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Mazinger Z

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29 Nov 2017 15:55 Bitcoin pros and cons: are cryptocurrencies the future of money? Will they replace traditional currencies?
The end is near. The bubble is about to burst
23 Jul 2017 14:11 Does renewable energy create jobs? Renewable energy pros and cons
Definitely renewable energy is going to be one of the main drivers of employment in the upcoming ...
15 Jul 2017 16:17 Uber business model - Is Uber an online intermediary or a transportation service provider?
Taxis are partially responsible due to their cartelistic behavior in many cities. It is good that...
3 Jul 2017 23:14 Top 10 science fiction shows - Best sci-fi TV series poll and debate
Wow, do you prefer Stargate to Battlestar Galactica? The civil-military dimension is so well capt...
2 Jul 2017 21:58 Top 10 science fiction shows - Best sci-fi TV series poll and debate
By the way in a top 10 I think there should be at lest 3 Star Trek series and probably no need fo...

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27 Oct 2015 20:11 Worst American President before Donald Trump era?
By the way President Obama, what about Guantanamo Bay? And how dare you to keep the nobel peace ...
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3 Aug 2016 15:41 Best Olympian ever? Find out who are the greatest athletes in the history of the Olympics
Comaneci is the most impressive for the age at what she managed to achieved her records. I also p...
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6 Apr 2016 17:57 EU freedom of movement: good or bad for Britain?
Don't take me wrong, I was playing a bit the devil's advocate. I think those arguments are flawed...
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6 Apr 2016 11:06 EU freedom of movement: good or bad for Britain?
I also think that exiting the EU would be a great mistake, but I understand why some people are a...
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9 Jul 2015 22:52 How should power be devolved in the UK? What levels of government should be prioritized?
Interesting, thanks for the link, does it mean that city regions are the beneficiaries of the gov...
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12 Jun 2015 15:06 Is animal testing necessary for the cosmetics industry? Should it be banned?
I think that banning animal testing is a hypocrisy. Animals are not humans and I rather get the p...
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7 Feb 2015 19:27 Capitalism vs socialism: is Marxism relevant today?
I agree with you. Capitalism require state intervention. The invisible hand that described Adam S...
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10 Nov 2016 19:13 President Trump pros and cons: will he deliver on his promises?
Polar bears can also be scared, if this guy removes the US from the Paris Agreement on Climate Ch...
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8 May 2016 19:45 What is the best coffee in the world?
Cafe de Colombia is the most famous and certainly among the best ones. I have not drunk coffee fr...
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2 May 2016 12:53 Pros and cons of zoos: Should animals be kept in zoos?
Most zoos are cruel, unfortunately they are also increasingly necessary to preserve some species....
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21 Jan 2016 19:45 In developed countries, should reformers focus on inequality rather than poverty?
Very well articulated. I also think there are many lessons to be drawn. It is time to care about ...
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27 Oct 2015 20:16 Rugby World Cup 2015: what team will win?
Well see next Sunday ;-) No matter who wins I am already satisfy. I thought it was a brilliant wo...
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27 Oct 2015 20:09 Worst American President before Donald Trump era?
I guess people are not being fair accusing George W Bush of being the worst President. Dick Chene...
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15 Sep 2015 11:44 Memorial for the Jewish Community of Gryfice (formerly Greifenberg)
I think it is important to keep the memory alive and let people know how the Jewish community in ...
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27 Aug 2015 10:48 New England Patriots vs New York Jets: which of these AFC East teams do you prefer?
Jets all the way! Moreover after Brady's dirty tricks...
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29 Jul 2015 08:53 Effects of global warming: are scientists exaggerating about climate change? Is it real?
Unfortunately many people either don't trust or heard what scientists have to say. We need to eng...
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24 Jul 2015 11:17 Should the UK government encourage or stop fracking?
I am against fracking but I think the overall feeling about it is not as clear as this poll sugge...
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17 Jun 2015 18:04 Permanent budget surplus: good house keeping or economic straitjacket?
I think the framing as "permanent" is what worries most of the people. Anyway I am not sure you n...
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2 Jun 2015 21:29 On religious and moral education: Should religion be taught in public schools?
Very interesting comment. I believe than from a practical point of view secular education of reli...
