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What are some imperative and current issues in politics?

Hey everyone,

I have a paper that I need to start soon and for it, I need to look at a current and imperative issue in politics. I need to develop a thesis analyzing how the thinkers we have studied Plato, Rousseau, Karl Marx and Carl Schmitt would have thought about it.

I was hoping to stay away from US, environmental or economic politics since they are such broad topics and concern myself more with global or humanitarian issues.

Anyone have recommendation of a current issue in politics?

Thanks!

What are some imperative and current issues in politics?

Hey everyone,

I have a paper that I need to start soon and for it, I need to look at a current and imperative issue in politics. I need to develop a thesis analyzing how the thinkers we have studied Plato, Rousseau, Karl Marx and Carl Schmitt would have thought about it.

I was hoping to stay away from US, environmental or economic politics since they are such broad topics and concern myself more with global or humanitarian issues.

Anyone have recommendation of a current issue in politics?

Thanks!

need help on a relgious question?

In the ancient goddess traditions, the Earth was seen as the body of the goddess and as such the Earth was considered sacred. Nature was seen as a living, spiritual force, which is often not the case in the major religious traditions. Do you think that the lack of a feminine aspect to God has helped lead us to our current environmental crisis? Do you think that re-introducing a feminine aspect to religion might help in solving some of the environmental issues we are facing?

Australian news help?

I am in desperate need of some information on the following from February 2009 to now:

Australian current events
major speeches by Australian leaders
major Australian government policy initiatives
major social, economic or political problems in Australia
Australian government responses to natural disasters
issues related to civil liberties/elections/human rights in Australia
Australia’s major environmental issues
and the depictions of the US in the Australian press

Are there any good news archives where I might find a lot of this information? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Question about New Zealanders, Kiwi attitudes, politics, values and other socieitial issues?

1. Why do New Zealanders feel that Australians are better off when they really aren’t?
2. Why do New Zealanders aspire to have a conservative government?
3. Why are New Zealanders so hostile to such things and liberal ideas such as the Emmissons trading scheme, anti-smacking law and other humanitarian liberal ideas?
4. Why are they so tight-arsed about liberal ideas realating to social and economic issues?
5. Why are they so tight-arsed realting to giving thier taxes to needy people who are unemployed when some are really needy?
6. Why do they feel they must have a tough on crime approach like 3 strikes when they have some of the safest streets in the world compared to larger countries such as Australia (who has even softer laws and a higher crime rate too), Canada, UK and USA?
7. Why do they have such an inferior complex and have a chip on shoulder?
8. Why do they think that Australian Government policies are any better when all they do is cause lots of harm to Australians too?
9. Why are New Zealanders so unpatriotic about their own country and then come to Australia and think it so great and are therefore patriotic about Australia which Australians don’t even go on about?
10. Whats up with the kiwis negative attitudes?
11. Why do New Zealanders constantly think that their government tells them what to do when the similar, if not the same issues with Aussies goverment also tells us what to do therefore making australia also a nanny state?
12. Why do New Zealanders hate the idea of an Anti-Smacking law and water restrictions even though it happens in Australia?
13. Why do New Zealanders feel that they must have the same wages and same tax rates as Australia?
14. Why are average Australians far more liberal than the average New Zealanders about alot of social and economic issues?
15. Why do New Zealanders feel they must have the same strong economy as Australia?
16. It complexes and confuses me why they continue to come here even though we have serious water and environmental problems and can’t sustain our environment with our current population, surely they have no right to come here and whats up with them automatically being accepted as they are kiwis, shouldn’t they have to go through the same immigration procedure as any other immigrant and therefore requiring a visa to live in Australia, not make it an Automatic right, should we cut the string and make them apply like every other immigrant? The opposition was right by cutting australias immigration to like to eventually take only 30,000 instead of 300,000, its too many immigrants australia takes a year?
17. Why are New Zealanders so negative?

