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31,231 | If Jim, a random citizen, owes TD Bank $300,000 for his house mortgage, is this added to the U.S. national debt? | <p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_debt_of_the_United_States" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>: National debt consists of two components. The first is </p>

<blockquote>
 <p><em>Debt held by the public</em>, such as Treasury securities held by investors outside the federal gover... | united states economy government debt | 1 | If Jim, a random citizen, owes TD Bank $300,000 for his house mortgage, is this added to the U.S. national debt? -- (united states economy government debt)
<p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_debt_of_the_United_States" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>: National debt consists of two components.... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,236 | What is the justification of imposing higher minimum salary for foreign workers than for the local ones? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.fragomen.com/insights/alerts/minimum-salary-level-foreign-workers-increased-significantly" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> and <a href="https://www.fragomen.com/insights/alerts/national-minimum-wage-increase" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this one</a>, the minimum monthly sal... | economy romania income inequality | 1 | What is the justification of imposing higher minimum salary for foreign workers than for the local ones? -- (economy romania income inequality)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.fragomen.com/insights/alerts/minimum-salary-level-foreign-workers-increased-significantly" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> and <... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,242 | Can the prime minister resign during a no-confidence vote? | <p>On May 31 and June 1, there will be a no-confidence vote on the Spanish Parliament against the current prime minister Mariano Rajoy. It was registered by PSOE, currently the biggest party in the opposition.</p>

<p>Some newspapers mention things like <a href="https://www.eldiario.es/politica/PP-dimision-Rajo... | parliament spain | 1 | Can the prime minister resign during a no-confidence vote? -- (parliament spain)
<p>On May 31 and June 1, there will be a no-confidence vote on the Spanish Parliament against the current prime minister Mariano Rajoy. It was registered by PSOE, currently the biggest party in the opposition.</p>

<p>Some newspape... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,255 | USA Politicians to shut down the Federal Reserve | <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Reserve_System" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The American Federal Reserve</a> has some criticism According to Wikipedia:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Critique of the organization and system has come
 from sources such as writers, journalists, economists, and fin... | united states economy legislative process | 1 | USA Politicians to shut down the Federal Reserve -- (united states economy legislative process)
<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Reserve_System" rel="nofollow noreferrer">The American Federal Reserve</a> has some criticism According to Wikipedia:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Critique of the organ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,270 | What put Valerie Jarrett in the news before Roseanne's tweet? | <p>When I read the news about Roseanne Barr insulting Valerie Jarrett, I checked <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerie_Jarrett" rel="noreferrer">Jarrett's Wikipedia page</a> to see who Jarrett was. As far as I can tell, she was a member of the Obama administration at the level only politics nerds hear about (c... | united states cabinet scandal | 1 | What put Valerie Jarrett in the news before Roseanne's tweet? -- (united states cabinet scandal)
<p>When I read the news about Roseanne Barr insulting Valerie Jarrett, I checked <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerie_Jarrett" rel="noreferrer">Jarrett's Wikipedia page</a> to see who Jarrett was. As far as I can ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,271 | Why isn't approval voting used more often in elections? | <blockquote>
 <p><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Approval_voting" rel="noreferrer">Approval voting</a> is a single-winner electoral system where each voter may select ("approve") any number of candidates. The winner is the most-approved candidate.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>On paper, approval votin... | voting systems | 1 | Why isn't approval voting used more often in elections? -- (voting systems)
<blockquote>
 <p><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Approval_voting" rel="noreferrer">Approval voting</a> is a single-winner electoral system where each voter may select ("approve") any number of candidates. The winner is the most-ap... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,292 | Is it normal for House session videos to error, and are there alternative websites that host them? | <p>I've been looking for the House of Representatives legislative session video on <a href="http://houselive.gov/ViewPublisherRSS.php?view_id=2" rel="nofollow noreferrer">May 23</a>, but when I try to see it <a href="http://houselive.gov/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=12102" rel="nofollow noreferrer">I get an er... | united states congress legislative process house of representatives | 1 | Is it normal for House session videos to error, and are there alternative websites that host them? -- (united states congress legislative process house of representatives)
<p>I've been looking for the House of Representatives legislative session video on <a href="http://houselive.gov/ViewPublisherRSS.php?view_id=2" rel... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,314 | Letter from North Korea | <p>On June 1, Kim Yong Choi hand delivered a "large" letter from the North Korean president to President Trump.</p>

<p>Did the physical letter and envelope actually come from North Korea, or was a file transmitted over diplomatic channels and then printed out in the US and delivered?</p>
 | united states north korea diplomacy | 1 | Letter from North Korea -- (united states north korea diplomacy)
<p>On June 1, Kim Yong Choi hand delivered a "large" letter from the North Korean president to President Trump.</p>

<p>Did the physical letter and envelope actually come from North Korea, or was a file transmitted over diplomatic channels and the... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,319 | Would a deontological-consequentialist 3rd axis on the Political Compass be informative? | <blockquote>
<p>A political spectrum is a system of classifying different political positions upon one or more geometric axes that symbolize independent political dimensions. - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_spectrum" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Political Spectrum - Wikipedia</a></p>
<p>The Nola... | political theory political spectrum | 1 | Would a deontological-consequentialist 3rd axis on the Political Compass be informative? -- (political theory political spectrum)
<blockquote>
<p>A political spectrum is a system of classifying different political positions upon one or more geometric axes that symbolize independent political dimensions. - <a href="... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,325 | Can I vote for candidates from a different district in the New Jersey Democratic primaries? | <p>New Jersey is having Democratic primary voting tomorrow. Can I only vote for the candidates that live in my district?</p>
<p>For example, if I live in District 1, can I only vote for candidates in District 1? Or can I also vote for candidates in District 2?</p>
 | united states us state laws voting districts | 1 | Can I vote for candidates from a different district in the New Jersey Democratic primaries? -- (united states us state laws voting districts)
<p>New Jersey is having Democratic primary voting tomorrow. Can I only vote for the candidates that live in my district?</p>
<p>For example, if I live in District 1, can I o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,338 | Is the Brexit implementation period predicated on a deal with the EU? | <p>I presume the term “Brexit implementation period” means implementation of the negotiated deal with the EU.</p>

<p>Does this mean the “implementation period” is predicated on a deal with the EU?</p>

<p>If so, what happens on March 29th if the deal is voted down?</p>
 | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Is the Brexit implementation period predicated on a deal with the EU? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>I presume the term “Brexit implementation period” means implementation of the negotiated deal with the EU.</p>

<p>Does this mean the “implementation period” is predicated on a deal with the EU?</p... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,344 | What is the difference between the British concept of a county and the American concept of a county? (If any) | <p>In the UK you have county cricket, this gives me the idea that a county in the UK is something akin to a province or a state. In the US I have heard people speak of the county coroner, which seems like a more local 'area' if you will.</p>

<p>So I'm interested to know the exact difference in what is consider... | government local government form of government | 1 | What is the difference between the British concept of a county and the American concept of a county? (If any) -- (government local government form of government)
<p>In the UK you have county cricket, this gives me the idea that a county in the UK is something akin to a province or a state. In the US I have heard people... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,349 | Why aren't Americans simply called "Americans"? | <p>For example, people in the USA like dividing themselves up into groups such as "Country-of-Origin-American".</p>

<ul>
<li>Irish-American</li>
<li>Swedish-American</li>
<li>African-American</li>
<li>Spanish-American</li>
<li>Chinese-American</li>
</ul>