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9 Apr 2015 23:21 New claims for German World War Two reparations to Greece: a fair request or an attempt to instrumentalize history?
Tough call here. It is true that Greece and Germany had formally settled reconciliation decades a...
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18 Mar 2015 16:15 Pros and cons of school assignments: Should kids have homework?
The problem from my point of view is not so much the homework as the social pressure to have chil...
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7 Feb 2015 09:44 Ethical eating: is it wrong to eat meat? Is veganism the only moral option?
Your argument is very strong. I also believe we don't need to eat animals. We could probably have...
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3 Feb 2015 16:47 Vaping pros and cons: Do electronic cigarettes pose a higher health risk than tobacco cigarettes?
Even if e-cigarettes may be less harmful, if their utilisation grows (you even seem to suggest th...
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19 Jan 2015 09:26 Hearthstone vs Magic: Is Blizzard's card game as much fun as Wizards of the Coast's classic?
Magic is more a pain than fun, in particular for new players. Much easier to enjoy Hearthstone an...
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13 Jan 2015 09:44 Is it justified to have guns at home for self-defense?
Dear Marc, sorry to say this but selectively using quotes, completely out of context, from people...
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9 Dec 2014 10:49 Best fantasy worlds: Lord of the Rings vs Game of Thrones?
Westeros is a nice world, but what makes it great are the characters that live in Westeros. Tolki...
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6 Nov 2014 22:33 Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain?
completely agree with your comment the way forward is offering Catalan as an option in the rest o...
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5 Nov 2014 16:35 Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain?
I really don't see how a secession referendum is a universal human right. Do you think that in th...
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3 Nov 2014 16:36 Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain?
And what if the result is 51% in favour of independence? would you just allow the country to spli...
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31 Oct 2014 19:13 Nadal, Djokovic or Federer, who is the best tennis player?
I think that you Rafa and Fed fans can agree on many things. Each of the players has his own valu...
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19 Feb 2017 11:20 A popular fitness supplement, but is creatine worth it? Pros and cons of creatine
It seems that most people are unsure. This shows the lack of reliable information on this debate....
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24 Jan 2017 14:44 What is the best anime series of 2016?
Not as good as 2006 or 2011, I think but over the average year. And of course none of them reache...
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21 Nov 2016 19:14 Are EU Commissioners independent or loyal to the national interest of their own countries?
I don't think EU commissioners have done a bad job overall historically. We shouldn't generalize ...
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7 Oct 2016 22:18 Are multinational corporations replacing states as the main actors in the international arena?
Probably corporations will not match the GDP of a country but that does not mean that their power...
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1 Oct 2016 13:32 Should cities offer free public WIFI access to their citizens despite its high cost?
I agree with you! The lack of access to internet is creating a great divide, having poor people t...
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14 Sep 2016 16:42 Free roaming in Europe: Is 90 days per year a reasonable time limit?
This is a very interesting question which outlines the complexity of an issue that initially may ...
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1 Aug 2016 13:23 Wittgenstein vs Heidegger: Who was the greatest philosopher of the 20th century?
Heidegger is really interesting but at the same time so convoluted and self-contradictory that I ...
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9 Jul 2016 13:55 Vaccination pros and cons: should vaccines be administered to children regardless of parental consent?
The anti-vaxxers are very active voting but it seems they don't have as much enthusiasm defending...
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7 Jun 2016 17:54 Rules and regulations of football: is the video referee (VAR) a good idea?
Good idea at least it will spare us from winning fans criticizing referees decisions.
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15 May 2016 11:54 Guyana-Venezuela border: What country should Essequibo belong to?
Another example of how colonial powers abused smaller states. However, I don't see what can be do...
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28 Apr 2016 22:08 Bitcoin pros and cons: are cryptocurrencies the future of money? Will they replace traditional currencies?
Why aren't government regulating better these currencies? I don't understand but my impression th...
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24 Apr 2016 21:13 Technology pros and cons: is technology good or bad for society?
I have always been optimistic about the role of technology in society. However, the more I read a...
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22 Apr 2016 11:58 Prince vs Michael Jackson: who was the best pop singer and influential artist?
I think you got it spot on!
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17 Apr 2016 19:22 Pros and cons of marriage: is marriage outdated?
