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Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Supply-side economics: Do lower taxes increase a country's economic health?: 4 of 39
While high taxation levels will stifle and kill a country's economy, I do not necessarily think that "lowering taxes" is the right answer to benefit an economy.There will be an initial correlation with lower taxes and higher economic output, where the boot of government interference is picked up off of the economy's throat, b... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq The Pentagon reports rising violence throughout Iraq: Who's to blame?: 6 of 28
If the US is to blame for rising violence in Iraq, than what about all the other countries through out the world where the US has a significant military presence. We have large permanent bases in Kuwait, a neighbor country to Iraq, that has been a reconstructive and stabilizing force for that country. Just like the force pres... More..
Business > International Business & Trade Should the US continue the Cuban trade boycott?: 2 of 7
The only benefit to the US in resuming a normal trade status with Cuba would be not having to smoke inferior cigars anymore. The simple fact remains that the sanctions were put in place to punish Cuba and Fidel Castro for nearly destroying the world by attempting to start World War III.The way I look at it, Cuba is in diploma... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) How Facebook is used to solve crimes: 1 of 3
The recent rise in the use of social networking sites as evidence in criminal convictions stems from the age old and unfortunate fact that criminals tend to be stupid. This common denominator, when applied with liberal amounts of technology as well as alcohol, has resulted in an ever increasing number of amazing, and embarras... More..
Business > International Business & Trade Should China face financial penalties for unfair export practices?: 5 of 12
The main point of conflict between China and her export competitors revolves around China putting a cap on the trading range of the Yuan. This has held the value of the Chinese currency at an artificially low level, and put countries with free currency markets at a considerable disadvantage. Namely her neighbors, Japan, Taiwa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Are high taxes on cigarettes fair?: 28 of 66
Excessive taxes on the sale of cigarettes are absolutely not "fair". This atrocity is being played out by political puppets and their lobbyist overlords, because they were shunned by the cool kids growing up. These members of the "in crowd" just happened to be smoking cigarettes, and because of that our sweet nicotine nectar ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Native mascots: Right or wrong?: 7 of 15
I don't care who you are, indigenous nudity is HOT right now.Documentaries, reality TV, Magazines; everywhere you turn there are scantily clad tribes people being presented to us as viable forms of entertainment. I love it! I've started piercing myself at every opportunity, I got a tattoo the other day just because it was "tr... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Zombie movies: Which are more effective, fast zombies or slow zombies?: 28 of 58
Slow zombies are definately more effective for zombie movies. But I think a very important distinction needs to be made here. Slow zombies are indicative of zombies movies that are aiming for dramatic effect, where as fast zombie movies are attempting to portray themselves as action films.Zombie movies have traditionally been... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK Has the British Royal Family become irrelevant?: 11 of 22
There's a difference between "relevance" and "importance".Is the royal family relevant? Of course they are, if they weren't there wouldn't be tabloids dedicated to what the 43rd heir to the throne had for breakfast this morning. Relevance is a determination of whether anyone cares about the subject, I live in the US and I kno... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance What exactly is an HMO?: 1 of 1
The term "HMO" is an acronym standing for Health Maintenance Organization. Their name is a reference to these organizations coverage for preventative medical expenses, like regular physicals, well baby visits, and immunizations and vaccinations. This distinction, while not necessarily accurate today, was considerable when HMO... More..