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L wild_turkey6 ^#388

Berea, KY

Soldier of Fortune, treasure hunter, dragon slayer, and inventor of potted meat.
Master's Degree in Gymkata from the Devry Institute of Technology.
Employed as Master Chef to Governor Beshear

Abortion

Mar '13
Does access to condoms lead to irresponsible, dangerous, or bad behavior?

v No

Civil Liberties

Sat
Does drinking and driving warrant jail time?

v Yes, every time
I love to drink. I love having a good time. But I never drive drunk. It is stupid, selfish, and irresponsible. I thin...

e2 endorsed
May 13
Should presidents take their oath of office on the Bible?

v Yes, if they want to
I have no problem with any official taking an oath on whatever document that they hold dear, be it the Bible, Koran, ...
Apr 26
Is TSA too intrusive for air travelers?

v Yes
Yes it is too intrusive and I truly believe it is a violation of the fourth amendment. But other countries are worse....
Apr '13
Are you concerned that the Boston bombings will lead to civil liberties restrictions?

v Yes, I'm concerned
Soon after the event, Rep. Peter King was on Fox News cheerleading the TSA and Homeland Security, while telling those...

B2
Apr '13
Should DUI convictions include mandatory jail time?

v Yes, they should
efrigginhell

Mandatory sentences without leniency. There should be no way to buy your way out of it. Make a state facility just fo...

r4 replies

e4 endorsed
Dec '12
Is the 'War on Christmas' real?

v No
Of course not. From public schools to Congress people are taking two weeks off to celebrate Christmas. Anyone who say...

r2 replies
Aug '12
Should unpaid internships be made illegal?

v No, they shouldn't
Internships primary goal is to gain valuable experience in the real world setting. That is the pay off, it is an educ...

B3

r5 replies

e58 endorsed
Aug '12
Should prostitution be legalized?

v Yes, it should
Legal or illegal, it is a business. If it were legal, it could be regulated (imagine OSHA getting there hands in that...

e2 endorsed
Jul '12
Should ex-felons have the right to vote?

v I'm not sure
I really think it depends on the nature of the offense and recommendations of others (parole board?). I think it shou...

r1 reply
Oct '12
Should we lower the drinking age to 18?

v Yes
Mar '13
Ten years on, was creating the Homeland Security Department a good idea?

v No, it's added bureacracy
Nov '12
Should government buildings be allowed to display religious symbols?

v No, they shouldn't
Mar '13
Can censorship ever be justified?

v No, it can't
Apr '12
Should the US pass laws to crack down on internet trolling?

v No

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Foreign Policy

Gay Rights

Government

Guns

Health Care

Immigration

Media

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Religion

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Do You Know Your Political ABCs?

Washington politi-speak contains lots of letters. What does RNC stand for? EPA? How about DCCC? Take our quiz to see if you can translate the acronyms.

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@May 11 v 791 completed c 7 comments
What Do You Know About Earth Day?

When did it start? Is it a day recognized worldwide, or just something celebrated in the US? Test your knowledge of Earth Day here.

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@Apr 22 v 374 completed c 23 comments
It's Tea Party Time

Love them or hate them, the Tea Party has shaken up American politics in recent years. How well do you know the Tea Party movement?

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@Mar '13 v 967 completed c 70 comments
Shout Out Your Free Speech Knowledge

Free Speech is a core value of our Democracy. How much do you know about your First Amendment rights?

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@Mar '13 v 1,360 completed c 9 comments
You Vs. The Supreme Court: Do You Know the Famous Cases?

Test your knowledge of famous cases from the highest court in the land.

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@Feb '13 v 981 completed c 17 comments
Could you survive the end of civilization?

Imagine life as you know it ended in complete economic collapse. Or the zombie apocalypse, as the CDC recently warned us. Would you stand a chance of surviving in the wild?

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@Feb '13 v 3,359 completed c 86 comments
How Well Do You Know American Military Disasters?

The Benghazi hearings have people talking about preventing future debacles overseas. From the Bay of Pigs to Black Hawk Down, have you kept up on America's Military Disasters over the years?

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@Jan '13 v 469 completed c 17 comments
Could You Get a Handgun in CA? Take the Quiz

Most people think they know how to be safe around guns. But could you pass California's handgun safety test? Take the quiz and find out.

