Current Events - September 2007

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/09/23/iran.us/index.html

2007-09-23 16:30:56 · 2 answers · asked by Buying is Voting 7

How did Syria impact Lebanon, all I know was that Syria occupied Lebanon for quite a long time.

2007-09-23 16:29:39 · 1 answers · asked by anonymous 3

I’m currently overseas and haven’t been keeping up with all the domestic news, but I saw something the other day about blacks protesting the trial of the “Jena 6” in Louisiana.

Let me see if I have the story correct. There was a tree under which some white kids liked to hang out. One day a black kid came along and asked if he could hang out under the tree. The white kids said yes, but the next day hung a hangman’s noose from the tree.

Tensions rose and sometime later a fight broke out in the school cafeteria between some black kids and some white kids. One white kid was knocked out and six black kids continued to beat his unconscious body.

So now the six black kids are on trial for assault and the black community thinks that is a bad thing.

Did I miss anything?

2007-09-23 16:08:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe the president of Iran over the president of the U.S. at this point. I don't like the way the 20/20 reporter conducted the interview either.

2007-09-23 15:27:02 · 13 answers · asked by MO 4

This add thing i keep hearing about, i dont see way in left field from what i have herd. I believe the people behind this add, Just are trying to speak up for tens of thousands maybe millions who are trying to ask, what we think from the way this war has been run. When will we get ALL the truths behind this Political War. The Politics took us to Iraq, now What? God Bless America and its troops.

2007-09-23 15:19:01 · 4 answers · asked by kjokergo11 3

Does the U.S. always need an enemy so the people will support the government? Will the government invent an enemy if there ever comes a time when we don't have one?

2007-09-23 15:01:35 · 8 answers · asked by americanhero_aa 2

do you find me entertaining, or boring, please not all at once.

2007-09-23 14:54:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe that this is the only option the radical islamist nations are giving by backing us in a corner.

2007-09-23 14:43:27 · 3 answers · asked by ...//... 1

If an old man chooses to play this game to keep his mind from deteriorating, why do some of you folks call him a no life, and a troll.

2007-09-23 14:14:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

One senior center is not allowing donated pies and dougnuts to be served to their residents. Do you think they should be allowed to eat them?

2007-09-23 13:59:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070923/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq

Prediction: UsA will be at war with Iran before April 2008

2007-09-23 13:05:39 · 9 answers · asked by gary L 4

It reminds me of people who complain about stuff on TV who have obviously sat through a whole programme that supposedly offends them instead of turning over. Its not like theres finite space on here and McCann questions mean that theres not enough space for other questions! Why not ask questions on another topic or just dont click on McCann questions. For those of you who dont like it because you think its pointless speculation, you should see what they're writing over at the Mirror forum - that'd get your eyes popping out of your head. For those who dont like it because "its boring now, yawn" etc remember that not everyone spends all night every night on this site! I stumbled accross YA couple weeks ago cos I wanted help fixing my tumble dryer for example. Not everyones a regular visitor. Like I say, why dont people just skip over things that bore them? Why do they feel the need to *moan* about it?

2007-09-23 12:48:51 · 13 answers · asked by lubilu1000 2

of an illness known as nolife? Its spreading through yahoo. It involves trolls pretending to be 12 different people with separate identities. Cyberschizophrenia is a sign.

2007-09-23 12:48:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems that the process of turning us all into toddlers is almost complete. General Sir Richard Dannet confides his opinion that the insurgents in Iraq are not all bad people. When I was a squaddie we scoffed at the notions of goodies and baddies as much as our being ecouraged to think of our enemies "ravishing your mother" etc. We didnt see the Russians as bad or even the IRA, as women and kids get shot and blown up in all Wars, its the nature of the beast. We were intelligent enough (mostly) to realise that the enemy simply had a different agenda and set about killing them anyway we could whether they were good, bad or indifferent we didnt really give a tinkers cuss!..its just what we did, if others need to justify what is afterall unjustifiable..thats their lookout..what do you think?

2007-09-23 12:39:38 · 8 answers · asked by TheEnemyWithin 2

George Bush was brave enough to fly into Iraq for a visit. I believe that he is trying to show his bravery like our President did. What do you think?

2007-09-23 11:49:18 · 6 answers · asked by Jeancommunicates 7

I have expressed my critical views on the Media, the public (including myself) and the Portuguese police with scant knowledge of the case. The presumption of the McCanns innocence needs to be maintained as well as the presumption of the police competence-but the media and gossips frequently disregard it when it suits. I’d suggest that in this sad case, it is worth making the extra effort to protect this right. What I dislike about this is all the bad judgements, either way, without the full facts in such a serious issue.

2007-09-23 11:25:54 · 49 answers · asked by toietmoi 3

which significantly resulted in the creation of a threat which never before existed, then why did the fundamentalists attack the twin towers?

2007-09-23 10:48:31 · 6 answers · asked by princess3arabi 1

Here in Europe most of the population feels bad for America because of their president. What's your take on him? All opinions are welcome.

