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In the aftermath of the terrorism events in France, the proper American reaction should be

A serious look into whether the United States is on alert and prepared for such an attack on American soil
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Concern but no need to overreact; the US government and local law enforcement are on top of their game
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A shrug of the shoulders; this is a European demographic/political problem
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How best might the U.S. restore its influence in the Middle East?

It is now nearly impossible and we should keep out until the chaos sorts itself out.
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There are new opportunities to have a more pragmatic relationship with Iran against common enemies.
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The U.S. needs to restore close ties with Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and the Gulf monarchies.
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The U.S. should renegotiate with Iraq to reestablish a military base in Anbar Province.
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The U.S. should use air power far more strongly to ensure the defeat of those we attack.
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Total votes: 0
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In his Civil War poem “Christmas Bells,” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow despaired that “hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on Earth, good-will to men.” In this holiday season

Is hate—radical terrorism abroad, racism at home—getting the better of us?
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Or is it just the opposite: mankind is good; freedom triumphed over tyranny in 2014?
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Or, in a complicated world, will good and evil forever do battle?
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Total votes: 0
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Congress has until December 11 to come up with a new federal budget plan. The best policy choice would be

Pass an entire’s year budget—this should have been done last October
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Pass another continuing resolution, then let the president and the new Congress do something longer-range next year
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Democrats using the deadline to leverage deals they won’t get next year
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Republicans using the deadline to undo policy choices they don’t like
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Let the government shut down
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Total votes: 0
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Now that Republicans have captured the US Senate and control of Congress, will we see

A new era (well, two years) of cooperation between the GOP Congress and President Obama?
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Obama wanting to deal, Republicans refusing to negotiate?
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Republicans wanting to deal, Obama refusing to negotiate?
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Business as usual–neither sides wants to play nice?
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Total votes: 0
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How should the U.S. help Japan?

We are treaty-bound to go to the defense of Japanese democracy in all scenarios—and must.
82%
We should explain to Japan candidly what the U.S. realistically can and cannot do to protect it.
9%
Japan will inevitably become nuclear and there is no sense stopping it.
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Japan is wealthy and powerful and should be left to its own devices to protect itself.
9%
We should stay neutral in their dispute—and keep out of it.
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Total votes: 11
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The proper US response to the Ebola virus should be

Nip it in the bud; put US resources on the ground in West Africa
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Halt all incoming flights from Liberia and other affected nations
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Make more experimental drugs available for infected patients
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Everyone relax, like SARS and avian flu, this is just more media hype
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Total votes: 0
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Now that Eric Holder intends to resign as attorney general

Congress should vote on his replacement in its postelection lame-duck session
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The matter should be left to a new Congress in January
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The controversy surrounding the post means it doesn’t matter when Congress deliberates
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Total votes: 0
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How should Israel deal militarily with Hamas?

Israel must destroy Hamas militarily and thereby achieve a peace.
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Israel should periodically invade Gaza to weaken Hamas.
25%
Missile defense, drones, and border defense can permanently contain Hamas.
25%
Inconclusive fighting is inevitable and favors Hamas.
25%
There is no military solution to the conflict.
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Total votes: 4
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Funding for the Syrian rebels was entangled this past week with other last-minute congressional actions, such as preventing a government shutdown.

That’s ok, that’s how Washington goes about its business.
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Foreign affairs should be separate from political matters.
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Congress shouldn’t rush to fund the rebels; it is a complicated issue.
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Why fund the rebels, and why allow Congress to get away with this brinkmanship?
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Total votes: 0
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