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Where to begin? Not sure that I could pick just one, but if I were forced - odd as it might sound as an American - I would pick Pearl Harbor. While not unmindful of the suffering that day -... Society & Politics

Never say never, but an event like the Great Depression is highly unlikely. Even at the time it was a singular event, born of a particular set of circumstances and errors by policymakers that... Society & Politics

Actually. that's where it came from. Some people were shouting at a sporting event - I believe it was some motor race - "F***k you Biden." A reporter overheard it while interviewing a... Society & Politics

Voted "C." Though the fanciful answer provided on the ballot was not the reason for that vote. To be sure, the problems that were identified in the voting process will certainly anger a certain... Society & Politics

There are a variety of factors at play. Some a consequence of the rising influence of nominal conservatism in the American electorate, some the result of the nature of the media and audience... Society & Politics

Actually, you may recall that the nation tried to ban alcohol - it was called Prohibition and they amended the Constitution to accomplish it. You may also recall that it did not work out that... Society & Politics

No, in fact he was VERY deserving. He sought legal redress for defamation. By definition, in law, such compensation "makes him whole." It is not a "bonus," it is rather a restoration and in that... Society & Politics

Actually, as a guy who lives and works in Washington, DC, used to work on the Hill and still work in politics, I not only know who he is, I have actually met him. Just to add that the fact that... Society & Politics

It is the nature of fortunes and man that the pendulum swings both ways. Though in the end - as Lincoln said, "The only phrase that is true always and forever is, 'This too shall pass."... Society & Politics

First, begging your pardon. I meant to vote "yes," and inadvertently hit the "No" button. Apologies for messing up your poll. Secondly, yes, though in some respects it is less a question of... Society & Politics

Unquestionably Abraham Lincoln. It being assumed that the question is - to say no more - tongue in cheek. No president was as decisive and significant as Lincoln, who not only saved the Union in... Society & Politics