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24,149 | How do very small countries prevent foreign interests from buying out their political elite? | <p>Let's take Iceland as an example. They have only 338,000 people and their GDP was a mere <a href="https://data.worldbank.org/country/Iceland" rel="noreferrer">$20 Billion USD</a> in 2016. There are therefore several billionaires who are richer than the entire economic output of the country. </p>

<p>What pre... | campaign finance | 1 | How do very small countries prevent foreign interests from buying out their political elite? -- (campaign finance)
<p>Let's take Iceland as an example. They have only 338,000 people and their GDP was a mere <a href="https://data.worldbank.org/country/Iceland" rel="noreferrer">$20 Billion USD</a> in 2016. There are ther... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,157 | What did Trump mean when he mentioned "extortion money" for North Korea? | <p>In a <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/902875515534626817" rel="noreferrer">recent tweet</a>, Trump said:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The U.S. has been talking to North Korea, and paying them extortion
 money, for 25 years. Talking is not the answer!</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Bu... | united states north korea | 1 | What did Trump mean when he mentioned "extortion money" for North Korea? -- (united states north korea)
<p>In a <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/902875515534626817" rel="noreferrer">recent tweet</a>, Trump said:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The U.S. has been talking to North Korea, and paying t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,168 | Why doesn't the USA bomb North Korea's missile infrastructure? | <p>When the Iraqis tried to build a nuclear reactor in 1981, the Israelis, perhaps out of fear that it could be used to develop nuclear weapons, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Opera" rel="noreferrer">bombed it</a>.</p>

<p>Why won't the US bomb North Korea's ballistic missile development infra... | united states north korea | 1 | Why doesn't the USA bomb North Korea's missile infrastructure? -- (united states north korea)
<p>When the Iraqis tried to build a nuclear reactor in 1981, the Israelis, perhaps out of fear that it could be used to develop nuclear weapons, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Opera" rel="noreferrer">bombed i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,189 | Does the Monegasque Minister of State receive Monegasque citizenship, jus officii? | <p>Monaco's Minister of State is usually a French civil servant, who often lacks prior ties to the principality. Is the Minister of State awarded citizenship in Monaco by virtue of office? Or does he or she remain solely a French citizen?</p>
 | citizenship | 1 | Does the Monegasque Minister of State receive Monegasque citizenship, jus officii? -- (citizenship)
<p>Monaco's Minister of State is usually a French civil servant, who often lacks prior ties to the principality. Is the Minister of State awarded citizenship in Monaco by virtue of office? Or does he or she remain solel... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,205 | is the USA afraid of Venezuela? | <p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venezuela#Petroleum_and_other_resources" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Venezuela has the largest oil reserves, and the eighth largest natural
 gas reserves in the world, and consistently ranks among the top ten
... | war drugs venezuela vietnam | 1 | is the USA afraid of Venezuela? -- (war drugs venezuela vietnam)
<p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venezuela#Petroleum_and_other_resources" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Venezuela has the largest oil reserves, and the eighth largest natural
 gas re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,213 | When did modern Middle-Eastern terrorism start? | <p>Terrorism, specifically coming from the Middle East, has been an epidemic. It has spread across the globe, to the US, France, UK, Somalia, Yemen, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Germany and even to parts of Asia.</p>

<p>Is there a time frame when what we now know as modern terrorism started?</p>
 | terrorism military history religion middle east | 1 | When did modern Middle-Eastern terrorism start? -- (terrorism military history religion middle east)
<p>Terrorism, specifically coming from the Middle East, has been an epidemic. It has spread across the globe, to the US, France, UK, Somalia, Yemen, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Germany and even to parts of Asia.</p>
&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,224 | Is there a maximum period for declassification of information in US? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/rights/exec_order" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this executive order</a>: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Records exempted from automatic declassification under this paragraph shall be automatically declassified on December 31 of a year that is no more t... | united states classified information | 1 | Is there a maximum period for declassification of information in US? -- (united states classified information)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/rights/exec_order" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this executive order</a>: </p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Records exempted from automatic decla... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,241 | What's the point of non-nuclear nations signing an agreement to ban nuclear weapons? | <p>There have recently been news about US protests over <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20170830/us-defence-secretary-mattis-warned-sweden-not-to-sign-anti-nuclear-weapons-treaty-report" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Sweden signing an anti-nuclear treaty</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>US Secretary of Defence Jame... | nuclear weapons | 1 | What's the point of non-nuclear nations signing an agreement to ban nuclear weapons? -- (nuclear weapons)
<p>There have recently been news about US protests over <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20170830/us-defence-secretary-mattis-warned-sweden-not-to-sign-anti-nuclear-weapons-treaty-report" rel="nofollow noreferrer">... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,244 | What exactly happened during Reagan's invocation of the 25th Amendment? | <p>I was reading the Wikipedia article on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-fifth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution?wprov=sfla1" rel="nofollow noreferrer">25th Amendment</a> when I came across this confusing paragraph (I bolded the sections of interest):</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Fiel... | united states president vice president 25th amendment | 1 | What exactly happened during Reagan's invocation of the 25th Amendment? -- (united states president vice president 25th amendment)
<p>I was reading the Wikipedia article on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-fifth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution?wprov=sfla1" rel="nofollow noreferrer">25th Ame... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,255 | Why can't president Trump just ask the NSA for the emails that Hillary deleted? | <p>Since we know that the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jun/27/nsa-data-mining-authorised-obama" rel="noreferrer">NSA collects internet traffic and email</a>, why can't president Trump just ask the NSA for a copy of Hillary's deleted emails? They weren't on an encrypted government system so would have... | united states donald trump hillary clinton surveillance nsa | 1 | Why can't president Trump just ask the NSA for the emails that Hillary deleted? -- (united states donald trump hillary clinton surveillance nsa)
<p>Since we know that the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jun/27/nsa-data-mining-authorised-obama" rel="noreferrer">NSA collects internet traffic and email</a>... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,262 | Do declarations made by politicians using social networks have the same effect as those made through classical ways? | <p>Due to rapid development and spread of social networks, politicians among other public figures were forced into also using them to communicate various things (e.g. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/POTUS/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Trump's Facebook account</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump" rel="nofo... | united states | 1 | Do declarations made by politicians using social networks have the same effect as those made through classical ways? -- (united states)
<p>Due to rapid development and spread of social networks, politicians among other public figures were forced into also using them to communicate various things (e.g. <a href="https://... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,264 | What happens if on an U.S. presidental election, in one of the states, the election fails? | <p>I am thinking on some highly extraordinary thing. For example:</p>

<ul>
<li>a new computer virus irrecoverably deletes the votes before counting them</li>
<li>a sudden natural disaster makes a decisive part of the population simply incapable to vote</li>
<li>some group starts to riot and makes t... | united states election | 1 | What happens if on an U.S. presidental election, in one of the states, the election fails? -- (united states election)
<p>I am thinking on some highly extraordinary thing. For example:</p>

