id int64 1 141k | title stringlengths 15 150 | body stringlengths 45 28.5k | tags stringlengths 1 102 | label int64 1 1 | text stringlengths 128 28.6k | source stringclasses 1
value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8,188 | Countries with loose regulations | <p>I'm writing a story about a villain (as some would call him) or antihero (as he would prefer to be called), somewhat similar to Adrian Veidt, who needs to buy a few hundred acres of land to set up facilities and carry out certain plans.</p>

<p>He's from the US, but he needs a place where there won't be any ... | law geopolitics regulation | 1 | Countries with loose regulations -- (law geopolitics regulation)
<p>I'm writing a story about a villain (as some would call him) or antihero (as he would prefer to be called), somewhat similar to Adrian Veidt, who needs to buy a few hundred acres of land to set up facilities and carry out certain plans.</p>

<p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,189 | UK: What is the significance of Labour ruling out a confidence and supply deal with the SNP in the 2015 General Election? | <p>Assume that Labour and the SNP collectively hold enough seats to form a majority.</p>

<p>If Labour can make the assumption that the SNP will, of their own accord, choose not to bring down a Labour government then do they lose anything by not having a formal confidence and supply arrangement? Given the blame... | election united kingdom | 1 | UK: What is the significance of Labour ruling out a confidence and supply deal with the SNP in the 2015 General Election? -- (election united kingdom)
<p>Assume that Labour and the SNP collectively hold enough seats to form a majority.</p>

<p>If Labour can make the assumption that the SNP will, of their own ac... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,200 | Does the Outer Space Treaty expire? | <p>I recently read an article on the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/04/world/asia/china-pursuing-strategic-interests-builds-presence-in-antarctica.html" rel="noreferrer">New York Times</a> that talks about China's interests in Antarctica, and it mentions that the Antarctic Treaty (created in 1959) expires in 2... | international law treaty space | 1 | Does the Outer Space Treaty expire? -- (international law treaty space)
<p>I recently read an article on the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/04/world/asia/china-pursuing-strategic-interests-builds-presence-in-antarctica.html" rel="noreferrer">New York Times</a> that talks about China's interests in Antarctica, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,206 | If a country leaves the European Union, would also leave the European Economic Area? | <p>In the event of some member country supporting leaving the EU, would that mean that the <strong>country would stop participating in the EEA</strong>?
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Economic_Area" rel="noreferrer">Other countries</a> participate in it, despite not being EU members. e.g. Iceland, ... | united kingdom european union immigration referendum | 1 | If a country leaves the European Union, would also leave the European Economic Area? -- (united kingdom european union immigration referendum)
<p>In the event of some member country supporting leaving the EU, would that mean that the <strong>country would stop participating in the EEA</strong>?
<a href="https://en.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,209 | How accurate is the horseshoe theory? | <p>From Wikipedia:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The horseshoe theory in political science asserts that rather than the
 far left and the far right being at opposite and opposing ends of a
 linear political continuum, they in fact closely resemble one another,
 much like the ends of a horseshoe.</p>... | political theory | 1 | How accurate is the horseshoe theory? -- (political theory)
<p>From Wikipedia:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The horseshoe theory in political science asserts that rather than the
 far left and the far right being at opposite and opposing ends of a
 linear political continuum, they in fact closely resemb... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,220 | What if a party loses its majority in the Commons, midway through a term? | <p>After a general election, the party with a majority of seats in the House of Commons gets to form the next Government. With a few exceptions, elections end with one party having a majority. Usually, the majority is fairly large.</p>

<p>The 2015 general election is a Conservative majority, but barely. They’r... | united kingdom parliament | 1 | What if a party loses its majority in the Commons, midway through a term? -- (united kingdom parliament)
<p>After a general election, the party with a majority of seats in the House of Commons gets to form the next Government. With a few exceptions, elections end with one party having a majority. Usually, the majority ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,226 | Can a country take over another? | <p>Could a country legally take control over another country? If one country is falling economically and politically, what will happen if one nation takes control and merges the two nations together? Are there any widely adopted treaties or agreements that prevent this kind of action?</p>

<p>A particular examp... | war international law international relations geopolitics | 1 | Can a country take over another? -- (war international law international relations geopolitics)
<p>Could a country legally take control over another country? If one country is falling economically and politically, what will happen if one nation takes control and merges the two nations together? Are there any widely ado... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,235 | UK MPs being in the Armed Services | <p>The <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-32654262" rel="nofollow">BBC list of likely contenders for the upcoming Labour leadership bid</a> says of Dan Jarvis: <code>elected MP [...] having resigned his commission as a major in the Parachute Regiment to contest the seat.</code>. So are serving members of t... | united kingdom parliament | 1 | UK MPs being in the Armed Services -- (united kingdom parliament)
<p>The <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-32654262" rel="nofollow">BBC list of likely contenders for the upcoming Labour leadership bid</a> says of Dan Jarvis: <code>elected MP [...] having resigned his commission as a major in the Parachute ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,238 | UK Westminster party with unelected leader calling the shots | <p>I am interested in the possibility of a party being elected into Westminster in a UK General election, with the party leader failing to be elected in his or her constituency.</p>

<ol>
<li>If the party in question wins a majority (so that the unelected leader would ordinarily become PM), is there any pro... | election united kingdom | 1 | UK Westminster party with unelected leader calling the shots -- (election united kingdom)
<p>I am interested in the possibility of a party being elected into Westminster in a UK General election, with the party leader failing to be elected in his or her constituency.</p>

<ol>
<li>If the party in question w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,246 | Does it matter what is said on the US congress floor? | <p>It seems like bills are only put up for vote when the votes for and against are known beforehand. So, does it matter what they debate about during the actual sessions of congress? Is it purely for show? Or is it for their constituencies?</p>

<p>Another way of asking my question might be this: are any member... | united states congress | 1 | Does it matter what is said on the US congress floor? -- (united states congress)
<p>It seems like bills are only put up for vote when the votes for and against are known beforehand. So, does it matter what they debate about during the actual sessions of congress? Is it purely for show? Or is it for their constituencie... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,248 | What are the practicalities of having a non-MP as your party leader? | <p>Recent examples of non-MP leaders for well-known UK parties are Natalie Bennett and Nigel Farage. </p>

<p>This seems to generally only be the case if the party had very few or no elected MPs when choosing a leader. But would it be reasonable for, say, Labour or the Liberal Democrats to elect someone who is ... | parties united kingdom | 1 | What are the practicalities of having a non-MP as your party leader? -- (parties united kingdom)
<p>Recent examples of non-MP leaders for well-known UK parties are Natalie Bennett and Nigel Farage. </p>

<p>This seems to generally only be the case if the party had very few or no elected MPs when choosing a lead... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,255 | Policy changes made by citizens | <p>I am a Canadian citizen and I'm not happy with certain policies here; with the elections coming in 5 months. What is a proper course of legal and illegal actions a citizen can take to influence the federal policy? </p>
 | policy canada | 1 | Policy changes made by citizens -- (policy canada)
<p>I am a Canadian citizen and I'm not happy with certain policies here; with the elections coming in 5 months. What is a proper course of legal and illegal actions a citizen can take to influence the federal policy? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,262 | How could the government encourage more women study higher education | <p><strong>1-</strong> How could the government encourage more women study higher education?</p>