Please take the time to comment and opinionate on these issues kiwis.
EDIT:

18. Are New Zealanders just a bunch of ignorant, pig headed, arrogant, un-educated, idiotic and naive bunch of people and realise no matter when you are in this world, there will always be the same problems as at home, if not worse?
EDIT II:

I am sorry if some of this offends, but just currious.

how is sustainability in environmental issues in the construction industry?

how sustainability concerns are focusing attention on environmental issues in the construction industry?

What City of Chicago environmental issues you think go overlooked?

Is there anything the city should focus on more? Is there anything you think needs to be researched and possibly corrected? If your city isn’t Chicago, are there any issues in your particular city you’d like to see studied more as well?

Thanks!

Are Singaporean, especially young people aware of environmental issues?

Are Singaporean, especially young people aware of environmental issues? how much are they concerned about this issue? How much do they know what to do? Do they need any hands-on experience, like visiting places which are heavily polluted or forest ground that is cleared?

What are some environmental issues caused by modern technologies?

For a project we are researching environmental problems caused by technologies. I’m looking for something a little less obvious than CO2/global warming. Any ideas?

What the government should do about environmental issues?

Question Details:What government should have done/still needs to do to reduce the danger in environmental devastation?

What are some good apparel websites for eco-friendly and cheap clothes that are good for farming?

I’m looking for good work clothes, but also things that are casual or nice. Hopefully not on the super expensive side, but I’m open to suggestions.

Ant ideas on how to make my eco-chick look better?

I want to know if anyone knows any companies that sell stylish eco friendly clothing. Like shirts that say go green and all that stuff.

What’s the most Eco-friendly shopping decision?

Hi, I need some advice on how to make the most Eco–friendly clothes shopping decision I can. I’ve recently went through a growth spurt (I am one of those unfortunate people who’s major growth spurt happened in college) and all my clothes are to small. I wish to replace them with environmentally responsible alternatives. From what I’ve heard, used or organic clothing is the best choice. However, being in a small area, the only second clothes store around is 45 minutes away and seems to only carry clothes for elementary students and grandparents (so it’s out of the question), and there is NO places that carry organic clothes anywhere remotely close to me. So I’ve been looking at online sites for used and organic clothes. My question is, is it still more environmentally responsible to buy used or organic clothes (who knows their may be some used organic out there 🙂 online even though it needs to be shipped, or would it be better to buy regular new/non-organic clothes at the nearest clothes store in my area (also happens to be 45 minutes away) Also, what fabrics are the most Eco–friendly, and which are the worst. If buying’ online is my best bet, does anyone know any good sites that sell organic clothes? (and they can’t be TO expensive, I am on a college students budget.:) ) Thanks!

Where can I find affordable organic/bamboo/eco-friendly/fair-traded or all over “green” clothing?

I’m having a hard time finding cheap (think college budget) clothing that also is good for the earth and for me. Thanks so much!

Looking For Jeans/clothing that are Eco-Friendly?

Give your suggestions but I want to share something I found at the Levi’s Store that was a Pair of Levi’s and T-shirts made from Organic Cotton.

Alternative Energy?

What are the cons of alternative energy? Please provide websites where I can find this information. Also, I need reliable, scholarly sources. Thanks!

Alternative Energy??

I have to do a 15 slide powerpoint project in biology on alternative energy where can i get useful, reliable, and interesting information? and what do you know about alternative energy??

alternative energy?

CAN U CITE EXAMPLES OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND THEIR USES PLEASE????????????

Alternative Energy….?

why is alternative energy important?
why should we conserve it?
what is alternative energy?

alternative energy?

Where can i find schematics or wiring diagrams on a wind baron 750 wind generator?
thanks for your answers guys. Im not using it for my house but I just want to fix it.
also thanks for the links but it wasnt quite what I was looking for.

Do we want our Government forcing us to use fluorescent light bulbs?

Congress plans to phase out the use of incandescent light bulbs by the year 2014. While standard light bulbs cost about 50 cents, the spiral CFL sells for about $3. If the lamp is installed where it is frequently switched on and off, it will age rapidly. Under extreme conditions, its lifespan may be much shorter than a cheap incandescent bulb.