<ul>
<li>a new computer virus irrecoverably deletes the votes before counting them</li>
<li>a sudden natural disas... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,276 | How did the FBI decide antifa were anarchists? | <p>US security services DHS and FBI have <a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/01/antifa-charlottesville-violence-fbi-242235" rel="nofollow noreferrer">studied the "antifa" movement</a> and described its members as anarchists and terrorists. Honestly, I was not aware of any antifa terror attacks, nor any conne... | united states military anarchism police antifa | 1 | How did the FBI decide antifa were anarchists? -- (united states military anarchism police antifa)
<p>US security services DHS and FBI have <a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/01/antifa-charlottesville-violence-fbi-242235" rel="nofollow noreferrer">studied the "antifa" movement</a> and described its members ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,277 | Why is a sympathizer of a party the party itself | <p>In German Federal elections (my country) there is a radical left-wing party called MLPD (Marxists Leninists Party of Germany). They choose to not stand for election alone, they have joined a league of organizations.</p>

<p>One of the organizations in the league is the <a href="http://www.internationalistisc... | germany marxism leninism | 1 | Why is a sympathizer of a party the party itself -- (germany marxism leninism)
<p>In German Federal elections (my country) there is a radical left-wing party called MLPD (Marxists Leninists Party of Germany). They choose to not stand for election alone, they have joined a league of organizations.</p>

<p>One of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,318 | Why Aung San Suu Kyi is silent on brutality on Muslim minority in Burma? | <p><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aung_San_Suu_Kyi" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Sung San Suu Kyi</a> is a state counsellor of Myanmar. There are <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2017/08/25/at-least-32-killed-in-myanmar-as-rohingya-insurgents-stage-major-attack.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">severe violation o... | human rights myanmar | 1 | Why Aung San Suu Kyi is silent on brutality on Muslim minority in Burma? -- (human rights myanmar)
<p><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aung_San_Suu_Kyi" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Sung San Suu Kyi</a> is a state counsellor of Myanmar. There are <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2017/08/25/at-least-32-killed-in-m... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,325 | Canada: "Governor General" vs "Governor in Council" | <p>Is "governor in council" the same as "governor general" in Canada?</p>

<p>If not, what does the "governor in council" do?</p>
 | government parliament canada | 1 | Canada: "Governor General" vs "Governor in Council" -- (government parliament canada)
<p>Is "governor in council" the same as "governor general" in Canada?</p>

<p>If not, what does the "governor in council" do?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,330 | Has Nigel Farage made a statement regarding his MEP pension? | <p>Here's a <a href="https://twitter.com/milneorchid/status/894822309952933888" rel="nofollow noreferrer">cartoon</a> depicting a fictional interview with MEP Nigel Farage.</p>

<p>Interviewer: "Today on Brexit Talk I'm joined by Nigel Farage to discuss the Brexit Bill. Nigel, how much should we pay?"<br>
F... | united kingdom european union brexit pensions ukip | 1 | Has Nigel Farage made a statement regarding his MEP pension? -- (united kingdom european union brexit pensions ukip)
<p>Here's a <a href="https://twitter.com/milneorchid/status/894822309952933888" rel="nofollow noreferrer">cartoon</a> depicting a fictional interview with MEP Nigel Farage.</p>

<p>Interviewer: "... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,365 | Why can New Jersey discriminate against age but not race or gender? | <p>This article says software profiling by race or gender is bad.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/tech/one-state-apos-bail-reform-110000351.html" rel="noreferrer">https://www.yahoo.com/tech/one-state-apos-bail-reform-110000351.html</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>By far the most controversial element of the s... | united states discrimination | 1 | Why can New Jersey discriminate against age but not race or gender? -- (united states discrimination)
<p>This article says software profiling by race or gender is bad.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/tech/one-state-apos-bail-reform-110000351.html" rel="noreferrer">https://www.yahoo.com/tech/one-state-apos-bai... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,367 | Why is President Trump ending the DACA program so controversial? | <p>There is currently a <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/09/05/trump-administration-announces-end-of-immigration-protection-program-for-dreamers/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">lot of controversy</a> about President Trump ending the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deferred_Action_fo... | united states immigration daca | 1 | Why is President Trump ending the DACA program so controversial? -- (united states immigration daca)
<p>There is currently a <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/09/05/trump-administration-announces-end-of-immigration-protection-program-for-dreamers/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">lot of contr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,383 | What do British people think about female-only carriages on trains? | <p>I read that one politician in British Labour party suggested implementing a women-only carriage but immediately got backlash (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/23/shadow-minister-faces-backlash-over-women-only-train-carriage-idea" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a> or <a href="http://www.telegraph.... | united kingdom discrimination public transport | 1 | What do British people think about female-only carriages on trains? -- (united kingdom discrimination public transport)
<p>I read that one politician in British Labour party suggested implementing a women-only carriage but immediately got backlash (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/23/shadow-minister-... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,407 | What are the stated downsides of allowing to default on college loan debt? | <p>There are political positions in USA who advocate that people should be able to default on college loan debt (with the <em>status quo</em> being that it's very hard if not impossible to do so right now).</p>

<p><strong>What are the reasons (stated downsides) that proponents of the status quo posit as a reas... | united states debt | 1 | What are the stated downsides of allowing to default on college loan debt? -- (united states debt)
<p>There are political positions in USA who advocate that people should be able to default on college loan debt (with the <em>status quo</em> being that it's very hard if not impossible to do so right now).</p>

<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,415 | What exactly is the purpose of the Non-Proliferation Treaty when nuclear weapons can be substituted with conventional explosives? | <p>With the destructive power of nuclear weapons, it's understandable the concerted effort by many world bodies to vigorously regulate and control the ownership of nuclear weapons. The <em>NPT</em> is one of such efforts.</p>

<p>However, I came across this article and accompanying videos: <a href="http://www.p... | united nations military nuclear weapons sanctions | 1 | What exactly is the purpose of the Non-Proliferation Treaty when nuclear weapons can be substituted with conventional explosives? -- (united nations military nuclear weapons sanctions)
<p>With the destructive power of nuclear weapons, it's understandable the concerted effort by many world bodies to vigorously regulate ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,419 | Why is multi-speed Europe (EU) regarded as a bad idea by some politicians? | <p>According to <a href="https://euobserver.com/news/137089" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, four prime-ministers from EU issued warnings about EU disintegration after Jean-Claude Juncker talked about the possibility of having a "multi-speed Europe":</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Prime ministers of four central... | european union | 1 | Why is multi-speed Europe (EU) regarded as a bad idea by some politicians? -- (european union)
<p>According to <a href="https://euobserver.com/news/137089" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, four prime-ministers from EU issued warnings about EU disintegration after Jean-Claude Juncker talked about the possibility of ha... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,428 | In the context of America's espionage infrastructure, what is NE? | <p>I was listening to an agent of America's <em>Central Intelligence Agency</em> discuss their operations in Afghanistan in the 1980s and she mentioned subdivisions of their "intelligence community" by the abbreviations NE and SAD.</p>

