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Banning assault weapons

jeudi 1 mars 2018 à 01:00

Banning assault weapons, or at least the AR-15, is important because its high-velocity bullets are more likely to kill the people they hit.

Making war anywhere

jeudi 1 mars 2018 à 01:00

The lunatic is having arguments prepared to justify making war anywhere without any approval from Congress.

Responsibility for the Holocaust

jeudi 1 mars 2018 à 01:00

Although a substantial number of Poles participated in atrocities against Jews during the German occupation, the underground Polish state prohibited this and punished it firmly.

Whether the antisemitism of a substantial fraction of Poles should be held against "the Polish nation" is a complex question. Perhaps the answer has to be, "in some sense yes, and in some sense no." In any case, the answer should not be dictated by laws.

The fact that many Poles killed Jews even though une underground Polish state prohibited this demonstrates the strength of antisemitism in Poland -- so strong that the state could not fully enforce its prohibition.

Here's how the Polish state reported German atrocities to the allies.

Appearance of empathy

jeudi 1 mars 2018 à 01:00

The troll used a checklist to remind him to present an appearance of empathy to students who had seen their friends shot.

Blue Cross / Blue Shield

jeudi 1 mars 2018 à 01:00

Blue Cross / Blue Shield in Michigan is campaigning against the Democratic candidate that supports universal medical coverage.