<p>Why don't they simpl... | united states identity politics | 1 | Why aren't Americans simply called "Americans"? -- (united states identity politics)
<p>For example, people in the USA like dividing themselves up into groups such as "Country-of-Origin-American".</p>

<ul>
<li>Irish-American</li>
<li>Swedish-American</li>
<li>African-American</li>
<li>Spanish-A... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,393 | What does ECJ ruling about residency rights of gay spouses actually mean for the EU countries that do not recognize same-sex marriage? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/eu-gay-spouses-residency-rights-law-european-court-ruling-same-sex-marriage-romania-a8386286.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Independent</a> European Court of Justice ruled that all EU countries must recognize residency rights of gay spouses:</p>&... | european union same sex marriage | 1 | What does ECJ ruling about residency rights of gay spouses actually mean for the EU countries that do not recognize same-sex marriage? -- (european union same sex marriage)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/eu-gay-spouses-residency-rights-law-european-court-ruling-same-sex-marriag... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,396 | Where will EU money go? | <p>There is no doubt that money from the UK goes to the EU regardless of how much it receives in return. Now that the UK will leave the EU, what will <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/imageserver/image/methode%2Ftimes%2Fprod%2Fweb%2Fbin%2F15a02d52-c463-11e7-9914-a38dcc178fcd.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the money t... | united kingdom european union brexit | 1 | Where will EU money go? -- (united kingdom european union brexit)
<p>There is no doubt that money from the UK goes to the EU regardless of how much it receives in return. Now that the UK will leave the EU, what will <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/imageserver/image/methode%2Ftimes%2Fprod%2Fweb%2Fbin%2F15a02d52-c463... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,405 | Can a large number of federal judges be confirmed at once in the US Senate? | <p>President Trump has nominated many federal judges for Senate confirmation. As this <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_federal_judges_appointed_by_Donald_Trump" rel="nofollow noreferrer">list from Wikipedia</a> shows, there is a huge backlog of judiciary nominations.</p>
<p>For instance, only 20 judic... | united states senate judiciary nomination | 1 | Can a large number of federal judges be confirmed at once in the US Senate? -- (united states senate judiciary nomination)
<p>President Trump has nominated many federal judges for Senate confirmation. As this <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_federal_judges_appointed_by_Donald_Trump" rel="nofollow noreferr... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,411 | Why are sugar subsidies so prevalent in spite of their apparent issues? | <p>According to <a href="https://sugaralliance.org/foreign-sugar-subsidies-rise" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> there seem to be lots of countries that subsidy sugar production:</p>

<blockquote>
 <ul>
 <li>Pakistan struggles to export sugar surplus as global prices plunge</li>
 <li>Morocco se... | economy subsidies | 1 | Why are sugar subsidies so prevalent in spite of their apparent issues? -- (economy subsidies)
<p>According to <a href="https://sugaralliance.org/foreign-sugar-subsidies-rise" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> there seem to be lots of countries that subsidy sugar production:</p>

<blockquote>
 <ul>
 <... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,416 | Why do some countries like Israel, Russia, and India use German brands as state cars? | <p>They do have their own automobile industries, and they probably also are able to.</p>

<p>Why do some countries like Israel, Russia, and India use German brands as state cars?</p>

<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Official_state_car" rel="nofollow noreferrer">See this Wikipedia link.</a></p>... | president | 1 | Why do some countries like Israel, Russia, and India use German brands as state cars? -- (president)
<p>They do have their own automobile industries, and they probably also are able to.</p>

<p>Why do some countries like Israel, Russia, and India use German brands as state cars?</p>

<p><a href="https:/... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,439 | Is there any incentive for China to sign a bilateral protection pact with Pakistan? | <p><a href="https://tribune.com.pk/story/1731654/1-beijing-doubles-support-islamabads-national-interests/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">China lends unequivocal support for safeguarding Pakistan’s national independence.</a></p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that China would co... | china pakistan | 1 | Is there any incentive for China to sign a bilateral protection pact with Pakistan? -- (china pakistan)
<p><a href="https://tribune.com.pk/story/1731654/1-beijing-doubles-support-islamabads-national-interests/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">China lends unequivocal support for safeguarding Pakistan’s national independence.<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,462 | Why was Singapore chosen to host the summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un? | <p>What is the reasoning for choosing Singapore to host the North Korea–United States summit?</p>

<p>There are many other neutral places as far as I can tell, e.g. Japan.</p>

<p>So why Singapore, of all places?</p>
 | united states north korea diplomacy singapore | 1 | Why was Singapore chosen to host the summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un? -- (united states north korea diplomacy singapore)
<p>What is the reasoning for choosing Singapore to host the North Korea–United States summit?</p>

<p>There are many other neutral places as far as I can tell, e.g. Japan.</p>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,464 | What is Russian Federation policy for information declassification related to historical events within neighboring countries? | <p>During the last years I have encountered several cases when Russian classified documents are supposed to contain relevant information for some key events in Romania:</p>

<ul>
<li><p><a href="http://www.intellinews.com/romania-s-last-king-dies-at-96-133588/" rel="noreferrer">Romania's last king</a> - som... | russian federation classified information | 1 | What is Russian Federation policy for information declassification related to historical events within neighboring countries? -- (russian federation classified information)
<p>During the last years I have encountered several cases when Russian classified documents are supposed to contain relevant information for some k... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,471 | Will the repeal of Net Neutrality block me from accessing any websites? | <p>Will the repeal of Net Neutrality block me from accessing ANY LEGAL website? These websites are small but VERY popular, and some contain adult content. </p>
 | united states internet | 1 | Will the repeal of Net Neutrality block me from accessing any websites? -- (united states internet)
<p>Will the repeal of Net Neutrality block me from accessing ANY LEGAL website? These websites are small but VERY popular, and some contain adult content. </p>
 | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,477 | Is it possible that the US raises fees for using US based internet services – like Stack Exchange or Google – for people not living in the US? | <p>In the current discussion about fees and taxes for import and export of goods to and from the US I have a question about internet services (as kind of virtual goods):</p>

<p><em>Is it possible that the US raises a fee or taxes for using US based internet services for people not living in the US?</em></p>&#x... | united states law trade internet net neutrality | 1 | Is it possible that the US raises fees for using US based internet services – like Stack Exchange or Google – for people not living in the US? -- (united states law trade internet net neutrality)
<p>In the current discussion about fees and taxes for import and export of goods to and from the US I have a question about ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,479 | How close is North Korea to a viable nuclear deterrent? | <p>Today, for the first time in history, <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44435035" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the leaders of North Korea and the USA met with a handshake</a>. They both agreed to denuclearise the Korean peninsula. </p>