<p>SAD is Special Activities Division. What is NE?</p>
 | united states espionage | 1 | In the context of America's espionage infrastructure, what is NE? -- (united states espionage)
<p>I was listening to an agent of America's <em>Central Intelligence Agency</em> discuss their operations in Afghanistan in the 1980s and she mentioned subdivisions of their "intelligence community" by the abbreviations NE an... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,430 | Trump's recent siding with the democrats on 3 months debt extension - trying to understand a few things | <p>I've read up on it a bit and I think I understand the basics. The 3-month debt ceiling extension gives the Democrats key negotiating leverage in December when the debt ceiling is up for discussion again. A 6 month or longer extension would have given the Republicans more power to pass the legislation they want over ... | united states president donald trump congress | 1 | Trump's recent siding with the democrats on 3 months debt extension - trying to understand a few things -- (united states president donald trump congress)
<p>I've read up on it a bit and I think I understand the basics. The 3-month debt ceiling extension gives the Democrats key negotiating leverage in December when the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,455 | Is there any region that considers to or already uses Demarchy? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.prediki.com/meta/en/The-Open-Democracy-Manifesto-(-Demarchy-)/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>, Demarchy is a form of statistical representative democracy which rely on collective intelligence:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Improving on the age-old model of sortitio... | democracy political theory political system demarchy | 1 | Is there any region that considers to or already uses Demarchy? -- (democracy political theory political system demarchy)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.prediki.com/meta/en/The-Open-Democracy-Manifesto-(-Demarchy-)/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a>, Demarchy is a form of statistical representative demo... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,466 | How do Democrats "gain leverage" by a three month debt limit increase? | <p>I'm trying to understand some of the comments in the press that Democrats have gained leverage by the three-month extension tied to hurricane relief. </p>

<p>This is what I don't understand - it seems to me they are just pushing off the date, so how does it give them more leverage to have the debt discussio... | united states debt | 1 | How do Democrats "gain leverage" by a three month debt limit increase? -- (united states debt)
<p>I'm trying to understand some of the comments in the press that Democrats have gained leverage by the three-month extension tied to hurricane relief. </p>

<p>This is what I don't understand - it seems to me they a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,473 | Atlantean Form of Government | <p>In Critias, Plato says that the 10 Atlantean kings held a meeting every other 5 or 6th year alternately. In the meeting they would consult their common interests, inquire if anyone had transgressed and if anyone had dedicate their sentence together. The kings had complete control over their citizens and most over th... | government form of government | 1 | Atlantean Form of Government -- (government form of government)
<p>In Critias, Plato says that the 10 Atlantean kings held a meeting every other 5 or 6th year alternately. In the meeting they would consult their common interests, inquire if anyone had transgressed and if anyone had dedicate their sentence together. The... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,475 | Why is having border controls in Ireland so problematic for Irish nationalists? | <p>One of the biggest challenges of Brexit is resolving the issue of the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. On one hand it is impossible for the UK to leave the Single Market while maintaining an open border with an EU member. On the other hand Ireland seems to be hard bent on avoiding border checks at land c... | brexit borders northern ireland republic of ireland | 1 | Why is having border controls in Ireland so problematic for Irish nationalists? -- (brexit borders northern ireland republic of ireland)
<p>One of the biggest challenges of Brexit is resolving the issue of the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. On one hand it is impossible for the UK to leave the Single Marke... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,480 | Does the US Constitution's "to provide for the common defense" automatically apply to a non-existent but potential future cis-lunar economy? | <p>United States Representative <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Bridenstine" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Jim Bridenstine</a> has been nominated to be the next Administrator of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA" rel="nofollow noreferrer">National Aeronautics and Space Administration</a> (NASA).</p... | united states constitution space | 1 | Does the US Constitution's "to provide for the common defense" automatically apply to a non-existent but potential future cis-lunar economy? -- (united states constitution space)
<p>United States Representative <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Bridenstine" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Jim Bridenstine</a> has bee... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,484 | Why does counting in UK elections not occur in polling stations? | <p>In the majority of other countries (such as the US, Canada, and many countries in Europe), votes are counted at each individual polling stations. This allows us to get indicative results rather quickly, and usually the counters to go home quite early.</p>

<p>The UK, on the other hand, transports all votes ... | election united kingdom | 1 | Why does counting in UK elections not occur in polling stations? -- (election united kingdom)
<p>In the majority of other countries (such as the US, Canada, and many countries in Europe), votes are counted at each individual polling stations. This allows us to get indicative results rather quickly, and usually the cou... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,512 | Why are Weapon Restriction Laws considered Liberal? | <p><strong>Why are Weapon Restriction Laws, such as Gun Control Laws, considered <em>liberal</em>, while a lack of restrictions is considered <em>conservative?</em></strong></p>

<p>In most cases, it appears that laws and policies which grant personal freedoms and ease restrictions are seen as <em>liberal,</em>... | united states guns liberalism regulation conservatism | 1 | Why are Weapon Restriction Laws considered Liberal? -- (united states guns liberalism regulation conservatism)
<p><strong>Why are Weapon Restriction Laws, such as Gun Control Laws, considered <em>liberal</em>, while a lack of restrictions is considered <em>conservative?</em></strong></p>

<p>In most cases, it a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,513 | Why did Saudi prince visit Israel? | <p>There have been reports of Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman <a href="https://twitter.com/NTarnopolsky/status/906928824931307520" rel="nofollow noreferrer">going on a secret visit to Israel</a>. What can be the reasons behind it?</p>
 | israel middle east saudi arabia | 1 | Why did Saudi prince visit Israel? -- (israel middle east saudi arabia)
<p>There have been reports of Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman <a href="https://twitter.com/NTarnopolsky/status/906928824931307520" rel="nofollow noreferrer">going on a secret visit to Israel</a>. What can be the reasons behind it?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,532 | What percentage of "War On Drugs" prisoners could the POTUS pardon? (aka. State Prisoner % vs Federal Prisoner %) | <p>If the POTUS wanted to do a mass pardon for victims of the drug war; those imprisoned for merely having/using drugs, then what percentage of these people could he free unilaterally? And what percentage would still be imprisoned at the state level and thus out of his reach? And of this latter percentage, what amount ... | united states drugs pardon executive order | 1 | What percentage of "War On Drugs" prisoners could the POTUS pardon? (aka. State Prisoner % vs Federal Prisoner %) -- (united states drugs pardon executive order)
<p>If the POTUS wanted to do a mass pardon for victims of the drug war; those imprisoned for merely having/using drugs, then what percentage of these people c... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,542 | Is there a global agreement for plastic pollution reduction? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/jan/19/more-plastic-than-fish-in-the-sea-by-2050-warns-ellen-macarthur" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> ocean plastic pollution is rising quite fast and the estimated mass will reach total fish biomass, if current trend sustains. Also, plasti... | international environmental policy | 1 | Is there a global agreement for plastic pollution reduction? -- (international environmental policy)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/jan/19/more-plastic-than-fish-in-the-sea-by-2050-warns-ellen-macarthur" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> ocean plastic pollution is rising qui... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,548 | What is Congress doing to address phone scams using spoofed phone numbers? | <p>There's a growing problem of phone spam/scam calls which use spoofed phone numbers (caller ID masking) to pretend to be calling from a phone number in your area code/locale (first 6 digits of phone number).</p>

<p>Are there any bills proposed in US Congress to address this problem (directly, or by enabling ... | united states crime | 1 | What is Congress doing to address phone scams using spoofed phone numbers? -- (united states crime)
<p>There's a growing problem of phone spam/scam calls which use spoofed phone numbers (caller ID masking) to pretend to be calling from a phone number in your area code/locale (first 6 digits of phone number).</p>
&#... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,555 | Why is privacy a subject felt more in Europe rather than the US? | <p>Almost regularly there is news on this or that US (internet) company that must adapt its practices for European customers, since they tend to be too lax with regards to privacy protection according to EU regulations; while from the US perspective there is no problem.</p>