<p><strong>2-</strong> How could the government encourage more women choose studies that are more income-rewarding, like the most technical, such as engineers? </p>
 | education inequality gender | 1 | How could the government encourage more women study higher education -- (education inequality gender)
<p><strong>1-</strong> How could the government encourage more women study higher education?</p>

<p><strong>2-</strong> How could the government encourage more women choose studies that are more income-reward... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,264 | Which are the advantages of monarchy? | <p>Some western democracies are monarchies (UK, Denmark, Spain...). </p>

<p>What are the advantages that this system gives to the people, when compared with a presidential system?</p>

<p>I want to stress that I'm asking for advantages for the people. I can easily see advantages for the powerful, and d... | democracy constitutional monarchy monarchy | 1 | Which are the advantages of monarchy? -- (democracy constitutional monarchy monarchy)
<p>Some western democracies are monarchies (UK, Denmark, Spain...). </p>

<p>What are the advantages that this system gives to the people, when compared with a presidential system?</p>

<p>I want to stress that I'm ask... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,277 | What's the difference between affirmative action and racism? | <p>Affirmative action is the policy of favoring certain groups of people over others. In the US, this is generally implemented by basis of race.</p>

<p>How is this not the exact definition of institutionalized racism?</p>
 | united states ideology racism | 1 | What's the difference between affirmative action and racism? -- (united states ideology racism)
<p>Affirmative action is the policy of favoring certain groups of people over others. In the US, this is generally implemented by basis of race.</p>

<p>How is this not the exact definition of institutionalized raci... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,292 | Why are former communist dictatorships in the EU considered less democratic by The Economist? | <p>The <a href="http://democracyranking.org/wordpress/?page_id=831" rel="nofollow">democracy index by The Economist</a> (also see <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy_Index" rel="nofollow">Wikipedia</a>) is almost systematically classing countries that were recently dictatorships as less democratic than the ... | democracy european union communism europe | 1 | Why are former communist dictatorships in the EU considered less democratic by The Economist? -- (democracy european union communism europe)
<p>The <a href="http://democracyranking.org/wordpress/?page_id=831" rel="nofollow">democracy index by The Economist</a> (also see <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy_I... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,308 | Why did Senator Rand Paul speak for ten hours on 20th May 2015 and why did he stop before midnight? | <p>I am not American and have only a sketchy knowledge of Senate procedure. What exactly was Rand Paul trying to achieve <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2015/may/20/rand-paul-senate-filibuster-nsa-spying-patriot-act-live" rel="nofollow noreferrer">with this marathon speech</a>? Why did he stop when he ... | united states senate rules | 1 | Why did Senator Rand Paul speak for ten hours on 20th May 2015 and why did he stop before midnight? -- (united states senate rules)
<p>I am not American and have only a sketchy knowledge of Senate procedure. What exactly was Rand Paul trying to achieve <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2015/may/20/rand-p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,311 | What do we mean when we say that Daesh controls a terroritory? | <p>In the recent news, it was said that the terrorist organization Daesh controls now half of Syria, together with one third of Iraq.</p>

<p><strong>What does it mean for a terrorist organization to control such a territory?</strong> Is it similar to a classical invasion of a territory by a country (like durin... | terrorism islamic state head of state statehood | 1 | What do we mean when we say that Daesh controls a terroritory? -- (terrorism islamic state head of state statehood)
<p>In the recent news, it was said that the terrorist organization Daesh controls now half of Syria, together with one third of Iraq.</p>

<p><strong>What does it mean for a terrorist organization... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,314 | Why don't other nations take action against Islamic State? | <p>Islamic State is clearly a threat to pretty much everyone. They use shock tactics that enrage the citizens of many nations, they've attacked Syria and Iraq, and butchered many in those countries, running roughshod over Iraq's army and giving Syria's a run for their money. They've been condemned by many nations, and ... | islamic state iraq syria | 1 | Why don't other nations take action against Islamic State? -- (islamic state iraq syria)
<p>Islamic State is clearly a threat to pretty much everyone. They use shock tactics that enrage the citizens of many nations, they've attacked Syria and Iraq, and butchered many in those countries, running roughshod over Iraq's ar... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,318 | Why doesn't the USA try to impose changes in Mexico to stop illegal immigration? | <p>Building a wall doesn't seem very intelligent in my opinion.</p>

<p>There will be illegal immigrants as long as poor Mexicans have less opportunities in Mexico. And I'm pretty sure Americans know that. So why haven't the almighty USA been trying to impose changes in Mexico or working together with Mexico to... | united states immigration illegal immigration mexico | 1 | Why doesn't the USA try to impose changes in Mexico to stop illegal immigration? -- (united states immigration illegal immigration mexico)
<p>Building a wall doesn't seem very intelligent in my opinion.</p>

