All categories - 22 July 2006

IIn his book titled Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, Perkins describes how as a highly paid professional, he helped the U.S. cheat poor countries around the globe out of trillions of dollars:

"Basically what we were trained to do and what our job is to do is to build up the American empire. To bring -- to create situations where as many resources as possible flow into this country, to our corporations, and our government, and in fact we’ve been very successful. We’ve built the largest empire in the history of the world. It's been done over the last 50 years since World War II with very little military might, actually. It's only in rare instances like Iraq where the military comes in as a last resort. This empire, unlike any other in the history of the world, has been built primarily through economic manipulation, through cheating, through fraud, through seducing people into our way of life".

2006-07-22 19:05:00 · 9 answers · asked by MeerKatje 3 in Economics

Don't you get tired of it ? Plain & simply put it comes down to a few things not everyone is going to agree with. Mexico and the U.S. need each other for various reasons and to say otherwise is speaking from an uninformed position. As far as immigrants, Theres nothing wrong with someone wanting to come to the U.S.! As long as it's done the right way(legally) what's the problem ? Do you think other countries should keep you out for being American ? Illegals should go back and follow the proper procedures for coming here. We do have the right and the need to know who is coming across our borders and what they are bringing across. It's that simple! We all have to follow the procedure even though it's unfortunate at times!
What's soo complicated about it that the same arguments keep going back & forth day in & day out ? Do you not get tired of beating your head against the wall ?

2006-07-22 19:04:55 · 21 answers · asked by hammer2dead 4 in Immigration

A whole bunch of people are found dead in a cabin on the side of a mountain. The cabin is raised above ground. How did they die?

Hints:
They did not die of an avalanche.
There were no lethal weapons involved.
No outside person came in and killed them.
The death was an accident.
No one farted and killed them with the stench. ;)

10 points awarded to the winner.

2006-07-22 19:04:42 · 14 answers · asked by Me 2 in Jokes & Riddles

Think about it, think how fragile we are nowadays, you can see it by all the tons of medication they got out there. It's basically like we're hooked up to a life machine. You don't see animals getting all these diseases and disorders like humans get; I doubt even 'cavemen' were dependant like we are today. So either are humans meant to be extinct, or were we not meant to live so long? Not to mention so many stupid people we see everyday, more and more...the numbers are growing.

2006-07-22 19:04:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

coz people here insult others religion does ur religion teaches this to u yes or no

2006-07-22 19:04:28 · 21 answers · asked by Haroon 3 in Religion & Spirituality

we have checked our e-mail account for many times.The incomming and outgoing servers are right and does our password. what is the problem? any idea?

2006-07-22 19:04:23 · 1 answers · asked by sea_vancouver 1 in Software

i think short hair is playful and sassy--is that OK?

2006-07-22 19:04:08 · 11 answers · asked by Hot Lips 4077 5 in Hair

A few hours ago an Asian female asked the question..why are white American men coming to Asian by the millions to find Asian females? All the men who answered the question are correct. All the American women who answered the question are dillusional!!!
I am a white American man who became so sick and tired of womens bullshit in the USA I sold everything I owned and bought a one way ticket to Bangkok 7 years ago. White men are marrying Asian females in droves for 1 reason only...PEACE of MIND and HEART. I married a beautiful sexy sweet Thai girl 7 years ago. In 7 solid years of being together almost 24 hours per day we have never had a single argument of any type...EVER!!! She never gains weight and is sexier today than she was when I married her. She is a beauty queen who's physical beauty is surpassed by her humilty and politeness.. she is kind to everyone and never talks about anyone behind their backs. She is incapable of anger or raising her voice to create a problem. WE LOVE!