<p>Why is this generally the case? W... | united states european union privacy | 1 | Why is privacy a subject felt more in Europe rather than the US? -- (united states european union privacy)
<p>Almost regularly there is news on this or that US (internet) company that must adapt its practices for European customers, since they tend to be too lax with regards to privacy protection according to EU regula... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,568 | Why are tax cuts not tied to job creation and growth? | <p>It seems to me with all of the thousands of pages in tax code with no way to pay for cuts is that the Republican Congress and Senate could tie tax cuts to corporations to job growth with these businesses. This has been a large tenet of Republican campaign promises in a time most crucial to the overall party, and fai... | united states taxes | 1 | Why are tax cuts not tied to job creation and growth? -- (united states taxes)
<p>It seems to me with all of the thousands of pages in tax code with no way to pay for cuts is that the Republican Congress and Senate could tie tax cuts to corporations to job growth with these businesses. This has been a large tenet of Re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,589 | Why has Israel not acknowledged or denied its nuclear weapons? | <p>Looking at the map in the upper-right of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_states_with_nuclear_weapons#Israel" rel="noreferrer">this Wikipedia article</a>, I see that Israel is the only country in the category "states presumed to have nuclear weapons":</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Israel is also w... | israel nuclear weapons | 1 | Why has Israel not acknowledged or denied its nuclear weapons? -- (israel nuclear weapons)
<p>Looking at the map in the upper-right of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_states_with_nuclear_weapons#Israel" rel="noreferrer">this Wikipedia article</a>, I see that Israel is the only country in the category "st... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,606 | Does Ontario have an Islamic Heritage Month? | <p>There were reports from <a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/10/06/october-is-now-islamic-heritage-month-in-ontario.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">October 2016</a> that October would be made Islamic Heritage Month for Ontario, but looking at <a href="https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontarios-celebrations-an... | canada | 1 | Does Ontario have an Islamic Heritage Month? -- (canada)
<p>There were reports from <a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/10/06/october-is-now-islamic-heritage-month-in-ontario.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">October 2016</a> that October would be made Islamic Heritage Month for Ontario, but looking at <a h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,609 | Why do US tech companies honor rulings by the EU when they don't have jurisdiction? | <p>Why don't they just ignore the EU laws such as 'right to be forgotten', or 'cookies laws', or 'privacy', or 'competition', or even collecting VAT. It's not like the EU will block the domain name. Google has done that with China when China ordered it to censor certain web site. Google decided it wasn't worth the trou... | united states law european union international law | 1 | Why do US tech companies honor rulings by the EU when they don't have jurisdiction? -- (united states law european union international law)
<p>Why don't they just ignore the EU laws such as 'right to be forgotten', or 'cookies laws', or 'privacy', or 'competition', or even collecting VAT. It's not like the EU will bloc... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,611 | Does staying in the single market post-Brexit mean freedom of movement? | <p>Does staying in the single market post-Brexit mean freedom of movement?</p>

<p>When the UK leaves the EU, will staying in the single market also mean we have to keep open door immigration from the EU too?</p>
 | united kingdom brexit trade | 1 | Does staying in the single market post-Brexit mean freedom of movement? -- (united kingdom brexit trade)
<p>Does staying in the single market post-Brexit mean freedom of movement?</p>

<p>When the UK leaves the EU, will staying in the single market also mean we have to keep open door immigration from the EU too... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,616 | Can a EU member merge with a non-EU one without previously setting up/changing some agreements at EU level? | <p>Some political parties advocate for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moldova%E2%80%93European_Union_relations#Membership" rel="noreferrer">the merging of Romania and Moldova</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Some political parties within both Moldova and Romania advocate
 merging the two countries. ... | european union romania moldova | 1 | Can a EU member merge with a non-EU one without previously setting up/changing some agreements at EU level? -- (european union romania moldova)
<p>Some political parties advocate for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moldova%E2%80%93European_Union_relations#Membership" rel="noreferrer">the merging of Romania and M... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,636 | Has Dalai Lama achieved any practical improvements for the people of Tibet? | <p>The Dalai Lama is a famous international speaker who is known for his work in promoting the cultural independence of Tibet and the human rights of his people. However it seems that <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/18619/how-close-is-china-to-completing-the-cultural-genocide-of-tibet-as-alleged-b... | tibet | 1 | Has Dalai Lama achieved any practical improvements for the people of Tibet? -- (tibet)
<p>The Dalai Lama is a famous international speaker who is known for his work in promoting the cultural independence of Tibet and the human rights of his people. However it seems that <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/quest... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,649 | Have any jurisdictions made a large number of prosecutions for FGM? | <p>Many governments publicly take actions that appear to oppose female genital mutilation, such as passing laws against doing it in their own jurisdiction, forbidding people from going to another jurisdiction and doing it there, running awareness campaigns, and setting up guidelines for reporting cases of FGM.</p>
... | human rights rule of law | 1 | Have any jurisdictions made a large number of prosecutions for FGM? -- (human rights rule of law)
<p>Many governments publicly take actions that appear to oppose female genital mutilation, such as passing laws against doing it in their own jurisdiction, forbidding people from going to another jurisdiction and doing it ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,654 | What are the benefits for Ireland to have a separate language, rather than exclusively relying on English? | <p>Wikipedia has a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Status_of_the_Irish_language" rel="nofollow noreferrer">nice summary</a> of the current status of the Irish language:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>A comprehensive study published in 2007 on behalf of Údarás na Gaeltachta found that young people in the Gael... | languages republic of ireland | 1 | What are the benefits for Ireland to have a separate language, rather than exclusively relying on English? -- (languages republic of ireland)
<p>Wikipedia has a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Status_of_the_Irish_language" rel="nofollow noreferrer">nice summary</a> of the current status of the Irish language:</p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,658 | Could the devolved UK administrations legislate directly for Brexit? | <p>The UK government is currently trying to pass a <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2017-19/europeanunionwithdrawal.html" rel="noreferrer">Bill</a> to put into practical effect the departure from the EU, by incorporating existing EU law directly into British law at the date of departure.</p>

<p>For... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | Could the devolved UK administrations legislate directly for Brexit? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>The UK government is currently trying to pass a <a href="http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2017-19/europeanunionwithdrawal.html" rel="noreferrer">Bill</a> to put into practical effect the departure from the EU, by incor... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,665 | Is fascism left or right wing? | <p>With the rise of some groups claiming to fight fascism, and other groups claiming the ones claiming to fight fascism are the fascists, I was reading about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism" rel="nofollow noreferrer">fascism in Wikipedia</a>. There fascism is described as a right wing ideology. In my per... | ideology fascism | 1 | Is fascism left or right wing? -- (ideology fascism)
<p>With the rise of some groups claiming to fight fascism, and other groups claiming the ones claiming to fight fascism are the fascists, I was reading about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism" rel="nofollow noreferrer">fascism in Wikipedia</a>. There fas... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,670 | Why is it legal to discriminate by gender when letting rooms and flats? | <p>In the UK (and apparently most other western countries) there are incredibly strict laws against gender discrimination in the workplace, education, services, military etc. However, when it comes to the renting - it all magically goes away and it is perfectly fine to advertise property for renting "for females only".... | united kingdom discrimination gender property | 1 | Why is it legal to discriminate by gender when letting rooms and flats? -- (united kingdom discrimination gender property)
<p>In the UK (and apparently most other western countries) there are incredibly strict laws against gender discrimination in the workplace, education, services, military etc. However, when it comes... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,675 | How to know what Congress will be voting on? | <p>I've been trying to search for a type of schedule that will show what Congress will be voting on but can't seem to find any answers. How are the bills that Congress will vote on/discuss per day decided and where can I find out what bills will be voted on per week?</p>
 | united states congress | 1 | How to know what Congress will be voting on? -- (united states congress)
<p>I've been trying to search for a type of schedule that will show what Congress will be voting on but can't seem to find any answers. How are the bills that Congress will vote on/discuss per day decided and where can I find out what bills will b... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,681 | List of countries that can, without help, develop nuclear weapons | <p>Is there a list which provides the nations that could, without either external expertise or external materials (say from current domestic inventory of nuclear energy industry), develop a nuclear weapon?</p>
 | nuclear weapons | 1 | List of countries that can, without help, develop nuclear weapons -- (nuclear weapons)
<p>Is there a list which provides the nations that could, without either external expertise or external materials (say from current domestic inventory of nuclear energy industry), develop a nuclear weapon?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,687 | How exactly are further sanctions meant to prevent North Korea from continuing their nuclear program? | <p>I understand that sanctions in general work in a variety of ways, such as preventing new technologies from being developed, encouraging unrest among the populace, etc.</p>