I love weddings, Planning them is another thing. This question is more interesting that it seems...
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5 Apr 2016 13:52 Who is the best football player in the world? Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?
-Who is the worst enemy of Messi? -Cristiano Ronaldo -Wrong, the IRS. I am not sure how people c...
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1 Apr 2016 21:02 José Mourinho vs Pep Guardiola: who is the best football manager?
Guardiola is the most over-rated manager in the history of football. He left Barça because he was...
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24 Mar 2016 11:43 Best hockey player ever: Gretzky, Lemieux, Orr or Howe?
Not Russian, but the Soviet Union completely dominated the sport at the international level durin...
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18 Mar 2016 18:19 Best hockey player ever: Gretzky, Lemieux, Orr or Howe?
Valeri Kharlamov was the best, had he played NHL...
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13 Mar 2016 09:18 Campaign: Save the Seas. Skip the Straw! Join if you care about water pollution.
I hope this campaign helps raise awareness of an issue the large majority of the population is no...
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7 Mar 2016 18:04 Do citizenship tests facilitate or impede one's belonging to a nation?
I think that if the test focused a bit more on civic/practical issues it would not be a bad thing...
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1 Mar 2016 21:47 Should kids have cell phones? What is the best age for the first one?
Give children tablets and computers if you want to educate them, but don't buy a phone for them u...
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29 Feb 2016 11:18 Should Britain leave the EU? Should there be a second Brexit referendum?
Just wanted to share this piece from The Economist: The real danger of Brexit: Leaving the EU wou...
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25 Feb 2016 22:02 Genetic engineering debate: Should human cloning be legal?
Have you watched the dystopian sci-fi movie Gattaca? It captures quite well the dangers of human ...
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14 Feb 2016 22:54 Greatest military leaders in ancient history: Alexander, Hannibal, Cyrus, Julius Caesar, Pyrrhus, Attila or Scipio Africanus?
Alexander the Great was considered the best commander even by Hannibal, although in other account...
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4 Feb 2016 12:44 Should drugs be legalized? Legalization pros and cons
True, governments have not been very transparent concerning drugs, their effects, the results of ...
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3 Feb 2016 11:47 To solve global poverty we must focus first on women's empowerment and rights: Agree or disagree?
Dear Jamie, I agree with your argument but I believe that there is enough causal evidence showing...
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11 Jan 2016 22:53 Obama's gun control measures: good or bad policy?
Good initiative, but insufficient and late. I would have expected him to take a more decisive act...
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27 Nov 2015 16:50 Who is the best rugby player of all time?
But do you think Campese could have shined as well in modern Rugby? It is a bit like when you see...
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27 Nov 2015 14:58 Nadal, Djokovic or Federer, who is the best tennis player?
I completely agree with your comment. Federer enjoyed a few years without rivals of the magnitude...
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26 Nov 2015 16:01 Shopping craze: Is Black Friday worth it? Pros and cons
Black Friday is the pinnacle of capitalism and consumerism. As the title of this post says, it is...
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25 Nov 2015 12:37 Are long prison sentences an effective way to reduce crime?
Excellent arguments and interesting link. Our criminal systems are indeed reproducing some societ...
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28 Oct 2015 12:49 Rugby World Cup 2015: what team will win?
There are a couple players in these squads who definitely seem to have super powers...
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27 Oct 2015 20:20 Dungeons & Dragons (fifth edition) vs Pathfinder: best fantasy roleplaying game?
I loved the AD&D but always found a bit weird that you could die so easily when you where level 1...
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27 Oct 2015 20:17 Rugby World Cup 2015: what team will win?
You got it right! I am thrilled about the final. What a game!
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24 Oct 2015 14:08 Tekken vs Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat: the best fighting game franchise of all time is ...
Tekken isn't the most popular now, but it was by far the most popular for several years. I think ...
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14 Oct 2015 12:11 Mercy killing debate: should euthanasia be legalized?
A slightly more difficult issue is whether implement euthanasia when the patient cannot make a de...
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14 Oct 2015 11:20 Does foreign investment in agriculture support sustainable development or is it just "land grabbing"?
I find a bit surprising that so many people has started to question foreign investment, in this c...
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30 Sep 2015 10:55 Gran Turismo vs Forza Motorsport: which is the best racing video game series?