<p>There will be illegal immigrants as long as poor Mexicans have less opportunities in Mexico. And I'm ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,320 | Are there any political parties in Saudi Arabia? | <p>Are there any political parties in Saudi Arabia? If there aren't any, then what stops the establishment of such parties?</p>
 | parties political system middle east saudi arabia | 1 | Are there any political parties in Saudi Arabia? -- (parties political system middle east saudi arabia)
<p>Are there any political parties in Saudi Arabia? If there aren't any, then what stops the establishment of such parties?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,321 | Have Japan and Russia technically been at war since World War II? | <p>I just learned that Japan and Russia never formally signed a peace treaty after WWII, and according to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan%E2%80%93Russia_relations">Wiki</a> </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>As of 2015 matters remain unresolved</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Does that mean that Japan an... | war russian federation japan peace treaty world war ii | 1 | Have Japan and Russia technically been at war since World War II? -- (war russian federation japan peace treaty world war ii)
<p>I just learned that Japan and Russia never formally signed a peace treaty after WWII, and according to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan%E2%80%93Russia_relations">Wiki</a> </p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,331 | Happiness Index | <p>I found that Buthan created the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_National_Happiness" rel="nofollow">Gross National Happiness</a> Index in order to evalue the happiness of their citizens and compare that with other countries. I pressume the intention of that was to do some Compared Politics and be able to ... | indicators welfare | 1 | Happiness Index -- (indicators welfare)
<p>I found that Buthan created the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_National_Happiness" rel="nofollow">Gross National Happiness</a> Index in order to evalue the happiness of their citizens and compare that with other countries. I pressume the intention of that was to d... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,337 | Is there a danger for democracy when a party gains more than half the seats in a parliament? | <p>In the 2015 elections in the UK, the Conservative Party received <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150608172720/http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/current-state-of-the-parties/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">330 seats</a>, and the absolute majority because it is more than half of the 650 available s... | parties united kingdom political theory parliament | 1 | Is there a danger for democracy when a party gains more than half the seats in a parliament? -- (parties united kingdom political theory parliament)
<p>In the 2015 elections in the UK, the Conservative Party received <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150608172720/http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,354 | Why do federal intelligence agencies need the Patriot Act to be allowed to share information with other agencies? | <p>I thought I heard that, without some of the provisions in the Patriot Act, intelligence agencies would not be allowed to share information with other agencies. But the President is the head of the executive branch, so why can't he sign an executive order allowing the agencies to share that information?</p>
 | united states president executive executive order intelligence | 1 | Why do federal intelligence agencies need the Patriot Act to be allowed to share information with other agencies? -- (united states president executive executive order intelligence)
<p>I thought I heard that, without some of the provisions in the Patriot Act, intelligence agencies would not be allowed to share informat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,356 | 'First' and 'second' houses of parliament | <p>In a bicameral legislature, is the first house the lower house and the second house the upper house?</p>
 | parliament terminology | 1 | 'First' and 'second' houses of parliament -- (parliament terminology)
<p>In a bicameral legislature, is the first house the lower house and the second house the upper house?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,363 | "Right to return" to country of ancestors? | <p>So recently there's been a group of white South Africans trying to immigrate out of South Africa, using the Law of Return (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Return">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Return</a>) as a precedent.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/579424/Europe-ov... | law international law | 1 | "Right to return" to country of ancestors? -- (law international law)
<p>So recently there's been a group of white South Africans trying to immigrate out of South Africa, using the Law of Return (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Return">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Return</a>) as a precedent.</p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,368 | Has a French president ever made a ruling in favor of Andorra, at the expense of France? | <p>Considering that the incumbent French president is also <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Co-Princes_of_Andorra">Co-Prince of Andorra</a>, have there ever been rulings or actions made by a French president, in his role as an Andorrian monarch, that benefit Andorra but were disadvantageous for France?</p>
&#x... | policy france | 1 | Has a French president ever made a ruling in favor of Andorra, at the expense of France? -- (policy france)
<p>Considering that the incumbent French president is also <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Co-Princes_of_Andorra">Co-Prince of Andorra</a>, have there ever been rulings or actions made by a French president... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,375 | How does the USA. have jurisdiction over FIFA? | <p>It is not a surprise that the FBI (or CIA) investigates or closely monitors an organization. However, I don't understand when they arrest several of FIFA's members, some of whom are not American, in Switzerland. FIFA is based in Switzerland. Shouldn't the Swiss government be involved in the public arrest and trial o... | united states international relations international law switzerland | 1 | How does the USA. have jurisdiction over FIFA? -- (united states international relations international law switzerland)
<p>It is not a surprise that the FBI (or CIA) investigates or closely monitors an organization. However, I don't understand when they arrest several of FIFA's members, some of whom are not American, i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,383 | U.S. Presidential Campaign Donations: Must Submit Employer and Occupation | <p>If you ever consider contributing to a U.S. presidential candidate's campaign on their website, you'll have to give them your name, address, phone number, and e-mail. </p>

<p>I don't entirely understand why these details are important, but what really confuses me is:</p>

<pre><code>Campaign financ... | united states president campaign finance | 1 | U.S. Presidential Campaign Donations: Must Submit Employer and Occupation -- (united states president campaign finance)
<p>If you ever consider contributing to a U.S. presidential candidate's campaign on their website, you'll have to give them your name, address, phone number, and e-mail. </p>

<p>I don't enti... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,395 | Why wasn't there a gunship in the air during the Bergdahl trade? | <p>I hope I don't come off as crazy here, and I wasn't sure if this is the right forum to ask this, but I have a question regarding the Bowe Bergdahl prisoner exchange. </p>

<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr49TsLSnnk" rel="nofollow">In the video</a> captured by the Taliban, we see that there are m... | international relations military military law | 1 | Why wasn't there a gunship in the air during the Bergdahl trade? -- (international relations military military law)
<p>I hope I don't come off as crazy here, and I wasn't sure if this is the right forum to ask this, but I have a question regarding the Bowe Bergdahl prisoner exchange. </p>

<p><a href="https://w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,397 | Is there a fusion of powers in parliamentary regimes? | <p>When discussing separation of powers in my introductory political science course, the lecturer asserted that there isn't a fusion of power between the executive (prime minister + cabinet) and the legislature/assembly. The reason for this was that assembly members, regardless of their party or position in the executi... | parliament separation of powers | 1 | Is there a fusion of powers in parliamentary regimes? -- (parliament separation of powers)
<p>When discussing separation of powers in my introductory political science course, the lecturer asserted that there isn't a fusion of power between the executive (prime minister + cabinet) and the legislature/assembly. The reas... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,404 | US Supremacy Clause: does it apply for administrative law? | <p>According to Wikipedia, </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Supremacy Clause is the provision in Article Six, Clause 2 of the
 United States Constitution that establishes the United States
 Constitution, federal statutes, and treaties as "the supreme law of
 the land." It provides that these are t... | united states constitution us state laws federalism | 1 | US Supremacy Clause: does it apply for administrative law? -- (united states constitution us state laws federalism)
<p>According to Wikipedia, </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Supremacy Clause is the provision in Article Six, Clause 2 of the
 United States Constitution that establishes the United States
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,424 | Why there is no genuine attempts to reform the number of permanent members in UNSC which will include India if taken? | <ul>
<li><p>As we are all aware, India, Japan and other countries those who are potentially eligible for permanent members in UNSC being denied to become so in spite of their active participation.</p></li>
<li><p>Though India had turned it down during 1955 by the reckless foreign policies of Nehru and his advis... | india united nations | 1 | Why there is no genuine attempts to reform the number of permanent members in UNSC which will include India if taken? -- (india united nations)
<ul>
<li><p>As we are all aware, India, Japan and other countries those who are potentially eligible for permanent members in UNSC being denied to become so in spite of the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,425 | Why doesn't Russia join the European Union? | <p>Why doesn't Russia join the EU?</p>

<p>If they become one of them, then they would not be enemies anymore, right?</p>

<p>They have already joined the G-20. Then, they could also join EU, right?</p>
 | russian federation european union | 1 | Why doesn't Russia join the European Union? -- (russian federation european union)
<p>Why doesn't Russia join the EU?</p>

<p>If they become one of them, then they would not be enemies anymore, right?</p>

<p>They have already joined the G-20. Then, they could also join EU, right?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,427 | How does the President get last-minute bills when Congress passes them just minutes before a deadline? | <p>I understand that the President signs the blue leather-bound enrolled bill, but it doesn't seem possible that the document could traverse the length of Pennsylvania Avenue in just a few minutes in the case of a last-minute vote. How, then, does the President get bills that must be signed in just a very small period ... | united states congress legislative process | 1 | How does the President get last-minute bills when Congress passes them just minutes before a deadline? -- (united states congress legislative process)
<p>I understand that the President signs the blue leather-bound enrolled bill, but it doesn't seem possible that the document could traverse the length of Pennsylvania A... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,434 | Who controls the British Armed Forces? | <p>I am trying to research this for a friend.</p>

<p>I understand that the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_the_United_Kingdom" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Government of the United Kingdom</a> is a constitutional monarchy, in which the Queen is the head of state and the Prime Minister is the... | united kingdom government military nuclear weapons | 1 | Who controls the British Armed Forces? -- (united kingdom government military nuclear weapons)
<p>I am trying to research this for a friend.</p>