<p>However, it appears to me that right now North Korea is at a very advanced point in its nuclear program. It also appears to be highly... | north korea nuclear weapons geopolitics sanctions | 1 | How exactly are further sanctions meant to prevent North Korea from continuing their nuclear program? -- (north korea nuclear weapons geopolitics sanctions)
<p>I understand that sanctions in general work in a variety of ways, such as preventing new technologies from being developed, encouraging unrest among the populac... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,713 | How was this person considered for a pardon in Iceland? | <p>Iceland's government <a href="https://www.iol.co.za/news/world/iceland-government-collapses-amid-sex-offender-scandal-11277289" rel="noreferrer">is collapsing</a>. At the heart of this is apparently a scandal involving the Prime Minister's father, who vouched for the character of a convicted sex offender. </p>
... | crime justice iceland | 1 | How was this person considered for a pardon in Iceland? -- (crime justice iceland)
<p>Iceland's government <a href="https://www.iol.co.za/news/world/iceland-government-collapses-amid-sex-offender-scandal-11277289" rel="noreferrer">is collapsing</a>. At the heart of this is apparently a scandal involving the Prime Minis... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,718 | Outside of Iceland's PM, did the Panama Papers have any meaningful effect on high level politicians? | <p>At the time of Panama Papers release, there were suggestions made by the press that it's a Big Deal and will lead to Great Changes in politics.</p>

<p>The prime example they used was a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/apr/05/iceland-prime-minister-resigns-over-panama-papers-revelations" rel="... | corruption panama papers | 1 | Outside of Iceland's PM, did the Panama Papers have any meaningful effect on high level politicians? -- (corruption panama papers)
<p>At the time of Panama Papers release, there were suggestions made by the press that it's a Big Deal and will lead to Great Changes in politics.</p>

<p>The prime example they use... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,720 | What gave Theodore Roosevelt the authority to merge two requests for statehood into one? | <p>According to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_Territory#Path_to_statehood" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia article for the Oklahoma Territory</a>, Theodore Roosevelt chose to merge the requests for statehood of the Indian and Oklahoma Territories.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>The [Sequoyah Constitutiona... | united states statehood theodore roosevelt | 1 | What gave Theodore Roosevelt the authority to merge two requests for statehood into one? -- (united states statehood theodore roosevelt)
<p>According to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_Territory#Path_to_statehood" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia article for the Oklahoma Territory</a>, Theodore Roosevelt ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,722 | Why did Nebraska ratify the Twenty-seventh Amendment 24 years after it came into force? | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-seventh_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Twenty-seventh Amendment</a> came into force in 1992 after enough states ratified it. On April 1, 2016, Nebraska chose to ratify this amendment as well, despite it having been in force for... | united states constitution amendment | 1 | Why did Nebraska ratify the Twenty-seventh Amendment 24 years after it came into force? -- (united states constitution amendment)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-seventh_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Twenty-seventh Amendment</a> came into force in 1992 after... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,740 | Does this argument against healthcare as a right not apply to a "speedy and public trial"? | <p>People often make the argument that healthcare cannot be considered a right because someone would be compelled to provide it for you. </p>

<p>For example, from <a href="http://libertarianstandard.com/articles/gabriel-e-vidal/healthcare-is-not-a-human-right/" rel="noreferrer">libertarianstandard.com</a>:</p>... | united states constitution libertarianism bill of rights | 1 | Does this argument against healthcare as a right not apply to a "speedy and public trial"? -- (united states constitution libertarianism bill of rights)
<p>People often make the argument that healthcare cannot be considered a right because someone would be compelled to provide it for you. </p>

<p>For example, ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,756 | Why is the military so much involved in Pakistan's establishment as compared to India? | <p>Both India and Pakistan <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partition_of_India" rel="noreferrer">got independence at the same time</a> and started their progress, but there is a clear contrast between Military's involvement in Politics/Establishment between the two countries.</p>

<h2>Military Coups in Pa... | india pakistan | 1 | Why is the military so much involved in Pakistan's establishment as compared to India? -- (india pakistan)
<p>Both India and Pakistan <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partition_of_India" rel="noreferrer">got independence at the same time</a> and started their progress, but there is a clear contrast between Milita... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,767 | Who can get UN kicked out of New York City? | <p>There's a fairly large amount of people who think UN should be kicked out of New York City.</p>

<p>Why and whether it's a valid point of view is rather irrelevant. What I'm interested in, what would be required and based on that, who has the power to do so and would have to be on board with it to make it ha... | united states united nations treaty contract law | 1 | Who can get UN kicked out of New York City? -- (united states united nations treaty contract law)
<p>There's a fairly large amount of people who think UN should be kicked out of New York City.</p>

<p>Why and whether it's a valid point of view is rather irrelevant. What I'm interested in, what would be required... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,776 | Can a country escape US sanction by merging its economy with a country USA can't put sanction on? | <p>Suppose, Russia cooperates with China.</p>

<ul>
<li>Russia signs FTA with China</li>
<li>Russian banks start to operate in China and vice versa</li>
<li>Chinese companies open manufacturing plants in Russia and vice versa</li>
<li>Russia start to sell its defense products through Chinese fra... | russian federation sanctions | 1 | Can a country escape US sanction by merging its economy with a country USA can't put sanction on? -- (russian federation sanctions)
<p>Suppose, Russia cooperates with China.</p>

<ul>
<li>Russia signs FTA with China</li>
<li>Russian banks start to operate in China and vice versa</li>
<li>Chinese com... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,798 | Graham-Cassidy: Where does this name come from? | <p>I'm puzzled, something which sounds remarkably like the recent US proposals to reform (or at least, significantly change) the health care system has emerged as a proposal named Graham-Cassidy.</p>

<p>There's quite a lot of material online about the contents of the proposal, and about strong objections to it... | united states healthcare | 1 | Graham-Cassidy: Where does this name come from? -- (united states healthcare)
<p>I'm puzzled, something which sounds remarkably like the recent US proposals to reform (or at least, significantly change) the health care system has emerged as a proposal named Graham-Cassidy.</p>