Forza has added very little if any to the history of video games. I guess Xbox fans may disagree ...
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30 Sep 2015 10:45 Dungeons & Dragons (fifth edition) vs Pathfinder: best fantasy roleplaying game?
I haven't played RPGs in years (family, work, etc). But I fully agree with you. Vampire the Masqu...
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20 Aug 2015 10:08 Should children get pocket money? Is it good for their education and development?
If you want your children become bankers or finance gurus, give them incentive based allowances a...
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16 Aug 2015 12:37 Fallout 3 vs Fallout New Vegas: which is the better video game?
Fallout 3 is much better in terms of storyline and innovation. Some side quests such as Our litt...
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8 Aug 2015 23:11 Major issues in America: Top problem the next US President will face?
Health care reform (yes I think it should be pushed further forward).
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8 Aug 2015 23:01 Migration pros and cons: what should we do about illegal immigration?
Dear Anita, we need immigrants. In fact the UK run on immigrants. Just need to look at what is ha...
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26 Jul 2015 10:55 Consume or avoid mainstream media news?
I think AllanW meant to reply to your comment (he has added many interesting links). Best
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24 Jul 2015 12:03 Who is the most evil leader in history?
Probably some of the wives of these guys were no much better than them ;-)
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24 Jul 2015 11:13 Who is the most evil leader in history?
The problem in this debate is to differentiate the men who caused more harm and those that were d...
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24 Jul 2015 11:06 Consume or avoid mainstream media news?
Probably it depends on people. If you are struggling to discern what things are plausible or prob...
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13 Jul 2015 18:53 Best way to spend your holidays: one long vacation or several short breaks?
Short breaks don't allow you to forget about your work issues. You really need a couple of weeks ...
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9 Jul 2015 15:10 Console wars - Playstation 4 vs Xbox One, which video game should I buy?
Playstation 4 is killing Microsoft and Nintendo. The gap in sales between the consoles is such th...
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9 Jul 2015 10:47 Social networking pros and cons: Do social media make our lives better?
I agree that it may be affecting some of our cognitive and social skills, but at the same time so...
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4 Jul 2015 10:10 Manga vs American comics: which is better?
Manga are better. American comics are too conservative (altough improving). I find that overall m...
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3 Jul 2015 09:35 Controlled crying: is it OK to let a baby cry to sleep?
Controllled crying may be perfect if you want to start military discipline to your kids. If that ...
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29 Jun 2015 14:23 Public service code of conduct: Do ethics laws make government ethical?
Agree, but don't you think that some sort of regulation is required to avoid abuses from public s...
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29 Jun 2015 14:19 International organizations: should we restrict diplomatic immunity and privileges?
This is clearly a case in which an elite is protecting an unfair advantage vis-a-vis the system. ...
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27 Jun 2015 14:53 Best RPG video game series: Dragon Age, The Witcher or Elder Scrolls?
I may be a weirdo, but I much prefer Dragon Age than the other two which I find extremely repetit...
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16 Jun 2015 13:31 Is capital punishment a fair and appropriate measure for atrocious crimes or should it be banned?
The issue is not whether I would like this person dead, but if the state should vow to my desires...
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16 Jun 2015 12:22 Is capital punishment a fair and appropriate measure for atrocious crimes or should it be banned?
Death penalty is reminiscent of archaic societies. I don't think it has a strong deterrent elemen...
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16 Jun 2015 11:42 Are beauty pageants good or bad for the child? Should they be banned?
Beauty contests contribute to create stress and anxiety. Children should be kept out. In fact the...
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16 Jun 2015 11:38 Should we rebel against the system with Flatpack Democracy?
I think this is a very interesting experience and people all over the UK and beyond should carefu...
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12 Jun 2015 15:11 Does civic engagement affect policy or is policy-making simply dominated by elites?
Elitism and inequality (of opportunities) is really undermining the quality of our policy-making....
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10 Jun 2015 10:38 Does civic engagement affect policy or is policy-making simply dominated by elites?
I think that the study above refuting the impact of popular opinions in policy may not be the def...
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29 May 2015 12:51 The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will increase trade, but will it undermine democracy, public services, and the environment?
The secrecy and the sudden hurry in concluding these negotiations make me worry about the potenti...
