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Marc Kamin

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 12/31/2012

Expertise

I'll be glad to answer any question related to US politics, regarding domestic or international issues.

Experience in the area

I've studied US history and politics for nearly 20 years. I'm currently also volunteering in the American, European, and Medieval history categories.

What do you like about this subject?

Issues of life and death, war and peace, wealth and poverty, are all influenced by the politics of our country. It's important to understand it, and to participate in the political system.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I'm always hoping to achieve a deeper understanding of the process by which power is distributed in the US.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

The Democratic party, which purportedly represents the poor, obtains most of its money from a few very large donations. The Republican party, which supposedly represents the rich, obtains most of its money from $2000 contributions from individuals

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Congress passed a law to permit automatic pay raises every year unless members voted against it. The purpose was to prevent an actual vote on a pay raise.

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katelyn	02/01/09	8	10	10	thank you that helped a lot
Yangkun	01/26/09	10	10	10
David	01/24/09	10	10	10	Thanks for the info!
Lauri	01/23/09	10	10	10	Thanks for getting back to me so .....
nawd	06/08/08	10	10	10	thanks a lot.

Recent Answers from Marc Kamin

2009-01-31 foreign policy:

Hi Katelyn, I'll be glad to help with your question. One reason that the status of Puerto Rico should not change is that, until residents of PR vote to decide some serious changes, it should be assumed

2009-01-22 Addressing the President:

Hi Lauri, I'll be glad to help with your question. I don't think that it's disrespectful to refer to the president by his last name in writing, especially if no disrespect is intended. However, I

2009-01-22 Term of office:

Hi David, I'll be glad to help with your question, and yes, it definitely makes sense. Luckily for us, the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution addresses that exact issue. According to the Amendment

2009-01-19 Obama changes:

Hi Jon, I'll be glad to help with your question. Based on what Obama has said during his campaign and since his election, some changes we can expect are: 1. There will be a greater emphasis on

2009-01-07 President elect Obama:

Hi Debbie, I'll be glad to help with your question. Yes, it's my understanding, too, that Michelle Obama's mother will be staying at the White House. If you object to that, I suggest contacting

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