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Dana Crandel

Dana Crandel

Dana Crandel

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#1 Should transactions with tax haven countries and offshore centers be restricted? 1
#2 Which city would you prefer for a romantic getaway: Paris or Venice? 1
#3 Laws on alcohol consumption: should they be more restrictive? 1
#4 Should Turkey join the European Union? 1
#5 Public sector vs private sector: should public services be privatized? 1
#6 Fracking pros and cons - Do you agree with the extraction of gas and oil using hydraulic fracturing? 1
#7 Drone strikes pros and cons: do you agree with the use of military drones? 1
#8 Which book series do you prefer: Herbert's Dune or Asimov's Foundation? 1
#9 DotA 2 vs League of Legends: which one do you consider the best MOBA game? 1
#10 DLC in video games: what do you think of the increasing use? 1
#11 What do you think of Legolas appearing in "The Hobbit"? 1
#12 Same sex marriage debate: Should it be legalized? 2
#13 Is the Erasmus student exchange programme a successful initiative or a waste of money? 1
#14 Was the PPACA healthcare reform ("Obamacare") good? Pros and cons 3
#15 Should Britain leave the EU? Should there be a second Brexit referendum? 1
#16 Star Trek vs Star Wars, which sci-fi universe is more interesting? 1
#17 Which TV show do you prefer: The Sopranos or The Wire? 2
#18 Best 80s tv show: Knight Rider, The A-Team or MacGyver? 1
#19 DC vs Marvel: which super heroes universe do you prefer ? 1
#20 Negan vs The Governor: who is the best villain in The Walking Dead? 2
#21 Which cooperative board game do you prefer: Pandemic or Arkham Horror? 2
#22 What do you think of the restrictions in Magic tournaments on the use of cards from older editions? 1
#23 Which fantasy war game do you prefer: War of the Ring or Battles of Westeros? 1
#24 Does homeopathy work or is it a pseudoscience? Would you say it is effective or detrimental? 1
#25 Should smoking be banned in public places, even in outdoor areas? 1
#26 Top 10 pros and cons of breastfeeding: should babies be exclusively breastfed until they are six month old? 1
#27 Is astrology real? Is it as a true science or a pseudoscience? 2
#28 Ray William Johnson or Steve Kardynal: which of the two youtubers do you prefer? 2
#29 Pele vs Maradona: who is the best football player ever? 2
#30 Which is the best football league: the English Premier League or the Spanish Liga? 1
#31 Android OS vs iOS - Google vs Apple: what is the best mobile operating system? 1
#32 BMW vs Mercedes-Benz: which of these two German car brands is better? 2
#33 Pizza wars: Pizza Hut or Domino's Pizza? 1
#34 Children and technology: should small kids be encouraged to use tablets and computers? 1
#35 Console wars - Playstation 4 vs Xbox One, which video game should I buy? 1
#36 Canon vs Nikon: Which is the best camera brand? 1
#37 Coffee, with or without milk? 1
#38 Elgin marbles debate: Should the British Museum Parthenon sculptures and marbles be brought back to Greece? 1
#39 Which do you think is the most iconic handbag: the Hermes' Birkin or Chanel 2.55? 1
#40 PS Vita: Dead or Alive? Will PlayStation Vita eventually become a commercial success? 1
#41 Best rock band: The Beatles or The Rolling Stones? 1
#42 French, Italian or Spanish, which European cuisine is the best? 1
#43 Nadal, Djokovic or Federer, who is the best tennis player? 1
#44 Do South American countries have the right to exploit the resources of the Amazon rainforest? 1
#45 Who is the best football player in the world? Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? 1
#46 Is a vegan diet healthy? Should we all go vegan? 1
#47 Attack on Titan vs Naruto - which manga and anime series is better? 1
#48 3D movies: love them or hate them? 1
#49 Casablanca vs Citizen Kane: which classic movie do you prefer? 1
#50 Travolta's most iconic dance scene 1
#51 Best type of Yoga: Ashtanga, Bikram, Iyengar or Vinyasa? 1
#52 Best animated series: The Simpsons, South Park or Family Guy? 1
#53 Should animals be banned in the circus? 1
#54 Will Virtual reality change the way we play video games? 1
#55 Crowdfunding pros and cons: is it good or bad for the entertainment industry? 1
#56 Is fashion worth the high price? 2
#57 Hipster look: is there such a thing or is it a creative way of expressing oneself? 1
#58 Keynes vs Friedman: who was the most influential economist? 1
#59 Ebooks pros and cons - Electronic book vs paper book: which is better? 1
#60 Should size zero models be banned? 1
#61 Best 1980s NBA player: Larry Bird or Magic Johnson? 2
#62 Angry Birds vs Candy Crush Saga: most addictive game? 1
