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Presidential Rhetoric: Historical Impact on Public Safety and Social Stability [closed]
What are some historical examples of US presidents whose rhetoric significantly impacted public safety and social stability, and what evidence supports these impacts? Please provide specific incidents ...
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Origin of gerrymandering phrase regarding politicians picking voters
Recently, I had a project involving studying the history of redistricting and gerrymandering.
In my studies, I came across what appears to be a particularly common aphorism in redistricting academia. ...
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Does the motto “Don’t tread on me” have a specific political color?
According to the following extract, the expression has in recent decades been associated with conservative groups:
Don’t tread on me:
Originating as a motto on an iconic Revolutionary War flag, don’...
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Have there been cases in New Zealand in which the consequences for unparliamentary speech have been more than a (forced) apology?
In an exchange in New Zealand's Parliament from 2017, the following record has been kept:
Hon STEVEN JOYCE: Grumpy old prick.
Grant Robertson: I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. I know there is a ...
