Current Events - February 2007

why is it so hard for americans to see the real truth behind this wanna be american bush,all this middle eastern problems revolve around oil. he wants it bad,iran wants iraq oil bad,thier running out fast ,so why are americans still thinking this whole thing has to do with protecting america,why are americans so simple in thinking that iran is the only counrty suppliying arms,russia,china,yes even weapons from americans are being used against americans.....i asked 20 people if they thought thier was an oil deal invovled with iraq and they had no clue the 75% deal america has on oil in iraq.....does anyone realy think we are in danger in america....

2007-02-16 09:34:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems that no one has really has addressed the fact of the goverments role in the relief effort when hurrance Katria hit New Orleans. It seems that this issue has been swept under the rug becasue of the war

2007-02-16 09:16:31 · 14 answers · asked by citizenparticular 2

As we all know, or should know, America went to war with Iraq. I think we can all agree that after 9/11, most of us Americans were pro-war. Flags were flying high, "God Bless America" was being played every 2 minutes on every radio station, and people wanted to avenge the deaths of the 3,000 people that were killed from the events of 9/11.

Now, in 2007, President Bush is being critized for his decision to invade Iraq. Why? What exactly went wrong between the announce of the war and now, and why do people blame the problem in Iraq solely on President Bush?

Did the plan not work out? That's what it sounds like to me. I'm not a specialist on this matter, but I have a feeling that the war wasn't suppose to last this long. Also, 3000+ troops weren't suppose to die. But it did and they did....why?

2007-02-16 08:50:17 · 14 answers · asked by OwNaGeR 3

Why do Republican lawmakers keep talking about how the troops in Iraq can't win the war in Iraq if their funding is cut? I want the Congress to talk about what constitutes a "win" in the war. Let's see we've lost about 3200 troops to how many for the enemy... Some people would contend we've lost already by losing this many troops and let's not forget the countless others that have been injured. And then let's not forget the War Crimes that have been committed or the sectarian violence we can't seem to get a grip on. Is continued funding really going to help us "win"?

2007-02-16 08:33:54 · 16 answers · asked by cptmajid 1

The final era of the republican power in congress is coming to a close,and accepting the fact that the people have spoken we need to get out of Iraq, and let other countries fight people that don't understand what freedom is all about. All the abuse with contracting monies to rebuild Iraq, I believe that money belongs here in our country and support those that help us. Victory comes when there is no more wars,and when you have a purpose,and we will be ready financially and military ready.

2007-02-16 08:20:15 · 7 answers · asked by demitrus30 1

It Seems that Freedom of SPEECH is not a two way street, how come its ok to bash Bush but when people bash the Dixie Chicks, its not Politically correct.....When people stop buying their albums or attending their concerts, its considered Black listed instead of the people fundamentals right to boycott. Why does the Dixie Chicks step up for the rights of people to bash BUSH but try to step on those that BASH them. Are they two faced? Did they earn the Grammy's? WHY, WHY, WHY.....

2007-02-16 07:50:49 · 17 answers · asked by JAREDPEREIRA 1

2007-02-16 07:50:02 · 4 answers · asked by americanmalearlington 4

Isn't that long overdue?

2007-02-16 07:49:10 · 5 answers · asked by Nacho Libre 1

2007-02-16 07:38:22 · 10 answers · asked by ladysosureone 6

I would like to know the general concensus among people about the political claim that Iran is our enemy and that we must take military action against a country which we can not prove has done anything more than defend its borders, very much like we would do in America.

2007-02-16 07:25:31 · 11 answers · asked by Rothwyn 4

2007-02-16 06:26:02 · 15 answers · asked by Undecided Voter 1

News is hightlighting surge in gun crime. Where is the surge coming from? How can we tackle it? What are your views.

2007-02-16 06:21:57 · 34 answers · asked by alphacharlie 3

I am writting a report about what should be done about the Darfur genocide. Thanks for all of your infornmation and opinions!

