, etc).	Iran and Nuclear Weapons by Jamie on Wed Sep 1, 2010 7:15 PM	7	9
	Wars & Conflicts Discuss wars and conflicts around the world.	Iran helping Taliban... we think. by Jamie on Wed Sep 1, 2010 7:35 PM	15	20
	World Events & News Discuss major world events and news stories (other than wars & conflicts) such as natural or man-made disasters.	Does Bill O'Reilly think that some of Beck's outr... by EL PREZIDENTE KABOOM on Fri Jul 16, 2010 2:42 PM	11	19