Current Events - October 2007

The latest McCann interview was allegedly about promoting the new hotline (which the McCann's as clients may or may not pass onto the police). Consequently we can ask - is the legal/judicial systems in Portugal and the UK working for the McCann investigation??

See Clarence Mitchell's justification of hotline...where callers can talk confidentially to private investigators hired by the McCann's. Clarence has stated they will use their discretion whether or not to pass the information on to the real judicial authorities????
Video clip of Clarence at http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,91210-1289754,00.html

2007-10-24 20:18:40 · 9 answers · asked by Two Pints Lager 4

Is it a good idea? I want to know your opinion. Also, could you read my opinion, and tell me if you agree with it or not. Thanks for reading and answering.

I don't believe it is, only because once recognized, they will all be able to buy a lot of weapons and in the future may go to war with each other. Also, splitting into 3 parts, makes a foreign invasion a lot more plausible of one of the parts. I also believe that the Shiites will eventually take over the Sunni area and the then the Kurd area of Iraq and rule over them, taking much of the oil profits for themselves. So, in conclusion, I see the idea of splitting Iraq into three parts as a faster way toward military conflict between the "countries".

2007-10-24 20:00:07 · 7 answers · asked by anonymous 3

We read that Kate McCann bleated “I don’t know how anyone could harm anyone as beautiful as Madeleine. I don’t mean her appearance, I mean as a beautiful person.”

Actually Kate she was a child of only 3 years old, and you left her in a creche every day and on her own every night while you went out drinking, bit late to realise now.

If Kate had paid more attention to her childs beauty on and before 3rd May none of this would have happened ?

Source: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article2733299.ece

2007-10-24 19:46:05 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or must the taxpayer shoulder the entire burden of this disastrous war?

2007-10-24 19:45:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in southern california, and though my home hasn't been evacuated, I see people all around me being so. It freaks me out that the place I'm living in is literally surrounded by fires. What starts these fires? Arsonists? Or is this simply accidents?

2007-10-24 18:50:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-24 17:50:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or is it? http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/
I left Brussels a week too soon.

Turks Set Cars Alight in Brussels
From the desk of Paul Belien on Wed, 2007-10-24 23:21

Tonight (Wednesday evening) heavy rioting erupted in Turkish quarters of Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Several cars were torched and shops destroyed. Police forces were unable to restore law and order in the boroughs of Sint-Joost-ten-Node and Schaarbeek where since last Sunday the animosity among Turks is running high. Turkish flags are omnipresent. In some streets the Turkish crescent and star adorns almost every house.

The Turks’ anger was provoked by rising tension with Kurds along the Iraqi-Turkish border and by the debate in the American Congress about the Turkish genocide of the Armenians in 1915. On Sunday night Turkish youths in Sint-Joost destroyed the pub of Peter Petrossian, an ethnic Armenian who had to flee for his life. Apparently, some Turks think that by attacking the Armenians in Brussels they can convince the world that the Turks never committed a genocide of the Armenians.

Tonight the youths attacked Kurdish shops. They also set fire to several cars.

Belgium’s Muslim population consists mainly of Moroccans and Turks. In the past rioting Muslim youths were mostly Moroccans. The Turkish community is controlled by the Turkish embassy. The latter used to restrain the Turkish population so as not to upset the Belgian authorities and thwart Turkey’s chances of EU admission. This policy seems to have changed recently. In Antwerp, too, Turkish youths demonstrated tonight.

The events in Brussels indicate that in admitting large numbers of immigrants Belgium has also imported the ethnic quarrels of the Middle East.

Meanwhile in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, Moroccan youths have been burning cars for more than a week now. Today a 15-year old Amsterdam schoolboy was stabbed by youths. The boy survived the attack but is seriously wounded. On 11 October a 16-year old Amsterdam boy was stabbed to death in school. On 4 September a similar incident occurred in the Belgian city of Ghent where a 14-year old Belgian boy fought for his life after being stabbed in the throat by two immigrant youths from his school.

