Can the scientific method be applied to political issues?I’m trying to do this with limited success so far
Left wing violence 21% right wing violence 54% and “terrorist violence” 21%Left wing violence is a distraction excuse it is according to a study by the Cato institute iim still looking for more details. Source... See More »
Is over utilization of hydroponics for food production influencing frequency of drought?The average plant consumes 1 to 1.5 liters of water per day while in growth and development stage The average marijuana plant consumes 5 gallons a day result drought?
Charles Kirk too soon for a trial? They are seeking the death penalty!Something doesn’t add up more investigation is warranted. It’s been less than a week
Why would you spend money you don’t have on something you don’t need? DUMB!Buying weapons for war that isn’t for our own defense or survival; projecting the expectation of being “in danger”; if we don’t send in troops is wasteful and purely speculation. here come the Mexicans? Our neighbors, but Not with weapons. Oh no!... See More »
Trump organization employs thousands of foreign workersSource Forbes Trump Org Keeps Bringing In Foreign Workers To Staff Its Clubs And Winery
Is America's military being hired as mercenaries? Poll (7) See Poll OptionsIt certainly seems that way.
Did you know the retirement age of 65 years old was set during the Ottoman Empire? Put your feet up!Life expectancy in 1800? 30 to 35 years. Wow a principle established by an empire that collapsed more than 100 years ago is still in practice today. Wow!
Is "crypto currency" (bitcoin) the equivalent of "fools gold" (Pyrite)?Looks like gold (money) IS NOT worth the electricity its measured in.
Japanese income taxes: the most long lived civilization's insight?The quick version: For individual residents, income tax in Japan is a combination of national and local taxes applied to your income from the previous year. The national tax is progressive, while local taxes add a generally flat rate. Non-residents... See More »
Chinese tax rate it makes alot of sense. . . Theyve been doing this the longest or maybe japan?Individual - Taxes on personal income Last reviewed - 02 July 2025 Residents are generally subject to China individual income tax (IIT) on their worldwide income. Non-residents are generally taxed in China on their China-source income only (see the... See More »
Im very critical of judeo-christian\ABRAHAMIC religion-faith\TEACHINGS. Alot of NEGATIVE RULES. SHALT NOTS ! Where POSITIVE SUGGESTIONS? Thou SHALTS?The focus is sumarized most completely and definitely by 10 Do NOTS. Such a perspective concentrates on NEGATIVE(S) very strongly. Rather than clearly defining what one SHOULD DO. Stories are provided to depict how one individuals example might be... See More »
One "free" meal a day for every 65+ year old american? Cost. . .2$ a school meal is assumed cost so 63 million 65 year and older americans. Thats 126 million$ a meal daily either breakfast or lunch only on weekdays?. A total expenditure of $126 milion times 5 is $630 million weekly to feed all retirees (in... See More »
Free lunch program for retirees?!(adult children?! 65+)Oh, not just free school lunches also free retirement lunch programs? Math pending. So $2 a meal the same cost as a school cafeteria lunch in 2007. So 63 million americans aged 65+ is 63 times 2$ 126 million$ a day per meal. This would be... See More »
Fun fact! In Germany a cellphone\flip phone is called a?Handy! "Hey can i borrow your handie for a few moments? I just need to make a quick call. . . I won't be long!" 😄
Given the role of mobile devices in life, nowadays, should everyone (taxpayers) be issued a smartphone; periodically. Poll (16) See Poll OptionsExplain if you want to. Each user gets up to 3 votes
At what age does a child need a cellphone? Poll (14) See Poll OptionsPersonally i dont think anyone "needs" a smartphone, until highschool; at earliest. Or Upon become employed;absolutely. For safety and connectivity i... See More »
Is "American capitalism" simply an embodiment of Adam Smith's An Economic Man?Characterized by greed and isolated individuals acting purely to maximize personal profit As such perhaps self serving capitalistic tendencies are ripe for a replacement? A service berry economy instead neighbors and communities providing for each... See More »
Well the headline grabbed my interest, but it was on twitter so id rather not?This happens alot to me. Do you boycott ceertain "sources" of info?
Tariffs are actually an import tax?The party exporting doesnt pay more. The buyer purchasing does. Tariffs incentivize buying domestic but any revenue generated assumes the buyer is purchasing those imported goods and the import tax involved. No one wins.
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