<p>I understand that the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_the_United_Kingdom" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Government of the United Kingdom</a> is a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,436 | Does the Republic of China (Taiwan) have any chance at regaining control of mainland China? | <p>People's Republic of China (Communist China) is technically a Marxist-inspired revolutionary state that imposed their single party dictatorship in China. The old government is in exile in Taiwan, and became democratic in the meanwhile, so the country is divided similarly to how Germany was divided, with the major di... | democracy china taiwan | 1 | Does the Republic of China (Taiwan) have any chance at regaining control of mainland China? -- (democracy china taiwan)
<p>People's Republic of China (Communist China) is technically a Marxist-inspired revolutionary state that imposed their single party dictatorship in China. The old government is in exile in Taiwan, a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,466 | Is it common in democratic world for political parties to own newspapers and TV channels? | <p>In Poland, the biggest opposition party directly owns newspaper, TV channel, and indirectly donate money to few others media. </p>

<p>I don't think it is common situation in democratic world, is it? I could only found informations about politicians owning media in India. </p>
 | democracy media poland | 1 | Is it common in democratic world for political parties to own newspapers and TV channels? -- (democracy media poland)
<p>In Poland, the biggest opposition party directly owns newspaper, TV channel, and indirectly donate money to few others media. </p>

<p>I don't think it is common situation in democratic world... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,471 | Other country as permanent member of UN Security Council? | <p>Is there any other country which might have the ability or credentials to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council?</p>
 | united nations | 1 | Other country as permanent member of UN Security Council? -- (united nations)
<p>Is there any other country which might have the ability or credentials to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,473 | The reason to veto in zakiur rahman lakhvi case | <p>Recently a veto was held in un in favour of release of convicted zakiur rahman lakhvi.Can somebody tell what was the reason given?</p>
 | united nations | 1 | The reason to veto in zakiur rahman lakhvi case -- (united nations)
<p>Recently a veto was held in un in favour of release of convicted zakiur rahman lakhvi.Can somebody tell what was the reason given?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,480 | Is pakistan china economic corridor trustworthy | <p>Is the corridor between China and Pakistan really trustworthy? After developing most of its power, it may be in China's hand, so, can China influence the region? After developing the corridor there would be development in energy sector, education etc... Will the terrorist groups allow it? As they don't consider focu... | international relations | 1 | Is pakistan china economic corridor trustworthy -- (international relations)
<p>Is the corridor between China and Pakistan really trustworthy? After developing most of its power, it may be in China's hand, so, can China influence the region? After developing the corridor there would be development in energy sector, edu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,482 | Why does the Russia oppose calls for UN tribunal to prosecute MH17 suspects? | <blockquote>
<p><strong>Russia rejects calls for UN tribunal to prosecute MH17 suspects</strong> — <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jun/26/russia-rejects-calls-for-un-tribunal-malaysia-airlines-flight-mh17" rel="noreferrer">The Guardian</a></p>
<p><em>A senior Russian official has rejected calls f... | russian federation terrorism | 1 | Why does the Russia oppose calls for UN tribunal to prosecute MH17 suspects? -- (russian federation terrorism)
<blockquote>
<p><strong>Russia rejects calls for UN tribunal to prosecute MH17 suspects</strong> — <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jun/26/russia-rejects-calls-for-un-tribunal-malaysia-airlin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,497 | Does a legal immigrant have a standing to sue federal government over immigration policy that favors illegal immigrants? | <p>Presumably, being a legal immigrant imposes significant material costs on said immigrant.</p>

<p>Does that mean that a legal immigrant has standing to challenge various "amnesty" type actions by federal government that unfairly removes those costs from illegal immigrants?</p>

<p>I'd prefer actual S... | united states law immigration illegal immigration | 1 | Does a legal immigrant have a standing to sue federal government over immigration policy that favors illegal immigrants? -- (united states law immigration illegal immigration)
<p>Presumably, being a legal immigrant imposes significant material costs on said immigrant.</p>

<p>Does that mean that a legal immigra... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,499 | Equal rights for Lesbian or Gay couples without "redefining" marriage | <p>What is the mindset of the people who support equal civil rights for homosexuals but disagree with Obergefell v. Hodges because it redefines the word "marriage", which they believe is a sacred thing between a man and a woman?</p>

<p><strong>EDIT:</strong> Maybe the premise of my question is wrong. Are the... | united states supreme court marriage same sex marriage | 1 | Equal rights for Lesbian or Gay couples without "redefining" marriage -- (united states supreme court marriage same sex marriage)
<p>What is the mindset of the people who support equal civil rights for homosexuals but disagree with Obergefell v. Hodges because it redefines the word "marriage", which they believe is a s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,509 | Is an act of piracy by a navy an act of war/aggression? | <p>Under international law - is the ship flagged under one state, say Sweden, the territory or under the sovereignty of that state (A)?</p>

<p>And thus: does an act of piracy, specifically by the armed forces/navy of another state (B), for example Israel, constitute an act of war and an act of aggression again... | international law war maritime law piracy | 1 | Is an act of piracy by a navy an act of war/aggression? -- (international law war maritime law piracy)
<p>Under international law - is the ship flagged under one state, say Sweden, the territory or under the sovereignty of that state (A)?</p>

<p>And thus: does an act of piracy, specifically by the armed forces... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,519 | International law: Are ships in international waters considered the flag states territory? | <p>Are ships <strong>flagged</strong> under state <strong>(A)</strong> considered the <strong>territory</strong> or under the <strong>sovereignty</strong> of <strong>(A)</strong>?</p>

<p>Is <strong>boarding</strong> such a ship by a state <strong>(B)</strong> which is not the same as <strong>(A)</strong> when ... | war international law territory sovereignty | 1 | International law: Are ships in international waters considered the flag states territory? -- (war international law territory sovereignty)
<p>Are ships <strong>flagged</strong> under state <strong>(A)</strong> considered the <strong>territory</strong> or under the <strong>sovereignty</strong> of <strong>(A)</strong>?<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,530 | How realistic is an attack on Taiwan by China? | <p>How realistic is an attack on Taiwan by China?</p>

<p>Obviously there is a preventive military buildup by the Taiwan fearing a military invasion.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/101east/2014/10/ditching-draft-20141014151247387305.html" rel="noreferrer">101 East Ditching the draf... | military china taiwan | 1 | How realistic is an attack on Taiwan by China? -- (military china taiwan)
<p>How realistic is an attack on Taiwan by China?</p>

<p>Obviously there is a preventive military buildup by the Taiwan fearing a military invasion.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/101east/2014/10/ditching-dr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,531 | How would a country leaving the EU be worse off economically? | <p>I've been told the UK would be worse off but how exactly would it be? Would a country that left the EU:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Lose anything more than just funding they receive from the EU?</p></li>
<li><p>Not just copy the EU's policies that it likes, and get rid of the ones it doesn't?</p></li>
<li><... | united kingdom european union | 1 | How would a country leaving the EU be worse off economically? -- (united kingdom european union)
<p>I've been told the UK would be worse off but how exactly would it be? Would a country that left the EU:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Lose anything more than just funding they receive from the EU?</p></li>
<li><p>Not ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,535 | Why can't Greece print more money? | <p>The currency of Greece is the Euro. </p>

<p>According to Wikipedia, each sovereign government can print, under direction of the ECB, a certain amount of currency every year.</p>