#63 Is genetically modified food dangerous? Join the debate on the pros and cons of GMOs 1
#64 FIFA vs Pro Evolution Soccer: best football video game franchise? 1
#65 Effects of global warming: are scientists exaggerating about climate change? Is it real? 2
#66 Paris or London, which city is more exciting? 1
#67 Tour, Giro or Vuelta, which cycling race is the toughest? 2
#68 Do you think it is silly to type on a smartphone while walking? 2
#69 Do you think dogs should be allowed on the beach? 2
#70 Best fantasy worlds: Lord of the Rings vs Game of Thrones? 1
#71 Best Roman emperors and their achievements: Julius Caesar, Augustus or Constantine? 1
#72 Does Europe need more austerity? 1
#73 Should cannabis be legalized? 1
#74 Most charming comics series: Asterix or Tintin? 1
#75 Which fitness program would you recommend: Pilates or Zumba? 1
#76 Time-wasting websites. Facebook or Twitter: on which do you spend more time? 1
#77 Which cricket bowling technique do you prefer to watch: spin or fast? 1
#78 Is Girls as good as Sex and the City? 2
#79 Margaret Atwood and Alice Munro: who is the most fascinating Canadian writter? 1
#80 Dragon Ball vs Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac: which anime do you prefer? 1
#81 CFL vs NFL: which football rules do you prefer? 1
#82 Mac vs PC pros and cons: what computer should I buy? 1
#83 Pros and cons of tattoos: are tattoos sexy? Should I get one? 1
#84 Bitcoin pros and cons: are cryptocurrencies the future of money? Will they replace traditional currencies? 1
#85 Twilight vs The Hunger Games: Which film series do you prefer? 1
#86 Best Scorsese movie: Taxi Driver, Goodfellas or The Departed? 1
#87 Will Microsoft make Minecraft a better game? 1
#88 Organic food prices and benefits: is organic food worth the higher price? 1
#89 Emoji in text messages: yes or no? 1
#90 Your ideal garden: flowers or vegetables? 1
#91 Best grunge band: Nirvana or Pearl Jam? 1
#92 Should a non professional photographer upgrade into a full frame digital camera? 1
#93 Should plastic bags be banned or taxed? 1
#94 Does online activism work? Does it have a positive impact on society? 1
#95 iPhone 6 pros and cons: Do you think this Apple device is an achievement or a disappointment? 1
#96 Should exotic animals be kept as pets? Should the ownership of wild animals be banned? 1
#97 Is it wrong for parents to post photos of their children on social media? 1
#98 Best Marvel superhero team: Avengers, Fantastic 4 or X-Men? 2
#99 Indie or AAA, which video games are most beneficial for the future of the industry? 1
#100 Should we care if a film fails the Bechdel test? 1
#101 Bender vs Roger: Who is cooler, the Futurama's robot or American Dad's alien? 1
#102 TTIP pros and cons: Is the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) a threat or an opportunity? 1
#103 Picasso or Dalí: who is your preferred Spanish painter of the 20th century? 1
#104 Eurovision poll: is the Eurovision Song Contest a waste of money and resources? 1
#105 Are universities excessively permissive with sexist and homophobic behavior among students? 1
#106 Lawn, decking or paving, which one would you choose for your garden? 1
#107 Does beer or wine give you a worse hangover? 1
#108 Is Shakespeare an overrated writer? 2
#109 Mods or Rockers: who do you prefer? 1
#110 Governments' responses to the Ebola crisis: correct, knee-jerk reaction or complacency? 1
#111 Best F1 driver: Vettel, Alonso or Hamilton? 1
#112 Which faction in World of Warcraft do you prefer: Alliance or Horde? 1
#113 Bach, Mozart or Beethoven: who was the best classical music composer? 1
#114 Should Russell Brand run for mayor of London? 1
#115 In science we trust ... but do you trust scientists? 1
#116 Can the PFLP attack in Jerusalem trigger a revival of revolutionary armed organizations? 1
#117 Is Transparency International's index (CPI) a valid measure of corruption? 2
#118 Is justice too permissive with police misconduct and brutality? 1
#119 Apple Watch: failure or success? Will this smartwatch revolutionize wearables? 1
#120 Dealing with rejection in dating - What is the best way to turn down a date? 1
#121 Taxing wealth: the return of the politics of envy? 1
#122 US-Cuba relations: is the normalization a victory for Cuban or for US diplomacy? 1
#123 Was yielding to blackmail and cancelling The Interview an act of cowardice from Sony? 1
#124 Was Joe Cocker, the gravel-voiced rock 'n' roll wild man, an over or underrated singer? 1
#125 Jack Nicklaus vs Tiger Woods: who is the best golf player ever? 1
#126 Annoying kids songs: do Dora the Explorer's or Peppa Pig's theme songs get on your nerves? 1