If a fluorescent lamp is broken, mercury will contaminate the surrounding environment, which leads to evacuation of the area.

Since fluorescent lamps produce a small amount of UV light, they can trigger problems among individuals with very high pathological sensitivity to ultraviolet light.
Fluorescent lamps with magnetic ballasts flicker and this flickering can cause problems for some individuals with light sensitivity, they’re problematic for some individuals with epilepsy, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, and vertigo.
I personally have a problem with the light flickering, as it triggers seizures for me.

And then we have the problem of disposal when it wears out/breaks.The disposal of phosphor and particularly the toxic mercury in the tubes is an environmental issue. Governmental regulations in many areas require special disposal of fluorescent lamps separate from general and household wastes. In some areas, recycling is not available. There will develop a need for a recycling infrastructure on the proposed bans of incandescent bulbs, as well as for the fluorescent bulb disposal.

The argument states that incandescent bulbs makes heat as well as light. A fluorescent bulb produces less heat, so it is much more efficient. A fluorescent bulb can produce between 50 and 100 lumen’s per watt. This makes fluorescent bulbs four to six times more efficient (as far as making light) than incandescent bulbs.

It makes one wonder if less energy efficient ovens will be another product ban congress will have to debate.
I’d like to hear other peoples opinions on this issue.
oikos-“Evacuation of the area, my eye.”

::evacuate as in, leave the area. according to the directions on the container, you must “air out and leave the premise” when the bulb breaks.

How can I tell how socially responsible a company is?

I realize many companies have information in the ‘About Us‘ section of their websites. But what they claim as their ideals can be entirely different from their business practices. Is there some third-party website that investigates and posts reports on how companies are contributing/resolving environmental and global injustice issues? I’m especially interested in retail and how the factories they work with are operated.

Why people fuss over environmental and peak oil issue and forget the most important issue: OVERPOPULATION ?

This is a fact that is often forgotten!!! We encounter issues such as global warming, pollution, oil depletion, food scarcity, clean water scarcity, urbanization while forgetting that what causes all this is that the world has 6.5 billion people nowadays!! if we only have 20% of the population that we have now, the earth will still big enough to sustain us humans and possibly renew themselves! Yet why this issue is not a hot topic, in fact hardly anyone ever support a movement to control our greed to breed…..
Josh: Having 2 kids is NOT a ridiculous idea. Just remember that if everyone thinks like you, the kids you create will have to live a harder life than what you have fighting for resources. Do you ever ask yourself why your parents made you?
jeff_bau: there may be enough room to fit everyone on earth spatially, but do you forget that each one of them has to eat and drink everyday, and if they are to live the american lifestyle then each one needs a car, a house, water, a bank account and a golf club membership. In order to survive, people needs FOOD and not liberty. That is why people live near markets or farms and not in antarctica with penguins. Nigerians don’t have more liberty than Americans yet they breed a lot faster. Before the fossil fuel-supported farming system, the earth population don’t exceed 3 billions because earth itself can’t support the amount of people we have now. If oil is depleted in the future, that will also mean a major starvation and it is guaranteed.
Richard E: Good insight in seeing the different circumstances that contribute to overpopulation. It is indeed one of the most difficult issue, and the way I see it is how human population increase when survival rate increase. But this cannot go on forever, and either we have to control ourselves or else the nature will, which seems likely to happen. But it just will not be a pretty sight…

sound frequencies in a marine environmen?

Recently, environmental activists sued the US Navy to prevent them from using a certain
range of sound frequencies in a marine environment.
What was the outcome of this lawsuit?
What were the issues presented by both sides?
Any article on it?

who is going to participate in the global turnoff?

Global Turn-Off

* The 1st of February 2007: *

Participate in the biggest mobilization of Citizens Against Global Warming!
The Alliance for the Planet [a group of environmental associations] is
calling on all citizens to create 5 minutes of electrical rest for the
planet.