<p>There's quite a lot of materia... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,804 | What motives do those supporting gun control assign to the NRA? | <p>Related to this question, <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/24789/what-is-the-motivation-for-the-nra">asking about the motivations of the NRA</a>, it seems appropriate to look into what the opposition says about the NRA. What motivations have those who support gun control assign to the NRA's acti... | united states guns social politics national rifle association | 1 | What motives do those supporting gun control assign to the NRA? -- (united states guns social politics national rifle association)
<p>Related to this question, <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/24789/what-is-the-motivation-for-the-nra">asking about the motivations of the NRA</a>, it seems appropriat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,805 | Can the Republican Congress pass both tax reform and healthcare reform using the same budget reconciliation bill? | <p>Assuming for a moment that the Senate fails to pass a healthcare bill before the Sepetember 2017 deadline, can they still use budget reconciliation to pass a massive bill that includes both tax reform <em>and</em> Obamacare repeal in the same bill during the next fiscal year? Is there any reason why a budget reconci... | united states congress senate rules | 1 | Can the Republican Congress pass both tax reform and healthcare reform using the same budget reconciliation bill? -- (united states congress senate rules)
<p>Assuming for a moment that the Senate fails to pass a healthcare bill before the Sepetember 2017 deadline, can they still use budget reconciliation to pass a mass... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,809 | Would Article 5 of NATO apply in case Catalonia attempts to secede from Spain by force? | <p>For many years now Catalonia has been attempting to peacefully secede from Spain through a binding referendum. However the Spanish authorities are constantly undermining their efforts by not accepting the results <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalan_self-determination_referendum,_2014" rel="noreferrer">of ... | nato spain catalonia civil war secession | 1 | Would Article 5 of NATO apply in case Catalonia attempts to secede from Spain by force? -- (nato spain catalonia civil war secession)
<p>For many years now Catalonia has been attempting to peacefully secede from Spain through a binding referendum. However the Spanish authorities are constantly undermining their efforts... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,817 | What did Trump mean by "Nambia"? | <p>The pronunciation suggests he meant either the Gambia, Namibia or Zambia. Which is most plausible, given his praising of the healthcare services in "Nambia"?</p>
 | donald trump healthcare africa | 1 | What did Trump mean by "Nambia"? -- (donald trump healthcare africa)
<p>The pronunciation suggests he meant either the Gambia, Namibia or Zambia. Which is most plausible, given his praising of the healthcare services in "Nambia"?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,821 | Is there a historical precedent of POTUS barring entry to the White House based on the prospective visitor's criticism of the President? | <p>Also, what is the mechanism in place to enforce current POTUS recent withdrawn invitation of NBA team communicated via a free microblogging service?</p>

<p>(I'm assuming the president does not personally vet the guest list, and those who approve the list do not have "Recent twitter war?" on their checklist)... | united states president | 1 | Is there a historical precedent of POTUS barring entry to the White House based on the prospective visitor's criticism of the President? -- (united states president)
<p>Also, what is the mechanism in place to enforce current POTUS recent withdrawn invitation of NBA team communicated via a free microblogging service?</p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,858 | Can you help me identify this social policy concept: if a mechansim can be abused, it will be? | <p>I dimly recall a concept, I think defined by an economist, although I cannot remember the details or context. I think an example--apocryphal or not--was welfare recipients who would have more children in order to qualify for more welfare. I know that's a controversial example and am not claiming that the phenomenon ... | social policy | 1 | Can you help me identify this social policy concept: if a mechansim can be abused, it will be? -- (social policy)
<p>I dimly recall a concept, I think defined by an economist, although I cannot remember the details or context. I think an example--apocryphal or not--was welfare recipients who would have more children in... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,860 | What did Kim Jong-un mean by “denied the existence of … my country”? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/22/world/asia/kim-jong-un-trump.html" rel="noreferrer">this statement from Kim Jong-un</a>,</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Now that Trump has <strong>denied the existence of</strong> and insulted me and my country in front of the eyes of the world and made th... | united states donald trump international relations north korea | 1 | What did Kim Jong-un mean by “denied the existence of … my country”? -- (united states donald trump international relations north korea)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/22/world/asia/kim-jong-un-trump.html" rel="noreferrer">this statement from Kim Jong-un</a>,</p>

<blockquote>
 <p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,878 | Why would it be considered advantageous to negotiate ones own trade treaties? | <p>As the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, there is debate as to whether the UK should remain in the EU Customs Union (or in a bilateral customs union with the EU, which I believe is almost the same in practice), or leave so that it can negotiate its own trade treaties. I can understand the arguments in favou... | united kingdom european union brexit trade | 1 | Why would it be considered advantageous to negotiate ones own trade treaties? -- (united kingdom european union brexit trade)
<p>As the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, there is debate as to whether the UK should remain in the EU Customs Union (or in a bilateral customs union with the EU, which I believe is al... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,881 | Can the president reappoint someone that Congress has rejected? | <p>Say that the president of the United States nominates a person to a position and Congress chooses not to confirm them. Is it possible (though I imagine politically unwise) for the president to re-nominate them in order to force the issue?</p>
<blockquote>
<p>President: I nominate John Doe.</p>
<p>Congres... | united states political appointments | 1 | Can the president reappoint someone that Congress has rejected? -- (united states political appointments)
<p>Say that the president of the United States nominates a person to a position and Congress chooses not to confirm them. Is it possible (though I imagine politically unwise) for the president to re-nominate them i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,884 | Why do some people take issue with kneeling during the anthem in US? | <p>These days the heated disagreement between President Trump and NFL players is all over the online media. What's wrong with Kneeling and why does he want them not to kneel and why do they still do it?</p>

<p>From where I belong we don't kneel to the anthem (for the record; we have to stand and persons in uni... | united states donald trump nationalism | 1 | Why do some people take issue with kneeling during the anthem in US? -- (united states donald trump nationalism)
<p>These days the heated disagreement between President Trump and NFL players is all over the online media. What's wrong with Kneeling and why does he want them not to kneel and why do they still do it?</p>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,906 | In Bundestag election, can a party abuse the system by endorsing independents in constituency (first vote) races? | <p>In its federal election, Germany uses mixed-member proportional representation, where a voter makes two votes: one picks a particular candidate in local constituency, second for a party. In short, a constituency seat is won by candidate who reached plurality of votes. Parties, that have achieved 5% votes on party li... | election voting systems germany | 1 | In Bundestag election, can a party abuse the system by endorsing independents in constituency (first vote) races? -- (election voting systems germany)
<p>In its federal election, Germany uses mixed-member proportional representation, where a voter makes two votes: one picks a particular candidate in local constituency,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,913 | In the US Congress, how is it decided which bills get voted on? | <p>Let's say a Congressman or a Senator wants to introduce a bill in the US Congress. What are the absolute minimum conditions the bill would have to satisfy in order for it to go through an actual vote? Do they have to convince a minimum number of colleagues first, get support from their Majority/Minority leader, do s... | united states congress | 1 | In the US Congress, how is it decided which bills get voted on? -- (united states congress)
<p>Let's say a Congressman or a Senator wants to introduce a bill in the US Congress. What are the absolute minimum conditions the bill would have to satisfy in order for it to go through an actual vote? Do they have to convince... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,951 | Why haven't the embargos against Cuba and Venezuela worked? | <p>Cuba is under a US-sanction from 1958.</p>

<p>Why hasn't this sanction been able to do much damage to Cuba's communist regime?</p>

<p>What about Venezuela?</p>
 | united states foreign policy cuba venezuela sanctions | 1 | Why haven't the embargos against Cuba and Venezuela worked? -- (united states foreign policy cuba venezuela sanctions)
<p>Cuba is under a US-sanction from 1958.</p>

<p>Why hasn't this sanction been able to do much damage to Cuba's communist regime?</p>

