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Elizabeth Warren seems to be trying to get to the left of Hillary like Obama did in 2008, but neither seem to have a good chance in a general election given Hillary's unavailability ratings near 50% and Warren's far leftist views. The GOP seems to have the best shot at a president in 2016. Scott Walker, Rand Paul, and Jeb Busch are looking pretty good, however Marco Rubio or Ted Cruz might be able to pull over Hispanic voters who tend to lean left (except for Cubans, who Generally vote Republican. So I suppose if we go by nationality neither has that advantage)

So the advantage to not bringing up a bill cannot be overestimated. For the Republicans for example, with a crucial midterm, of course they won't bring up a bill that will loose them the Hispanic vote. Even if a Republican immigration bill passed the house, a Democratic Senate and President would shut that down quickly. Could you imagine the press in 2 years when these guys run for re-election? You'd get "[insert Name] HATES Hispanics!" Same with voting against the ACA, despite its flaws. Also, I don't think its fair for anyone to say what the founders did or didn't want, as they're dead. They will put pressure on Obama to sign or veto bills that will make the Democratic party weak going into a presidential election with an open seat. That's what they'll do. You are asking me what I would do if I were in charge. I am not, and I am not one that is in the mood for compromise since the absolute disreguard for any input on what was done during the '09-'10 Congress... but I will give you a few opinions. Drop the corporate tax rate immediately... there is 2 trillion dollars being held offshore that needs to be repatriated here... they won't bring the money in until it will not be stolen by a hostile government. Abolish the IRS... it has become a weapon for whoever is in charge against the opposition party. I don't want this to happen to anyone ever again. Eliminate the income tax and implement the Fair-Tax. Money should be taxed when it's spent... not when it's earned. Taxes will be paid every day by just buying stuff rather than before April 15th. No deductions or loopholes. Even prostitutes and drug dealers will have to pay. Everyone pays their fair share and don't give me that crap about the rich not paying their fair share... rich people buy much more stuff. Investments would skyrocket and everyone wins. Repeal the Federal laws that criminalize marajuana. This way the states can deal with this as they see fit and they are not openly breaking the law as they are dealing with it. It's happening already and they won't stop it, so open the door and let it play out. I don't smoke that shit myself but I know many that do... and none of them are criminals. Remove marriage from the law. Some idiots back in the day made a huge mistake by tying marriage to the law. It has just become a big war against the church. Everyone should file civil union papers with their state. Done deal. Social Security is a scam. Give the money back to the people in a private retirement account that is there when they retire or when they reach the age of 65-70. If they pass away the account transfers to their beneficiary. States can actually compeat for residency with who has the most attractive retirement plans. I ask you... what would be better? Your own account full of cash from compounded interest over decades amounting to millions? or a few hundred dollars a month until you die? The government has been ripping you off all your life. Some idiot named Jimmy Carter decided education needed it's own Federal agency. Since then we have millions of dumber children and millions of lousey teachers after spending hundreds of billions of dollars more than before when we had smarter kids. This has not worked and should be reverted back to the states. None the less, you guys get the drift... I'm a small government conservative. So my opinion on whether these will be changed or not. Now I'm not saying I agree or disagree, but I made green the options I think this Congress will change, and red the ones that will not change. Corporate Tax: I made it green, but I doubt it will be entirely true. I would expect it to drop, but dropping it? These guys are running for re-election in 2 years, and I doubt that's what your average middle class American wants Abolish IRS: Perhaps reform? Changes need to be made, but our tax collecting enemy will likely be around for a good bit longer Marijuana: A Republican Congress? Really? Perhaps a Libertarian who believe small government (like yourself). But Republicans will keep this, yet not attempt to force the states to make it illegal, as that would be unpopular. The last time Republicans controlled the house it didn't last long, so they may want to take it easier this time around. Marriage: Again, God-fearing Americans repealing marriage? This will pave the way for a legalized Gay Marriage, and I doubt the Republican elites (who happen to fund campaigns) will support this Social Security: Although it may not be killed this congress, the leviathan will be on its way out soon my friend. That's what I'd be expecting

California? North America?

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Is it in Holland?

Jordan?

The idea of the bicameral legislature was drafted up at a time where States' Rights were rather important. The Senate allows for the small states (population wise) to prevent the large states from passing laws that harm them. The belief in the rights of the states sort of peaked around the Civil war, and has dropped since, largely due to increased communication, commerce, ect, among the states (and globally for that matter). It is kind of an out dated system, but when your Constitution is 233 years old, what do you expect... As for the Scots: If they want to be independent, I say let them. As we can see from the poll, more people want to stay part of the UK. Now it sucks for the +40% that want to separate, but democracy leads to tyranny of the masses. Sucks, but that's the best we've got.

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USA possibly safe out of the group tomorrow? Methinks yes!

I got a little bored with Black Flag because I was just doing my Pirate thing. After I finished upgrading my ship I stopped caring about the story line. It was a rough one to finish. Brotherhood, however, kept me until the end. I fought for my assassin's in that one

Sorry for the late reply, I later found out the piest was a long time family friend of the Groom's

June 12 1880 John Lee Richmond pitched baseball's first perfect game. A perfect game occurs when no batter reaches a base during a complete game of at least nine innings. 1898 Emilio Aguinaldo, head of the Philippine nationalists, proclaimed independence from Spain. 1939 The Baseball Hall of Fame opened to the public in Cooperstown, New York. 1942 Anne Frank received a diary for her birthday. 1963 Civil rights leader Medgar Evers was fatally shot in front of his home in Jackson, Mississippi. 1997 Interleague play began in baseball, ending a 126-year tradition of separating the major leagues until the World Series.

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So what do we even win?!?

Essentially the Catholic church does not marry non-Catholics in their churches. How committed you need to be will depend on the priest. They also take the vow before God part seriously, so effectively they e,left a period of support and testing to ensure you can keep the vow and fully understand what that entails. There are ways to simplify the matter, although I know nothing of them. My sister (a practicing protestant) married her husband (a RC) in a catholic church and was wed by a catholic priest. They managed to dodge all the counseling and such.