<p>This implies that each sovereign controls the relevant printing presses, paper, plates etc. </p>

<p>Given the... | greece | 1 | Why can't Greece print more money? -- (greece)
<p>The currency of Greece is the Euro. </p>

<p>According to Wikipedia, each sovereign government can print, under direction of the ECB, a certain amount of currency every year.</p>

<p>This implies that each sovereign controls the relevant printing presses... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,554 | Do the current financial issues in Greece affect Macedonia's potential accession to the EU? | <p>Greece and Macedonia have a long running naming dispute, with Greece blocking entry of Macedonia into the EU and NATO. If Greece leaves the EU, does that mean Macedonia can join?</p>
 | european union greece macedonia | 1 | Do the current financial issues in Greece affect Macedonia's potential accession to the EU? -- (european union greece macedonia)
<p>Greece and Macedonia have a long running naming dispute, with Greece blocking entry of Macedonia into the EU and NATO. If Greece leaves the EU, does that mean Macedonia can join?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,567 | Finding the vote count for a Debate on TTIP in the EU parliament | <p>I've been trying to find the exact vote count for the debate that took place yesterday on TTIP at the European Parliament but can't find it. I only found one count of 436 for and 216 against or something like that. Which seems unlikely after what happened in June. (besides being depressing)</p>

<p>If that c... | voting european union treaty trade ttip | 1 | Finding the vote count for a Debate on TTIP in the EU parliament -- (voting european union treaty trade ttip)
<p>I've been trying to find the exact vote count for the debate that took place yesterday on TTIP at the European Parliament but can't find it. I only found one count of 436 for and 216 against or something lik... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,575 | Is cultural assimilation a violation of human rights for immigrants? | <p>For immigrants, is it a violation of human rights to use cultural assimilation policies ? </p>
 | religion immigration human rights discrimination | 1 | Is cultural assimilation a violation of human rights for immigrants? -- (religion immigration human rights discrimination)
<p>For immigrants, is it a violation of human rights to use cultural assimilation policies ? </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,578 | What were the exact debt relief terms for Germany in 1953? | <p>I read the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Agreement_on_German_External_Debts" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia article</a> about the London treaty but it doesn't give me a bullet list with the exact concessions made and the terms. </p>

<p>Such a list would be perfect to understanding what <strong>e... | debt germany treaty | 1 | What were the exact debt relief terms for Germany in 1953? -- (debt germany treaty)
<p>I read the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Agreement_on_German_External_Debts" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia article</a> about the London treaty but it doesn't give me a bullet list with the exact concessions made and the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,579 | Why do the Greens have no group in PACE? | <p>In the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliamentary_Assembly_of_the_Council_of_Europe" rel="nofollow">Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)</a>, there are five political groups: socialist/communist (Unified European Left), social-democratic (called Socialist), liberal (Alliance of Liberals a... | parliament europe | 1 | Why do the Greens have no group in PACE? -- (parliament europe)
<p>In the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliamentary_Assembly_of_the_Council_of_Europe" rel="nofollow">Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)</a>, there are five political groups: socialist/communist (Unified European Left), socia... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,581 | Are US presidential approval ratings dichotomous? | <p>I came across some methodology in <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/monkey-cage/wp/2015/07/10/only-one-poll-number-right-now-tells-us-anything-meaningful-about-the-2016-election/" rel="nofollow">this</a> Washington Post article that seemed odd. In the article, the author claims "since we’re predicting the... | united states | 1 | Are US presidential approval ratings dichotomous? -- (united states)
<p>I came across some methodology in <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/monkey-cage/wp/2015/07/10/only-one-poll-number-right-now-tells-us-anything-meaningful-about-the-2016-election/" rel="nofollow">this</a> Washington Post article that seem... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,584 | Restricting polls because of the "Bandwagon effect" | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandwagon_effect" rel="noreferrer">Bandwagon effect</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The bandwagon effect is a phenomenon whereby the rate of uptake of beliefs, ideas, fads and trends increases the more that they have already been adopted by others. In other words, the b... | election law polling | 1 | Restricting polls because of the "Bandwagon effect" -- (election law polling)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandwagon_effect" rel="noreferrer">Bandwagon effect</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The bandwagon effect is a phenomenon whereby the rate of uptake of beliefs, ideas, fads and trends increases... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,589 | What steps need to happen for the alternative vote to be implemented? | <p>The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y3jE3B8HsE" rel="nofollow noreferrer">alternative vote</a> seems like an excellent replacement for the first-past the post voting system. Per the answers on <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/3431/why-isnt-the-alternative-vote-standard-for-most-nations... | united states voting parties voting systems | 1 | What steps need to happen for the alternative vote to be implemented? -- (united states voting parties voting systems)
<p>The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y3jE3B8HsE" rel="nofollow noreferrer">alternative vote</a> seems like an excellent replacement for the first-past the post voting system. Per the answer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,592 | In which case is separatism considered legitimate? | <p>What historical background usually gives a nation/minority within another country legal grounds for separatism in the eyes of international community?</p>
 | geopolitics social politics | 1 | In which case is separatism considered legitimate? -- (geopolitics social politics)
<p>What historical background usually gives a nation/minority within another country legal grounds for separatism in the eyes of international community?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,595 | Why does China think that they shouldn't follow the western model of democracy? | <p>Why does China think that they shouldn't follow the western model of democracy?</p>

<p>What would be the problem if China creates an open and public framework to slowly migrate to democracy within, say, 25 years?</p>
 | democracy china | 1 | Why does China think that they shouldn't follow the western model of democracy? -- (democracy china)
<p>Why does China think that they shouldn't follow the western model of democracy?</p>