<p>What about Venezuela?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,956 | What is the total amount of defense deal between USA and India right now? | <p>What is the total amount of defense order that the USA has bagged from India in billions during Obama and Trump's presidency?</p>

<p>How does it compare to the Indo-Russian contract during the same time?</p>
 | united states russian federation india | 1 | What is the total amount of defense deal between USA and India right now? -- (united states russian federation india)
<p>What is the total amount of defense order that the USA has bagged from India in billions during Obama and Trump's presidency?</p>

<p>How does it compare to the Indo-Russian contract during t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,959 | Self determination and the need for state recognition | <p>The classical definition of a nation state requires territory, population, a formal body that can impose taxes and government policy, and recognition by (some number) of sovereign states. How does the last principle sit with regards to the right to self determination, which seems to be getting closer to becoming a p... | international | 1 | Self determination and the need for state recognition -- (international)
<p>The classical definition of a nation state requires territory, population, a formal body that can impose taxes and government policy, and recognition by (some number) of sovereign states. How does the last principle sit with regards to the righ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,963 | What are the arguments for keeping the Jones Act, and who is making them? | <p>Since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, there was a growing call to suspend the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merchant_Marine_Act_of_1920" rel="noreferrer">Jones Act</a>, which imposes protectionist limits preventing any foreign ships from carrying goods between American ports. As a result, prices in ... | united states taxes policy puerto rico | 1 | What are the arguments for keeping the Jones Act, and who is making them? -- (united states taxes policy puerto rico)
<p>Since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, there was a growing call to suspend the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merchant_Marine_Act_of_1920" rel="noreferrer">Jones Act</a>, which imposes... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,966 | How are "non-princely" titles assigned to British royals? | <p>For instance, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_William,_Duke_of_Cambridge" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Prince William</a> is also "Duke of Cambridge."</p>

<p>His grandfather, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_titles_and_honours_of_Prince_Philip,_Duke_of_Edinburgh" rel="nofollow noref... | united kingdom monarchy | 1 | How are "non-princely" titles assigned to British royals? -- (united kingdom monarchy)
<p>For instance, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_William,_Duke_of_Cambridge" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Prince William</a> is also "Duke of Cambridge."</p>

<p>His grandfather, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
24,971 | Why do the parties insist on single-party solutions when the other party is likely to [try to] undo it when the power changes? | <p>It can seem like the US congress is a ship that rocks back and forth between the two sides (Democrats and Republicans), swaying more violently after each power change. </p>

<p>When one side legislates in a single party fashion (a la Affordable Care Act), the other side would be that much more motivated to r... | united states congress | 1 | Why do the parties insist on single-party solutions when the other party is likely to [try to] undo it when the power changes? -- (united states congress)
<p>It can seem like the US congress is a ship that rocks back and forth between the two sides (Democrats and Republicans), swaying more violently after each power ch... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,007 | Why is there always a tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran? | <p>Why is there always a tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran?</p>

<p>What is the root cause? What are the other causes?</p>

<p>Is this tension only between the regimes or also between general citizens?</p>

<p>How was this relation during the Shah's time?</p>
 | international relations iran saudi arabia | 1 | Why is there always a tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran? -- (international relations iran saudi arabia)
<p>Why is there always a tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran?</p>

<p>What is the root cause? What are the other causes?</p>

<p>Is this tension only between the regimes or also between general ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,032 | Independence referendum Vs Country sovereignty | <p>I was wondering under what conditions an independence referendum can be a valid referendum. It seems to me that no matter the outcome no sovereign nation would accept part of the country seceding.</p>

<p>The country has sovereignty and if they accept this kind of referendum they would lose their sovereignty... | referendum independence | 1 | Independence referendum Vs Country sovereignty -- (referendum independence)
<p>I was wondering under what conditions an independence referendum can be a valid referendum. It seems to me that no matter the outcome no sovereign nation would accept part of the country seceding.</p>

<p>The country has sovereignty ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,034 | Why do some Catalans want to become independent? | <p>Why do some Catalans want to become independent?</p>

<p>What has changed recently to increase their desire to be independent?</p>

<p>I'd like to understand this situation, as I am currently completely ignorant about it.</p>
 | referendum independence catalonia spain | 1 | Why do some Catalans want to become independent? -- (referendum independence catalonia spain)
<p>Why do some Catalans want to become independent?</p>

<p>What has changed recently to increase their desire to be independent?</p>

<p>I'd like to understand this situation, as I am currently completely igno... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,049 | How does the argument go that gerrymandering restricts freedom of association? | <p>According to a the Washington Post's <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2017/01/31/the-supreme-court-will-examine-partisan-gerrymandering-in-2017-that-could-change-the-voting-map/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The Supreme Court will examine partisan gerrymandering in 2017. That could change the... | united states voting gerrymandering first amendment freedom of association | 1 | How does the argument go that gerrymandering restricts freedom of association? -- (united states voting gerrymandering first amendment freedom of association)
<p>According to a the Washington Post's <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2017/01/31/the-supreme-court-will-examine-partisan-gerrymande... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,076 | When is an act considered domestic terrorism in regards to US policy? | <p>Fifty people were killed yesterday during a mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. When is a mass shooting or killings considered domestic terrorism by the U.S. federal government?</p>
 | united states terrorism policy | 1 | When is an act considered domestic terrorism in regards to US policy? -- (united states terrorism policy)
<p>Fifty people were killed yesterday during a mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. When is a mass shooting or killings considered domestic terrorism by the U.S. federal government?</p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,082 | How many people were seriously injured during the Catalan independence referendum? | <p>There are currently a lot of quotes about "<a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41461032" rel="nofollow noreferrer">hundreds of injured people</a>" during the Catalan independence referendum but they all come from a potentially biased source, (Catalan government), and don't mention the <em>types</em> of inj... | statistics catalonia spain ngos | 1 | How many people were seriously injured during the Catalan independence referendum? -- (statistics catalonia spain ngos)
<p>There are currently a lot of quotes about "<a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41461032" rel="nofollow noreferrer">hundreds of injured people</a>" during the Catalan independence referend... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,086 | Are there countries where a member of the legislative branch can have more than one vote? | <p>In the legislative systems I know individual politicians always have a single vote, although in some cases they may influence other members votes behind the scenes. In the Netherlands it is possible for a single politician to control an entire party (Geet Wilders) but this still doesn't confer extra votes to that pe... | legislative process | 1 | Are there countries where a member of the legislative branch can have more than one vote? -- (legislative process)
<p>In the legislative systems I know individual politicians always have a single vote, although in some cases they may influence other members votes behind the scenes. In the Netherlands it is possible for... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,087 | For the 2017 Catalan independence referendum, are there any turnout estimates counting only polling stations where voters were actually able to vote? | <p>According to preliminary official results, the turnout at the Catalan independence referendum was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalan_independence_referendum,_2017#Results" rel="nofollow noreferrer">42.58%</a>, but Wikipedia also notes that <em>The Catalan government estimated that polling stations repres... | referendum catalonia | 1 | For the 2017 Catalan independence referendum, are there any turnout estimates counting only polling stations where voters were actually able to vote? -- (referendum catalonia)
<p>According to preliminary official results, the turnout at the Catalan independence referendum was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cata... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,092 | What criteria need to be met to become a Conservative MP Candidate in the UK? | <p>What criteria need to be met to become a Conservative MP Candidate in the UK?</p>