#127 Hearthstone vs Magic: Is Blizzard's card game as much fun as Wizards of the Coast's classic? 1
#128 American, European or Asian cars? 1
#129 Unwanted gifts: is it acceptable to sell them? 1
#130 Pros and cons of co-sleeping: is it good to have the children sleeping in their parents' bed? 1
#131 Best online dating site or app: Badoo, Match.com, Meetic, Tinder or Zoosk? 2
#132 Fyodor Dostoyevsky or Leo Tolstoy: Who is the greatest Russian novelist? 1
#133 Mercy killing debate: should euthanasia be legalized? 1
#134 Oxford-Cambridge boat race: which is your preferred team? 1
#135 Movies with twist endings: The Sixth Sense, The Empire Strikes Back, Planet of the Apes, Fight Club and Usual Suspects. Which is your favourite? 1
#136 Should people who download music and movies illegally be punished? Is free downloading theft? 1
#137 Will One Direction see the end of 2015? 1
#138 Measuring poverty in the 21st century: Are “thick” measures better than “thin?” 1
#139 Is the multicultural state a doomed project in South Korea and Japan? (LSESU Korean Society Lectures) 1
#140 Best internet browser: Chrome, Firefox or Explorer? 1
#141 Is technological progress in genetic engineering mostly a threat or an opportunity? 2
#142 Best animated movies: Disney or Ghibli? 2
#143 Capitalism vs socialism: is Marxism relevant today? 1
#144 Which is the coolest Dragon Ball series: the original, DBZ or Dragon Ball GT? 1
#145 Which “fastest man in the World” established the most astonishing records: Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis or Usain Bolt? 1
#146 Child-free flights: should airlines offer kid-free zones to their passengers? 1
#147 Is nationalism a logical reaction to globalization? 1
#148 Most influential Northern Baroque painter: Rubens or Rembrandt? 1
#149 The school uniforms debate: should students wear uniforms? 1
#150 Knight Riders or Super Kings: which is your favorite Indian cricket team? 1
#151 Are entrepreneurs born or made? Do universities foster or kill the entrepreneurial spirit? 1
#152 Direct democracy pros and cons: are referendums the ultimate democratic tool? 1
#153 Ultimate source of energy: the sun? Solar energy pros and cons 1
#154 Cool small cars: Mini vs 600 vs Beetle vs 2CV. Which is the most iconic? 1
#155 Did Terry Pratchett's Discworld books inaugurate a new genre, comic fantasy, or are they simply good reads? 1
#156 Driving age debate: what should be the minimum age requirement? 1
#157 Can men and women be friends or "just friends"? 1
#158 Pros and cons of economic, social and political globalization: is globalization overall positive for our societies? 1
#159 Media and terrorism - Should the media increase censorship on news about terrorist attacks? 3
#160 Your favorite Los Angeles NBA basketball team: Lakers or Clippers? 1
#161 Ferrari vs Lamborghini: best Italian luxury sports car? 2
#162 Is it ok to be late? 1
#163 Prince vs Michael Jackson: who was the best pop singer and influential artist? 1
#164 Barefoot running: is it really that good or just a fad? 1
#165 EU-Russia relations and the "energy war". Are gas and oil legitimate instruments for political conflict? 1
#166 PC vs Console gaming: which format would you recommend? 1
#167 Clowns are scary or funny? 2
#168 On women empowerment: is "This Girl Can" campaign effective in promoting sports among women? 1
#169 Mad Men characters: who do you identify with or you like the most? 1
#170 Transparency and open data: is your government trying hard enough? 1
#171 Can the UK survive as a Union in the face of a Brexit referendum and the rise of the SNP? 1
#172 Sartre or Camus: which of these French existentialist writers and philosophers inspires you the most? 1
#173 Rossi vs Lorenzo vs Marquez: best motorcycle racer debate 1
#174 What is the ideal length for a video game single-player campaign? 1
#175 Old World vs New World: which wine do you prefer to buy? 1
#176 Consequences of Brexit: pros and cons. Can it lead to the end of the UK? 1
#177 Femen protests: effective or counterproductive for feminism? Share you views 2
#178 Are beauty pageants good or bad for the child? Should they be banned? 1
#179 Should we rebel against the system with Flatpack Democracy? 1
#180 Is capital punishment a fair and appropriate measure for atrocious crimes or should it be banned? 1
#181 Permanent budget surplus: good house keeping or economic straitjacket? 1
#182 Public service code of conduct: Do ethics laws make government ethical? 2
#183 Is the portrayal of women in comic-books particularly sexist? 1
#184 Should we abandon nuclear energy? Time for a nuclear power phase-out? 1