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19 May 2015 15:59 Which Star Wars movie is the best in the original trilogy?
You mean Leia, not Leila ;-)
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19 May 2015 08:09 Which Star Wars movie is the best in the original trilogy?
The opening scene with the AT-AT attacking the Rebels on Hoth and the Imperial March, as well as ...
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18 May 2015 13:26 Sartre or Camus: which of these French existentialist writers and philosophers inspires you the most?
I think Sartre was a better philosopher and Camus a better novelist. Both great figures and highl...
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18 May 2015 11:45 What type of food do you prefer: fish or meat?
Fish unless it is prepared at the UK style!
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11 May 2015 14:16 Retirement age debate: should it be raised or lowered?
I think pushing forward retirement age just serves to the purpose of saving some tax payers money...
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5 May 2015 19:02 PC vs Console gaming: which format would you recommend?
I prefer any console (including handhelds). I don't like having to be meddling with the settings ...
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28 Apr 2015 12:40 PC vs Console gaming: which format would you recommend?
Wow, this is the most thorough and thoughtful comment I have seen in long time in a discussion fo...
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27 Apr 2015 18:01 Cool small cars: Mini vs 600 vs Beetle vs 2CV. Which is the most iconic?
You are very lucky! I see you go for suspension.
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20 Apr 2015 13:36 Are Harry Potter fans going too far with their cosplay and paraphernalia?
Harry Potter is to fantasy what McDonalds is to international cuisine. I am happy to see how they...
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20 Apr 2015 13:15 Is world population control the best solution to environmental issues?
I think that we should not establish bans of families having babies, in particular in countries w...
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20 Apr 2015 13:02 Best gateway board game: the Settlers of Catan vs Carcassonne vs Ticket to Ride
I agree it is not so much about the game but about the crowd that you get into the hobby. But hav...
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23 Mar 2015 19:45 Debate on child labour: are we just hypocritical consumers?
I would like to read a clear justification from big brands and importers about this. It is not on...
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15 Feb 2015 21:25 Is Shakespeare an overrated writer?
Eleventh commandment: thou shalt not criticize Shakespeare! I believe people are not very rationa...
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3 Feb 2015 16:48 Who is the best quarterback of all time: Montana, Brady, Unitas, Marino or other?
What about Brady?
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13 Jan 2015 09:56 Best grunge band: Nirvana or Pearl Jam?
That is one of the most compelling arguments I have never listened in favor of Pearl Jam. Probabl...
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13 Jan 2015 09:53 Should member states transfer more powers to the EU Parliament? Should the EP be strengthened?
Do you think building a unique country (state) is a doable target? Wouldn't be better try to buil...
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10 Jan 2015 19:37 Who will be the first to send humans to Mars: United States, Europe or China?
The US cannot afford any other country getting to Mars before them. It would be really damaging f...
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29 Dec 2014 22:40 Should gorillas be banned in zoos?
If reproduction is the main function i am sure that we could better protect national parks and cr...
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9 Dec 2014 10:52 SAS vs Navy SEALs: best military special forces in the world
Excellent comment, actually the Navy SEALs are now becoming famous precisely for their lack of di...
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26 Nov 2014 17:14 Canadian Hockey: Montreal Canadiens or Toronto Maple Leafs?
Some may say Quebec's team ;-) but I agree they are way more charismatic than the Leafs
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16 Nov 2014 18:43 Should Turkey join the European Union?
I think they mean that it is a Muslim country. Incredible double standards. I would not defend Er...
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16 Nov 2014 18:39 Which faction in World of Warcraft do you prefer: Alliance or Horde?
Those are cool elves, they remind me of Drizzt (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drizzt_Do'Urden) by ...
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5 Nov 2014 15:07 Should Catalonia become an independent state and break away from Spain?
Most Spaniards don't dance flamenco and don't like bullfighting. Most regions in Spain have their...
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3 Nov 2014 16:42 Governments' responses to the Ebola crisis: correct, knee-jerk reaction or complacency?
Western governments are being far too complacent with the ebola crisis. But I think the media are...
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31 Oct 2014 19:08 Which is the best football league: the English Premier League or the Spanish Liga?
Totally agree with that. I also think that overall the atmosphere in the English stadiums is more...
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