<p>What would be the problem if China creates an open and public framework to slowly migrate to democracy within, say, 25 y... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,598 | Why are some politicians saying the Iran Nuclear deal is bad? | <p>I've been hearing about this nuclear deal that <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/15/world/middleeast/iran-nuclear-deal-is-reached-after-long-negotiations.html" rel="noreferrer">was reached with Iran</a> today. It seems to restrict what Iran can do with a nuclear program, and allows international inspectors to... | united states international relations iran nuclear weapons jcpoa | 1 | Why are some politicians saying the Iran Nuclear deal is bad? -- (united states international relations iran nuclear weapons jcpoa)
<p>I've been hearing about this nuclear deal that <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/15/world/middleeast/iran-nuclear-deal-is-reached-after-long-negotiations.html" rel="noreferrer">w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,613 | What would happen if Russia declared itself the successor of the Russian empire? | <p>As I understand, Russia will have a right to claim on old Russian empire territories + Alaska. But it won't have any rights in UN. Am I right?</p>
 | russian federation succession | 1 | What would happen if Russia declared itself the successor of the Russian empire? -- (russian federation succession)
<p>As I understand, Russia will have a right to claim on old Russian empire territories + Alaska. But it won't have any rights in UN. Am I right?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,617 | What is "lobbying" and how does it get used in Canada to change government policy? | <p>I have heard a lot of talk about <strong>lobbying</strong> and how it is used to change laws, but when I look it up online most explanations sound like they are intended for lawyers (or are in regards to the USA and not Canada). </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>How does <strong>Lobbying</strong> work in <strong>C... | law policy canada lobbying | 1 | What is "lobbying" and how does it get used in Canada to change government policy? -- (law policy canada lobbying)
<p>I have heard a lot of talk about <strong>lobbying</strong> and how it is used to change laws, but when I look it up online most explanations sound like they are intended for lawyers (or are in regards t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,634 | What is the most democratic Arab country? | <p>Using measurements of majority-rule, human rights, liberties, gap between highest and lower classes, which is the most 'democratic' Arab country today?</p>
 | democracy middle east | 1 | What is the most democratic Arab country? -- (democracy middle east)
<p>Using measurements of majority-rule, human rights, liberties, gap between highest and lower classes, which is the most 'democratic' Arab country today?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,642 | Why did Labour abstain rather than oppose the Welfare Bill from the conservative government? | <p>In the United Kingdom, a government welfare bill was supported by the Conservative party, opposed by the Scottish National Party, the Liberal Democrats, and others, while the Labour Party, forming the official opposition, mostly abstained (with <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-33608826" rel="noreferrer... | welfare united kingdom labour party | 1 | Why did Labour abstain rather than oppose the Welfare Bill from the conservative government? -- (welfare united kingdom labour party)
<p>In the United Kingdom, a government welfare bill was supported by the Conservative party, opposed by the Scottish National Party, the Liberal Democrats, and others, while the Labour P... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,648 | Within the context of U.S strategic interests, why is the U.S so fervently opposed to Iran getting a nuclear weapon? | <p>It is understandable that Israel is opposed to Iran developing nuclear weapons given the comments made by Iranian leaders. However, how precisely does Iran developing nuclear weapons threaten American interests? I doubt, after all, that Iran would be able to develop ICBMs capable of targeting America.</p>

<... | united states israel iran | 1 | Within the context of U.S strategic interests, why is the U.S so fervently opposed to Iran getting a nuclear weapon? -- (united states israel iran)
<p>It is understandable that Israel is opposed to Iran developing nuclear weapons given the comments made by Iranian leaders. However, how precisely does Iran developing nu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,673 | What state/country, given the right, refuses to reelect any previous governor/president by most consecutive time? | <p>In Brazil, mayors, governors and president have the right of one consecutive reelection since 1998. (Such right is being reviewed at Congress right now, but it is not relevant to this question).
As elections to governors and president happen simultaneously each 4 years, there has been 6 elections since then (199... | election democracy president local government power | 1 | What state/country, given the right, refuses to reelect any previous governor/president by most consecutive time? -- (election democracy president local government power)
<p>In Brazil, mayors, governors and president have the right of one consecutive reelection since 1998. (Such right is being reviewed at Congress righ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,681 | What are the residency requirements to vote in the 2015 U.K. Labour Party elections? | <p>In the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Party_%28UK%29_leadership_election,_2015" rel="nofollow">U.K. Labour Party leadership election, 2015</a>, people who want to vote need to register as members or supporters can vote. But what are the U.K. residency requirements to register as a supporter and vote?... | united kingdom labour party | 1 | What are the residency requirements to vote in the 2015 U.K. Labour Party elections? -- (united kingdom labour party)
<p>In the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Party_%28UK%29_leadership_election,_2015" rel="nofollow">U.K. Labour Party leadership election, 2015</a>, people who want to vote need to register... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,689 | What would be the impact of CPEC on Pakistan? | <p>What would be the long term impact of <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2015/04/20/news/economy/pakistan-china-aid-infrastucture/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">China's investment of $46 billion in Pakistan</a>'s economy?</p>

<p>Is Pakistan going to become a wealthy transit country like Hong Kong or Dubai or Doha?<... | china pakistan | 1 | What would be the impact of CPEC on Pakistan? -- (china pakistan)
<p>What would be the long term impact of <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2015/04/20/news/economy/pakistan-china-aid-infrastucture/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">China's investment of $46 billion in Pakistan</a>'s economy?</p>

<p>Is Pakistan going to ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,692 | What are the differences between a PAC/SuperPAC and a political party? | <p>My understanding is that both PACs/SuperPACs and parties are organizations that raise and spend money for/against particular candidates/issues. Aside from PACs/SuperPACs not being allowed to coordinate with candidates (whereas candidates/elected officials usually coordinate strongly with parties), what are the diffe... | united states parties | 1 | What are the differences between a PAC/SuperPAC and a political party? -- (united states parties)
<p>My understanding is that both PACs/SuperPACs and parties are organizations that raise and spend money for/against particular candidates/issues. Aside from PACs/SuperPACs not being allowed to coordinate with candidates (... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,696 | How can Norway have such a high public employment rate while keeping a low public spending? | <p>Norway has one of the highest public employment rates (as a fraction of the total employment) in the "developed world" (around 30%, the highest in the OECD32 and about twice the average of the OECD32, as of 2008). </p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/GPWEu.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sta... | employment norway | 1 | How can Norway have such a high public employment rate while keeping a low public spending? -- (employment norway)
<p>Norway has one of the highest public employment rates (as a fraction of the total employment) in the "developed world" (around 30%, the highest in the OECD32 and about twice the average of the OECD32, a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,697 | How much do those bombs and missiles cost which are not used up and get outdated? | <p>Big military powers are in a constant need to improve their weapons otherwise they might lag behind. This means that there <em>must be</em> tons of unused bombs, missiles, etc.. which they didn't use up but have already become outdated. 
They can't keep stockpiling them, I suppose. Although, They can sell some o... | military weapons | 1 | How much do those bombs and missiles cost which are not used up and get outdated? -- (military weapons)
<p>Big military powers are in a constant need to improve their weapons otherwise they might lag behind. This means that there <em>must be</em> tons of unused bombs, missiles, etc.. which they didn't use up but have a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,698 | How many new settlements did Israel build in the last decade in the West Bank? | <p>How many new settlements did Israel build in the last decade in the West Bank? I mean I've seen many news about Israeli settlement "expansion" in various international media but when looked into it all turned out building new houses within the borders of already existing settlements.</p>

<p>So was there eve... | israel palestine middle east | 1 | How many new settlements did Israel build in the last decade in the West Bank? -- (israel palestine middle east)
<p>How many new settlements did Israel build in the last decade in the West Bank? I mean I've seen many news about Israeli settlement "expansion" in various international media but when looked into it all tu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,700 | Why don't German workers ask for the money they deserve? | <p>German macroeconomy is doing really well. Much better than the other economies within the Eurozone and better than most countries from all around the world. However, workers (low and middle classes) and retired people are not doing better, according to what I have been told by a German. After googling for a while, I... | germany income inequality | 1 | Why don't German workers ask for the money they deserve? -- (germany income inequality)
<p>German macroeconomy is doing really well. Much better than the other economies within the Eurozone and better than most countries from all around the world. However, workers (low and middle classes) and retired people are not doi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,705 | Is there a huge difference between the Pershmerga and the PKK? | <p><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/31/us-iraq-security-germany-idUSKBN0GV0TY20140831" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Germany has send to the Kurds in Irak weapons.</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Germany will send enough weapons to arm 4,000 Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq battling against Islamic S... | war iraq | 1 | Is there a huge difference between the Pershmerga and the PKK? -- (war iraq)
<p><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/31/us-iraq-security-germany-idUSKBN0GV0TY20140831" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Germany has send to the Kurds in Irak weapons.</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Germany will send enough weap... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,710 | Why is stopping climate change prioritized significantly below the economy and other issues? | <p>Why is climate change prioritized significantly below other issues? Is it because it is not as much of an immediate issue than, for example, reducing the government debt, raising the minimum wage, and fighting a foreign, short-term terrorist threat?</p>

