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2,803 | What does the "to" mean in the General Welfare Clause? | <p>Article One Section 8 of the United States Constitution states:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Congress shall have power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises sha... | united states constitution law | 1 | What does the "to" mean in the General Welfare Clause? -- (united states constitution law)
<p>Article One Section 8 of the United States Constitution states:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Congress shall have power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the commo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,809 | Does the Arizona bill grant a religious exemption to discrimination laws? | <p>The Arizona state legislature has just passed a bill called SB 1062, designed to protect religious liberty. Opponents claim that it will allow businesses to refuse to serve people on the grounds of race, gender, orientation, etc. if it's done by the owner on religious grounds. But the Civil Rights Act of 1964 proh... | united states religion us state laws civil rights discrimination | 1 | Does the Arizona bill grant a religious exemption to discrimination laws? -- (united states religion us state laws civil rights discrimination)
<p>The Arizona state legislature has just passed a bill called SB 1062, designed to protect religious liberty. Opponents claim that it will allow businesses to refuse to serve... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,814 | What is the minimum number of Legislators required to pass various Acts of Congress? | <ol>
<li><p>Since the US Constitutional Quorum for most purposes is a majority of each house of Congress, can bills pass that house with a majority of the quorum or do they need a majority of the total seats of that house to pass? </p></li>
<li><p>Can a Presidential Veto be overridden with two thirds of the quo... | united states law constitution congress | 1 | What is the minimum number of Legislators required to pass various Acts of Congress? -- (united states law constitution congress)
<ol>
<li><p>Since the US Constitutional Quorum for most purposes is a majority of each house of Congress, can bills pass that house with a majority of the quorum or do they need a majori... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,820 | How does Pro forma legislation work? | <p>Based on a <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/2814/what-is-the-minimum-number-of-legislators-required-to-pass-various-acts-of-congr">recent question</a> about how few Congressmen can pass a law, and my <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/2603/ability-of-a-minority-party-to-hold-a... | united states congress senate legislative process senate rules | 1 | How does Pro forma legislation work? -- (united states congress senate legislative process senate rules)
<p>Based on a <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/2814/what-is-the-minimum-number-of-legislators-required-to-pass-various-acts-of-congr">recent question</a> about how few Congressmen can pass a law... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,823 | Is there any form of political system using math, informatics or psychology as a basis for decision-making? | <p>Politician are often demagogic. They can say things without citing sources, statistics, etc.</p>

<p>The laws are created to fulfill some purpose but this purposes are not defined in a formal language.</p>

<p>The following image orders the sciences from the most approximative to the most precise. Po... | political theory | 1 | Is there any form of political system using math, informatics or psychology as a basis for decision-making? -- (political theory)
<p>Politician are often demagogic. They can say things without citing sources, statistics, etc.</p>

<p>The laws are created to fulfill some purpose but this purposes are not defined... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,827 | Russia attacks Ukraine. Why is world's reaction so slow? | <p>Russia has occupied Crimea, and Russian soldiers are getting ready to attack Kharkiv this night. </p>

<p>About Crimea - this has been obvious for last few days. Just words. Russia don't do it, this is bad.</p>

<p>Kharkiv - this is new information but also obvious enough. Easy to check. Still no rea... | war international relations russian federation nuclear weapons ukraine | 1 | Russia attacks Ukraine. Why is world's reaction so slow? -- (war international relations russian federation nuclear weapons ukraine)
<p>Russia has occupied Crimea, and Russian soldiers are getting ready to attack Kharkiv this night. </p>

<p>About Crimea - this has been obvious for last few days. Just words. Ru... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,832 | Can gov't place a lien on assets or suspend drivers' licenses with Obamacare? | <p>Can anyone provide an objective source that if we refuse to pay penalties for Obamacare, the gov't can place liens on our assets or suspend our drivers' licenses?</p>
 | united states law taxes healthcare | 1 | Can gov't place a lien on assets or suspend drivers' licenses with Obamacare? -- (united states law taxes healthcare)
<p>Can anyone provide an objective source that if we refuse to pay penalties for Obamacare, the gov't can place liens on our assets or suspend our drivers' licenses?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,834 | How are quarrels managed according to anarchism? | <p>I've read a lot about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarchism" rel="nofollow noreferrer">anarchism</a> but I failed to understand how the rules are enforced. Since anarchism refuses any form of vertical power, there is no police in anarchy, but there may be free associations. I suppose that every agreement ... | anarchism | 1 | How are quarrels managed according to anarchism? -- (anarchism)
<p>I've read a lot about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarchism" rel="nofollow noreferrer">anarchism</a> but I failed to understand how the rules are enforced. Since anarchism refuses any form of vertical power, there is no police in anarchy, but... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,842 | What is the United States' interest in Ukraine? | <p>I read several articles on why Russia is interested in Ukraine. But not much found on why USA is going after it. Appreciate if someone can explain this to me.</p>
 | united states international law ukraine | 1 | What is the United States' interest in Ukraine? -- (united states international law ukraine)
<p>I read several articles on why Russia is interested in Ukraine. But not much found on why USA is going after it. Appreciate if someone can explain this to me.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,849 | Was the change in government in Ukraine legal? | <p>President Putin <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26436575">recently called</a> the change in government in Ukraine an "anti-constitutional coup and a military seizure of power". Obviously, the interim government and their Western allies disagree, however I couldn't find a clear answer on whether the pro... | constitution ukraine | 1 | Was the change in government in Ukraine legal? -- (constitution ukraine)
<p>President Putin <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26436575">recently called</a> the change in government in Ukraine an "anti-constitutional coup and a military seizure of power". Obviously, the interim government and their Western a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,861 | Soldiers abroad without identifying marks - Crimea situation | <p>There's one issue that I haven't seen discussed about the current Crimea situation that feels strange - what are the international law consequences of having your soldiers abroad without identifying them as your soldiers?</p>

<p>Let's sidestep the factual issue, since the facts are currently disputed - <em>... | international law ukraine crimea | 1 | Soldiers abroad without identifying marks - Crimea situation -- (international law ukraine crimea)
<p>There's one issue that I haven't seen discussed about the current Crimea situation that feels strange - what are the international law consequences of having your soldiers abroad without identifying them as your soldie... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,867 | LBJ Quote - did he actually say this? | <p>“I’ll have those niggers voting Democratic for the next 200 years.” —Lyndon B. Johnson to two governors on Air Force One</p>

<p>Did LBJ really say that? I can't find any objective authoritative sources to back this up..</p>
 | united states president | 1 | LBJ Quote - did he actually say this? -- (united states president)
<p>“I’ll have those niggers voting Democratic for the next 200 years.” —Lyndon B. Johnson to two governors on Air Force One</p>

<p>Did LBJ really say that? I can't find any objective authoritative sources to back this up..</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,870 | Is the Crimean referendum legal? | <blockquote>
<p>Как известно, Верховная Рада Крыма <strong>в обход Конституции Украины</strong> приняла решение о проведении в Крыму 16 марта референдума по присоединению к России. (<a href="http://www.mignews.com/mobile/article.html?id=060314_163151_74623" rel="noreferrer">src</a>)</p>
<p>As was noted, the <a ... | law russian federation referendum ukraine crimea | 1 | Is the Crimean referendum legal? -- (law russian federation referendum ukraine crimea)
<blockquote>
<p>Как известно, Верховная Рада Крыма <strong>в обход Конституции Украины</strong> приняла решение о проведении в Крыму 16 марта референдума по присоединению к России. (<a href="http://www.mignews.com/mobile/article.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,878 | Ashton phone leak - why no coverage (vs Nuland leak)? | <p>recently it was phone leak of Victoria Nuland - now famous 'F**k EU' quote is from there.
It was broadly covered and commented by various officials in EU and US.</p>