2007-02-16 06:20:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-16 06:07:21 · 5 answers · asked by anubhav_55 3

I know its a personal choice when you decide who to vote for in the Presidential Elections, but who did you vote for in 2000 and 2004, why, and knowing what you know now would you change that?

2007-02-16 05:56:50 · 7 answers · asked by liebedich85 4

Bravo to the crew and passengers!

2007-02-16 05:39:37 · 9 answers · asked by Dick Richards 3

Saying he was number1 and giving the finger, is so childish and disrespectful.

2007-02-16 05:27:42 · 16 answers · asked by ? 7

is it a good use of legislative time and taxpayer money

2007-02-16 05:21:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

In my Yahoo news, I have a story about a US agent getting 5 years in prison for smuggling immigrants into the country (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070215/us_nm/usa_crime_immigration_dc_1) and directly under it is a story about the ohio couple only getting 2 years for torturing their children (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070215/us_nm/children_cages_dc_1). Please explain the incongruity of this.

2007-02-16 05:14:58 · 21 answers · asked by taliswoman 4

No matter if you are for the war or against it, we all know that our actions have un-corked all the extreme violence in Iraq. Given that fact, why do we only allow 7,000 Iraqis to come to the US each year? Shouldn't we allow as many who want to to move here to make amends for the de-stabilization of their country? They are not going to be like South American laborers-most Iraqis are intelligent, educated people with job skills. If they want to come here (and bear in mind that none of the 9/11 perpetrators were Iraqi) shouldn't they be allowed?

2007-02-16 05:14:44 · 7 answers · asked by Year of the Monkey 5

Ok i went to the bar last night with some friends and around 1:30 this crazy looking guy walks up to us and starts talking about his W-2s, tring not to be rude I bullshitted with him for alittle until we left, I went home and when to bed when I woke up and turned the TV on I was watching the news and saw that the same guy shot a cop !
This world is so F-in crazy What do you think? Oh ya this was in Pittsburgh not that means anything

2007-02-16 04:47:28 · 1 answers · asked by Boondocksaint 4

We rightfully criticize palestinians when they are wrong but never criticize Israel when they are wrong (settlers in the West bank).

2007-02-16 04:21:52 · 9 answers · asked by jongcr 1

Ok, I've asked 5 times and all the liberals spout off is how Bush got us in this mess and not how to resolve the problem realistically. The congress is doing the same thing. I want our troops out, ASAP, but then what?? The terrorists can get to us through the Mexican border or Canadian for that matter. My question is how do we get the terrorists to lighten up and stop attacking us or is too late and we just keep on fighting til milliions are dead...Not trying to be partisan, just want to hear realistic possibilities.

2007-02-16 03:42:15 · 16 answers · asked by bigbro3006 3

Recent polls have found the UK to not offer anything positive to our children and people alike - what is this saying to the rest of the world. We have been open about it and I find it all very embarrassing. Plus I have not seen Mr Blair speak out about these figures. We have a few programmes on TV discussing these issues but where is the action to a quick improvement coming from.

2007-02-16 02:55:52 · 29 answers · asked by deep in thought 4

i mean its not enough they stall palestians land and now isreal wants to take down a very importenet praying place....wat the heck is wrong with with..and then its us the bad guys?...

2007-02-16 02:36:29 · 2 answers · asked by someone 3

2007-02-16 02:35:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or, is it necessary work, as the jews claim. It seems provocative, to me. What say you.

Shalom and Salaam.

2007-02-16 01:51:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Dog the bounty hunter has just been told he has to go to mexico to stand trial, what are your thoughts? Fair or not? He caught a rapist in Mexico (the rapist fled there from here) but didn't realize bounty hunters aren't supposed to apprehend in mexico and so he's now in deep do do.

2007-02-16 01:34:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

war against Terror there?

2007-02-16 01:22:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is sending high-school seniors, after graduation, to Iraq a good move, to prepare for President Bush's war with Iran, in the next six months?

2007-02-16 01:15:44 · 8 answers · asked by bereftcat 4