All categories - 17 April 2007

I try to read a wide variety of political viewpoints, but one interesting thing that has caught my attention lately is the idea that 'liberalism is a mental illness' coming from the extreme right. I have seen it on blogs (on two right-wing psychologists blogs) on right-wing radio and from right-wingers themselves.

What do you think of this phrase and it's implications, taking into account the political atmosphere, the large scope of generally normal people who are being treated in the mental health system, the mistreatment of the mentally ill and it's stigma and the actual feasibility of one political faction abusing the psychiatric system to gain power over the opposing faction? Does this mud-slinging have more wieght to it when it's mouthed by individuals in the psychiatric proffession? Are there enough protections in place for the rights of individuals to prevent the psychiatric system from being abused politically on a large scale?

2007-04-17 07:11:48 · 3 answers · asked by l m 3 in Bologna

was never on birth control before. missed first week of pills due to family emergency. when i returned i started on the 2nd week. had sexual intercourse a few times between second week and now. now on the placebo week..can i be pregnant?
thanks.

2007-04-17 07:11:38 · 15 answers · asked by nyc2007 1 in Pregnancy

If the dimension of an rectangle's diagonal s are given...how to find the area of that rectangle???

2007-04-17 07:11:31 · 8 answers · asked by Rakesh M 1 in Mathematics

when someone asks a question that is totally a fabricated lie.
For example if someone asked about marines failing to observe proper protocol in saluting Clinton during his time in office, or that the Clinton's are "charging" the secret service rent. Both questions are false, yet Conservatives and Republicans jump all over it and treat it as truth.

My question is, do they do this out of hate or out of ignorance??? there really aren't any other options.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/clintons/salute.asp

http://www.snopes.com/politics/clintons/landlord.asp

2007-04-17 07:11:22 · 12 answers · asked by truth seeker 7 in Politics

2007-04-17 07:11:10 · 8 answers · asked by Rosey55 D 5 in Newborn & Baby

My husband has a 2005 truck and had to replace turbo once already and has been in shop three weeks total re: the turbo. The turbo light has come back on, low power going up hills etc.

2007-04-17 07:11:02 · 8 answers · asked by Kimbo 1 in Ford

Hello,

I formed a corporation in Dec of 2006 that has no sales, expenses or employees. Do I have to file taxes for 2006 still?

I will probably use Turbo Tax for business if I do.
http://turbotax.intuit.com/tax_products/learn_business_desktop.jhtml

Thanks!

2007-04-17 07:10:54 · 2 answers · asked by shane1800 2 in Other - Taxes

2007-04-17 07:10:50 · 2 answers · asked by Honey 1 in Trying to Conceive

Im not refering to Man vs Wild

the host is american and the program follows a story about a group of men who ventured into a rainforest, the host shows what the group should have done in the forest

2007-04-17 07:10:42 · 5 answers · asked by MrBest 1 in Television

To go through the background check, show 3 pieces of ID and everything else.

Should a Lie-Detector test be involved in this process now?
How about a metal evaluation?

This may not have stopped him, but would have defineitly put him on the authories radar.

2007-04-17 07:10:38 · 4 answers · asked by Kandy 6 in Other - News & Events

2007-04-17 07:10:33 · 4 answers · asked by Kim P 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

A woman I know only from my uni course (socially, we have hardly ever spoken to each other) saw me in town, over the weekend, with my girl-friend. When I saw her at uni today, she asked me, rather annoyed, why I hadn't told her I am gay.

Did I miss the memo about HAVING to tell everyone we meet?




And who else is mildly vexed that the only way to emphasise a word here is to put it in caps?
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2007-04-17 07:10:17 · 38 answers · asked by abetterfate 7 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Want to start moving business, trying to find brokers, who can give me jobs in MD/DC/VA/PA area

2007-04-17 07:10:05 · 1 answers · asked by v_korex 1 in Small Business

I have had really bad eczema on my body face and hands for a few years. I have seen the dermatolgist several times and have been prescribed numerous drugs and creams. My face and body have gotten much better from changing soaps and sun treatment but my hands are terrible. They are swollen cracked and bloody. it seems if i put cream on everyday they are fine, but if I skip even one day it becomes awful again. it is difficult to get anything done because I cant bend my fingers anyone have any suggestions? i am currently using clobetasl propionate ointment (0.05%)

2007-04-17 07:09:52 · 7 answers · asked by subra55118 3 in Skin Conditions

2007-04-17 07:09:47 · 2 answers · asked by . 1 in Polls & Surveys

Now, don't get me wrong, I love Tolkien. I love the history he made for Middle-earth, and the detail he put into it, but to be honest I find reading 'The Lord of the Rings' a little tedious. His style seems a bit stilted to me, and the constant stops for poems and songs kind of drives me a little nuts. And we all know how 'exciting' the 'Silmarillion' is for so many fans! ;) So I'm wondering if I'm a bad Tolkien fan for not liking his style of writing, or if I'm not alone.

2007-04-17 07:09:45 · 10 answers · asked by alimagmel 5 in Books & Authors

2007-04-17 07:09:42 · 8 answers · asked by FIRE CAP'N 1 in Beer, Wine & Spirits

Was this slaughter a feature of American civilization?
Maybe it was the utmost of liberty?
…
How do you live in such anarchy?

2007-04-17 07:09:40 · 12 answers · asked by th 1 in Current Events

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/cclsjc/photo/294928804336179761/1
I tried to include as many fish in the pics as I could. Everybody seems happy except the Australian Rainbow. He just kinda hangs around. Any suggestions for my tank? It's a 30 gal. I have 4 tetras, 3 rosey barbs, 2 dwarf gouramis (males), 1 rainbow, 1 angelfish, 3 Mickey Mouse platys. I feed them a frozen bloodworm cube 3 times a week. Am I doing ok?

2007-04-17 07:09:29 · 6 answers · asked by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 in Fish

2007-04-17 07:09:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Fender American Vintage '62 Strat, Fender American Deluxe Strat HSS or Gilbson Les Paul Deluxe? This will be a present, trying to choose best!

2007-04-17 07:08:55 · 7 answers · asked by DT 2 in Music

Would a diet of soup and vegetables work?

Also, what could I have for a breakfast meal that wouldn't be that fattening? Note that I hate eggs. Is there any kind of cereal that doesn't taste like cardboard I could do?

Any help on any kind of diet that has worked for you is appreciated! I only need to lose about 20 pounds, not 100!

Thanks!

2007-04-17 07:08:54 · 8 answers · asked by ♦ Tiff ♦ 6 in Diet & Fitness

2007-04-17 07:08:43 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-04-17 07:08:37 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2007-04-17 07:08:33 · 20 answers · asked by Carla M 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

i have tryed everything to get on myspace but nothing works everything that used to work is blocked plz help

2007-04-17 07:08:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Internet

2007-04-17 07:08:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Indy Racing League (IRL)

I've been eagerly waiting for days now. I bought my fish about a week ago from the local store and when i got home i realised that one was showing the signs of pregnancy:
- being lethargic
- seperating itself from other fish
- huge belly
Would it be okay just to put her in a breeding trap until the fry are born or could that harm her? Please reply soon because she is starting to look pretty big. Thankyou.

2007-04-17 07:08:09 · 3 answers · asked by Fraser :] 2 in Fish

With all the craziness going on in this country, I think I want to move somewhere that is neutral territory. Can anyone tell me a little about Canada (crime rates, best cities, warmest area, ect)...
Also, I am studying to be a school teacher. Any idea what the starting salary is in Canada?

2007-04-17 07:08:08 · 10 answers · asked by Hey now! 3 in Other - Canada