<p>Question: why Ashton leak is not commented the same way (<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/05/world/europe/ukraine-leaked-audio-recor... | ukraine | 1 | Ashton phone leak - why no coverage (vs Nuland leak)? -- (ukraine)
<p>recently it was phone leak of Victoria Nuland - now famous 'F**k EU' quote is from there.
It was broadly covered and commented by various officials in EU and US.</p>

<p>Question: why Ashton leak is not commented the same way (<a href="ht... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,887 | Legality of red cross aid to Ukrainian military | <p>According to CNN (Europe), a Red Cross worker tried to bring in supplied to the navy headquarters in Crimea. Probably, this aid was intended for the military of Ukraine in Crimea.</p>

<p>"The men blocking the navy headquarters entrance turned away a Sevastopol Red Cross worker who tried to bring in supplies... | international law ukraine military | 1 | Legality of red cross aid to Ukrainian military -- (international law ukraine military)
<p>According to CNN (Europe), a Red Cross worker tried to bring in supplied to the navy headquarters in Crimea. Probably, this aid was intended for the military of Ukraine in Crimea.</p>

<p>"The men blocking the navy headqu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,901 | Are belligerent armed people without insignia or declared nation by definition terrorists? | <p>The question arises because Crimean Peninsula is currently being occupied by thousands of well-armed men in uniforms that has no insignia who threaten to storm military installations and already occupied a few, as well as blocked many routes, etc. These people refuse to name the armed forces or nation. Everybody kno... | international law russian federation terrorism | 1 | Are belligerent armed people without insignia or declared nation by definition terrorists? -- (international law russian federation terrorism)
<p>The question arises because Crimean Peninsula is currently being occupied by thousands of well-armed men in uniforms that has no insignia who threaten to storm military insta... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,908 | Is there anything suggesting NATO is just waiting for the winter to end before acting in Crimea? | <p>One of the strongest "weapons" Russia has is the power to shut down gas, which Europe needs.</p>

<p>Is there anything suggesting that the NATO might have decided to procrastinate actions in Crimea for a few months, so that the Russian gas leverage would be much weaker?</p>

<p>I'm not asking for wil... | russian federation geopolitics ukraine crimea gas | 1 | Is there anything suggesting NATO is just waiting for the winter to end before acting in Crimea? -- (russian federation geopolitics ukraine crimea gas)
<p>One of the strongest "weapons" Russia has is the power to shut down gas, which Europe needs.</p>

<p>Is there anything suggesting that the NATO might have de... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,915 | Why does Venezuela have such high inflation? | <p>Background:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In late 2013, Venezuela's inflation rates increased even higher, to 54.3%,
 As of January 2014, the official exchange rate is 1 USD to 6.3 VEF while the black market exchange rate is over ten times higher since the actual value of the bolívar is overvalued for Vene... | economy venezuela | 1 | Why does Venezuela have such high inflation? -- (economy venezuela)
<p>Background:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>In late 2013, Venezuela's inflation rates increased even higher, to 54.3%,
 As of January 2014, the official exchange rate is 1 USD to 6.3 VEF while the black market exchange rate is over ten times... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,918 | Why do oppressive regimes cheat in the election process rather than simply faking the results? | <p>Why do so many authoritarian regimes bother with voter fraud and ballot stuffing? For example, after Hitler's annexation of Austria, intrusive propaganda and threats were used to make everybody vote for the Anschluss, but historians seem to think that the votes were correctly counted. In the case of Soviet elections... | election | 1 | Why do oppressive regimes cheat in the election process rather than simply faking the results? -- (election)
<p>Why do so many authoritarian regimes bother with voter fraud and ballot stuffing? For example, after Hitler's annexation of Austria, intrusive propaganda and threats were used to make everybody vote for the A... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,924 | Does the Russian economy profit from Crimea accession? | <p>Is there any profit for the Russian economy from Crimea accession? 
It seems like it is not a profitable region, so to me it seems it would be another region which would waste taxpayers money, but actually I didn't do deep research on this, so I still got doubts. </p>
 | russian federation ukraine crimea | 1 | Does the Russian economy profit from Crimea accession? -- (russian federation ukraine crimea)
<p>Is there any profit for the Russian economy from Crimea accession? 
It seems like it is not a profitable region, so to me it seems it would be another region which would waste taxpayers money, but actually I didn't do d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,928 | Are US financial aids to the new Ukrainian government illegal? | <p>According to an <a href="http://en.ria.ru/world/20140311/188328545/US-Financial-Aid-to-Kiev-Government-Illegal--Moscow.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">article</a> by Ria Novsti the Russian Foreign Ministry claims that the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/05/world/europe/secretary-of-state-john-kerry-arriving-... | united states ukraine | 1 | Are US financial aids to the new Ukrainian government illegal? -- (united states ukraine)
<p>According to an <a href="http://en.ria.ru/world/20140311/188328545/US-Financial-Aid-to-Kiev-Government-Illegal--Moscow.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">article</a> by Ria Novsti the Russian Foreign Ministry claims that the <a hr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,940 | Is the definition of democracy a non-optimal set of laws? | <p>I've been reading the definition of Democracy given by the social contract of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. </p>

<p>The objective of democracy is not to do the best laws, but to choose the laws shared by most of the people. So for the laws that are really far away from justice. Daniel Goleman states what is fair b... | democracy | 1 | Is the definition of democracy a non-optimal set of laws? -- (democracy)
<p>I've been reading the definition of Democracy given by the social contract of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. </p>

<p>The objective of democracy is not to do the best laws, but to choose the laws shared by most of the people. So for the laws th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,941 | Is modern wealth disparity a mitigated form of noble priviledge? | <p>A long time ago, people were born into social estates. Some were nobles and rich and some were peasants, villains or even, serfs. </p>

<p>Today, theoretically it's possible to earn as much money as you want. But in practice, it's much easier for some people and their children (i.e. medic, lawyer, pharmacist... | economy | 1 | Is modern wealth disparity a mitigated form of noble priviledge? -- (economy)
<p>A long time ago, people were born into social estates. Some were nobles and rich and some were peasants, villains or even, serfs. </p>

<p>Today, theoretically it's possible to earn as much money as you want. But in practice, it's ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,943 | Would legalization of drugs increase the power of the FARC? | <p>Libertarians have <a href="http://wiki.mises.org/wiki/Drug_legalization" rel="nofollow">very compelling arguments</a> in favor of drug legalization. I have been convinced by these (and similar) arguments. But recently I heard one counter-argument that seems very compelling as well and, if it does hold water, I am re... | libertarianism drugs colombia | 1 | Would legalization of drugs increase the power of the FARC? -- (libertarianism drugs colombia)
<p>Libertarians have <a href="http://wiki.mises.org/wiki/Drug_legalization" rel="nofollow">very compelling arguments</a> in favor of drug legalization. I have been convinced by these (and similar) arguments. But recently I he... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,945 | How can the two sides in syrian conflict be defined? | <p>After somewhat of research, I have found that there are many sides of the syrian conflict.For example</p>

<ul>
<li>Attack on specific side of streets occupied by specific tribes by military shows a <strong>shia vs sunni</strong> conflict.</li>
<li>The most widely considered(but not 100% true) <stron... | syria civil war | 1 | How can the two sides in syrian conflict be defined? -- (syria civil war)
<p>After somewhat of research, I have found that there are many sides of the syrian conflict.For example</p>

