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Should an impeachment inquiry be conducted against Joe Biden?
Well, insofar as an impeachment inquiry merely gives Congress authority to look into certain documents and other data from the Executive branch, this would seem a prudent and reasonable step. The... Society & Politics
22 years later. What do you remember from September 11, 2001 and what were you doing?
Well, I was close by as I work in Washington, DC and live in the Virginia suburb of Falls Church. So it was pretty immediate. My office at that time was an interior office and had no windows, but... Society & Politics
Trade (exports) represents only 14% of US GDP, so why is it considered so important?
First, I have been meaning to get to this question and I am sorry I have been away. We just got back from a family vacation. We have company coming later today for what is, in the States, a... Society & Politics
Am I the only one here who respects politicians and elites, without thinking they're all thugs and corrupt?
Nope, you are not the only one. This will have to be a short answer as I am on vacation and just check in on the site maybe once a day - "Hi" from the whole crew by the way. Anyhow, as someone who... Society & Politics
France became the 9th military power, behind Pakistan, how could it fall so low in only 2 years?
Well, the problem is that the metric for making the rankings is unknown and, in fairness, is to some degree subjective. Bluntly, this may be more a measurement of numbers than of actual... Society & Politics
Who would favor re-writing the Constitution and abolishing the Presidency and the Supreme Court?
Without meaning to offend, you may wish to look at the Articles of Confederation. They did not work out so well. Besides making some questionable historical judgments - EVERY President in your... Society & Politics
Should USA have a centric party?
Paradoxically, it actually does - in the form of both parties. The larger cultural context in which the parties are operating determining which is closer to the center. With each party, gradually... Society & Politics
Whats you opinion on marijuana?
The British political philosopher and statesman Edmund Burke said, "The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they please. We ought see what it will please them to do before we... Society & Politics
Would you be interested in a Mytakes on one of the greatest political geniuses that ever lived, Cardinal Mazarin?
Put me down for a "Yes." It would be really interesting to hear your insights on the topic. Oh, and perhaps you can clarify the rumor that he was a huge rap fan. Society & Politics
Do you think the UK can become a superpower again?
The question is actually a bit ambiguous. The term "superpower" was applied first to the USA and then the USSR in the immediate aftermath of World War II. The USA had a monopoly on the atomic bomb... Society & Politics
Germany rules the EU do you agree, ill tell you why I think that's the case?
That is a bit of an overstatement. To be sure, Germany is one of the dominant powers in the EU. Moreover, depending on the issue, she can carry a disproportionate weight on certain questions -... Society & Politics
Is this a beautiful quote or what?
Actually, no. As an abstraction it sounds rather grand and noble. However, when reduced to the practical realities, it is a somewhat more problematic quote. Suffice to add that Jefferson's great... Society & Politics
Do you trust corporate or independent journalism more?
Six of one, half dozen of the other. In the age of new technologies, an independent journalist's story is apt to catch fire with the rest of the media, leading to a sort of herd mentality. In that... Society & Politics
What's your belief on minimum wage?
Though I would not vote to lower the minimum wage as this would induce unnecessary hardships, this can otherwise be answered relatively quickly. According to a study by the Congressional Budget... Society & Politics
The Secret Service has announced that it can’t determine who left the bag of Cocaine at the White House. Do you think they are lying?
Whether the Secret Service is lying or was told to lie, there is a lie here. Ordinarily I would not speak personally on these types of questions, but as a former Congressional staffer who has been... Society & Politics
Where do you stand on abortion?
The British statesman and political philosopher Edmund Burke wrote, "The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do as they please. We ought see what it will please them to do before we... Society & Politics
Why do maritime powers often win wars?
The best way to study this question would be to read Halford Makinder - author of "The Heartland Theory" as against the work of Alfred Thayer Mahan - author of "“The Influence of Sea Power upon... Society & Politics
Do you get stared at a lot in public?
Can't say that I do. In fact, in this day and age, the problem is not getting looked at too much, but rather that people will trample over you in their self-absorption and desire to do whatever... Society & Politics
18+ AMERICANS: what is your political party affiliation that you’re registered to vote as?
The party I chose is Republican, but that says less than people assume. American political parties are not ideological parties as you tend to see in Europe. Rather they are lose knit coalitions of... Society & Politics
Do you support Republicans?
Voted Yes - and in fact I work in politics and am a former staffer for two GOP Members of the House of Representatives - but that says less than people assume. American political parties are not... Society & Politics