<p>But for me this seems ridiculous. I suspect North Korea ... | united states north korea nuclear weapons | 1 | How close is North Korea to a viable nuclear deterrent? -- (united states north korea nuclear weapons)
<p>Today, for the first time in history, <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44435035" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the leaders of North Korea and the USA met with a handshake</a>. They both agreed to denucle... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,485 | What is the minimum age before your political views are considered well thought out and educated? | <p>I see a lot of the time people shut younger people down when arguing politics because they say that they aren't wise and educated enough to have these opinions. What age or education level do you think makes a political view seem well thought out and educated?</p>
 | voting political theory political system social politics identity politics | 1 | What is the minimum age before your political views are considered well thought out and educated? -- (voting political theory political system social politics identity politics)
<p>I see a lot of the time people shut younger people down when arguing politics because they say that they aren't wise and educated enough to... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,488 | Do United Nations Security Council Resolutions emphasized phrases have a standard meaning? | <p>Reading some random United Nations Security Council Resolution documents (e.g. <a href="http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/SRES2334-2016.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">1</a>, <a href="http://undocs.org/S/RES/2409(2018)" rel="nofollow noreferrer">2</a>, <a href="http://undocs.org/S/RES/2408(2018)" rel="nofollow noreferre... | united nations | 1 | Do United Nations Security Council Resolutions emphasized phrases have a standard meaning? -- (united nations)
<p>Reading some random United Nations Security Council Resolution documents (e.g. <a href="http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/SRES2334-2016.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">1</a>, <a href="http://undocs.org/S/RES/24... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,489 | What reasons do pro-trade politicians use to justify retaliatory tariffs? | <p>The general "neoliberal" position towards trade is that it benefits both sides and low tariffs/subsidies are beneficial. This has been the dominant trend in wealthy nations for the last thirty plus years, with free trade agreements and descending tariffs. </p>

<p><a href="https://i.stack.imgur.com/mC82h.jpg... | economy international relations trade | 1 | What reasons do pro-trade politicians use to justify retaliatory tariffs? -- (economy international relations trade)
<p>The general "neoliberal" position towards trade is that it benefits both sides and low tariffs/subsidies are beneficial. This has been the dominant trend in wealthy nations for the last thirty plus ye... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,498 | Do any European politicians advocate shutting down American bases in Europe? | <p>The USA has military bases all over the world (including in some EU countries such us Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece) which is expensive to their economy. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_military_bases" rel="nofollow noreferrer">List of military bases here.</a> On 11/06/2018 ... | european union donald trump military | 1 | Do any European politicians advocate shutting down American bases in Europe? -- (european union donald trump military)
<p>The USA has military bases all over the world (including in some EU countries such us Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece) which is expensive to their economy. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.o... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,507 | Who is "Destiny Pictures", and has there been anything similar to this video before? | <p>The Washington Post news article <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/06/12/reporters-thought-this-video-was-north-korea-propaganda-it-came-from-the-white-house/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Reporters thought this video was North Korea propaganda. It came from the White House.</a> includes a fi... | united states north korea propaganda | 1 | Who is "Destiny Pictures", and has there been anything similar to this video before? -- (united states north korea propaganda)
<p>The Washington Post news article <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/06/12/reporters-thought-this-video-was-north-korea-propaganda-it-came-from-the-white-house/" rel... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,513 | Do any European politicians advocate for creating an European Army and leaving NATO? | <p>The United Kingdom with figures such as Thatcher being against a European army (<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/1034811.stm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ref here</a>) and Tony Blair (<a href="https://www.rt.com/uk/329086-tony-blair-eu-army/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ref here</a>) who was for it, ... | european union military nato | 1 | Do any European politicians advocate for creating an European Army and leaving NATO? -- (european union military nato)
<p>The United Kingdom with figures such as Thatcher being against a European army (<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/1034811.stm" rel="nofollow noreferrer">ref here</a>) and Tony Bla... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,514 | What is the UK government hoping to gain by the continued prevarication on brexit negotiations? | <p>Following yesterday's votes on Brexit negotiations in parliament, it seems that the British government has signed up - in principle - to further backstops against a "hard" Brexit in order to appease rebel MPs. This is in addition to the existing backstop they've accepted to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland.</... | united kingdom brexit | 1 | What is the UK government hoping to gain by the continued prevarication on brexit negotiations? -- (united kingdom brexit)
<p>Following yesterday's votes on Brexit negotiations in parliament, it seems that the British government has signed up - in principle - to further backstops against a "hard" Brexit in order to app... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,524 | Why do Indian reservations still exist in North America? | <p>Both Canada and the US still have weird quasi-states on their territory for citizens of Native American/First Nation origins. However in the 21st century this appears to be quite an archaic concept, since in theory there shouldn't be any more areas restricted to members of a certain race or ethnicity. </p>

... | united states canada indigenous people | 1 | Why do Indian reservations still exist in North America? -- (united states canada indigenous people)
<p>Both Canada and the US still have weird quasi-states on their territory for citizens of Native American/First Nation origins. However in the 21st century this appears to be quite an archaic concept, since in theory t... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,526 | Is there a recent example of a constitutional court decision limiting presidential powers within Europe? | <p>Romanian Constitutional Court has decided that <a href="https://euobserver.com/tickers/141950" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the President must fire anti-corruption chief</a> (<a href="https://www.romania-insider.com/constitutional-court-decision-dna-chief/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">about motivation</a>):</p>

... | president separation of powers | 1 | Is there a recent example of a constitutional court decision limiting presidential powers within Europe? -- (president separation of powers)
<p>Romanian Constitutional Court has decided that <a href="https://euobserver.com/tickers/141950" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the President must fire anti-corruption chief</a> (<a h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,529 | Does UK State funding for opposition parties move if MPs/Lords switch parties? | <p>In the UK, opposition parties receive Short money (Commons) and Cranbourne money (Lords), rising with the number of members and number of votes, from the State, to carry on the business of opposition.</p>

<p>If a group of MPs and Lords were to leave their party and join a new opposition party, would the Sho... | united kingdom reference request public funding | 1 | Does UK State funding for opposition parties move if MPs/Lords switch parties? -- (united kingdom reference request public funding)
<p>In the UK, opposition parties receive Short money (Commons) and Cranbourne money (Lords), rising with the number of members and number of votes, from the State, to carry on the business... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,550 | What are the claimed benefits of splitting California into 3 states? | <p>According to a <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/california-vote-to-split-1.4704651?cmp=FB_Post_News" rel="noreferrer">news article</a> by CBC, Californians will vote on whether to split the state into 3.</p>

<p>Which are the reasons that proponents of the initiative give in favor of it.</p>
 | united states california | 1 | What are the claimed benefits of splitting California into 3 states? -- (united states california)
<p>According to a <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/california-vote-to-split-1.4704651?cmp=FB_Post_News" rel="noreferrer">news article</a> by CBC, Californians will vote on whether to split the state into 3.</p>
&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,551 | Were there any impact estimations performed before making tariffs changes? | <p>Where I live I often hear local media arguing that some <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/romania-taxes/update-1-romanias-government-approves-tax-overhaul-despite-widespread-criticism-idUSL5N1NE4JD" rel="noreferrer">legislative changes are performed without impact assessment</a> (this includes both political ... | united states economy | 1 | Were there any impact estimations performed before making tariffs changes? -- (united states economy)
<p>Where I live I often hear local media arguing that some <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/romania-taxes/update-1-romanias-government-approves-tax-overhaul-despite-widespread-criticism-idUSL5N1NE4JD" rel="nore... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,554 | Is there continued movement towards unification of electric power wall socket/plug standards? | <p>As we all know, when traveling abroad we usually have to use electric power socket adapters, since there are several form factors in use in the world, and most are incompatible with each other (i.e. not physically pluggable; I'm not talking about electric compatibility and voltages here).</p>

<p><a href="ht... | international relations international infrastructure technology international standards | 1 | Is there continued movement towards unification of electric power wall socket/plug standards? -- (international relations international infrastructure technology international standards)
<p>As we all know, when traveling abroad we usually have to use electric power socket adapters, since there are several form factors ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,575 | What's fundamentally considered "fair" or "healthy" when it comes to a trading relationship between two countries? | <p>Looking for a simplified fundamental answer to educate myself, obviously this topic could be the subject of years of study but I'm hoping there's a simple explanation so I can understand the basics as a voter.</p>