Home 5

People all over the world should turn off their lights and electrical
appliances on the first of February 2007, between 1.55 pm and 2.00 pm in New
York, 18.55 for London, and 19.55 for Paris, Bruxelles, and Italy.
1.55pm in Ottawa, *10.55am on the Pacific Coast of North America*.

This is not just about saving 5 minutes worth of electricity; this is about
getting the attention of the media, politicians, and ourselves.

Five minutes of electrical down time for the planet: this does not take
long, and costs nothing, and will show all political leaders that global
warming is an issue that needs to come first and foremost in political
debate.

Why February 1? This is the day when the new UN report on global climate
change will come out in Paris.

This event affects us all, involves us all, and provides an occasion to show
how important an issue global warming is to us. If we all participate, this
action can have real media and political weight.

Please circulate this call to your utmost ability to your network.

Selling of home made eco-friendly products?

My husband and I want a little extra mo ey to go into our savings, and he suggested selling some of the things I sew online (etsy or eBay), and also at the farmers market in the summer. I originally was thinking purses and wallets, but I just don’t think I could sell them for enough money for the time and effort I put into making them (I am an absolute perfectionist when it comes to sewing). I’m leaning more towards selling Eco–friendly cloth products to replace disposable products in a home. Wr have used reusable cloth products for years to both save money and reduce household waste, so I know for sure the items I make last for a very long time and are very easy to use/care for. I do have a few questions regarding selling items, as I have never done anything like this before, and am trying to get a better idea of how to be successful rather than just wasting my time-

1. My product line would include the following (reusable cloth) items we use in our own home to replace disposable items- cloth towels/napkins (neat system that works just like paper towels using Velcro and a plastic pipe “roll”), family cloth (replaces toilet paper for urine only) with a wet bag, reusable pad sets, reusable snack bags, reusable swiffer covers, and “handy” cloths with a little case with “clean” and “used” pockets (for on the go, can be used to wipe hands, as tissues, as toilet paper replacement, just about anything). Is this a good line to start with?

2. I was thinking of showing the average savings of using reusable vs disposable in product posts. Example- women spend around $10 a month on disable pads or tampons. A set of 8 reusable pads (in different absorbencies) costs $60 and lasts around 6 years before needing to be replaced. That’s an average savings of over $3000 in the lifetime of a reusable pad set. Is this sort of thing a good way to sell how much better reusable are than disposable?

3. Obviously these kinds of products only appeal to a specific group of people. Etsy seems like a good website, since people who want homemade and Eco friendly products go there to shop. I also know people interested in this sort of product shop the farmers market where we live. But Im not sure if there might be any other types of places where I could market these items to the more “earthy” crowd. Any ideas of other places that might be good to market my line?

4. Finally, is figuring 2x the cost of materials along with $10/hr for my time spent making the products a good way to figure pricing? I think this seems fair, but am unsure if that will be too low or too high?

Any natural/eco-friendly products to get rid of blackheads/unclog pores on the nose?

I’ve tried those nose strips and those little tool things but my pores on my nose are awfully small so it really hurts to go pushing that instrument. I don’t really get that bad of acne, my pores on my nose just get clogged so you have that small black dot (blackhead?) and solid plugs and I’m afraid they’re unsightly from time to time. I don’t like using lot’s of chemicals or unnatural products either, like a lot of acne products really irritate my skin/smell bad to me. If they could be natural more eco–friendly products I’d feel better about using it.

How do my partner and i get a company to produce and manufacture our own brand cleaning products eco friendly?

Who among you guys wants our environment to become safe and clean by using eco-friendly products?

and you can get extra income too………..
and can earn extra income too!!!! I CAN PROVE IT TO YOU!!!!

Where to find Reps for Eco-friendly or Environmentally safe products/ services?

I’m looking for businesses or consultants that sell eco friendly products or environmentally safe products/ services in CT, MA or RI. If you know of any businesses or dealers please post their website.