<p>Climate change scientists and experts have revealed... | united states parties government canada climate change | 1 | Why is stopping climate change prioritized significantly below the economy and other issues? -- (united states parties government canada climate change)
<p>Why is climate change prioritized significantly below other issues? Is it because it is not as much of an immediate issue than, for example, reducing the government... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,721 | What are some of the strongest reasons for allowing private election campaign funding? | <p>There seems to be a resounding consensus on the internet that private campaign funding is a bad idea because it usually leads to corruption and unfairness. Are there any good reasons to think otherwise given that in the status quo election campaign funding is allowed?</p>
 | election campaign finance | 1 | What are some of the strongest reasons for allowing private election campaign funding? -- (election campaign finance)
<p>There seems to be a resounding consensus on the internet that private campaign funding is a bad idea because it usually leads to corruption and unfairness. Are there any good reasons to think otherwi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,737 | Why was having a common currency in the EU seen as necessary? | <p>When it was introduced, the € (Euro) was supposed to be the common currency for the entire EU, even if it turned out many countries (such as the UK) would stay in the EU without using the € currency, and that other countries (such as Kosovo) would use € without being part of the EU.</p>

<p>Exchanging money ... | economy european union money euro | 1 | Why was having a common currency in the EU seen as necessary? -- (economy european union money euro)
<p>When it was introduced, the € (Euro) was supposed to be the common currency for the entire EU, even if it turned out many countries (such as the UK) would stay in the EU without using the € currency, and that other c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,742 | Why do communist states (e.g. USSR, China) oppose religion so much? | <p>Why do both communist people and communist states oppose religion so much, sometimes with violence and arson. There are many other secular non-communist states in the world that do not have such a strong hatred of and opposition to religion. They neither oppose nor support religion, and do not use extreme practices ... | communism china religion soviet union | 1 | Why do communist states (e.g. USSR, China) oppose religion so much? -- (communism china religion soviet union)
<p>Why do both communist people and communist states oppose religion so much, sometimes with violence and arson. There are many other secular non-communist states in the world that do not have such a strong ha... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,750 | Do the lowest population US states directly receive funding from other states? | <p>I was told states like Montana with high infrastructure costs relative to population receive funds from states like New York. Is there a state-to-state funding system like this in place? If so, which states are givers and receivers?</p>
 | united states taxes infrastructure | 1 | Do the lowest population US states directly receive funding from other states? -- (united states taxes infrastructure)
<p>I was told states like Montana with high infrastructure costs relative to population receive funds from states like New York. Is there a state-to-state funding system like this in place? If so, whic... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,752 | How is it that Ted Cruz can run for the U.S. presidency seeing as he was born in Calgary? | <p>Is renouncing his Canadian citizenship the only step he needed to take in order to be a viable candidate for the U.S. presidency?</p>
 | united states president immigration republican party citizenship | 1 | How is it that Ted Cruz can run for the U.S. presidency seeing as he was born in Calgary? -- (united states president immigration republican party citizenship)
<p>Is renouncing his Canadian citizenship the only step he needed to take in order to be a viable candidate for the U.S. presidency?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,753 | Presidential Campaigns: "Paid For" | <p>I've noticed while looking through presidential candidates for the 2016 election websites that they all have "Paid For ..." in the footer of their websites. Obviously they paid for it, but is this a marketing technique or is it something political? I am just curious as to why do they all do this.</p>
 | election parties president | 1 | Presidential Campaigns: "Paid For" -- (election parties president)
<p>I've noticed while looking through presidential candidates for the 2016 election websites that they all have "Paid For ..." in the footer of their websites. Obviously they paid for it, but is this a marketing technique or is it something political? I... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,754 | Voting rights for mentally disabled people | <p>Can someone enlighten me the rationale behind the fact that mentally disabled citizens are allowed to vote while a 17 year old doesn't have that right, no matter how smart or knowledgeable you are?</p>
 | united states voting civil rights | 1 | Voting rights for mentally disabled people -- (united states voting civil rights)
<p>Can someone enlighten me the rationale behind the fact that mentally disabled citizens are allowed to vote while a 17 year old doesn't have that right, no matter how smart or knowledgeable you are?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,761 | Why isn't there Israel nuclear talk? | <p>Iran is suspected of building nuclear weapons, then world powers hold Iran nuclear talks in order to prevent them from obtaining nuclear weapons.</p>

<p>Meanwhile Israel most likely already has nuclear weapons (for example, when asked if Israel has nuclear weapons, John Kerry said "sure. everybody's common ... | international law israel iran nuclear weapons proliferation | 1 | Why isn't there Israel nuclear talk? -- (international law israel iran nuclear weapons proliferation)
<p>Iran is suspected of building nuclear weapons, then world powers hold Iran nuclear talks in order to prevent them from obtaining nuclear weapons.</p>

<p>Meanwhile Israel most likely already has nuclear weap... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,784 | 2016 Presidential candidates with some background in mathematics | <p>My question is simple enough: are there any presidential candidates for the 2016 election that have some formal training in mathematics?</p>

<p>What I'm looking for here is someone with at least a bachelors in Mathematics. Assuming there are none, are there any candidates that have received a university de... | election president | 1 | 2016 Presidential candidates with some background in mathematics -- (election president)
<p>My question is simple enough: are there any presidential candidates for the 2016 election that have some formal training in mathematics?</p>

<p>What I'm looking for here is someone with at least a bachelors in Mathemati... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,788 | Are candidates usually asked in a debate if they'll rule out a third party run? | <p>At the very beginning of the first 2016 republican primary debate the candidates were asked if any one of them would not commit to throwing their full support behind whichever candidate won the primary and were asked if any one of them would not rule out a third party run. </p>

<p>I have not watched primary... | united states election president | 1 | Are candidates usually asked in a debate if they'll rule out a third party run? -- (united states election president)
<p>At the very beginning of the first 2016 republican primary debate the candidates were asked if any one of them would not commit to throwing their full support behind whichever candidate won the prima... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,793 | What did James Madison try to say when talking about agrarian reform? | <p>In 1787, James Madison, the fourth President of the United States, traditionally regarded as the Father of the United States Constitution, in the debates on Constitution, declared the following:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The man who is possessed of wealth, who lolls on his sofa or rolls in
 his carriag... | united states constitution | 1 | What did James Madison try to say when talking about agrarian reform? -- (united states constitution)
<p>In 1787, James Madison, the fourth President of the United States, traditionally regarded as the Father of the United States Constitution, in the debates on Constitution, declared the following:</p>

<blockq... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,796 | What benefit did Iran gets out of signing nuclear proliferation treaty? | <p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/8761/why-is-there-no-israel-nuclear-talk">why is there no Israel nuclear talk?</a></p>