<p>The president of the US has started a trade war with China and other countries, saying we'r... | united states economy china trade | 1 | What's fundamentally considered "fair" or "healthy" when it comes to a trading relationship between two countries? -- (united states economy china trade)
<p>Looking for a simplified fundamental answer to educate myself, obviously this topic could be the subject of years of study but I'm hoping there's a simple explanat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,578 | Could Duterte run for US president? Is he a U.S. citizen? | <p>After all the Philippines got their independence in 1946 and he was born in 1945 which I believe implies he is a U.S. citizen.</p>

<p>If he is a U.S. citizen would there be anything in law forbidding him from running in the USA?</p>
 | united states presidential election philippines rodrigo duterte | 1 | Could Duterte run for US president? Is he a U.S. citizen? -- (united states presidential election philippines rodrigo duterte)
<p>After all the Philippines got their independence in 1946 and he was born in 1945 which I believe implies he is a U.S. citizen.</p>

<p>If he is a U.S. citizen would there be anything... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,581 | What is the name of the Feminist Zionist Atheist woman who was interviewed on BBC on June 15th 2018? | <p>Was able to listen to the last moments of an interview on a BBC radio program on June 15th shortly before midnight with a woman who identified herself as a "Jewish atheist" while describing how Zionist leaders had come to the conclusion that no "messiah" was going to come to help the Jewish people who had designs to... | ideology geopolitics zionism | 1 | What is the name of the Feminist Zionist Atheist woman who was interviewed on BBC on June 15th 2018? -- (ideology geopolitics zionism)
<p>Was able to listen to the last moments of an interview on a BBC radio program on June 15th shortly before midnight with a woman who identified herself as a "Jewish atheist" while des... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,593 | Brexit deal 'Meaningful vote' battle between House of Lords and House of Commons | <p>The <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-44518702" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC are reporting</a> that the House of Commons and the House of Lords are fighting over whether or not the former should have a meaningful vote if the government fails to make a deal with the EU regarding Brexit.</p>

<p>I... | united kingdom brexit house of lords house of commons | 1 | Brexit deal 'Meaningful vote' battle between House of Lords and House of Commons -- (united kingdom brexit house of lords house of commons)
<p>The <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-44518702" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BBC are reporting</a> that the House of Commons and the House of Lords are fighting over wh... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,596 | What is the rationale for hosting CIA secret jails by Romania and Lithuania? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/article212274019.html" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Romania and Lithuania allowed the detention and abuse of a Saudi and a Palestinian at secret U.S. prisons:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The court concluded th... | european union human rights romania cia lithuania | 1 | What is the rationale for hosting CIA secret jails by Romania and Lithuania? -- (european union human rights romania cia lithuania)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/article212274019.html" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Romania and Lithuania allowed th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,601 | What prevents states and counties in the US from combining drivers license and registration data? | <p>When stopped for a traffic infraction in the United States most (all?) officers ask for license and registration. They are legally allowed to demand this information on request as a condition of having a drivers license. </p>

<p>My question is why is this information two separate things? Most police agencie... | united states us state laws police transportation | 1 | What prevents states and counties in the US from combining drivers license and registration data? -- (united states us state laws police transportation)
<p>When stopped for a traffic infraction in the United States most (all?) officers ask for license and registration. They are legally allowed to demand this informatio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,613 | Why did the UK have lax checks on the source of the money coming into the country? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/oligarchs-and-unexplained-wealth-london-s-rich-russians-1.3438072" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> checks on the source of the money coming into Britain were very lax, thus (at least theoretically) allowing for money laundering:</p>
<blockquo... | united kingdom economy | 1 | Why did the UK have lax checks on the source of the money coming into the country? -- (united kingdom economy)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/oligarchs-and-unexplained-wealth-london-s-rich-russians-1.3438072" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this article</a> checks on the source of the money co... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,616 | Why would a country fight money laundering by nationals of non-allied countries? | <p>Many Western countries have laws that forbid money laundering which apply to citizens of all countries rather than just their own nationals. Countries like UK have been recently cracking down on illicit Russian money coming into the country, for example. </p>

<p>But why would a country care if a citizen of ... | money | 1 | Why would a country fight money laundering by nationals of non-allied countries? -- (money)
<p>Many Western countries have laws that forbid money laundering which apply to citizens of all countries rather than just their own nationals. Countries like UK have been recently cracking down on illicit Russian money coming i... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,621 | Why did the Trump administration separate families rather than deporting them together? | <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44538110" rel="noreferrer">According to a BBC article</a> about the recent family separation scandal:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Mr Trump said he wanted to "end the border crisis" by giving border
 officials the resources to "detain and remove illegal im... | united states illegal immigration | 1 | Why did the Trump administration separate families rather than deporting them together? -- (united states illegal immigration)
<p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44538110" rel="noreferrer">According to a BBC article</a> about the recent family separation scandal:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Mr ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,622 | Which states do not recognize or have not designated a special day of observance for Juneteenth Independence Day? | <p>Which states do not recognize or have not designated a special day of observance for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Juneteenth Independence Day</a>?</p>
 | united states us state laws | 1 | Which states do not recognize or have not designated a special day of observance for Juneteenth Independence Day? -- (united states us state laws)
<p>Which states do not recognize or have not designated a special day of observance for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Juneteen... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,633 | Why will Canada prevent selling marijuana "in the same location as alcohol or tobacco"? | <p>According to CNN, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2018/06/20/health/canada-legalizes-marijuana/index.html" rel="noreferrer">Canada has approved a law to legalize marijuana</a>, but will require sellers a licence and will forbid sales to minors.</p>

<p>One point of the article is that</p>

<blockquo... | canada drugs | 1 | Why will Canada prevent selling marijuana "in the same location as alcohol or tobacco"? -- (canada drugs)
<p>According to CNN, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2018/06/20/health/canada-legalizes-marijuana/index.html" rel="noreferrer">Canada has approved a law to legalize marijuana</a>, but will require sellers a licenc... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,638 | Why was Congress able to create an Air Force without a constitutional amendment? | <p>Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution enumerates the powers of Congress and includes the creation of military forces:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years;</p>
<p>To provide and maintain a Navy;</p>
... | united states constitution congress military | 1 | Why was Congress able to create an Air Force without a constitutional amendment? -- (united states constitution congress military)
<p>Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution enumerates the powers of Congress and includes the creation of military forces:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>To raise and support Armies, but n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,645 | Defining fascism in the background of communism | <p>We have an intense discussion going on between the fact of whether the <strong>Soviet Union</strong> was a <em>fascist</em> state or not. </p>

<p>Our doubt lies in <em>fascism</em> as an opposite to <em>communism</em> and we wonder if the <strong>Soviet Union</strong> is, or technically was, defined as a <e... | soviet union communism fascism | 1 | Defining fascism in the background of communism -- (soviet union communism fascism)
<p>We have an intense discussion going on between the fact of whether the <strong>Soviet Union</strong> was a <em>fascist</em> state or not. </p>

<p>Our doubt lies in <em>fascism</em> as an opposite to <em>communism</em> and we... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,650 | To what extent does the Governor of a US State have official interactions with Senate and House members from that state? | <p>Naturally, the various politicians from a State have some interaction with one another for the sake of furthering their State's interests. They probably coordinate even more commonly if they are from the same political party. However, as far as I'm aware, no Governor has the (official) ability to dictate voting beha... | united states congress political system us state laws | 1 | To what extent does the Governor of a US State have official interactions with Senate and House members from that state? -- (united states congress political system us state laws)
<p>Naturally, the various politicians from a State have some interaction with one another for the sake of furthering their State's interests... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,662 | What is the Brexit dividend? | <p>So, there's been some disagreement recently on a proposed increase in funding for the British National Health Service. The government has declared that this money would come from a "Brexit dividend" before later admitting that most of it would come from an increase in taxes.</p>