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@Feb '13 v 2,862 completed c 81 comments
What Do You Know About Al Qaeda?

With US forces heading to Mali to help battle Al Qaeda-linked militants, it's time for a refresher course on the terrorist group. Test your knowledge of Al Qaeda and related news here.

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@Jan '13 v 395 completed c 16 comments
What Do You Know About Liberalism in America?

What event kickstarted the modern gay rights movement? Who was FDR's 'forgotten man'? Which great American novelist was an unabashed socialist? Test your knowledge of the left, right here.

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@Jan '13 v 633 completed c 46 comments
Do You Know Politics 2012?

From the GOP primaries to the Fiscal Cliff...It's been a long hard year in US politics. Do you remember all the gory details?

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@Dec '12 v 421 completed
What Do You Know About Conservatism in America?

Who founded National Review? Who are some of Republicans' favorite economists? And what is a "neoconservative" anyway? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the American right.

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@Feb '13 v 611 completed c 31 comments
How Much Do You Know About Gun Laws?

Everyone has an opinion about America's gun laws - but do you really know them?

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@Jan '13 v 1,525 completed c 50 comments
Do you know your political sex scandals?

There's been so many it's hard to keep all the details straight. Can you?

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@Dec '12 v 860 completed c 11 comments
How Well Do You Know Your Pundits?

Pundits say the craziest things, and that's why we watch them. But do you remember exactly who said - or did - what? See if you can identify these political talking heads in our new quiz!

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@Feb '13 v 542 completed c 17 comments
Are You as Liberal as President Obama?

Are you as left-leaning as the POTUS - or even more of a bleeding heart? Or maybe a conservative tried and true? Take the quiz and find out where you stand.

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@Nov '12 v 1,934 completed c 100 comments
Do You Know the Constitution Better Than Most Politicians?

Lawmakers get fewer than half of these questions right, on average. Can you do better?

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@Dec '12 v 1,652 completed c 36 comments
Are you smart enough to be a US Marine?

Take the recruitment quiz! And be warned - they're not called 'our nation's finest' for nothing.

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@Dec '12 v 3,125 completed c 85 comments
10 Questions on Secession

So you're planning to secede, huh? That, or you hope others follow through with their threats. Well, there's a few things that you ought to know. Take our quiz to find out.

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@Nov '12 v 969 completed c 22 comments
Who Said It? Democratic Gaffes of 2012

The election is water under the bridge (which you didn't build). But if you still recall Obama's 'guns and religion' gaffe, you'll know such missteps aren't soon forgotten...or are they?

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@Nov '12 v 309 completed c 8 comments
Who Said It? Republican Gaffes of 2012

The presidential race is history, but the most memorable gaffes will survive post-election Romnesia...or will they? Test your knowledge with the Politix gaffe quiz - Republican edition!

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@Nov '12 v 273 completed c 29 comments
What Do You Know About Voting in America?

Like any American, you vote. It's required. After all, it's the only opportunity you have to participate in our democracy, right? Heh. Let's see what you know about your right to vote.

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@Nov '12 v 859 completed c 27 comments
Do You Know Religion In America?

Religion is a big deal in American life. How much do you know about it? Take our quiz and see how up you are on what Americans believe.

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@Nov '12 v 2,111 completed c 43 comments
How well do you know gay rights?

History has moved quickly for gay rights in the past four decades. Have you kept up?

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@Nov '12 v 1,165 completed c 21 comments
Could you pass a US citizenship test?

If you think this short quiz is hard, then you'd be in trouble with the real citizenship test, which contains 100 questions and isn't multiple choice. 1 in 3 actual Americans can't pass it.

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@May 15 v 7,078 completed c 53 comments
How Well Do You Know Your Sex Laws?

Test your knowledge of America's crazy sexual-legal patchwork.

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@Nov '12 v 2,406 completed c 14 comments
Are you smarter than a 7th grade civics student?

It may have been a while since you were in class, but the basics aren't easily forgotten. Or are they? Take the quiz and see if you know more than a 7th-grade civics student!

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@Dec '12 v 2,903 completed c 50 comments

Politix

Do You Know Your Political ABCs?