<ul>
<li>Attack on specific side of streets occupied by specific tribes by military shows a <strong>shia vs sunni</strong> c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,946 | Is Ukranian crisis one of its kind? | <p>Ukraine is currently going through a big political crisis.Crimea is on verge of separation.There are specific peculiarities of this situation, which I have noted ahead.</p>

<ul>
<li>A country takes over a part of other country without use of any weapon.</li>
<li>The attacked country does not retalia... | ukraine crimea | 1 | Is Ukranian crisis one of its kind? -- (ukraine crimea)
<p>Ukraine is currently going through a big political crisis.Crimea is on verge of separation.There are specific peculiarities of this situation, which I have noted ahead.</p>

<ul>
<li>A country takes over a part of other country without use of any we... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,948 | What is the origin of the "two-tiered" theory of the First Amendment? | <p>In <em>Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire</em><sup>1</sup>, Justice Frank Murphy says the following:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>[I]t is well understood that the right of free speech is not absolute
 at all times and under all circumstances. There are certain
 well-defined and narrowly limited classes of s... | united states amendment | 1 | What is the origin of the "two-tiered" theory of the First Amendment? -- (united states amendment)
<p>In <em>Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire</em><sup>1</sup>, Justice Frank Murphy says the following:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>[I]t is well understood that the right of free speech is not absolute
 at all times ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,952 | What is the punishment for theft in Egypt? | <p>I've read that the punishment is to cut the thief's right hand off, but others say that's not true. I'm not able to find much information on this either.</p>
 | international egypt | 1 | What is the punishment for theft in Egypt? -- (international egypt)
<p>I've read that the punishment is to cut the thief's right hand off, but others say that's not true. I'm not able to find much information on this either.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,955 | Is democracy failing nowadays? | <p>Democracy, in the shortest form is defined as "Government by the people". In the first sight it looks very nice, as if "people together" will judge and assess, which government is good and ultimately the best one is chosen. This might be the case, long ago. But does it work the same way today?</p>

<p>So act... | democracy education | 1 | Is democracy failing nowadays? -- (democracy education)
<p>Democracy, in the shortest form is defined as "Government by the people". In the first sight it looks very nice, as if "people together" will judge and assess, which government is good and ultimately the best one is chosen. This might be the case, long ago. But... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,959 | How could it happen that Ukrainian soldiers did not try to defend against the invasion? | <p>What I do not understand about the current crisis in Crimea is how this invasion could be successful without anyone firing a gun.</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Weren't there Ukrainian soldiers stationed in Crimea? Maybe the soldiers were already all ethnic Russian or Crimean?</p></li>
<li><p>If there were some, t... | russian federation military ukraine rules of war crimea | 1 | How could it happen that Ukrainian soldiers did not try to defend against the invasion? -- (russian federation military ukraine rules of war crimea)
<p>What I do not understand about the current crisis in Crimea is how this invasion could be successful without anyone firing a gun.</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Weren't t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,968 | UN veto power deprivation | <p>Is there any possibility that UN could deprive the Russian Federation of the veto power?
Because of what happened at one of the last UN sessions, I think that Russia was misusing its veto right (and it was not the first time) and the world peace was threatened.</p>
 | russian federation united nations veto | 1 | UN veto power deprivation -- (russian federation united nations veto)
<p>Is there any possibility that UN could deprive the Russian Federation of the veto power?
Because of what happened at one of the last UN sessions, I think that Russia was misusing its veto right (and it was not the first time) and the world pea... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,971 | What plans do European countries have if Russia closed gas pipelines to them? | <p>Now that Crimean crisis is at its peak, US and EU are trying their best to force Moscow to pull back from Crimea. But all there efforts seem to have no effect on Russia.</p>
<p>But if these situations continue, Russia may decide to stop gas supply to Europe. According to this <a href="http://www.theguardian.com... | united states european union russian federation crimea gas | 1 | What plans do European countries have if Russia closed gas pipelines to them? -- (united states european union russian federation crimea gas)
<p>Now that Crimean crisis is at its peak, US and EU are trying their best to force Moscow to pull back from Crimea. But all there efforts seem to have no effect on Russia.</p>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,973 | Why do some governments still continue applying rationing and maximum prices? | <p>For example in Cuba and Venezuela the governments apply rationing and maximum prices. I have studied in the history that these policies, instead of improving living standards, always bring a generalized scarcity and contribute to the development of black market. </p>

<p>I don't know if there exist other gov... | economy | 1 | Why do some governments still continue applying rationing and maximum prices? -- (economy)
<p>For example in Cuba and Venezuela the governments apply rationing and maximum prices. I have studied in the history that these policies, instead of improving living standards, always bring a generalized scarcity and contribute... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,974 | Unregistered vessel on international seas - legal status and consequences? | <p>What is the legal status, and possible legal consequences of being an unregistered vessel on international seas?</p>

<p>Would being unregistered vessel mean, that other ships could treat me like a pirate, or nobody can seize me for having no registration until I'm on international waters?</p>

<p>(f... | international law maritime law | 1 | Unregistered vessel on international seas - legal status and consequences? -- (international law maritime law)
<p>What is the legal status, and possible legal consequences of being an unregistered vessel on international seas?</p>

<p>Would being unregistered vessel mean, that other ships could treat me like a ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,988 | Can an 11% minority actually pass a Constitutional amendment? | <p>I was trying to work out the smallest majority required to pass a 
Constitutional amendment. I expected the answer to be 2/3rd or 3/4ths, 
but came up with 11%:</p>

<p>NOTE: in the below, I am referring to state legislators, not US Senators or US Representatives. </p>

<ul>
<li><p>It req... | united states amendment | 1 | Can an 11% minority actually pass a Constitutional amendment? -- (united states amendment)
<p>I was trying to work out the smallest majority required to pass a 
Constitutional amendment. I expected the answer to be 2/3rd or 3/4ths, 
but came up with 11%:</p>

<p>NOTE: in the below, I am referring to sta... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,994 | third US (major) political party | <p>Given whole bunch of political deadlocks and big number of non-aligned voters third US party would be good solution of many US problems.</p>

<p>Why there is no even slightest sign of forming such third major political party in USA? </p>

<p>I heard somewhere that there is some law related to governm... | united states parties voting systems | 1 | third US (major) political party -- (united states parties voting systems)
<p>Given whole bunch of political deadlocks and big number of non-aligned voters third US party would be good solution of many US problems.</p>