Thank you
Donna
I posted this because I wanted referrals from those who actually did business with some of these environmentally friendly businesses. I’ve looked in many directories.
The reason I’m asking is because I’m putting on an Energy Conservation & Economic Fair in Plainfield, CT on Oct 4th. I’m looking for vendors who want a FREE spot to promote their products or services. I found a Green Builder, Alternative Fuels, Sustainable energy etc… I’m just not able to find local reps that sell biodegradable products or products safe for the environment besides the few I do have. Please post as many links as possible. I’ll check them out. People can send me brochures, business cards too. I’ll put them on a table for people to check out their Eco friendly products and services.

Is US occupation in the middle east for control of energy to thwart China?

News from various alternative media suggests that we have crossed the peak oil and the economic troubles are just the beginning of the things to come. It is very clear US occupation and wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan has nothing to do with 9/11 or so called terrorist outfits or WMD or “people who hate our freedom & liberty”. In a way its to thwart China from consuming the depleting non-renewable energy resources in central Asia and middle east. Building up of economic warfare with China in the recent times (accusing China of currency manipulation, Google security fiasco), covert operations in Iran to overthrow the government, activities in Georgia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, calling Vietnam a strategic Allie are further indicators of US ambition to control China sphere of influence over energy resources.

Why exactly are Republicans against alternate energy sources?

Not talking about those who get federal subsidies like oil and coal does….I am talking about private companies investing private money into alternate energy research and products.

Even the Military is using alternate energy!
http://www.dvidshub.net/news/88985/alternative–energy-solutions-encourage-military-self-sustainment#.T8oydtVtrko
Okay Military is a bad example. It still doesn’t explain the reason why? The oil and coal will run out especially since there is greater demand globally and we are selling it to them. Not to mention, oil and coal WILL run out, why so against a plan B for when that happens?
Here you go…Republicans are against Alternate Energy.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-29/republicans-move-to-cut-military-s-alternative-fuels.html
http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/129619-boxer-republicans-dead-set-against-clean-energy
One would think that they are against companies making a profit or even restricting free enterprise.

Why is the GOP against alternative energy?

http://news.yahoo.com/gop-says-energy-dept-cut-corners-lend-az-003359586–abc-news.html

I can understand a rational person not being for alternative energy. After all, it may never be cheaper than pumping fossil fuels out and converting them to useful work; especially if the effects of man made CO2 emissions are not factored into the price of said fossil fuels. Who knows, maybe all we need to do is rigorously increase the efficiency of the processes that we employ to derive useful work from fossil fuel to drastically reduce CO2 emissions (and thus, price of energy).

My question, though, is why the witch hunt? Why be against the PV technology. Seriously, they are talking about a 1.6 billion dollar loan. That is pennies compared to the size of our national debt. That aside, maybe a combination of alternative energy sources will work! Why is the GOP wasting time nit-picking whether a solar tracking system is “innovative”?

Why do Republicans oppose alternative energy like this?

Solar power station in Spain works at night.
A unique thermosolar power station in southern Spain can shrug off cloudy days: energy stored when the sun shines lets it produce electricity even during the night.

http://news.yahoo.com/solar-power-station-spain-works-night-000342166.html

If Obama tried to build this in the USA, Republicans would attack him, degrade him, and say he is trying to turn us into a socialist Europe. They would attack him for not drilling more oil and natural gas, although oil and natural gas drilling are at 30 year highs.

Question:
Why are Republicans against this kind of energy?

Great News! W/ Gas Prices Climbing Obama is Going to Invest Our Money in Some Alternative Fuel Sources. Thank?

God we will soon have cheaper ways to energy. Those Idiots in the Private Sector are to stupid to invest in these things that’s there problem when Our Investment starts paying off. Not to say Bush wasn’t smart also. He had the foresight to invest in Ethanol for us too.
I’m just thankful for our leaders paving the way for us.

Which state in the U.S is dealing with the most environmental issues?

