In light of current Trump and MAGA messaging do you consider a new American Civil War likely in the next ten years?
First, a -Cold- Civil War - various states engage in various levels of disobedience to Federal authority (either direction, Red states disobeying a Blue Federal Executive or the reverse), refusal to operate under SCOTUS directives, and other deliberate or deniable “failure to cooperate”?
We’re already there!
Less than 25% chance in 10 years.
Less than 50% chance in 10 years.
Less than 75% chance in 10 years.
Nearly certain in the next 10 years.
It won’t get that bad in the next 10 years.
Alien Invasion / Outbreak of Peace Flu / Other
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Second, a Hot Civil War, whether limited (minor revolts in state, federal, or military governments), or some variation on nationwide martial law and partial suspension of existing rules, or more extreme options.
Not in the next 10 years (limited or martial law).
Not in the next 10 years (more severe)
Less than 25% chance (limited or martial law).
Less than 25% chance (more severe)
Less than 50% chance (limited or martial law)
Less than 50% chance (more severe)
Less than 75% chance (limited or martial law)
Less than 75% chance (more severe)
Near certainty (limited or martial law)
Near certainty (more severe)
“Dogs and cats living together! Mass Hysteria!” / Other.
You are offered a full scholarship, including all moving and living expenses, to study for a degree of your choice, in a subject of your choice, at an Ivy League school of your choice. Which school do you select?
Brown University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Harvard University
Princeton University
University of Pennsylvania
Yale University
I decline the offer
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You are offered a full scholarship, including all moving and living expenses, to study for a degree of your choice, in a subject of your choice, at one of the following top-ranked European universities. Courses will be offered in English, or any other language you speak. Which school do you select?
A student has completed a training program for a job that will put many people’s lives in his hands (surgeon, pilot, nuclear technician, etc.) Unfortunately, despite him technically passing the requirements, he has displayed numerous traits and behaviors that show that he would be highly reckless and dangerous in the position.
The contract specifies that all students who pass the posted requirements in the syllabus will be hired for the job, period. He is threatening to sue if there is breach of contract. What do you do?
Have you ever run out of gas, or for an EV out of range? Basically stranded? I remember as a broke idiot teenager (1970’s) making this mistake and a family member bailing me out. How about you?
Edit: somehow this became a public poll, which I almost never like to do. If I fix that I’ll lose all the votes. Sorry for messing that up!! (Well, also there’s only a 5m window to edit a poll, and it’s been 9 minutes )
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