<p>Why there is no even slightest sign of forming such third major political party in USA? <... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
2,995 | Is there such a thing as a single dissolution? | <p>In Australia, there is the possibility that we may face a double dissolution in the Federal Parliament because one of the taxes that Tony Abbott promised to abolish was knocked back in the Senate. I have heard of a double dissolution multiple times, but that got me thinking, does such a thing as a single dissolutio... | government australia | 1 | Is there such a thing as a single dissolution? -- (government australia)
<p>In Australia, there is the possibility that we may face a double dissolution in the Federal Parliament because one of the taxes that Tony Abbott promised to abolish was knocked back in the Senate. I have heard of a double dissolution multiple ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,002 | Government without opposition | <p>What would happen if a ruling government has no opposition? What would be its effect to the people and development? Am referring to a scenario where the opponent the president or governor has been taken in to work with the government .</p>
 | government political theory political system | 1 | Government without opposition -- (government political theory political system)
<p>What would happen if a ruling government has no opposition? What would be its effect to the people and development? Am referring to a scenario where the opponent the president or governor has been taken in to work with the government .</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,009 | Why do people consider Israel to be an "apartheid" country? | <p>The so-called "Israeli Apartheid Week" has been gaining much momentum recently. This "week" is hosted annually in numerous universities and other institutions here in the U.S., and also all over the world, apparently. In this "week," they call Israel an "apartheid" country for its treatment of Palestinians. A simila... | foreign policy israel | 1 | Why do people consider Israel to be an "apartheid" country? -- (foreign policy israel)
<p>The so-called "Israeli Apartheid Week" has been gaining much momentum recently. This "week" is hosted annually in numerous universities and other institutions here in the U.S., and also all over the world, apparently. In this "wee... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,016 | Are there regions within Russia with a majority population that is not ethnic Russian? | <p>Russia has annexed Crimea, and is making noises about regions of other countries, based on the premise that those regions have a majority population that is ethnic Russian. This makes me wonder, are there regions within Russia that have a majority population that is not ethnic Russian? If this racial/nationalist arg... | crimea nationalism russian federation | 1 | Are there regions within Russia with a majority population that is not ethnic Russian? -- (crimea nationalism russian federation)
<p>Russia has annexed Crimea, and is making noises about regions of other countries, based on the premise that those regions have a majority population that is ethnic Russian. This makes me ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,018 | Why is equality such a widely accepted political goal? | <p>Even though Egalitarianism is typically associated with the Left, it appears that even the Right considers equality to be desirable.</p>

<p>This seems puzzling to me, as there's overwhelming empirical evidence of inherent differences between both individuals and groups of individuals.</p>

<p>I've a... | ideology society | 1 | Why is equality such a widely accepted political goal? -- (ideology society)
<p>Even though Egalitarianism is typically associated with the Left, it appears that even the Right considers equality to be desirable.</p>

<p>This seems puzzling to me, as there's overwhelming empirical evidence of inherent differenc... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,022 | What is the name of the tactic that politicians use to bury people with torrent of words? | <p>Some people write bloated books and long essays with skilful use of hooks, e.g. Jared Diamond; some others speak in long-drawn sentences with torrents of words, e.g. Noam Chomsky. It reminds me of a tactic politicians use to waste people's time. I came across this word before but I can't retrieve it from either memo... | terminology | 1 | What is the name of the tactic that politicians use to bury people with torrent of words? -- (terminology)
<p>Some people write bloated books and long essays with skilful use of hooks, e.g. Jared Diamond; some others speak in long-drawn sentences with torrents of words, e.g. Noam Chomsky. It reminds me of a tactic poli... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,031 | What is the pyschology behind the "Silent Majority" claim? | <p>According to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_majority" rel="nofollow">Wikipedia</a>, President Nixon used this phrase to refer to those majority of Americans who did not go on a demonstration against the Vietnam war. In any democracy, I believe, there are always three groups of people: the pro-governmen... | ideology electorate | 1 | What is the pyschology behind the "Silent Majority" claim? -- (ideology electorate)
<p>According to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_majority" rel="nofollow">Wikipedia</a>, President Nixon used this phrase to refer to those majority of Americans who did not go on a demonstration against the Vietnam war. In ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,035 | Why did ten countries side with Russia in the UN General Assembly vote on Crimea? | <p>The UN General Assembly just <a href="http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=47443#.UzSFyYVIUyw">held a vote</a> declaring the Russian annexation of Crimea to be illegal. Eleven countries voted against this resolution: Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, North Korea, Nicaragua, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela and... | united nations crimea russian federation | 1 | Why did ten countries side with Russia in the UN General Assembly vote on Crimea? -- (united nations crimea russian federation)
<p>The UN General Assembly just <a href="http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=47443#.UzSFyYVIUyw">held a vote</a> declaring the Russian annexation of Crimea to be illegal. Eleven count... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,039 | Why is the speaker of the House of Representatives an MP? | <p>The Speaker of the House of Representatives (Australia) is currently Bronwyn Bishop and there was, the other day, some issues raised over her bias. This led me to pose the question - <em>why</em> is the Speaker an MP? Surely they're going to have some bias if they're from a major party (which is normally the case)... | government australia speaker | 1 | Why is the speaker of the House of Representatives an MP? -- (government australia speaker)
<p>The Speaker of the House of Representatives (Australia) is currently Bronwyn Bishop and there was, the other day, some issues raised over her bias. This led me to pose the question - <em>why</em> is the Speaker an MP? Surel... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,051 | is it correct being voter friendly in democracy? | <p>I was wondering which way is correct </p>

<p>As as political leader being friendly to the voter or citizen of country ? something like giving subsidies, free things, etc.. </p>

<p>Or Being a reformer towards the voters ?
 Something like increasing taxes to make economy more stornger or may be ... | democracy | 1 | is it correct being voter friendly in democracy? -- (democracy)
<p>I was wondering which way is correct </p>

<p>As as political leader being friendly to the voter or citizen of country ? something like giving subsidies, free things, etc.. </p>

<p>Or Being a reformer towards the voters ?
 Somethin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,056 | Do China claim Russian region of Amur-Khabarovsk-Primorsky (Eastern-Manchuria)? | <p>The question derived from Russia's recent action on Crimea. I wondered why didn't China support Crimean annexation. A local user mentioned the region Amur-Khabarovsk-Primorsky or Eastern-Manchuria, which was part of China, and in the Treaty of Aigun it ceded to Tzarist Russia. </p>

<p><strong>Does China (an... | russian federation territory china | 1 | Do China claim Russian region of Amur-Khabarovsk-Primorsky (Eastern-Manchuria)? -- (russian federation territory china)
<p>The question derived from Russia's recent action on Crimea. I wondered why didn't China support Crimean annexation. A local user mentioned the region Amur-Khabarovsk-Primorsky or Eastern-Manchuria,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,061 | Freedom of speech and the N-word | <p>Is it true that in US you can be jailed if you will say the N-word to some black person? </p>

<p>Because I heard some stories from some people and I really doubt but still I really not know much about the U.S. laws (and about it's states laws, of course).</p>
 | united states law freedom of speech | 1 | Freedom of speech and the N-word -- (united states law freedom of speech)
<p>Is it true that in US you can be jailed if you will say the N-word to some black person? </p>

<p>Because I heard some stories from some people and I really doubt but still I really not know much about the U.S. laws (and about it's sta... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,067 | Feasible peak to minimum wage? | <p>A number of US minimum wage advocates seek regular increases in the minimum wage. As a matter of political and economic feasibility, how high can the hourly minimum wage be set? I assume this would be expressed as a percentage of median hourly wages.</p>

<p>It's unrealistic to expect the minimum wage to a... | united states economy us state laws minimum wage | 1 | Feasible peak to minimum wage? -- (united states economy us state laws minimum wage)
<p>A number of US minimum wage advocates seek regular increases in the minimum wage. As a matter of political and economic feasibility, how high can the hourly minimum wage be set? I assume this would be expressed as a percentage of ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,098 | Is the life expectancy gap between males and females a result of social issues that need to be addressed? | <p>Many people simply assume that the life expectancy gap is due to biology, but is the gap also a result of social polices, attitudes, values and beliefs?</p>
 | feminism | 1 | Is the life expectancy gap between males and females a result of social issues that need to be addressed? -- (feminism)
<p>Many people simply assume that the life expectancy gap is due to biology, but is the gap also a result of social polices, attitudes, values and beliefs?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,102 | Utah State Teacher Sexual Conduct | <p>Recently Ms. Jarrel a former Utah high school teacher was found guilty of sexual relations with a student. The student was expelled from school and as for the teacher. She was sentenced to 18 months probation and 100 hours community service with $900 fine. </p>