I’m curious because I wanted to know which state is dealing with issues of the environment so I know where to get my intern and start searching for a job for a environmental science degree.
Anyone?

how to answer a tender regarding environmental issues?

i am preparing a bid for business, and the question i need to answer is “Please give an example of how you address environmental issues (i.e. Methodology of approach)” – can anyone help?
Thanks!

TRUE or FALSE? Gaining information on environmental issues is an important step to understanding the problem,?

Gaining information on environmental issues is an important step to understanding the problem, drawing conclusions, and making efforts to improving conditions
A. TRUE
B. FALSE

Scientific, social, and economic aspects of climate change due to human activities were the focus of the Montreal Protocol.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE

can someone help me in writing about Environmental issues?

Em, I am supposed to write a short story on the theme of Environmental issues and I’ve been thinking on specifically writing about pollution and the use of toxic wastes which can cause birth defects etc.
I would like if you could help me by giving me an idea of how my story-line (plot) can be, What can be the climax of my story?, how can i start?, what can be the resolution? etc.
I’d be very thankful for your help.

Artists that focus on Environmental Issues?

Can anyone give me at least two artists who focus on environmental issues, and some links to their work please? Need to be relatively famous artists, not just a local talent etc.

Thanks in advance!
Sorry, I should have been more clear. I needed artists, as in, people who create artworks. (Picasso etc)

Am I spoiled[details below]?

Okay well I live with my boyfriend and he’s being a total jerkface and was verbally abusing me by calling me a spoiled brat, which made me cry! It’s not my fault my daddy loves me and sends me cold, hard cash to spend on myself. I graduated from university last year, so I have a job and my boyfriend is the one who wanted me to move in with him, so it’s not like I have to pay bills or rent. My boyfriend is really abusive because he won’t buy me the 35mm Rolex Yatchmaster in yellow gold but instead he got me the 29mm Yatchmaster in steel and platinum[I know how rude]. It makes me so sad when he won’t buy me what I want and then yells at me when I buy it for myself, even though it’s not my fault. True story: I called the people at Saks and Net-a-Porter and told them not accept my credit card because they’re like a cheap who.re, they steal all my money, but guess what? They still accept my card there! I tried and he doesn’t give me enough credit. I only have:
-an iPhone 4s but I need that to stay connected
-an iPad 2, to read because I am a bibliophile and I use it to read and play angry birds
-4 louis vuittons. The Brea MM was my xmas present to myself and the Alma MM was from my daddy and they’re both from the vernis line which are like a staple so everyone needs one. I have a speedy 35 but like who doesn’t? and the elipse mm but that is such a unique bag, so it’s like investing in art.
-6 paris of Louboutins but they’re quality shoes and they’re worth the price
– A lot of Jimmy Choos but Choos are cheap so whatever
-I have a 2010 Lexus RX hybrid but that is such a modest car, it’s a grandma car and eco friendly so I don’t know why he’s pmsing about that!
Please tell me what you think and feel free to side with me
I know I already asked this but I did not get any serious responses. And btw I have a savings account and I am not in debt , I pay off my credit card every month!

Can someone who is environmentally and socially conscious justifiably wear leather?

(This is more of a discussion than a question.)

I think it’s not only justifiable; I think it can be a socially and environmentally conscious choice.

I have been a vegetarian for much of my life and I’ve eaten beef in my adult life less times then you can count on one hand. I’ve also always been very conscious of how my decisions impact the environment and affect social issues.

I used to think that wearing leather was counter-intuitive to environmental and scoial integrity. Now I think that the opposite is true.

It started off because I needed gear when I was riding my scooter that would protect me if I fell. Synthetics were very expensive and only came in grades and sizes more suitable to pocket rockets. So, eventually, I relented and bought a leather after about two years of hesitation. Now I also wear leather shoes and boots.