Washington politi-speak contains lots of letters. What does RNC stand for? EPA? How about DCCC? Take our quiz to see if you can translate the acronyms.

What Do You Know About Earth Day?

When did it start? Is it a day recognized worldwide, or just something celebrated in the US? Test your knowledge of Earth Day here.

It's Tea Party Time

Love them or hate them, the Tea Party has shaken up American politics in recent years. How well do you know the Tea Party movement?

Shout Out Your Free Speech Knowledge

Free Speech is a core value of our Democracy. How much do you know about your First Amendment rights?

You Vs. The Supreme Court: Do You Know the Famous Cases?

Test your knowledge of famous cases from the highest court in the land.

Could you survive the end of civilization?

Imagine life as you know it ended in complete economic collapse. Or the zombie apocalypse, as the CDC recently warned us. Would you stand a chance of surviving in the wild?

How Well Do You Know American Military Disasters?

The Benghazi hearings have people talking about preventing future debacles overseas. From the Bay of Pigs to Black Hawk Down, have you kept up on America's Military Disasters over the years?

Could You Get a Handgun in CA? Take the Quiz

Most people think they know how to be safe around guns. But could you pass California's handgun safety test? Take the quiz and find out.

What Do You Know About Al Qaeda?

With US forces heading to Mali to help battle Al Qaeda-linked militants, it's time for a refresher course on the terrorist group. Test your knowledge of Al Qaeda and related news here.

What Do You Know About Liberalism in America?

What event kickstarted the modern gay rights movement? Who was FDR's 'forgotten man'? Which great American novelist was an unabashed socialist? Test your knowledge of the left, right here.

Do You Know Politics 2012?

From the GOP primaries to the Fiscal Cliff...It's been a long hard year in US politics. Do you remember all the gory details?

What Do You Know About Conservatism in America?

Who founded National Review? Who are some of Republicans' favorite economists? And what is a "neoconservative" anyway? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the American right.

How Much Do You Know About Gun Laws?

Everyone has an opinion about America's gun laws - but do you really know them?

Do you know your political sex scandals?

There's been so many it's hard to keep all the details straight. Can you?

How Well Do You Know Your Pundits?

Pundits say the craziest things, and that's why we watch them. But do you remember exactly who said - or did - what? See if you can identify these political talking heads in our new quiz!

Are You as Liberal as President Obama?

Are you as left-leaning as the POTUS - or even more of a bleeding heart? Or maybe a conservative tried and true? Take the quiz and find out where you stand.

Do You Know the Constitution Better Than Most Politicians?

Lawmakers get fewer than half of these questions right, on average. Can you do better?

Are you smart enough to be a US Marine?

Take the recruitment quiz! And be warned - they're not called 'our nation's finest' for nothing.

10 Questions on Secession

So you're planning to secede, huh? That, or you hope others follow through with their threats. Well, there's a few things that you ought to know. Take our quiz to find out.

Who Said It? Democratic Gaffes of 2012

The election is water under the bridge (which you didn't build). But if you still recall Obama's 'guns and religion' gaffe, you'll know such missteps aren't soon forgotten...or are they?

Who Said It? Republican Gaffes of 2012

The presidential race is history, but the most memorable gaffes will survive post-election Romnesia...or will they? Test your knowledge with the Politix gaffe quiz - Republican edition!

What Do You Know About Voting in America?

Like any American, you vote. It's required. After all, it's the only opportunity you have to participate in our democracy, right? Heh. Let's see what you know about your right to vote.

Do You Know Religion In America?

Religion is a big deal in American life. How much do you know about it? Take our quiz and see how up you are on what Americans believe.

How well do you know gay rights?

History has moved quickly for gay rights in the past four decades. Have you kept up?

Could you pass a US citizenship test?

If you think this short quiz is hard, then you'd be in trouble with the real citizenship test, which contains 100 questions and isn't multiple choice. 1 in 3 actual Americans can't pass it.

How Well Do You Know Your Sex Laws?

Test your knowledge of America's crazy sexual-legal patchwork.

Are you smarter than a 7th grade civics student?

It may have been a while since you were in class, but the basics aren't easily forgotten. Or are they? Take the quiz and see if you know more than a 7th-grade civics student!