<p>says that Iran signed that agreement while Israel didn't.</p>

<p>What did Iran get out of that agreement?</p>
 | iran | 1 | What benefit did Iran gets out of signing nuclear proliferation treaty? -- (iran)
<p><a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/8761/why-is-there-no-israel-nuclear-talk">why is there no Israel nuclear talk?</a></p>

<p>says that Iran signed that agreement while Israel didn't.</p>

<p>What did... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,799 | Why did Rand Paul vote for tobacco subsidies? | <p>As I was recently attempting to determine which Republican presidential candidate was least in the pocket of Big Agriculture, I came across Rand Paul's record. It's <a href="http://ballotpedia.org/2016_presidential_candidates_on_agricultural_subsidies" rel="noreferrer">mostly strongly anti-subsidy</a> except one cas... | united states senate subsidies | 1 | Why did Rand Paul vote for tobacco subsidies? -- (united states senate subsidies)
<p>As I was recently attempting to determine which Republican presidential candidate was least in the pocket of Big Agriculture, I came across Rand Paul's record. It's <a href="http://ballotpedia.org/2016_presidential_candidates_on_agricu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,801 | How are superdelegates chosen for the Democratic primaries? | <p>I found a nice table on how many delegates are assigned to each state, along with where those delegates come from. For the superdelegates, there were four subcatagories, Governor, Senator, Representative, and State Party Leader. That makes sense. But what is the process behind selecting specific individuals out of t... | united states election | 1 | How are superdelegates chosen for the Democratic primaries? -- (united states election)
<p>I found a nice table on how many delegates are assigned to each state, along with where those delegates come from. For the superdelegates, there were four subcatagories, Governor, Senator, Representative, and State Party Leader. ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,813 | Has any respected conservative/libertarian/Republican writer, speaker, or officeholder in any way endorsed Donald Trump as a serious candidate? | <p>With the starting electoral debate for the 2016 USA elections Donald Trump has been high on the news. He's made many controversial statements and defies many standards of what would expected from a presidential candidate. Does he have any credibility as a serious candidate, or is he just trying to turn voters away f... | election donald trump democracy republican party conservatism | 1 | Has any respected conservative/libertarian/Republican writer, speaker, or officeholder in any way endorsed Donald Trump as a serious candidate? -- (election donald trump democracy republican party conservatism)
<p>With the starting electoral debate for the 2016 USA elections Donald Trump has been high on the news. He's... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,815 | Was Ted Cruz the only 2016 Republican candidate who's completely against government subsidies for private companies? | <p>After doing some <a href="http://ballotpedia.org/2016_presidential_candidates_on_agricultural_subsidies" rel="nofollow noreferrer">preliminary research</a> on the 2016 Republican field about their positions on subsidies I'm left with the conclusion that Ted Cruz is the <a href="http://hotair.com/archives/2015/03/08/... | united states president economy republican party subsidies | 1 | Was Ted Cruz the only 2016 Republican candidate who's completely against government subsidies for private companies? -- (united states president economy republican party subsidies)
<p>After doing some <a href="http://ballotpedia.org/2016_presidential_candidates_on_agricultural_subsidies" rel="nofollow noreferrer">preli... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,826 | Is Russia a threat to Poland? | <p>Are there any political reasons why Russia could attack Poland or threaten to attack?</p>

<p>And another thing, would placing a NATO base in Poland might be received as a threat to Russia?</p>
 | russian federation nato poland | 1 | Is Russia a threat to Poland? -- (russian federation nato poland)
<p>Are there any political reasons why Russia could attack Poland or threaten to attack?</p>

<p>And another thing, would placing a NATO base in Poland might be received as a threat to Russia?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,827 | What percent of people killed by police in the US are unarmed? | <p>The question title says it all. If possible, I'd prefer an answer that includes breakdowns by race, although I'm prepared to accept one that does not.</p>
 | united states law policy guns statistics | 1 | What percent of people killed by police in the US are unarmed? -- (united states law policy guns statistics)
<p>The question title says it all. If possible, I'd prefer an answer that includes breakdowns by race, although I'm prepared to accept one that does not.</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,831 | How does DW-Nominate determine whether a specific member of congress or vote is liberal or conservative? | <p>The statistical methodology DW-<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NOMINATE_(scaling_method)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Nominate</a> is frequently seen as a more objective way of determining how liberal or conservative politicians are based on their voting record. <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/03/31... | ideology statistics liberalism conservatism measurement | 1 | How does DW-Nominate determine whether a specific member of congress or vote is liberal or conservative? -- (ideology statistics liberalism conservatism measurement)
<p>The statistical methodology DW-<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NOMINATE_(scaling_method)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Nominate</a> is frequently s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,836 | Libertarianism in European Union | <p>What is the reason why libertarian and other economic freedom parties have not much support in European Union countries?</p>
 | european union libertarianism | 1 | Libertarianism in European Union -- (european union libertarianism)
<p>What is the reason why libertarian and other economic freedom parties have not much support in European Union countries?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,838 | In a district-based FPTP system, what is the point of participating in districts where one can't win? | <p>The United Kingdom General Elections use a First Past the Post district-based system, where one candidate wins in each district. Some districts are safe seats for particular parties. For example, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wokingham_%28UK_Parliament_constituency%29" rel="nofollow">Wokingham parliam... | election voting districts | 1 | In a district-based FPTP system, what is the point of participating in districts where one can't win? -- (election voting districts)
<p>The United Kingdom General Elections use a First Past the Post district-based system, where one candidate wins in each district. Some districts are safe seats for particular parties. ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,841 | Are there advantages to my being registered as an independent in the US? | <p>I'm registered currently as an independent. On social issues I mostly support one side, but I lean towards the other side on many other issues; and ultimately I have no strong allegiance to either party and am frustrated whenever I see views that seem partisan or too extreme to either side, in short I think I truly... | united states voting independence | 1 | Are there advantages to my being registered as an independent in the US? -- (united states voting independence)
<p>I'm registered currently as an independent. On social issues I mostly support one side, but I lean towards the other side on many other issues; and ultimately I have no strong allegiance to either party a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,843 | Does association of age to political party imply changing of political affiliation as one ages? | <p>Within the US young, college aged, individuals are commonly thought of being more attracted to the democratic party, while it's also commonly believed that the elderly usually vote republican. I believe studies have backed these general archetypes up by showing that Democrats tend to see a larger percentage of the ... | united states parties | 1 | Does association of age to political party imply changing of political affiliation as one ages? -- (united states parties)
<p>Within the US young, college aged, individuals are commonly thought of being more attracted to the democratic party, while it's also commonly believed that the elderly usually vote republican. ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
8,846 | Are countries required by law to accept refugees? | <p>I hear about the migrant crisis in Europe every now and then. Recently in Macedonia, some undocumented migrants amassed at the border and <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-macedonia-idUSKCN0QR06320150823" rel="nofollow noreferrer">they were trying to push through but they were blocked by the... | international law asylum | 1 | Are countries required by law to accept refugees? -- (international law asylum)
<p>I hear about the migrant crisis in Europe every now and then. Recently in Macedonia, some undocumented migrants amassed at the border and <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-macedonia-idUSKCN0QR06320150823" rel="no... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.