Current Events - September 2006

I personally do not agree with smacking children because to me it does not seem to help matters but I could be wrong.
Does it actully do any good,and what are the alternatives ?

2006-09-20 01:09:45 · 24 answers · asked by mentor 5

What is your impression of 43 if you don't agree with either the Fool/Disaster or SHYT options?

Added comments will decide the 10 points awarding.

2006-09-20 00:41:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think the leaders of Islam do and say all they can to discourage terrorism?

Following the numerous Islamic fundamentalist attacks around the world, there appears to be very little public condemnation of the acts from the Muslim community.

Now I have absolutly no doubt that the vast majority of muslims reject and are as horrified by these attacks as the rest of us. What I would like to see and hear is promiant muslim leaders making joint statements with British government officials condeming any such acts of violence. Instead, we hear a lot from the Muslim Council of Great Britain concerning Islamophobia and the muslim community feeling vindicted and targeted by idiots who think that anyone who has dark skin is a terrorist.

My point is this: had muslim leaders made a stance and showed more solidarity with British leaders, I believe there would have been far less Islamophobia, less intolerance and less violence towards muslims. Do you agree with this view?

2006-09-20 00:39:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

This country seems to be teetering on the edge of an uprising against Islamic/Muslim communities, if this were to happen do you think this would be a win for the terrorists, is this their intention?

2006-09-20 00:24:41 · 11 answers · asked by monkeyboy 2

2006-09-20 00:19:47 · 8 answers · asked by laura 2

2006-09-19 23:47:23 · 10 answers · asked by Nigel G 1

2006-09-19 22:49:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anybody know how many hours later from now can i watch the memorial of "the croc hunter" ?and from which channel?
I'm going to watch it from sattelite as i'm not in aust.
Can i watch the replay of it in any of british channels?

2006-09-19 22:43:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was busy all day from 9am to 6:30 pm... I really wanted to see it! Any hope it will be broadcast in Australia a third time? If so what channel and when? Thnx :)

2006-09-19 22:35:14 · 2 answers · asked by Pearl 3

Recently President Bush in a speech appealed to the Iranian people
"Your rulers have chosen to deny you liberty and to use your nation's resources to fund terrorism and fuel extremism and pursue nuclear weapons," Bush told Iranians.
Although he might be right, do you think, that “him” saying it, would sway support away from the Iranian regime, or indeed would galvanise it ! or will it get ignored ?
Did Iranian president's famous letter to Washington, sway any support from Bush, strengthened it, or fell on deaf ears ?

2006-09-19 22:33:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-19 21:38:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Over the last few weeks the price has gone down from a pound to about 87p does anybody know why?
Are OPEC producing more or is there another price war happening or has the situation in Iraq stabilised the price?

2006-09-19 21:11:12 · 14 answers · asked by BadShopper 4

Yes we know that a virus or parasite is involved by why is the disease spreading ?

Some say that 80% of the cases in North America involve gay men, and they only are less than 2% of the population ?

In Africa no one has mentioned a sinlge case of 'tainted blook' that has taken alot of live in Canada?

Different reason ?

2006-09-19 21:04:29 · 5 answers · asked by Caesar J. B. Squitti 1

2006-09-19 21:01:02 · 8 answers · asked by JOHANN L 3

What is happening with this trial for Saddam as it is turning into a farce.
The judge has been sacked because he said that Saddam was not a Dictator,and now his Defence team have resigned,what the heck is going on.
Now I agree that he should go on trial so why dont they just get on with it or, is this really all about Politics and a good show.
Put him on trial and then if foung guilty execute him.

2006-09-19 20:57:01 · 15 answers · asked by mentor 5

i think if we didn't need oil anymore, we could bankrupt opec and then this islamic militant problem would cave in on itself. they would all be fighting to keep the money they had if they knew the world wasn't addicted to oil anymore.

2006-09-19 20:55:54 · 8 answers · asked by misterangryeyes 3

I think it's a very fitting tribute to a guy who went and conquered his dreams and his love of wildlife. Do you agree or disagree and why?