<p>This is similar in conten... | brexit | 1 | What is the Brexit dividend? -- (brexit)
<p>So, there's been some disagreement recently on a proposed increase in funding for the British National Health Service. The government has declared that this money would come from a "Brexit dividend" before later admitting that most of it would come from an increase in taxes.<... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,663 | Why didn't Western countries boycott the 2018 World Cup? | <p>According to <a href="http://www.dw.com/en/how-the-world-cup-will-impact-the-russian-economy/a-44020223" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> Russian government believes that 2018 World Cup will help Russian economy on the medium term:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>a survey by the Russian government last week. It ... | russian federation sanctions western world | 1 | Why didn't Western countries boycott the 2018 World Cup? -- (russian federation sanctions western world)
<p>According to <a href="http://www.dw.com/en/how-the-world-cup-will-impact-the-russian-economy/a-44020223" rel="noreferrer">this article</a> Russian government believes that 2018 World Cup will help Russian economy... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,673 | How could people access the database of new laws and upcoming bills before the government started posting them on the internet? | <p>Currently, the government posts upcoming bills and newly passed laws to their online database, but before that, how did people find out that new laws were passed or might be passed? Some people would find out about them from the news, but how would the journalists find out about them?</p>
 | united states law government | 1 | How could people access the database of new laws and upcoming bills before the government started posting them on the internet? -- (united states law government)
<p>Currently, the government posts upcoming bills and newly passed laws to their online database, but before that, how did people find out that new laws were ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,681 | Can a Western democracy prevent private groups from using the country’s name/purporting to represent that country e.g. at the World Cup? | <p>In <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/31663/1608">this question about countries boycotting the World Cup</a>, it was pointed out in several answers, quite correctly, that the national football leagues in question aren’t government agencies and the government doesn’t directly control them, making it somewh... | law sovereignty western world | 1 | Can a Western democracy prevent private groups from using the country’s name/purporting to represent that country e.g. at the World Cup? -- (law sovereignty western world)
<p>In <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/q/31663/1608">this question about countries boycotting the World Cup</a>, it was pointed out in se... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,682 | Has DHS or CBP commented on stopping criminal referrals of illegal entries by families? | <p>The Washington Post just published a <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/national/wp/2018/06/21/trump-administration-will-stop-prosecuting-migrant-parents-who-cross-the-border-illegally-with-children-official-says/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">story</a> quoting a senior U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP... | united states donald trump immigration illegal immigration | 1 | Has DHS or CBP commented on stopping criminal referrals of illegal entries by families? -- (united states donald trump immigration illegal immigration)
<p>The Washington Post just published a <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/national/wp/2018/06/21/trump-administration-will-stop-prosecuting-migrant-parents-w... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,690 | Politicians to remove sexism in registration for potential conscription in the USA? | <p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscription_and_sexism" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>, only men are required to register for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscription_in_the_United_States" rel="noreferrer">the draft</a> with the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Service... | united states military selective service | 1 | Politicians to remove sexism in registration for potential conscription in the USA? -- (united states military selective service)
<p>According to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscription_and_sexism" rel="noreferrer">Wikipedia</a>, only men are required to register for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,698 | How much aluminum and steel (in USD) does the US import from the EU? | <p>The 
EU tariffs that are a response to US tariffs on aluminum and steel come into effect today, they are said to be worth 3.2 billion dollars <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/business-44567636" rel="nofollow noreferrer">source</a></p>

<p>How much steel and aluminum does the US ... | united states international trade | 1 | How much aluminum and steel (in USD) does the US import from the EU? -- (united states international trade)
<p>The 
EU tariffs that are a response to US tariffs on aluminum and steel come into effect today, they are said to be worth 3.2 billion dollars <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/busi... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,700 | Has the Hastert rule always been a thing in US Congress? | <p>The US House of Congress has a rule currently where the leadership will not bring legislation up for a vote unless a majority of their own party supports it. This "Hastert rule", in my understanding, is not so much an official rule (though the term is recent) as a result of the system they use.</p>

<ul>
... | united states congress house rules | 1 | Has the Hastert rule always been a thing in US Congress? -- (united states congress house rules)
<p>The US House of Congress has a rule currently where the leadership will not bring legislation up for a vote unless a majority of their own party supports it. This "Hastert rule", in my understanding, is not so much an of... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,713 | What would Norway have lost if they had joined the EU? | <p>A referendum on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwegian_European_Union_membership_referendum,_1994" rel="noreferrer">joining the European Union was held in Norway</a> on 27 and 28 November 1994. But, the "No campaign" won the referendum. </p>

<p>One of the reason was that, Norway has an economy bas... | european union norway | 1 | What would Norway have lost if they had joined the EU? -- (european union norway)
<p>A referendum on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwegian_European_Union_membership_referendum,_1994" rel="noreferrer">joining the European Union was held in Norway</a> on 27 and 28 November 1994. But, the "No campaign" won the ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,727 | When would a successful US Presidential impeachment go into effect? | <p>Assuming a hypothetical US President has been impeached by the House and had the charges confirmed by two-thirds of the Senate:</p>

<p>When does the Vice-President take over? Immediately upon the Senate vote results being declared? </p>

<p>Does the old POTUS need to find a place to sleep that night... | united states impeachment | 1 | When would a successful US Presidential impeachment go into effect? -- (united states impeachment)
<p>Assuming a hypothetical US President has been impeached by the House and had the charges confirmed by two-thirds of the Senate:</p>

<p>When does the Vice-President take over? Immediately upon the Senate vote r... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,740 | Which USA Politicians want to shut down the CIA? | <p><a href="https://www.fitsnews.com/2018/05/22/ron-paul-the-cia-is-the-problem/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Congressman Ron Paul wanted to shut down the CIA</a> for several reasons. </p>

<p>This intelligence agency has performed torture and terrorist-like actions all over the world since its creation.</p>
... | united states human rights war crime cia | 1 | Which USA Politicians want to shut down the CIA? -- (united states human rights war crime cia)
<p><a href="https://www.fitsnews.com/2018/05/22/ron-paul-the-cia-is-the-problem/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Congressman Ron Paul wanted to shut down the CIA</a> for several reasons. </p>

<p>This intelligence agency h... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,744 | Why do some politicians share relatively private information from their family lives? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/actress-cynthia-nixon-says-son-has-come-out-as-transgender/2018/06/23/9faf7150-771f-11e8-bda1-18e53a448a14_story.html?utm_term=.7caecf21907f" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, actress and New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon has announced that ... | united states | 1 | Why do some politicians share relatively private information from their family lives? -- (united states)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/actress-cynthia-nixon-says-son-has-come-out-as-transgender/2018/06/23/9faf7150-771f-11e8-bda1-18e53a448a14_story.html?utm_term=.7caecf21907f" rel="nor... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,747 | Did Erdoǧan cheat in the 2018 election? | <p>Did Erdoǧan cheat in the 2018 Turkish election?</p>