<p>In Utah state law, as I'm not very good at ... | law terminology policy | 1 | Utah State Teacher Sexual Conduct -- (law terminology policy)
<p>Recently Ms. Jarrel a former Utah high school teacher was found guilty of sexual relations with a student. The student was expelled from school and as for the teacher. She was sentenced to 18 months probation and 100 hours community service with $900 fine... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,119 | Looking for the name of a voting process by public token | <p>I though about doing a publicly verifiable voting system, here is the idea:</p>

<ul>
<li>You give each voter a random random corresponding to his vote</li>
<li>You make every vote public as a list of (voting number, vote)</li>
</ul>

<p>So every vote is anonymous and you don't have to tr... | voting direct democracy electronic voting | 1 | Looking for the name of a voting process by public token -- (voting direct democracy electronic voting)
<p>I though about doing a publicly verifiable voting system, here is the idea:</p>

<ul>
<li>You give each voter a random random corresponding to his vote</li>
<li>You make every vote public as a list... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,123 | Couldn't those threatened with asset freezes simply move their money? | <p>There's all this rhetoric about freezing the assets of certain Russians. What I'm asking is, aren't governments issuing these threats simply giving people warning in time to move their money out of the country? </p>

<p>Like if I was a super rich Russian with assets in the UK, knowing I may be hit, couldn't ... | economy european union russian federation | 1 | Couldn't those threatened with asset freezes simply move their money? -- (economy european union russian federation)
<p>There's all this rhetoric about freezing the assets of certain Russians. What I'm asking is, aren't governments issuing these threats simply giving people warning in time to move their money out of th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,127 | Has Russia damaged its reputation by lying? | <p>After the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Yatsenyuk_government" rel="nofollow noreferrer">change in government of Ukraine</a>, Russia said that they had not sent troops into Crimea. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_military_intervention_in_Ukraine_(2014%E2%80%93present)" rel="nofollow nore... | russian federation international | 1 | Has Russia damaged its reputation by lying? -- (russian federation international)
<p>After the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Yatsenyuk_government" rel="nofollow noreferrer">change in government of Ukraine</a>, Russia said that they had not sent troops into Crimea. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,161 | Could the person who taped Donald Sterling go to prison? | <p>Today I read Kareem <a href="http://time.com/79590/donald-sterling-kareem-abdul-jabbar-racism/" rel="nofollow">Abdul-Jabbar's excellent Time op-ed</a> on the Donald Sterling allegations. In it, Kareem expresses his hopes that the person who taped Sterling will go to prison. </p>

<p>Is this a real possibilit... | us state laws | 1 | Could the person who taped Donald Sterling go to prison? -- (us state laws)
<p>Today I read Kareem <a href="http://time.com/79590/donald-sterling-kareem-abdul-jabbar-racism/" rel="nofollow">Abdul-Jabbar's excellent Time op-ed</a> on the Donald Sterling allegations. In it, Kareem expresses his hopes that the person who ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,176 | Why did democracy survive in India, whereas in most countries of the time it didn't? | <p>I want to know why did democracy survive in India, whereas in other countries, especially in Africa, which gained independence around the same time, it didn't? What factors and reasons have been suggested towards this?</p>
 | democracy india | 1 | Why did democracy survive in India, whereas in most countries of the time it didn't? -- (democracy india)
<p>I want to know why did democracy survive in India, whereas in other countries, especially in Africa, which gained independence around the same time, it didn't? What factors and reasons have been suggested toward... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,179 | Under what criteria is a minimum wage law superior to an earned income tax credit based system? | <p>Under what criteria is a minimum wage law superior to an incentive compatible earned income tax credit (EITC) system like the one in the United States?</p>

<p>Some of the criteria I think are important for these programs are: Cost to taxpayers, cost to consumers, cost to those who enjoy goods and services p... | economy minimum wage | 1 | Under what criteria is a minimum wage law superior to an earned income tax credit based system? -- (economy minimum wage)
<p>Under what criteria is a minimum wage law superior to an incentive compatible earned income tax credit (EITC) system like the one in the United States?</p>

<p>Some of the criteria I thin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,184 | What is an unpoliticized, transparent source (alternative to Gov't stats) for stats like Unemployment and Inflation? | <p>The official government stats for Unemployment carry too much weight (value to the politicians) so there is a huge incentive to fudge them ( <a href="http://nypost.com/2013/11/18/census-faked-2012-election-jobs-report/" rel="nofollow">election related</a> and just <a href="http://nypost.com/2013/10/02/shift-creates... | statistics employment | 1 | What is an unpoliticized, transparent source (alternative to Gov't stats) for stats like Unemployment and Inflation? -- (statistics employment)
<p>The official government stats for Unemployment carry too much weight (value to the politicians) so there is a huge incentive to fudge them ( <a href="http://nypost.com/2013/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,186 | Libertarianism and large companies | <p>As for what I have understood, libertarians (or the "most liberal" stand-point, whatever the correct term is) wants a free market, press, liberty for all, etc. and a small government. That means, as I´ve understood, that everybody, in all circumstances are free to act as they want within the boundaries of the law wh... | libertarianism | 1 | Libertarianism and large companies -- (libertarianism)
<p>As for what I have understood, libertarians (or the "most liberal" stand-point, whatever the correct term is) wants a free market, press, liberty for all, etc. and a small government. That means, as I´ve understood, that everybody, in all circumstances are free ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,195 | What happens after a bill is reported by committee? | <p>After a bill is introduced and then referred to a committee, I understand the committee will address it during a hearing.</p>

<p>If it is then "reported by committee" and "ordered to be reported without amendment favorably", what happens next and how can it die there?</p>
 | united states congress legislative process | 1 | What happens after a bill is reported by committee? -- (united states congress legislative process)
<p>After a bill is introduced and then referred to a committee, I understand the committee will address it during a hearing.</p>

<p>If it is then "reported by committee" and "ordered to be reported without amend... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,204 | Is Cyprus in Europe? | <p>The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia entry on Cyprus</a> says its location is in Europe. </p>

<p>However, </p>

<ul>
<li>The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe#Definition" rel="nofollow noreferrer">entry on Europe</a> excludes Cyprus.</l... | europe cyprus | 1 | Is Cyprus in Europe? -- (europe cyprus)
<p>The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia entry on Cyprus</a> says its location is in Europe. </p>

<p>However, </p>

<ul>
<li>The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe#Definition" rel="nofollow noreferrer"... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,210 | Designate a country as "State Sponsor of Terrorism" | <p>Now, when <a href="https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/designate-russia-state-sponsor-terrorism/XMjbTltM" rel="nofollow">petition</a> to <strong>"Designate Russia as State Sponsor of Terrorism"</strong> has reached the required number of 100,000 signatures, I am trying to figure out for myself, what exactly do... | united states terrorism | 1 | Designate a country as "State Sponsor of Terrorism" -- (united states terrorism)
<p>Now, when <a href="https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/designate-russia-state-sponsor-terrorism/XMjbTltM" rel="nofollow">petition</a> to <strong>"Designate Russia as State Sponsor of Terrorism"</strong> has reached the required nu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,241 | Is the theory of nuclear peace true? | <p>Taken from Wikipedia:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Nuclear peace is a theory of international relations that argues that
 under some circumstances nuclear weapons can induce stability and
 decrease the chances of crisis escalation.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Is this true that nuclear weapons c... | nuclear weapons | 1 | Is the theory of nuclear peace true? -- (nuclear weapons)
<p>Taken from Wikipedia:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Nuclear peace is a theory of international relations that argues that
 under some circumstances nuclear weapons can induce stability and
 decrease the chances of crisis escalation.</p>
</b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,243 | When will the Australian Senate vote on the 2014 budget? | <p>This question is quiet specific.<br>
<strong>When will the Australia Senate debate and vote on the 2014 budget? <br></strong>
<strong>Further, where/how can I find out this information in general?<br></strong>
I assume somewhere a agenda is published.</p>