2006-07-22 19:04:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

2006-07-22 19:04:04 · 6 answers · asked by Jasmine 1 in Friends

2006-07-22 19:04:03 · 8 answers · asked by M R 1 in Biology

My hubby & I are both disabled but I love him to death & take marriage VERY seriously.....
I also love my 3 children very much...
Tonight my husband finally lost it - he picked up my 10 month old son by the arm & practically threw him at me then hit our 3 yr old daughter on the head - Then he sliced his wrist wide open!! I called the police & for now he is in a mental ward , my kids are with my friends till I can be sure they are safe!! HELP??? ADVICE???
We have been so upset over my medicaid being cancelled & we are dirt poor right now - we have both been under huge amounts of stress!!

2006-07-22 19:03:55 · 21 answers · asked by Catcanscratch 5 in Marriage & Divorce

do you think that changing a diaper is a breeze

2006-07-22 19:03:42 · 23 answers · asked by Jason M 2 in Newborn & Baby

2006-07-22 19:03:37 · 7 answers · asked by smousehouse2 1 in Hobbies & Crafts

I've always enjoyed throwing things to the passing by cars...
One time, for example I threw a plastic bag with 4 gallons of water from the 10th floor, scared the shi* out of the drivers!

2006-07-22 19:03:30 · 6 answers · asked by Transgénico 7 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-22 19:03:27 · 28 answers · asked by Āáķĩf 1 in Religion & Spirituality

A rough estimate. i need an idea. Theres food, diapers...and what else? that doesnt sound too bad...

2006-07-22 19:03:22 · 14 answers · asked by Baby Jack born 4/5/09 4 in Parenting

2006-07-22 19:03:18 · 32 answers · asked by metalchriswpg 3 in Music

Just wondering if anyone thinks the violence is bringing on the end of the world.

2006-07-22 19:03:17 · 9 answers · asked by redbeachball 1 in Current Events

I was just wondering if anyone has had a long distance relationship that has worked, or knows how u can make one work.

2006-07-22 19:03:08 · 17 answers · asked by Aimee 1 in Singles & Dating

Should we partition Lebanon into 3 countries, one for the christians, one for sunni and one for shiite? this will stop all the problems with israel? or will it?

2006-07-22 19:03:04 · 6 answers · asked by outremer7 1 in Military

well i have a guy and hes kinda my best friend and well i kinda like him ...wats the best wat to win him over?or at least make him like me?

2006-07-22 19:02:59 · 7 answers · asked by colombiahotti 1 in Friends

I wanna get like a Randy Rhoads... Zakk Wylde type deal goin' on by having the ability so solo, but still be able to rock a narly metal riff too. So what's an appropriate guitar guage string.... and do u guy's think that Earnie Ball's are good???? THANX!!

2006-07-22 19:02:55 · 2 answers · asked by flyboy711672005 1 in Music

2006-07-22 19:02:51 · 12 answers · asked by what_do_i_know? 2 in Engineering

2006-07-22 19:02:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I just inherited a cat from my sister and for the past couple of weeks shes been whining CONSTANTLY. Im sure shes not in heat. I knew her before my sister died,and she(the cat) didnt want much to do with me.Now i think she wants me to pet her all the time cause thats about the only time she doesnt whine. I just dont have the time and the patience. I think theres gotta be a better solution than locking her in the backroom.

2006-07-22 19:02:48 · 11 answers · asked by Matthew D 3 in Cats

be found in any country like a park. I'm planning to date my friend Daisy, I want to go beyond our friendship. Is it Ok to ask her if we could go out together and watch movies or do you guys have other suggestion on what other nice place to go out with a girl? Is it ok to tell her that I love her on our first date or should I let more dates to come and then tell her that I like her? What should a guy do and don't do on a date? what are things that are nice topic to talk with? Please answer this for me and don't suggest horny stuffs, I don't like it. I just want her to be my girlfriend right now or someday if she's not ready and I can wait. And someday, I'll marry her if we are already a responsible adults. I am 21 and she's 18. I am not into pre-marital sex or what other teenager does coz I want to be a responsible family man someday and I had dreams for my family and for Daisy if someday we would be together. I know that were still young but I just want to be at her side. tnx

2006-07-22 19:02:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating