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Vaughann73

Tristan Ewins
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Jun 29 1973
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May 15 2009 10:25:22 AM
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  1. 20 points for posting 4 questions
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    3. 60 points for 2 questions of the day

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  • @ Ian Paisley
    Former Leader of the DUP

    Do you think that, in order for democracy to work in Northern Ireland, we need to see the rise of parties committed to isecular deologies such as conservatism, socialism, liberalism - rather than the ... Show more »Do you think that, in order for democracy to work in Northern Ireland, we need to see the rise of parties committed to isecular deologies such as conservatism, socialism, liberalism - rather than the Unionist/Nationalist divide? As things currently stand, there are only two options: a government of national unity between Sinn Fein and the Unionist parties (which, in the process, eliminates choice), or a government that excludes roughly half the population. Surely the rise of parties that bridge the Unionist/Nationalist divide on the basis of secular ideology is the only way out of this dilemma? Show less »

    Submitted by: Vaughann73 | 30 votes for this..

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  • @ Bono
    Singer

    Ending global poverty is an important goal, but do you think the aims of the movement ought be expanded (from emphasis on aid), to include a fair trade agenda, support for organised labour in developing... Show more »Ending global poverty is an important goal, but do you think the aims of the movement ought be expanded (from emphasis on aid), to include a fair trade agenda, support for organised labour in developing countries, and a program to reform the IMF and World Bank - without tying Third World governments into a neo-liberal model that favours privatisation of even the most basic infrastructure and services? Show less »

    Submitted by: Vaughann73 | 18 votes for this..

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  • @ Angela Merkel
    Chancellor of Germany

    Given that the Left Party in Germany has polled almost 10% of the vote, and SPD voters will tire of the compromises necessary for SPD/CDU coalition governments, do you think it is simply a matter of time... Show more »Given that the Left Party in Germany has polled almost 10% of the vote, and SPD voters will tire of the compromises necessary for SPD/CDU coalition governments, do you think it is simply a matter of time before we see a coalition Left-SPD government? Given that they represent so many people, can they be realistically excluded in perpetuity? Show less »

    Submitted by: Vaughann73 | 24 votes for this..

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  • @ Hugo Chavez
    President of Venezuela

    Why has RCTV been closed, and, given this, can you guarantee an independent civil society and public sphere as part of Venezuela's socialist revolution?

    Submitted by: Vaughann73 | 21 votes for this..

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    Vote 21

Popular Questions

  • @ Ian Paisley
    Former Leader of the DUP

    Do you think that, in order for democracy to work in Northern Ireland, we need to see the rise of parties committed to isecular deologies such as conservatism, socialism, liberalism - rather than the ... Show more »Do you think that, in order for democracy to work in Northern Ireland, we need to see the rise of parties committed to isecular deologies such as conservatism, socialism, liberalism - rather than the Unionist/Nationalist divide? As things currently stand, there are only two options: a government of national unity between Sinn Fein and the Unionist parties (which, in the process, eliminates choice), or a government that excludes roughly half the population. Surely the rise of parties that bridge the Unionist/Nationalist divide on the basis of secular ideology is the only way out of this dilemma? Show less »

    Submitted by: Vaughann73 | 30 votes for this..

    1 comment | Topic: Politics | Report | Bookmark and Share

    Vote 30

  • @ Angela Merkel
    Chancellor of Germany

    Given that the Left Party in Germany has polled almost 10% of the vote, and SPD voters will tire of the compromises necessary for SPD/CDU coalition governments, do you think it is simply a matter of time... Show more »Given that the Left Party in Germany has polled almost 10% of the vote, and SPD voters will tire of the compromises necessary for SPD/CDU coalition governments, do you think it is simply a matter of time before we see a coalition Left-SPD government? Given that they represent so many people, can they be realistically excluded in perpetuity? Show less »

    Submitted by: Vaughann73 | 24 votes for this..

    0 comments | Topic: Politics | Report | Bookmark and Share

    Vote 24

  • @ Hugo Chavez
    President of Venezuela

    Why has RCTV been closed, and, given this, can you guarantee an independent civil society and public sphere as part of Venezuela's socialist revolution?

    Submitted by: Vaughann73 | 21 votes for this..

    0 comments | Topic: Politics | Report | Bookmark and Share

    Vote 21

  • @ Bono
    Singer

    Ending global poverty is an important goal, but do you think the aims of the movement ought be expanded (from emphasis on aid), to include a fair trade agenda, support for organised labour in developing... Show more »Ending global poverty is an important goal, but do you think the aims of the movement ought be expanded (from emphasis on aid), to include a fair trade agenda, support for organised labour in developing countries, and a program to reform the IMF and World Bank - without tying Third World governments into a neo-liberal model that favours privatisation of even the most basic infrastructure and services? Show less »

    Submitted by: Vaughann73 | 18 votes for this..

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    Vote 18