<p>The 2014 budget is <a href="http://ww... | budget australia senate | 1 | When will the Australian Senate vote on the 2014 budget? -- (budget australia senate)
<p>This question is quiet specific.<br>
<strong>When will the Australia Senate debate and vote on the 2014 budget? <br></strong>
<strong>Further, where/how can I find out this information in general?<br></strong>
I assume ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,249 | What is a Star Print? | <p>I asked <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/3195/what-happens-after-a-bill-is-reported-by-committee">a question about how a bill can die after being reported by committee as favorable</a>, and receiving no subsequent vote in the receiving chamber. After some further digging, I found that it died af... | congress legislative process | 1 | What is a Star Print? -- (congress legislative process)
<p>I asked <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/3195/what-happens-after-a-bill-is-reported-by-committee">a question about how a bill can die after being reported by committee as favorable</a>, and receiving no subsequent vote in the receiving cham... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,257 | Does the US Congress allow visitors to watch their debates? | <p>In Germany it is possible to visit the <em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundestag" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Bundestag</a></em>, the German "parliament", and watch a plenary sitting from the public gallery of the plenary chamber after an online registration.</p>

<p>This image shows the public galle... | united states congress parliament senate | 1 | Does the US Congress allow visitors to watch their debates? -- (united states congress parliament senate)
<p>In Germany it is possible to visit the <em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundestag" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Bundestag</a></em>, the German "parliament", and watch a plenary sitting from the public gall... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,271 | Why does "meritocracy" / "capitalism" co-exist with "democracy"? | <p>The current state of the world is such that the "communist" attitude is frowned upon, whereas alternatives like "capitalism" and "meritocracy" are preferred.</p>

<p>For example when we hitch a flight on an aircraft, no one would think that it's a <em>problem</em> when someone who can afford to (willing to) ... | democracy capitalism meritocracy | 1 | Why does "meritocracy" / "capitalism" co-exist with "democracy"? -- (democracy capitalism meritocracy)
<p>The current state of the world is such that the "communist" attitude is frowned upon, whereas alternatives like "capitalism" and "meritocracy" are preferred.</p>

<p>For example when we hitch a flight on an... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,272 | People's Republic of China's list of designated terrorist organizations? | <p>The book <em>Routledge Handbook of International Criminology (edited by Cindy J. Smith, Sheldon X. Zhang, Rosemary Barberet)</em> says about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan_Youth_Congress" rel="nofollow">Tibetan Youth Congress</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>the organization is currently consi... | policy terrorism china | 1 | People's Republic of China's list of designated terrorist organizations? -- (policy terrorism china)
<p>The book <em>Routledge Handbook of International Criminology (edited by Cindy J. Smith, Sheldon X. Zhang, Rosemary Barberet)</em> says about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan_Youth_Congress" rel="nofollo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,280 | Are U.S. politicians assumed to be Christians? | <p>Are U.S. politicians assumed to be Christians (no matter which sect)? Is it possible for an atheist or Muslim believer to become US president? Are there any legal obstacles? </p>
 | united states religion | 1 | Are U.S. politicians assumed to be Christians? -- (united states religion)
<p>Are U.S. politicians assumed to be Christians (no matter which sect)? Is it possible for an atheist or Muslim believer to become US president? Are there any legal obstacles? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,285 | How do Libertarians address the case of "I sold my soul to the company store"? | <p>One of the main arguments that large corporations would not pose a threat in minimal-government libertarian state is that the corporation <strong>theoretically</strong> has no monopoly on force. </p>

<p>In other words, "A corporation can not force you to submit to its monopoly".</p>

<p>However, thi... | libertarianism | 1 | How do Libertarians address the case of "I sold my soul to the company store"? -- (libertarianism)
<p>One of the main arguments that large corporations would not pose a threat in minimal-government libertarian state is that the corporation <strong>theoretically</strong> has no monopoly on force. </p>

<p>In oth... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,291 | What implications would the use of foreign embassies as asylum points entail? | <p>In light of recently prolific cases (An individual sentenced to death on the basis of refusing to convert faith, as well as numerous "honor killings" that occur each year) and the waves of condemnation that they attract from across the western world (when they get media attention), I have been wondering what kinds o... | foreign policy asylum | 1 | What implications would the use of foreign embassies as asylum points entail? -- (foreign policy asylum)
<p>In light of recently prolific cases (An individual sentenced to death on the basis of refusing to convert faith, as well as numerous "honor killings" that occur each year) and the waves of condemnation that they ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,292 | Is there bias against Israel at the UN and mainstream media? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.unwatch.org/site/c.bdKKISNqEmG/b.1359197/k.6748/UN_Israel__AntiSemitism.htm" rel="noreferrer">UN Watch</a>:</p>

<p>"UN committees, annual UN resolutions, an entire UN bureaucratic division, permanent UN exhibits in New York and Geneva headquarters -- all dedicated to a relen... | united nations israel | 1 | Is there bias against Israel at the UN and mainstream media? -- (united nations israel)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.unwatch.org/site/c.bdKKISNqEmG/b.1359197/k.6748/UN_Israel__AntiSemitism.htm" rel="noreferrer">UN Watch</a>:</p>

<p>"UN committees, annual UN resolutions, an entire UN bureaucratic divisio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,302 | How can some politicians become cabinet ministers without winning elections in India? | <p>Smriti Irani and Arun Jaitley both lost the elections in the recent Lok Sabha elections in India, so how can they become cabinet ministers if they didn't even win the election? Mustn't one be a member of Parliament first to become a cabinet minister? Is there any special provision for becoming a cabinet minister wit... | election india parliament | 1 | How can some politicians become cabinet ministers without winning elections in India? -- (election india parliament)
<p>Smriti Irani and Arun Jaitley both lost the elections in the recent Lok Sabha elections in India, so how can they become cabinet ministers if they didn't even win the election? Mustn't one be a member... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,312 | What is the role and responsiblity of the king in Spain in the Spanish government? | <p>What is the role of the king, socially or politically, in Spain?</p>

<p>Recently Spain's monarch abdicated his throne for his son. <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/06/02/deeply-unpopular-spanish-king-to-abdicate-throne-in-favor-of-son/" rel="noreferrer">See info</a></p>
 | government society monarchy | 1 | What is the role and responsiblity of the king in Spain in the Spanish government? -- (government society monarchy)
<p>What is the role of the king, socially or politically, in Spain?</p>