<p>Cheating means, for example: </p>

<ol>
<li>Gerrymandering</li>
<li>Buying/bribing/scaring voters</li>
<li>Jailing/scaring/assassinating candidates </li>
<li>Interrupting/blocking candidates from canvassing </li>
<li>Ballot s... | turkey election fraud recep tayyip erdogan | 1 | Did Erdoǧan cheat in the 2018 election? -- (turkey election fraud recep tayyip erdogan)
<p>Did Erdoǧan cheat in the 2018 Turkish election?</p>

<p>Cheating means, for example: </p>

<ol>
<li>Gerrymandering</li>
<li>Buying/bribing/scaring voters</li>
<li>Jailing/scaring/assassinating candidat... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,769 | Why did the Tunceli province, in the center of Turkey, vote so much against Erdoğan in the presidential elections? | <p>I was checking the official results of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_presidential_election,_2018" rel="noreferrer">Turkish presidential election, 2018</a> in the section <a href="http://secim.aa.com.tr/en" rel="noreferrer">Seçim 2018 of the news agency AA</a>. In there, we see how Erdogan manage... | presidential election turkey recep tayyip erdogan | 1 | Why did the Tunceli province, in the center of Turkey, vote so much against Erdoğan in the presidential elections? -- (presidential election turkey recep tayyip erdogan)
<p>I was checking the official results of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_presidential_election,_2018" rel="noreferrer">Turkish pre... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,785 | As of June 26, 2018 is the United States at war? | <p>As of June 26, 2018 is the United States at war? The interpretation of the term "war" is left solely to the individual who answers the question.</p>

<p>If the answer is "no", what is the date of the cessation of the last war in which the United States was a belligerent?</p>

<p>If the answer is "yes... | united states war | 1 | As of June 26, 2018 is the United States at war? -- (united states war)
<p>As of June 26, 2018 is the United States at war? The interpretation of the term "war" is left solely to the individual who answers the question.</p>

<p>If the answer is "no", what is the date of the cessation of the last war in which th... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,787 | Is there an explanation for Erdogan winning the elections despite of polls and economic decline? | <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-44596072" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Erdogan has won the elections straight from the first round</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>Turkey's long-standing leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won a new
 five-year term after securing outright victory in the first rou... | election turkey recep tayyip erdogan | 1 | Is there an explanation for Erdogan winning the elections despite of polls and economic decline? -- (election turkey recep tayyip erdogan)
<p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-44596072" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Erdogan has won the elections straight from the first round</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,791 | Has the OPCW submitted its report relevant to the alleged April 7, 2018 chemical weapon attack in Douma to the organisation's member states? | <p>Has the <a href="https://www.opcw.org/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons</a> (OPCW) submitted its report relevant to the alleged April 7, 2018 chemical weapon attack in Douma to the organisation's member states?</p>
<p>If not, is there a timeline which the organisati... | international relations international law syria chemical weapons | 1 | Has the OPCW submitted its report relevant to the alleged April 7, 2018 chemical weapon attack in Douma to the organisation's member states? -- (international relations international law syria chemical weapons)
<p>Has the <a href="https://www.opcw.org/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Organisation for the Prohibition of Chem... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,793 | Why didn't Ireland and the UK unify their visa regimes? | <p>Ireland and the UK share <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Travel_Area" rel="nofollow noreferrer">an open-border area</a> just like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Area" rel="nofollow noreferrer">the Schengen countries</a>, but <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_Sch... | united kingdom northern ireland republic of ireland visa schengen area | 1 | Why didn't Ireland and the UK unify their visa regimes? -- (united kingdom northern ireland republic of ireland visa schengen area)
<p>Ireland and the UK share <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Travel_Area" rel="nofollow noreferrer">an open-border area</a> just like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sc... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,802 | Why US wants India and other countries to stop oil imports from Iran? | <p>Why does US wants other countries to stop oil imports or else face sanctions? </p>

<p>As per <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/us-wants-india-to-stop-importing-oil-from-iran-by-november/articleshow/64758183.cms" rel="nofollow noreferrer">news</a>,</p>

<blockquote... | united states india china iran sanctions | 1 | Why US wants India and other countries to stop oil imports from Iran? -- (united states india china iran sanctions)
<p>Why does US wants other countries to stop oil imports or else face sanctions? </p>

<p>As per <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/us-wants-india-to-stop-import... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,811 | Why doesn't the Chinese foreign minister speak English? | <p>It seems very strange that a foreign minister to an English-speaking country <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qikBsQ1h4S8" rel="nofollow noreferrer">cannot speak English</a> — when his only (?) job is to interact with and understand foreigners.</p>

<p>Why doesn't the Chinese foreign minister speak E... | international relations china | 1 | Why doesn't the Chinese foreign minister speak English? -- (international relations china)
<p>It seems very strange that a foreign minister to an English-speaking country <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qikBsQ1h4S8" rel="nofollow noreferrer">cannot speak English</a> — when his only (?) job is to interact with ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,824 | Occurrences when a supreme court nominee (or potential nominee) was rejected by election timing | <p>When Barack Obama was president the Republican majority refused to vote on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsuccessful_nominations_to_the_Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States#Barack_Obama" rel="nofollow noreferrer">appointment of Merrick Garland</a> because of the close upcoming presidential election. This... | united states election supreme court | 1 | Occurrences when a supreme court nominee (or potential nominee) was rejected by election timing -- (united states election supreme court)
<p>When Barack Obama was president the Republican majority refused to vote on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsuccessful_nominations_to_the_Supreme_Court_of_the_United_S... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,833 | How often do Supreme Court decisions hinge upon the split between progressive and conservative judges? | <p>How many decisions of the Supreme Court end up in a tight spot between judges considered to be "progressive" and those considered to be "conservative"? I know that 5-4 decisions are rare in the first place, but how many of them hinge on party lines in the court?</p>
 | united states supreme court | 1 | How often do Supreme Court decisions hinge upon the split between progressive and conservative judges? -- (united states supreme court)
<p>How many decisions of the Supreme Court end up in a tight spot between judges considered to be "progressive" and those considered to be "conservative"? I know that 5-4 decisions are... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,838 | Junior Justice's Tenure on the US Supreme Court | <p>The junior Justice, defined as the newest member to the ranks of Associates, on the USSC is required by tradition to perform menial tasks like open the door during conference sessions and serve on the Cafeteria Committee. Gorsuch, assuming a new judge is in place in the historical average of about 2 months, had one... | united states supreme court | 1 | Junior Justice's Tenure on the US Supreme Court -- (united states supreme court)
<p>The junior Justice, defined as the newest member to the ranks of Associates, on the USSC is required by tradition to perform menial tasks like open the door during conference sessions and serve on the Cafeteria Committee. Gorsuch, assu... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,868 | Why are (public) political polls typically allowed even very close to the elections despite of their apparent disruptive effect on voters perception? | <p>This is a follow-up of <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/8587/11278">this accepted answer</a> for the question: "Restricting polls because of the “Bandwagon effect”":</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>forbidding opinions for months would be detrimental to the development
 of public opinion and the ... | election law polling | 1 | Why are (public) political polls typically allowed even very close to the elections despite of their apparent disruptive effect on voters perception? -- (election law polling)
<p>This is a follow-up of <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/a/8587/11278">this accepted answer</a> for the question: "Restricting poll... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,871 | Is the "Our opponents hate America" meme new? | <p>Every so often I come across claims by conservatives that liberals or "the left" are not merely misguided but actively "hate" America and are maliciously acting to destroy it.</p>

<p>Some examples (found by Google search for "liberal hate america"):</p>

<ul>
<li><p><a href="https://rads.stackov... | united states media propaganda | 1 | Is the "Our opponents hate America" meme new? -- (united states media propaganda)
<p>Every so often I come across claims by conservatives that liberals or "the left" are not merely misguided but actively "hate" America and are maliciously acting to destroy it.</p>