Okay, so here’s why: Leather, as a by-product of the beef industry, is in huge supply. Until people eat about a 1/50 (!) of the beef that they do in North America, there will always be leather that is not from cattle that is purpose bred. In other words, the environmental impact of the livestock will occur regardless of whether or not there is a demand for leather; the impact is driven by the demand for beef. On the other hand, synthetics have a huge environmental impact as they are usually derived from oils. Additionally, even natural fibres – save a few exceptions such as bamboo – can have a large environmental impact. The only additionally environmental impact from leather is from the tanning process, which in North America is highly regulated.

While there is a big push to have clothing sewn in North America, most textiles/ fabric produced in the world – like over 90% – comes from sweatshop conditions where wages and working conditions are poor, very poor. On the other hand, you can purchase leather clothing and footwear that, from beginning to end, is made and manufactured in North America, Australia or any other country where you are comfortable with the working conditions.

Lastly, cattle that is bred dual-purpose – beef and leather – most likely have beetter living conditions then some other cattle. I say most likely because I don’t know that for sure, but cattle that is over-crowded will nip and kick at other animals, rub into fencing and walls and be more susceptible to bites and infection, causing wounding and scarring. Scarring makes the leather less valuable.

Lastly, even when synthetics or natural fibre clothing beats out leather for environmental impact and social impact, leather out-performs synthetics and naturals almost always. For wind breaking, warmth retention, breathability and water resistance (in balance), comfort and protection, leather wins. Most importantly, though, leather will outlast any synthetic or natural fibre by years and years and years. I meet people who are still wearing leather jackets that were manufactured in the 80’s. Synthetics and natural fibres go to the landfill.

So, what do you think? While leather producers would have a hard time selling their product as eco–friendly and socially-aware, is this a fair arguement? Can someone who is environmentally and socially conscious justifiably wear leather?

I don’t know if i want to Major on Architecture or Int. Design ? Help !?

Well im beginning my Junior Year in HighSchool and its gonna be the year where I have to decide what i want to major on for the rest of my whole long life, and im thinking about Architecture or Interior Design but i still dont actually know which would be better. I’m still thinking about both Int.Design and Architecture because i’m not that big of a scientist or a math geek and i know you have to know alot of math to go for the ones i want. But then again i also wonder if in the Universities they can maybe help you with your math knowledge and maybe you might end up being a good Architect/Int.Design. Well what im trying to say is that im scared, Truelly fully SCARED out of my mind. I really love making model homes, Ive made 2 model homes the past 2 years and the first one was OK but the second one was WOW, it looked modern and it was like an Eco–Friendly House, BUT the negative thing about this house was that i didn’t do any measures, so the house had windows in different sides and it was just not measured correct. All this i hope to improve in my next 2 years of a highschool student ( measuring, organizing, etc) to become a more knowlegeable student. I am also really SCARED of not being able to get a Scholarship and end up paying all my College Tuition Costs and becoming in Debt for the rest of my life. Since i retained Algebra 1 for 2 years because i didnt pass my freshmen Year then i had to take it Sophmore year and Im currently Taking Geometry during Summer and its Ok, not that hard or Easy. And i hated Algebra 1 but Geometry is in a way exciting. And Since im not a straight “A” Student im like a “B” or a “C” student (Neutral) and do they still give out Scholarships to people like me that dont get Advanced Grades but Ok Grades ? Please explain anything i can do to ensure my choice of Majoring, and all the things i listed of being SCARED. Please i just want some Honest Answers from other people that also felt this way or was in the same shoes as me in the Past. Thanks Alot, I really Fully Appreciate Your Time.

What’s my sexual orientation?

Hello there, can anyone help me realize what my sexual orientation is? I know a lot of people say, who cares, labels don’t matter. But I would really like to know because sometimes people ask me if I have a boyfriend or anything and its so hard for me to explain things to them, that I’m not straight. Like when I meet new friends and I want to tell them, its just that I want to be sure that what I am telling them is correct.