<p>Recently Spain's monarch abdicated his throne for his son. <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/20... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,313 | What is the real role of the queen in UK in these days? | <p>What is the role in the government or social of this Queen in UK in these days?</p>
 | government united kingdom society monarchy | 1 | What is the real role of the queen in UK in these days? -- (government united kingdom society monarchy)
<p>What is the role in the government or social of this Queen in UK in these days?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,318 | Turkey's list of designated terrorist organizations? | <p>According to <a href="http://english.al-akhbar.com/content/turkey-blacklists-al-nusra-front-terror-group" rel="nofollow">this news article</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Turkey blacklists al-Nusra Front as terror group<br>
 Turkey added al-Qaeda's franchise in neighboring Syria to a list of terrorist o... | terrorism policy turkey | 1 | Turkey's list of designated terrorist organizations? -- (terrorism policy turkey)
<p>According to <a href="http://english.al-akhbar.com/content/turkey-blacklists-al-nusra-front-terror-group" rel="nofollow">this news article</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Turkey blacklists al-Nusra Front as terror group<br>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,320 | Is the ruling Chinese party seen more favorably than it was 25 years ago? | <p>The huge increase of security in China surrounding the aniversary of the massacre at Tiananmen Square seems to indicate great concern of the ruling party about possible political protests. Is the government more or less vulnerable than it was 25 years ago? Has the economic boom merely hidden underlying unrest?</p>... | china | 1 | Is the ruling Chinese party seen more favorably than it was 25 years ago? -- (china)
<p>The huge increase of security in China surrounding the aniversary of the massacre at Tiananmen Square seems to indicate great concern of the ruling party about possible political protests. Is the government more or less vulnerable ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,321 | Do POWs typically get paid for their prison time? | <p>The recent release of <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/01/us/bergdahl-deserter-or-hero/">Craig Bergdahl</a> has me wondering about the status of prisoners of war from a strictly economic standpoint. When a soldier is POW, he is clearly not in a position to be able to change his "employment" but is he also left w... | united states economy military | 1 | Do POWs typically get paid for their prison time? -- (united states economy military)
<p>The recent release of <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/01/us/bergdahl-deserter-or-hero/">Craig Bergdahl</a> has me wondering about the status of prisoners of war from a strictly economic standpoint. When a soldier is POW, he is... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,328 | Why didn't Marbury (from Marbury v. Madison) prevail in the end? | <p>The way I read Marbury v. Madison, I conclude that the Supreme Court of the U.S. came up with 3 conclusions:</p>

<ol>
<li>Mr. Marbury was definitely appointed & commissioned by the departing president.</li>
<li>Mr. Marbury deserves to have his commission given to him, as required by law (or a co... | united states constitution | 1 | Why didn't Marbury (from Marbury v. Madison) prevail in the end? -- (united states constitution)
<p>The way I read Marbury v. Madison, I conclude that the Supreme Court of the U.S. came up with 3 conclusions:</p>

<ol>
<li>Mr. Marbury was definitely appointed & commissioned by the departing president.</... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,347 | Does banning of anti-democratic parties violate principles of democracy? | <p>In recent years, due to problems of mass immigration in Europe, there's a rise of far-right parties such as Golden Dawn in Greece, Jobbik in Hungary, BNP in Britain, NPD in Germany, etc. </p>

<p>Governments of these countries seems to be worried about such a tendency but can't do anything about it. In contr... | democracy fascism | 1 | Does banning of anti-democratic parties violate principles of democracy? -- (democracy fascism)
<p>In recent years, due to problems of mass immigration in Europe, there's a rise of far-right parties such as Golden Dawn in Greece, Jobbik in Hungary, BNP in Britain, NPD in Germany, etc. </p>

<p>Governments of th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,349 | Why is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict such a big issue? | <p>In terms of casualties at least, the conflict isn't that important - there were around twice as many casualties in the last year due to the ongoing Somalian civil war as Israeli casualties in the last 50 years (statistics taken from wikipedia). Yet it seems to recieve far more media coverage than other ongoing confl... | israel palestine armed conflict | 1 | Why is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict such a big issue? -- (israel palestine armed conflict)
<p>In terms of casualties at least, the conflict isn't that important - there were around twice as many casualties in the last year due to the ongoing Somalian civil war as Israeli casualties in the last 50 years (statistics ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,360 | Why don't we unite all countries? | <p>I get inspiration from the human body which is a very complex system. The human body does not divide itself into multiple parts which are controlled separately. I.e. there is not a separate nervous system only for a finger or an arm.</p>

<p>Now let's compare the human body to our planet. The planet is so sm... | political theory | 1 | Why don't we unite all countries? -- (political theory)
<p>I get inspiration from the human body which is a very complex system. The human body does not divide itself into multiple parts which are controlled separately. I.e. there is not a separate nervous system only for a finger or an arm.</p>

<p>Now let's c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,370 | Is polling about fringe beliefs reliable? | <p>Often, when polling is done about fringe beliefs, conspiracy theories and the like, the results given are very disturbing. Examples of fringe beliefs being 9/11 being an inside job, or that the Holocaust was fake or exaggerated.</p>

<p>Do we know how reliable polling about the topic is?</p>

<p>For... | polling | 1 | Is polling about fringe beliefs reliable? -- (polling)
<p>Often, when polling is done about fringe beliefs, conspiracy theories and the like, the results given are very disturbing. Examples of fringe beliefs being 9/11 being an inside job, or that the Holocaust was fake or exaggerated.</p>

<p>Do we know how r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,371 | Is ban on Social Interaction with opposite sex a Human Rights Violation? | <p>Some universities ban Social interaction with opposite sex inside college premises. If it is a human rights violation then do these universities are liable to that ?</p>

<p>Edit: </p>

<p>These rules are common with Universities in South India.
<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/1z3... | human rights | 1 | Is ban on Social Interaction with opposite sex a Human Rights Violation? -- (human rights)
<p>Some universities ban Social interaction with opposite sex inside college premises. If it is a human rights violation then do these universities are liable to that ?</p>

<p>Edit: </p>

<p>These rules are commo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,377 | democracy and wars for resources | <p>'Democracy' has a large definition , but I want to concentrate on this :</p>

<pre><code>Karl Popper defined democracy in contrast to dictatorship or tyranny,
thus focusing on opportunities for the people to control their leaders and to
oust them without the need for a revolution.[4]
</code></pr... | democracy | 1 | democracy and wars for resources -- (democracy)
<p>'Democracy' has a large definition , but I want to concentrate on this :</p>

<pre><code>Karl Popper defined democracy in contrast to dictatorship or tyranny,
thus focusing on opportunities for the people to control their leaders and to
oust them witho... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,384 | Why haven't any Governments banned cigarette sales when it has been proven that it's harmful? | <p>Rather than advertising the harmful effects of cigarette smoking on the box, why hasn't any government just banned the selling of cigarettes in their respective countries? Doesn't it solve the main problem? </p>
 | healthcare policy | 1 | Why haven't any Governments banned cigarette sales when it has been proven that it's harmful? -- (healthcare policy)
<p>Rather than advertising the harmful effects of cigarette smoking on the box, why hasn't any government just banned the selling of cigarettes in their respective countries? Doesn't it solve the main pr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,405 | In Australia, what does the term "Big polluters" mean? | <p>In Australia, does the term "Big Polluters" have any specific meaning?</p>

<p>Here's an example of the phrase being used: <a href="http://youtu.be/gHgRwUJJ0pQ?t=22s" rel="nofollow">The Dinosaurs, by The Climate Institute</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Right now, big polluters have to pay for their e... | terminology australia | 1 | In Australia, what does the term "Big polluters" mean? -- (terminology australia)
<p>In Australia, does the term "Big Polluters" have any specific meaning?</p>