<p>I am considering running as an MP in my home town in the next election (2022) as a Conservative candidate.</p>

<p>I am a supporter of the majority of actions by the conservative party and believe running as conserv... | election campaigning conservative party | 1 | What criteria need to be met to become a Conservative MP Candidate in the UK? -- (election campaigning conservative party)
<p>What criteria need to be met to become a Conservative MP Candidate in the UK?</p>

<p>I am considering running as an MP in my home town in the next election (2022) as a Conservative cand... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,096 | Supposed "Russia-linked" political ads placed on Facebook - are there examples? | <p>It has recently been alleged that the "Russia-linked" accounts spent 50,000-150,000 USD on some kind of <a href="http://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/facebook-says-10-million-users-in-the-us-saw-politically-divisive-russia-linked-ads-4104021.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">"politically divisive ads"</a> on F... | united states russian federation advertising fake news | 1 | Supposed "Russia-linked" political ads placed on Facebook - are there examples? -- (united states russian federation advertising fake news)
<p>It has recently been alleged that the "Russia-linked" accounts spent 50,000-150,000 USD on some kind of <a href="http://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/facebook-says-10-mi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,098 | Is the Southern Poverty Law Center A Political or Information Organization? | <p>I have read in many of the answers in Politics.SE references to the SPLC. The assumption is that SPLC is a prestigious enough organization that their information is authoritative. It is not just here on this site, but both celebrities and politician also grant the SPLC authoritative status on their articles regardi... | united states freedom of speech lgbt+ racism | 1 | Is the Southern Poverty Law Center A Political or Information Organization? -- (united states freedom of speech lgbt+ racism)
<p>I have read in many of the answers in Politics.SE references to the SPLC. The assumption is that SPLC is a prestigious enough organization that their information is authoritative. It is not ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,101 | Why would Mueller notify the White House that he wants to interview Spicer and Priebus? | <p>On September 8, 2017, it was <a href="http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/349858-mueller-seeks-to-interview-spicer-priebus-others-report" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reported</a> that:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Special counsel Robert Mueller has reportedly told the White House that his team will seek ... | united states mueller investigation | 1 | Why would Mueller notify the White House that he wants to interview Spicer and Priebus? -- (united states mueller investigation)
<p>On September 8, 2017, it was <a href="http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/349858-mueller-seeks-to-interview-spicer-priebus-others-report" rel="nofollow noreferrer">reported</a> tha... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,108 | Why do many states in America have straight borders? | <p>Most of the states in America have straight borders. Many appear to have been designed to be free from any curves or angles. Why were they designed like that? </p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/9VoDA.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/9VoDA.jpg" alt="enter image description he... | united states | 1 | Why do many states in America have straight borders? -- (united states)
<p>Most of the states in America have straight borders. Many appear to have been designed to be free from any curves or angles. Why were they designed like that? </p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/9VoDA.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img s... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,127 | Under what circumstances are military personnel not combatants? | <p>In U.S. policy, when are military personnel not combatants? </p>

<p>This question is inspired by a comment that <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/users/8223/jpmc26">jpmc26</a> left on my answer <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/25076/when-is-an-act-considered-domestic-terrorism... | united states military military law | 1 | Under what circumstances are military personnel not combatants? -- (united states military military law)
<p>In U.S. policy, when are military personnel not combatants? </p>

<p>This question is inspired by a comment that <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/users/8223/jpmc26">jpmc26</a> left on my answer... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,131 | Why would non-native Catalan speakers vote to leave Spain? | <p>According to the <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/24820/what-proportion-of-the-electorate-in-catalonia-speaks-catalan-natively/24826#24826">latest statistics</a> only 32% of Catalan residents are native speakers of the Catalan language. Therefore I presume that only a third of the population sho... | catalonia | 1 | Why would non-native Catalan speakers vote to leave Spain? -- (catalonia)
<p>According to the <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/24820/what-proportion-of-the-electorate-in-catalonia-speaks-catalan-natively/24826#24826">latest statistics</a> only 32% of Catalan residents are native speakers of the Cat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,133 | Why did Saudi Arabia not allow women to drive? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/09/26/saudi-arabia-allow-women-drive/" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> Saudi Arabia was (and still is for a little while) the only country that did not allow women to drive:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Women in Saudi Arabia will be allowed to drive,... | saudi arabia civil rights feminism | 1 | Why did Saudi Arabia not allow women to drive? -- (saudi arabia civil rights feminism)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/09/26/saudi-arabia-allow-women-drive/" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> Saudi Arabia was (and still is for a little while) the only country that did not allow women to dr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,143 | Why have US Presidents not been given the power of line item vetoes? | <p>I have often wondered why there are so many bills that are massive and incredibly complex passed through the Legislative branch. Why are bills stacked together and mashed up with a variety sections altogether rather than passed separately as small, easy to understand bills? Doesn't it seem as though they could get m... | united states president legislative process executive veto | 1 | Why have US Presidents not been given the power of line item vetoes? -- (united states president legislative process executive veto)
<p>I have often wondered why there are so many bills that are massive and incredibly complex passed through the Legislative branch. Why are bills stacked together and mashed up with a var... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,145 | Are there secessionist movements in regions which lack a distinct language or dialect? | <p>Looking at the list of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_active_separatist_movements" rel="noreferrer">separatist movements</a> it seems that all of them are focused around a region which has its own language/dialect and an associated culture. But are there any active secessionist movements where the r... | secession | 1 | Are there secessionist movements in regions which lack a distinct language or dialect? -- (secession)
<p>Looking at the list of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_active_separatist_movements" rel="noreferrer">separatist movements</a> it seems that all of them are focused around a region which has its own l... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,155 | What could Spain do legally if Cataluña proclaims independence? | <p>It seems there will be a unilateral proclamation. I don’t think Spain will accept this. Can Spain avoid this politically?</p>

<p>Stating the referendum was illegal seems to have been ineffective. Is it within the reach of the government to do this?</p>
 | europe independence catalonia spain | 1 | What could Spain do legally if Cataluña proclaims independence? -- (europe independence catalonia spain)
<p>It seems there will be a unilateral proclamation. I don’t think Spain will accept this. Can Spain avoid this politically?</p>

<p>Stating the referendum was illegal seems to have been ineffective. Is it ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,165 | Looking for details about the Ga. 11/7/2017 general election | <p>According to <a href="http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/elections/2017_elections_and_voter_registration_calendar" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/elections/2017_elections_and_voter_registration_calendar</a>, there's a general election on 11/7/2017. No other information is listed, not even which distr... | united states us state laws | 1 | Looking for details about the Ga. 11/7/2017 general election -- (united states us state laws)
<p>According to <a href="http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/elections/2017_elections_and_voter_registration_calendar" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/elections/2017_elections_and_voter_registration_calendar</a>,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
25,190 | Can the Queen of the United Kingdom appoint her successor? | <p>In some monarchies, a ruling monarch may choose his/her successor by public declaration, or by testament.</p>

<p>In other, only an elder male child may inherit the throne, with no exceptions.</p>

<p>There were rumors circulated in some media that the Queen of the United Kingdom may choose her grand... | united kingdom monarchy | 1 | Can the Queen of the United Kingdom appoint her successor? -- (united kingdom monarchy)
<p>In some monarchies, a ruling monarch may choose his/her successor by public declaration, or by testament.</p>

<p>In other, only an elder male child may inherit the throne, with no exceptions.</p>

<p>There were r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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