So here are a few things about me:
-all my favorite actors are women
-whenever I see a couple, I’ve realized that I always tend to stare at the woman not the man
-my friends and I have caught myself checking women out (if its a REALLY hot guy, i admire his face)
-whenever my friends say, “omg he’s so hot” whether referring to a celebrity or some guy, its so hard for me to see what they see in him (once again, if he is a pretty boy then I will admire his face)
-I used to fantasize about both men and women, but now I’ve started to fantasize about women like 85% of the time
-from the ages of 5-10years old I used to try to get my friends (all girls) in bed with me (like I would start off by saying, “want to play doctor?” or “want to play mommy and daddy?”) and I had succeeded quite a few times and enjoyed it
-I’ve never had sex with a guy
-at school when we played “house” i would get really jealous when i couldn’t be mommy and daddy with my best friend (especially this one time, a guy said, “you can’t be daddy, you’re a girl. I’m the daddy.” So I got really angry and I ran down the hill and sat behind a bush and started to cry.)
-when I was 6 or 7 years old, everyday after school I would come home and lock the door to the basement and turn on the television and I remember there used to be this gorgeous woman on a show and I would turn off the volume and start to masturbate to her
-and also around that same time, my mom’s friend was getting married and I started to get jealous, so every time she would ask me what I thought of her fiance, I would say that I didn’t like him or the way he looked (I know its rude but I was quite young and possessive of her)
-when I’m with guys, I like the conversation at times but I also tend to get aggressive and act like a feminist

Stereotypical things I’ve noticed about myself:
-I’m a feminist
-I am extremely eco–friendly
-I like wearing plaid (didn’t know it was a lesbian thing, but I still did it)
-Always wear Vans or DC shoes
-Love getting pierced and tattooed
-Have a huge collection of leather jackets
-Wear thumb rings (when I got them I didn’t know that they had any significance to sexuality)
-Sit with my legs wide apart
-Tend to talk with a deep raspy voice even though I don’t smoke (however, I do sing)
-I absolutely love motorcycles (they are my life, but maybe that’s because I come from a family of motorcycle riders)
-Tend to wear guyish clothes because if they are too feminine, I feel awkward
-Enjoy skateboarding

To tell you the truth, I do truly feel like I am a lesbian but something in side of me is saying, if you end up with a man somehow, everyone’s going to hate you for lying to them. And also that part where I fantasize about men at times, I’m pretty sure lesbians don’t do that. So if I call myself a lesbian then other lesbians will get angry because of that.

PLEASE BE HONEST, am I spoiled?

Okay well I live with my boyfriend and he’s being a total jerkface and was verbally abusing me by calling me a spoiled brat, which made me cry! It’s not my fault my daddy loves me and sends me cold. hard, cash to spend on myself. I graduated from university last year, so I have a job and he’s the one who wanted me to move in with him, so it’s not like I have to pay bills or rent. My boyfriend is really abusive because he won’t buy me the 35mm Rolex Yatchmaster in yellow gold but instead he got me the 29mm Yatchmaster in steel and platinum[I know how rude]. It makes me so sad when he won’t buy me what I want and then yells at me, even though it’s not my fault. True story: I told the people at Saks and Net-a-Porter to not accept my credit card because they’re like a cheap who.re, they steal all my money, but guess what? They still accept my card there, I tried and he doesn’t give me enough credit. I only have:
-an iPhone 4s but I need that to stay connected
-an iPad 2, to read because I am a bibliophile and I use it to read and play angry birds
-4 louis vuittons. The Brea MM was my xmas present to myself and the Alma MM was from my daddy and they’re both from the vernis line which are like a staple so everyone needs one. I have a speedy 35 but like who doesn’t? and the elipse mm but that is such a unique bag, so it’s like investing in art.
-6 paris of Louboutins but they’re quality shoes and they’re worth the price
– A lot of Jimmy Choos but Choos are cheap so whatever
-I have a 2010 Lexus RX hybrid but that is such a modest car, it’s a grandma car and eco friendly so I don’t know why he’s pmsing about that!
Please tell me what you think and feel free to side with me
I know I already asked this but I did not get any serious responses. And btw I have a savings account and I am not in debt , I pay off my credit card every month!

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