<p>Here's an example of the phrase being used: <a href="http://youtu.be/gHgRwUJJ0pQ?t=22s" rel="nofollow">The Dinosaurs, by The Climate Institute</a></... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,409 | Are Running Mates Constitutional (US President/VP) | <p>I was reading over the US Constitution and Amendments when Amendment 12 jumped out at me.</p>

<p>I've always thought that Amendment 12 specifically said that Presidential Candidates and Vice Presidential Candidates had to be elected together, as opposed to the original system where the person who ended up b... | united states election constitution president | 1 | Are Running Mates Constitutional (US President/VP) -- (united states election constitution president)
<p>I was reading over the US Constitution and Amendments when Amendment 12 jumped out at me.</p>

<p>I've always thought that Amendment 12 specifically said that Presidential Candidates and Vice Presidential Ca... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,413 | Why is US supporting ISIS in Syria while opposing it in Iraq? | <p>US is supporting the rebels in Syria who are trying to bring down Assad's govt. ISIS is one of the rebels. So directly or indirectly, US is supporting ISIS in Syria.</p>

<p>But the same US is opposing the same ISIS in Iraq. why?</p>

<p>The only reason I can come up with is that because Syria is Rus... | united states terrorism iraq syria islamic state | 1 | Why is US supporting ISIS in Syria while opposing it in Iraq? -- (united states terrorism iraq syria islamic state)
<p>US is supporting the rebels in Syria who are trying to bring down Assad's govt. ISIS is one of the rebels. So directly or indirectly, US is supporting ISIS in Syria.</p>

<p>But the same US is ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,414 | If a US Supreme Court justice dies between voting and releasing ruling, does their vote count? | <p>My understanding is the Supreme Court normally releases their rulings in bursts around the same time instead of releasing them as soon as the opinions are ready.</p>

<p>Consider a 5-4 ruling where a justice in the majority dies after the voting is finished and the opinion has been written, but before it has... | united states supreme court | 1 | If a US Supreme Court justice dies between voting and releasing ruling, does their vote count? -- (united states supreme court)
<p>My understanding is the Supreme Court normally releases their rulings in bursts around the same time instead of releasing them as soon as the opinions are ready.</p>

<p>Consider a ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,417 | In the Commonwealth realms, who succeeds when a King dies leaving a daughter and a son in-utero? | <p>When Queen Elizabeth II became Queen on the death of her father, she was only able to do so because she had no brothers. (Otherwise, her eldest brother would have become King, under rules still in place today.)</p>

<p>What if, on that event, her mother happened to be pregnant with a boy? Would that boy be t... | united kingdom head of state | 1 | In the Commonwealth realms, who succeeds when a King dies leaving a daughter and a son in-utero? -- (united kingdom head of state)
<p>When Queen Elizabeth II became Queen on the death of her father, she was only able to do so because she had no brothers. (Otherwise, her eldest brother would have become King, under rule... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,428 | Has the Veterans Administration backlog and average wait time improved since Obama has taken office? | <p>Barack Obama <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewkaczynski/7-times-barack-obama-promised-to-reform-the-va" rel="nofollow">made campaign promises</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>No veteran should have to fill out a 23-page claim to get care, or wait months - even years - to get an appointment at the VA. [.... | united states healthcare | 1 | Has the Veterans Administration backlog and average wait time improved since Obama has taken office? -- (united states healthcare)
<p>Barack Obama <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewkaczynski/7-times-barack-obama-promised-to-reform-the-va" rel="nofollow">made campaign promises</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,431 | Why isn't the alternative vote standard for most nations? | <p>Why isn't the alternative vote standard for most nations?</p>
 | voting systems | 1 | Why isn't the alternative vote standard for most nations? -- (voting systems)
<p>Why isn't the alternative vote standard for most nations?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,435 | Cronysm vs oligarchy | <p>What is the difference between these two? </p>

<p>Which claims are true for cronyism but not for oligarchy, and vice verse?</p>
 | democracy terminology | 1 | Cronysm vs oligarchy -- (democracy terminology)
<p>What is the difference between these two? </p>

<p>Which claims are true for cronyism but not for oligarchy, and vice verse?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,444 | How do international corporations have the right to free speech? | <p>If <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/450/in-the-us-why-are-corporations-people">corporations are made up of people</a>...and <strong>international corporations</strong> are made up of people <strong>from different countries</strong>...then how do international corporations have the right to free ... | international corporations | 1 | How do international corporations have the right to free speech? -- (international corporations)
<p>If <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/450/in-the-us-why-are-corporations-people">corporations are made up of people</a>...and <strong>international corporations</strong> are made up of people <strong>f... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
3,447 | What is the purpose of gay pride parades? If the purpose is clear, is it productive or counterproductive? | <p>I am pretty unsure about gay pride parades. What is the essential goal? With suffragettes they had definite requests on voting rights.</p>

<p>Personally I have no problem with homosexuals, I am pretty indifferent towards them. I just don't really get the concept of the gay pride parades. Is it supposed to m... | lgbt+ | 1 | What is the purpose of gay pride parades? If the purpose is clear, is it productive or counterproductive? -- (lgbt+)
<p>I am pretty unsure about gay pride parades. What is the essential goal? With suffragettes they had definite requests on voting rights.</p>

<p>Personally I have no problem with homosexuals, I ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,455 | What is the political motivation that makes US never invade Canada? | <p>What is the political motivation that makes US never invade Canada?</p>

<p>Motivation to ask this question: Why US have to buy natural resource from Canada instead of getting it for free?</p>
 | united states war canada | 1 | What is the political motivation that makes US never invade Canada? -- (united states war canada)
<p>What is the political motivation that makes US never invade Canada?</p>

<p>Motivation to ask this question: Why US have to buy natural resource from Canada instead of getting it for free?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,462 | Is there a law to prevent global nuclear war when the terrorist are able steal nuke technology from a lot of country that have nukes? | <p>Is there any difference for terrorist to test their nuke in a lofty tone without a official status in UN like the North Korea or to be inconspicuous country like the India</p>

<p>If there are too much difference to make things more complicated and threaten the terriost, is there a international law to preve... | war international law rules of war | 1 | Is there a law to prevent global nuclear war when the terrorist are able steal nuke technology from a lot of country that have nukes? -- (war international law rules of war)
<p>Is there any difference for terrorist to test their nuke in a lofty tone without a official status in UN like the North Korea or to be inconspi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,468 | How did ISIS gain control of a stockpile of weapons that did not exist? | <p><a href="http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-London/2014/07/11/Dirty-Bomb-Fears-after-ISIS-Seize-Uranium" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Breitbart is reporting</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>ISIS took over a military base in northern Iraq last month that
contains Saddam Hussein’s stockpile of chemical weapons, inclu... | united states iraq islamic state weapons chemical weapons | 1 | How did ISIS gain control of a stockpile of weapons that did not exist? -- (united states iraq islamic state weapons chemical weapons)
<p><a href="http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-London/2014/07/11/Dirty-Bomb-Fears-after-ISIS-Seize-Uranium" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Breitbart is reporting</a>:</p>
<blockquote>&#x... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
4,472 | Is the monarch of the Commonwealth Realms a citizen of any or all of them? | <p>Is Queen Elizabeth II a citizen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, etc?</p>

<p>If not, what about the rest of the royal family?</p>
 | commonwealth citizenship monarchy | 1 | Is the monarch of the Commonwealth Realms a citizen of any or all of them? -- (commonwealth citizenship monarchy)
<p>Is Queen Elizabeth II a citizen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, etc?</p>

<p>If not, what about the rest of the royal family?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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