Archive for December, 2009

2012 U.S. Election Poll

Friday, December 11th, 2009

A new Politics/Elections poll has been created.

There’s a number of names being talked about for Republican Candidate in 2012 to run against Obama who is likely to be running for a second term. Anyone get your nomination?

Baucus Girlfriend: Nepotism or Fair Appointment?

Friday, December 11th, 2009

A new Politics/Elections poll has been created.

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus was allegedly romantically involved with a former staffer when he recommended her earlier this year to become the next U.S. attorney for Montana. He states the appointment was based on merit, nothing else. What do you think?

Top Priority in Afghanistan?

Friday, December 11th, 2009

A new People_and_Places poll has been created.

30,000 troops is the new magic number. What should be administration’s top priority in Afghanistan War strategy?

Jewish settlers in West Bank building curb protest

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Thousands of Jewish settlers and their supporters are staging a rally in Jerusalem in protest at a curb on settlement building in the West Bank.
Demonstrators gathered outside the residence of PM Benjamin Netanyahu, days after he ordered a 10-month lull in permits for new settlement homes.
The order followed US calls for a total freeze in settlement building.
Israel said the move was aimed at helping restart peace talks, but Palestinians said it was insufficient.
Read more…
VOTE! Should Israel Stop all Building in Settlements?

Gay Clergy?

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

A new People_and_Places poll has been created.

Churches in a few countries, and a few faiths, have allowed openly gay (and lesbian) candidates to take clergy positions. What do you think?

VOTE! Should there be Gay Clergy?

What is the greatest threat facing the world today?

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

A new Lifestyle/Health poll has been created.

From Global Warming to Nuclear Proliferation, what do you is the greatest threat facing the world today?

VOTE! What do you think?

UK – Inmates to get voting rights?

Monday, December 7th, 2009

A new Politics/Elections poll has been created.

Criminals jailed for less than four years could be given the right to vote under government proposals. Ministers have been forced to lift the traditional ban on inmates voting to comply with a European court ruling. But they stress the most serious offenders will still be banned from casting a vote. The Tories urged ministers to keep the ban – but the Liberal Democrats accused Labour of lacking the “courage” to scrap it sooner. Should they be allowed to vote?

#COP15 Copenhagen Climate Summit Latest

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Live Webcast… (When Available)
Latest News and Developments…

Swiss ban on minarets was a vote for tolerance and inclusion

Friday, December 4th, 2009

The recent Swiss referendum that bans construction of minarets has caused controversy across the world. There are two ways to interpret the vote. First, as a rejection of political Islam, not a rejection of Muslims. In this sense it was a vote for tolerance and inclusion, which political Islam rejects. Second, the vote was a revelation of the big gap between how the Swiss people and the Swiss elite judge political Islam.
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Putin in 2012?

Friday, December 4th, 2009

A new Politics/Elections poll has been created.

Vladimir Putin is considering a run for Russian President in 2012. WOuld he get your support?