<p>Some examples (found by Google search for "... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,876 | Do Canadian Charter Rights protect customers against discrimination on political grounds? | <p>Similar to the recent Sarah Huckabee Sanders @ Red Hen incident, Vancouver had a customer being refused service due to wearing a <strong>Make America Great Again</strong> hat.</p>

<p>Basically, the manager asked him to remove his hat, otherwise he would not be served. To my knowledge, this was not a questi... | canada civil rights | 1 | Do Canadian Charter Rights protect customers against discrimination on political grounds? -- (canada civil rights)
<p>Similar to the recent Sarah Huckabee Sanders @ Red Hen incident, Vancouver had a customer being refused service due to wearing a <strong>Make America Great Again</strong> hat.</p>

<p>Basically,... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,880 | Restrictions on reform to the common agricultural policy by the UK post-Brexit | <p>The EU Common Agricultural Policy has come in for a lot of criticism over the years, and one effect of Brexit is to give the UK government the opportunity to reform the UK system after it leaves the EU. Michael Gove <a href="https://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2018/06/agriculture-bill-set-to-cause-further-tory-spending-di... | european union brexit policy | 1 | Restrictions on reform to the common agricultural policy by the UK post-Brexit -- (european union brexit policy)
<p>The EU Common Agricultural Policy has come in for a lot of criticism over the years, and one effect of Brexit is to give the UK government the opportunity to reform the UK system after it leaves the EU. M... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,904 | Why does the EU not seem to pursue technological independence? | <p>Why does the European Union not seem to pursue technological independence? While I am just a naïve citizen without deep insight, it seems to me that many technologies that seem critical to both our daily lives and national security are imported, and no longer developed in a visible manner within Europe. </p>
&... | european union technology | 1 | Why does the EU not seem to pursue technological independence? -- (european union technology)
<p>Why does the European Union not seem to pursue technological independence? While I am just a naïve citizen without deep insight, it seems to me that many technologies that seem critical to both our daily lives and national... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,921 | Why are alcohol beverages generally exempted from displaying nutritional facts/ingredient list within EU? | <p><em>This is related to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/14368/why-dont-alcohol-products-have-to-list-ingredients-and-nutritional-facts-in-the">this question</a>, but applied within European Union.</em></p>

<p>According to <a href="http://www.iard.org/policy-tables/beverage-alcohol-label... | european union healthcare | 1 | Why are alcohol beverages generally exempted from displaying nutritional facts/ingredient list within EU? -- (european union healthcare)
<p><em>This is related to <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/14368/why-dont-alcohol-products-have-to-list-ingredients-and-nutritional-facts-in-the">this question</a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,934 | Has the White House explained why President Trump connected the NSA data deletion to the Russia investigation? | <p>The National Security Agency (NSA) just deleted all the phone call metadata it has collected since 2015, because it found that it inadvertently collected metadata that it wasn’t authorized to collect. In response to that, President Trump just tweeted <a href="https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1014151457954... | united states donald trump russian federation surveillance | 1 | Has the White House explained why President Trump connected the NSA data deletion to the Russia investigation? -- (united states donald trump russian federation surveillance)
<p>The National Security Agency (NSA) just deleted all the phone call metadata it has collected since 2015, because it found that it inadvertentl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,938 | Does the right to self-determination trump the requirement to accept refugees in international law? | <p>Many politicians on both the right and left side of the political spectrum support a nation's right to self-determination. For example many claim that Catalonia should be allowed to become an independent country since Catalan people deserve to live independently from Spain. At the same time many left-wing politician... | international law asylum | 1 | Does the right to self-determination trump the requirement to accept refugees in international law? -- (international law asylum)
<p>Many politicians on both the right and left side of the political spectrum support a nation's right to self-determination. For example many claim that Catalonia should be allowed to becom... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,945 | What was the highest recorded turnout in a major democratic election? | <p>In the Soviet Union it was common for each election to have a 99% turnout, however those statistics were obviously falsified and nobody took them seriously. Likewise modern despotic regimes frequently report turnouts over 95%. But what was the highest recorded turnout in a country that was an actual democracy?</p>&#... | election | 1 | What was the highest recorded turnout in a major democratic election? -- (election)
<p>In the Soviet Union it was common for each election to have a 99% turnout, however those statistics were obviously falsified and nobody took them seriously. Likewise modern despotic regimes frequently report turnouts over 95%. But wh... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,952 | How does a British Prime Minister 'sack' Ministers? | <p>I was reading <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/31924/why-doesnt-theresa-may-fire-hard-brexiteers-from-cabinet">another question</a> and it got me thinking:</p>

<ul>
<li>Are ministers protected by laws against unfair dismissal?</li>
<li>Under what circumstances can the PM 'sack' ... | united kingdom law parliament prime minister | 1 | How does a British Prime Minister 'sack' Ministers? -- (united kingdom law parliament prime minister)
<p>I was reading <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/31924/why-doesnt-theresa-may-fire-hard-brexiteers-from-cabinet">another question</a> and it got me thinking:</p>

<ul>
<li>Are minister... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,953 | Why is the European Parliament still pursuing copyright law despite its implementation issues? | <p>According to <a href="http://fortune.com/2016/03/24/eu-ancillary-copyright/" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, the European Parliament is considering rolling out taxation of news aggregators:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>(..) large European newspaper publishers have dreamed of charging news
 aggregators ... | european union internet copyright | 1 | Why is the European Parliament still pursuing copyright law despite its implementation issues? -- (european union internet copyright)
<p>According to <a href="http://fortune.com/2016/03/24/eu-ancillary-copyright/" rel="noreferrer">this article</a>, the European Parliament is considering rolling out taxation of news agg... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,957 | Who coined the term "precariat"? | <p>Until recently I was under the impression that it is a recent term based on the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/may/21/job-security-welfare-flexible-labour-precariat" rel="nofollow noreferrer">works of Guy Standing</a>. All publications (currently) cited in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.o... | political theory terminology social class | 1 | Who coined the term "precariat"? -- (political theory terminology social class)
<p>Until recently I was under the impression that it is a recent term based on the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/may/21/job-security-welfare-flexible-labour-precariat" rel="nofollow noreferrer">works of Guy Standin... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,964 | Any survey-based analyses of "why you voted that way" for the 2017 UK election results? | <p>Were there some surveys conducted in the aftermath of the 2017 UK election (or even right before) that tried to find out what were the main issues that voters had on their mind in making their choice? I'm not looking merely for pundits' opinions on the matter... but I'm aware of some possible reasons outlined in the... | election united kingdom | 1 | Any survey-based analyses of "why you voted that way" for the 2017 UK election results? -- (election united kingdom)
<p>Were there some surveys conducted in the aftermath of the 2017 UK election (or even right before) that tried to find out what were the main issues that voters had on their mind in making their choice?... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,968 | Why is President Trump ending affirmative action in college admissions so controversial? | <p>It was <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44703874" rel="noreferrer">recently announced that</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Trump administration is expected to tell schools <strong>not to consider race</strong> in the admissions process, discontinuing the policy former President Barack Ob... | united states donald trump education racism | 1 | Why is President Trump ending affirmative action in college admissions so controversial? -- (united states donald trump education racism)
<p>It was <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44703874" rel="noreferrer">recently announced that</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>The Trump administration is exp... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,973 | If I were to lose an election for federal office, what can I do with my leftover campaign money? | <p>Suppose I'm running for some federal-level position in the United States. Along the way, I'm raising campaign funding for all of the usual reasons. Then the election comes, but I lose. I still have money left over, though. <strong>What can I legally do with it?</strong> Assume the following:</p>