#185 Who is the best Doctor Who? Why? 1
#186 Best RPG video game series: Dragon Age, The Witcher or Elder Scrolls? 1
#187 Social networking pros and cons: Do social media make our lives better? 1
#188 Is affirmative action a good approach against discrimination? 3
#189 Net neutrality pros and cons: Should governments intervene to ensure network neutrality? 1
#190 Fallout 3 vs Fallout New Vegas: which is the better video game? 1
#191 Airbnb pros and cons. Is sharing economy a valid business model or simply unfair competition? 1
#192 Is humanity doomed? How will humans go extinct? 1
#193 Best dungeon crawler board game: Star Wars Imperial Assault or Descent: Journeys in the Dark? 1
#194 Is it a must to download Windows 10? Big step forward or disappointment? 1
#195 Political organization: centralization vs decentralization – which is the best approach? 1
#196 Be your own boss or work for a company? What do you prefer? 4
#197 Does New Zealand need a new flag? You can vote here before the referendum takes place. 1
#198 Telegram vs WhatsApp: which messaging app do you trust the most? 1
#199 Internet shaming: deserved punishment or cyberbullying and mob justice? 1
#200 University fees: Should higher education be free for students? 1
#201 Gran Turismo vs Forza Motorsport: which is the best racing video game series? 2
#202 Is the world still unipolar? Are we witnessing the end of the US hegemony? 1
#203 Should there be formal maximum working hours? What should they be? 1
#204 Who really killed JFK? Did Lee Harvey Oswald act alone or was he part of a conspiracy? 1
#205 Dance crazes and routines: love 'em or hate 'em? 1
#206 Who is the most controversial of all Nobel Peace Prize winners? Vote and tell us why 1
#207 Challenges of prediction: Why do social scientists get it wrong so often? 1
#208 Tekken vs Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat: the best fighting game franchise of all time is ... 1
#209 Does the arms trade do more to harm Human Rights than it does to defend National Security? 2
#210 Who is the best stand-up comedian ever? Check out our top 10 and vote 1
#211 Cloth vs disposable diapers: are eco-friendly diapers worth it? 1
#212 Understanding crime statistics: why is measuring crime so problematic? 1
#213 Are long prison sentences an effective way to reduce crime? 3
#214 Is the criminal justice system racist? 1
#215 Gibraltar: Spain or UK? How should the dispute be settled? 1
#216 Instagram vs Snapchat: what is the best photo sharing App? 1
#217 Reasons for school shootings: why are they so frequent? 2
#218 Plastic surgery pros and cons: is it really a good idea? 1
#219 Sauna vs steam room: which is better for you? 1
#220 To solve global poverty we must focus first on women's empowerment and rights: Agree or disagree? 1
#221 Is public management research neglecting the state? 1
#222 Do citizenship tests facilitate or impede one's belonging to a nation? 1
#223 EU freedom of movement: good or bad for Britain? 2
#224 Pros and cons of leasing a car: should I lease or buy? 1
#225 Pros and cons of zoos: Should animals be kept in zoos? 2
#226 Pros and cons of video games: Should kids play them? 1
#227 Uber pros and cons: is it killing the taxi? Is Uber good or bad? 1
#228 Who will win Wimbledon 2016? 1
#229 Best teams and managers. Who will win the Premier League 2016–2017? 1
#230 What is the best beer in the world? Top beer types, brands and countries 2
#231 Pokémon Go pros and cons. Is Pokémon Go a good game? Controversy and facts 1
#232 Virtual reality headsets comparison: what are the best VR glasses? 1
#233 What is the main barrier for economic diversification in developing resource-rich countries? 1
#234 Free roaming in Europe: Is 90 days per year a reasonable time limit? 1
#235 Who will win the Champions League 2016-2017? 1
#236 Should our government be permitted to legally spy on us? The privacy vs security dilemma 1
#237 Driverless cars pros and cons - Are self-driving cars worth the data sharing price? 1
#238 Are EU Commissioners independent or loyal to the national interest of their own countries? 1
#239 Technological unemployment: Is technology destroying jobs or creating them? 1
#240 Should Hong Kong be independent from China? 1
#241 Fair trade pros and cons - Does fair trade challenge or support existing power relations? 1
#242 Differences between Game of Thrones books and TV show. Which is better? 1
#243 Top 10 science fiction shows - Best sci-fi TV series poll and debate 1
#244 Uber business model - Is Uber an online intermediary or a transportation service provider? 1
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