2007-09-23 10:43:05 · 9 answers · asked by Victoria the Viking 3

Details Emerge in W. Va. Torture Case

Wednesday September 12, 2007 2:31 PM


By JOHN RABY

Associated Press Writer

BIG CREEK, W.Va. (AP) - Inside a shed on a remote hillside of this coalfield community, authorities say a young black woman was tortured for days, sexually assaulted, beaten and forced to eat rat droppings.

If she wanted water, she had to drink from the toilet.

Her captors, all of them white, choked her with a cable cord, poured hot water over her and stabbed her in the leg while calling her a racial slur, according to criminal complaints. It wasn't until an anonymous tip led Logan County Sheriff's deputies to the property on Saturday that her ordeal ended and she was able to limp to safety, arms outstretched as she cried ``help me!''

``I don't understand such a horrific crime being committed here,'' said Johnny Meade, pastor of the community's Apostolic Church of God in the Name of Christ Jesus.

Authorities said they were investigating the case as a possible hate crime.

At one point, an assailant cut the woman's ankle with a knife and used the N-word in telling her she was victimized because she is black, authorities said. The FBI is looking into possible civil rights violations, agency spokesman Bill Crowley said.

Investigators are still trying to determine how the woman ended up at the property and whether she knew any of the six people arrested or the two others, suspected of driving her to the home, who are being sought, said Logan County Chief Sheriff's Deputy V.K. Dingess.

Police tape now surrounds the entrances to the beige-and-brown mobile home where Megan Williams, 20, was found. An extension cord runs from the home to the cramped shed, which authorities say she was held in with a portable stereo, a locker and a power saw.

The Associated Press generally does not identify suspected victims of sexual assault, but Williams and her mother agreed to release her name. Carmen Williams said she wanted people to know what her daughter endured.

``I don't understand a human being doing another human being the way they did my daughter,'' Carmen Williams said Tuesday from her daughter's hospital room. ``I didn't know there were people like that out here.''

The suspects in the case have prior arrest records going back several years, according to records from Logan County Magistrate Court. Logan County Prosecutor Brian Abraham said, ``I have some familiarity with all those individuals.''

The owner of the mobile home, Frankie Brewster, 49, was charged with kidnapping, sexual assault, malicious wounding and giving false information during a felony investigation in connection with Williams' case.

She had been released from prison in September 2000 after serving five years for manslaughter and wanton endangerment in the death of 84-year-old Polly Ferrell, according to court records.

Brewster's son, Bobby R. Brewster, 24, also of Big Creek, is charged with kidnapping, sexual assault, malicious wounding and assault during the commission of a felony.

Danny J. Combs, 20, of Harts, is charged with sexual assault and malicious wounding.

Karen Burton, 46, of Chapmanville, is charged with malicious wounding, battery and assault during the commission of a felony. Her daughter, Alisha Burton, 23, of Chapmanville, and George A. Messer, 27, of Chapmanville, are charged with assault during the commission of a felony and battery.

In May, Alisha Burton was accused of striking Messer with a shovel and smashing the window of another woman's car. Burton was charged with domestic assault and battery and destruction of property, court records showed. Those charges are pending.

All six remained in custody Tuesday in lieu of $100,000 bail each, and all have asked for court-appointed attorneys.

The home is now quiet. Newborn pups sleep in the entryway to the small shed, their mother protectively barking at approaching strangers. The puppies have a blanket. Megan Williams apparently never did.

Megan Williams' right arm is now in a cast, but she may be well enough to leave the hospital within a few days, her mother said.

``I just want my daughter to be well and recover,'' Carmen Williams said. ``I know the Lord can do anything.''

2007-09-23 10:35:36 · 19 answers · asked by Anthony B 2

Tis all dull on the McScam front at the moment it appears.

2007-09-23 09:59:37 · 21 answers · asked by dave s 2

I have heard nothing on the news and was wondering if he had been found yet

2007-09-23 09:48:33 · 15 answers · asked by The Mad cyclist 4

Why when Maddie gets sighted anywhere do people not go to her and grab her and shout police or if she is sitting in a cafe like a few weeks ago ,Do people not phone the police,I think people are just after a bit of the action them selves

2007-09-23 09:41:51 · 26 answers · asked by Solo Man 2

2007-09-23 09:39:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-23 09:32:58 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two accounts on yahoo answers, in one I play the stupid guy, in the other the smart guy.
when I am answering as the stupid guy, I get all the smart questions, when answering as the smart guy, I get all the dumb ones, why is that?

2007-09-23 09:19:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would be interested why you think they're anti, as opposed to the reasons they give. Thank you.

2007-09-23 08:52:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jim G and his good question about 24 hrs ago?
It's worth a look

2007-09-23 08:10:45 · 17 answers · asked by Plato 5

First of all did they need police to stop someone from asking a question and second, was 5 cops not enough that they had to taser they guy? This is a ridiculous abuse of power and the public should be outraged that this happened.

2007-09-23 07:44:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-23 07:21:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I cant find an article about it on the internet and it has to be pretty long since i have to type a one-page summary of it. and don't just give me a newspaper website, i need the actual article.thanks:)

2007-09-23 07:16:30 · 4 answers · asked by Angel 4