<ul>&#... | united states election campaigning campaign finance fundraising | 1 | If I were to lose an election for federal office, what can I do with my leftover campaign money? -- (united states election campaigning campaign finance fundraising)
<p>Suppose I'm running for some federal-level position in the United States. Along the way, I'm raising campaign funding for all of the usual reasons. T... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,988 | Did İyi Parti-Demokrat Parti enter parliament despite having less than 10% of the vote? How? | <p>In <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral_system_of_Turkey" rel="noreferrer">Turkish parliamentary elections</a>, a threshold of 10% applies for any party to enter parliament. At the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_general_election,_2018#Parliamentary_election" rel="noreferrer">2018 general... | election turkey | 1 | Did İyi Parti-Demokrat Parti enter parliament despite having less than 10% of the vote? How? -- (election turkey)
<p>In <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral_system_of_Turkey" rel="noreferrer">Turkish parliamentary elections</a>, a threshold of 10% applies for any party to enter parliament. At the <a href="... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,993 | Is the "pairing" procedure used in the US Congress? | <p>In the UK Parliament, there is a procedure whereby two MPs from opposite sides of the House can agree to both be absent for a vote, thereby preserving the same balance of votes as if both had attended. The pairing procedure can be used for all votes, except those indicated as a "three line whip" (for which all MPs a... | united states congress senate rules house of representatives | 1 | Is the "pairing" procedure used in the US Congress? -- (united states congress senate rules house of representatives)
<p>In the UK Parliament, there is a procedure whereby two MPs from opposite sides of the House can agree to both be absent for a vote, thereby preserving the same balance of votes as if both had attende... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
31,997 | Why do people call for office holders to resign? What consequences does that bring? | <p>Oftentimes amid a scandal or issue the public or other politicians will call for an office holder to resign. It seems strange to me to try to shame an individual into stepping down if they truly are terrible, and to my understanding it is rare for anyone to follow through on it. Is it effective at all, having any co... | united states scandal | 1 | Why do people call for office holders to resign? What consequences does that bring? -- (united states scandal)
<p>Oftentimes amid a scandal or issue the public or other politicians will call for an office holder to resign. It seems strange to me to try to shame an individual into stepping down if they truly are terribl... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,000 | How does the EU allocate food quotas to individual countries/producers? | <p>The EU regulates food imports by <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/sites/agriculture/files/market-observatory/milk/pdf/preferential-import-quotas_en.pdf" rel="noreferrer">publishing a list of quotas</a> for each food category and country of manufacture. Some of the quotas are also available to any country wo... | european union | 1 | How does the EU allocate food quotas to individual countries/producers? -- (european union)
<p>The EU regulates food imports by <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/sites/agriculture/files/market-observatory/milk/pdf/preferential-import-quotas_en.pdf" rel="noreferrer">publishing a list of quotas</a> for each food ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,007 | Has there been a non-trivial, stable, and functional anarchy? | <p>Has there ever been a non-trivial, stable, and functional anarchy?</p>

<p>Sure there are lots of small groups that operate on personal relationships and don't have what could be called a government. I don't dislike such things. I just worry that they are not candidate models for a country big enough so that... | anarchism comparative politics | 1 | Has there been a non-trivial, stable, and functional anarchy? -- (anarchism comparative politics)
<p>Has there ever been a non-trivial, stable, and functional anarchy?</p>

<p>Sure there are lots of small groups that operate on personal relationships and don't have what could be called a government. I don't dis... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,009 | Negative impact of the Ottawa treaty / Convention for Cluster Munitions for the modern army? | <p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa_Treaty" rel="noreferrer">Ottawa treaty</a> prohibits anti-personal mines, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_on_Cluster_Munitions" rel="noreferrer">Convention for Cluster Munitions</a> prohibits cluster munitions. Several nations with modern armies... | military weapons | 1 | Negative impact of the Ottawa treaty / Convention for Cluster Munitions for the modern army? -- (military weapons)
<p>The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa_Treaty" rel="noreferrer">Ottawa treaty</a> prohibits anti-personal mines, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_on_Cluster_Munitions" re... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,010 | Are Scott Pruitt's problems over after his resignation? | <p>Scott Pruitt resigned because of numerous ethical scandal investigations.</p>

<p>Do the investigations continue? </p>

<p>Does resigning clear him of all those investigations? If he misused public funds, is he still accountable?</p>
 | united states ethics | 1 | Are Scott Pruitt's problems over after his resignation? -- (united states ethics)
<p>Scott Pruitt resigned because of numerous ethical scandal investigations.</p>

<p>Do the investigations continue? </p>

<p>Does resigning clear him of all those investigations? If he misused public funds, is he still a... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,028 | How can French politicians prevent the US from collecting taxes from expats? | <p>According to <a href="https://www.20minutes.fr/economie/2301931-20180704-cauchemar-americains-accidentels-paient-impots-etats-unis-vivre-va-prendre-fin" rel="nofollow noreferrer">20minutes.fr</a> :</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>« Le problème principal, c’est que la fiscalité américaine est basée sur la national... | united states taxes france expat | 1 | How can French politicians prevent the US from collecting taxes from expats? -- (united states taxes france expat)
<p>According to <a href="https://www.20minutes.fr/economie/2301931-20180704-cauchemar-americains-accidentels-paient-impots-etats-unis-vivre-va-prendre-fin" rel="nofollow noreferrer">20minutes.fr</a> :</p>&... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,037 | What happens if administration doesn't meet the deadline to reunify families? | <p>On June 27 federal judge Dana Sabraw ordered that the Trump administration had to reunify the families that were separated when they tried to enter the US. Children under 5 had to be returned to their parents within 15 days, other children within 30 days.</p>

<p>On July 6 the administration asked for more t... | judiciary immigration customs enforcement | 1 | What happens if administration doesn't meet the deadline to reunify families? -- (judiciary immigration customs enforcement)
<p>On June 27 federal judge Dana Sabraw ordered that the Trump administration had to reunify the families that were separated when they tried to enter the US. Children under 5 had to be returned ... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,051 | Is there a precedent of an European Party from European Parliament excluding a member party in the last 20 years? | <p>Justice law changes have quite a history in Romania and <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/commission-chiefs-warn-romania-against-justice-law-changes/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">European officials have warned Romanian officials about the side effects</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
 <p>European Commission ... | european union parties parliament | 1 | Is there a precedent of an European Party from European Parliament excluding a member party in the last 20 years? -- (european union parties parliament)
<p>Justice law changes have quite a history in Romania and <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/commission-chiefs-warn-romania-against-justice-law-changes/" rel="n... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
32,066 | How can the Judicial Branch enforce its orders? | <p>I got to thinking on this when reading this thread <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/32037/what-happens-if-administration-doesnt-meet-the-deadline-to-reunify-families">What happens if administration doesn't meet the deadline to reunify families?</a></p>

<p>The answer talks about cont... | united states separation of powers rule of law | 1 | How can the Judicial Branch enforce its orders? -- (united states separation of powers rule of law)
<p>I got to thinking on this when reading this thread <a href="https://politics.stackexchange.com/questions/32037/what-happens-if-administration-doesnt-meet-the-deadline-to-reunify-families">What happens if administratio... | habedi/stack-exchange-dataset |
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