2006-09-19 20:45:19 · 17 answers · asked by missieclass 4

Link- http://chron.com/disp/story.mpl/space/4197462.html

2006-09-19 20:33:18 · 4 answers · asked by creationrocks2006 3

Also known as Leland Chapman. Has a reality show on A&E tv.

2006-09-19 20:21:51 · 5 answers · asked by skeeosh 2

Anousheh Ansari, an Iranian by birth who moved to the USA at 16, is now the first Iranian woman in space, after paying out about $20 mil for the place. The USA have told her not to wear the iranian flag next to the stars & stripes on her space suit, which she wanted to do to try & promote peace & reconiliation between the two countries.
a personal view is that she's paid for the place, why in heck should the US government have a say in what she wears?

2006-09-19 19:31:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

that way we don't have to read..."help!! can i be pregnant?..." or "could a test detect pregnancy 1 month after having intercourse?..." or "can you get pregnant on the third day after your period stops!?!?!?" etc?????

2006-09-19 19:08:08 · 20 answers · asked by drtyfckr 3

Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks. A day after a group of mainstream Muslim leaders pledged loyalty to Australia and her Queen at a special meeting with Prime Minister John Howard, he and his Ministers made it clear that extremists would face a crackdown.

Treasurer Peter Costello, seen as heir apparent to Howard, hinted that some radical clerics could be asked to leave the country if they did not accept that Australia was a secular state, and its laws were made by parliament.

"If those are not your values, if you want a country which has Sharia law or a theocratic state, then Australia is not for you", he said on National Television. "I'd be saying to clerics who are teaching that there are two laws governing people in Australia: one the Australian law and another the Islamic law, that is false. If you can't agree with parliamentary law, independent courts, democracy, and would prefer Sharia law and have the opportunity to go to another country, which practices it, perhaps, then, that's a better option", Costello said. Asked whether he meant radical clerics would be forced to leave, he said those with dual citizenship could possibly be asked to move to the other country.

Education Minister Brendan Nelson later told reporters that Muslims who did not want to accept local values should "clear off. Basically people who don't want to be Australians, and who don't want, to live by Australian values and understand them, well then, they can basically clear off", he said.

Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques

Quote: "IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians."

However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the 'politically correct' crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others.

"I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to Australia. However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand. This idea of Australia being a multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. And as Australians, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society ... Learn the language! Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture. We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us. If the Southern Cross offends you, or you don't like "A Fair Go", then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from. By all means, keep your culture, but do not force it on others. This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'. If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted."

Maybe if we circulate this amongst ourselves, American citizens will find the backbone to start speaking and voting the same truths!

2006-09-19 17:31:37 · 16 answers · asked by karrialaska 2

I was watching the news the other day and this was mentioned as a possibility in the future. I was wondering what everyone thinks about it?

2006-09-19 17:30:06 · 19 answers · asked by shortydolphin 3

Seems to me he made a lot of good points... No ranting or raving. A lot of of truth in what he said.. Basically.. that how can the UN council bring nations like Britain and the USA to heel when they are such a big part of it, and that , the more powerfull nations where lording it over the less powerfull.. What did you think?

2006-09-19 17:15:24 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4

can u giv me a breif info of the top IT companys

2006-09-19 17:12:15 · 1 answers · asked by maverickmonk 2

Now that Pluto has been demoted?

2006-09-19 16:53:58 · 12 answers · asked by a kinder, gentler me 7

Just so you know buddy, the guy that just took over Thailand, the military leader..........he is a muslim.

2006-09-19 16:45:42 · 10 answers · asked by nightfall7979 2

bumper-sticker ads against the President , on the website where you go to donate . I am sad to see that ; but I wouldn't donate a nickel after seeing that . That is wrong , DOG ! Shame on you for allowing that .

2006-09-19 16:44:58 · 7 answers · asked by missmayzie 7

2006-09-19 16:37:21 · 9 answers · asked by partyguy20062001 1

Some who have written about Dogs leagal fund are very selfish and self centered people who only care about themselves in my opinion. We are all Americans if we can help we should. Do not be Self absorbed thats what americans should not be about.

2006-09-19 16:32:14 · 5 answers · asked by nesara w 1