Agreed. The question "does a nation's reputation actually mean something?" is more of a philosophical question than a political one. At the personal level the answer is easy--no. Consider: … (View Post)

If this were true then no one would ever conduct studies on things. No one has to abide by anything I say--I am not in charge of anyone here. ************* Venezuela is very close to utter collapse. … (View Post)

Actually, if a person is not prepared to have a reporter show up at random, shoving a microphone and camera in their face, then that person should not enter politics. There is some merit to what @Bal… (View Post)

I did mention that, yes. People are starting to *want* their candidates to be aggressive or to "stand up against" whatever group it is they dislike. There is no way that such an attitude en… (View Post)

Not too bad; will catch up more via PM in a few minutes. (View Post)