2007-10-24 16:56:29 · 6 answers · asked by ferguson_mark@sbcglobal.net 3

Is anyone else sick to death of all the CA and New Orleans comparisons? I am also sick of everyone saying that it is all about race - HELLO the officials that should have made sure Katrina victims got the help they needed WERE BLACK and they lagged! It is NOT about rich white people helping rich white people and leaving the blacks out in the cold. San Diego is an extremely diverse area and all races and socio-economical strata are affected. Bottom line CA OFFICIALS DID WHAT THEY HAD TO DO ASAP TO GET HELP - KATRINA OFFICIALS SAT ON THEIR HANDS AND CRIED LIKE BABIES AND PUT OFF SETTING THE WHEELS IN MOTION TO GET THE HELP THEY NEEDED! And CA residents will not be in FEMA trailers for the next 2 years or longer because we have pride in our cities, state, and ourselves. We work hard to pay the high price to live in CA and I am sick of the rest of the country thinking we are all upper class snobs.

2007-10-24 16:56:19 · 9 answers · asked by ShellyC 3

The news articles on the wildfires in California often have statements like this: "In Orange County, one fire, known as the Santiago, was designated as arson..."

I've seen a number of similar news references to the California fires, where the fires have names.

Where do these names come from? Who names the fires? And why?

2007-10-24 16:47:36 · 7 answers · asked by Erik 2

In relation to the current fires in California, why do they keep saying it is a bad fire season? They are started by arson not nature!

Also, how come each year when the fires come through, they lose so many homes? Here in Australia we have just as bad fires if not worse than California yet we will only lose 6 houses at the most each fire season. Why don’t they seem to be doing a successful fire fighting job there yet they have more fire fighters than Australia? Why aren’t they getting it right? Don’t blame it on the Santa Ana winds as we have strong, dry winds in Australia also. Don’t blame it on the dry leaf litter, we have that too. Why are their efforts not as successful as ours??

2007-10-24 16:05:12 · 10 answers · asked by ASK A.S. 5

Just seems too odd!? What do you all think? And yes I know that CA has wildfires and that's just part of life, but this is just too bazare!!

2007-10-24 15:41:59 · 25 answers · asked by noodle 3

What is THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT?
what is it?
Is it still in affect?
why is it unconstitutional?
What do you think about the act?

2007-10-24 14:37:32 · 3 answers · asked by junheo01 1

Derek Acorah is the psychic who used to be on "Most Haunted." He was speaking on Irish radio and he also said that there was more than one person involved in Madeleine's abduction and murder and that they would be brought to justice.

Is he right? Did Kate and Gerry do it?

2007-10-24 14:23:00 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

The media is basically silent

2007-10-24 14:17:15 · 7 answers · asked by Lisa W 1

I was wondering about this cause of the current CA fires and also because i saw some trees in my work place.

Anyway, what do you say?

2007-10-24 13:58:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
Why so much: due to the huge interest costs because combat is being financed with borrowed money. Is this sane.

2007-10-24 13:52:19 · 4 answers · asked by johnfarber2000 6

I have been in Europe for a year. Please tell me what you know about the following developments during my absence.

1) Natalie Holloway: did they ever find out what happened to this girl who disappeared a few years ago in Aruba?

2) Why isn't Newt Gingrich running for President? Have people ever mentioned the possibility of a Newt Gingrich - Condaleezza Rice ticket? If the Republican front-runners have lackluster support, do you think it could happen last minute?

3) Do many people seriously believe we will have to attack Iran to stop their nuclear program?

4) What's the most interesting or oddest story Bill O'Reilly has had on his show this past year?

5) Hillary seems like she has too much baggage to win; Obama seems like too much of a flash in the pan. Do either have a chance of winning?

2007-10-24 12:42:33 · 7 answers · asked by pachl@sbcglobal.net 7

I live in the San Diego County area, well away from the fires, but I do have a question.

Considering the environment, climate, etc., how long would it take to put out an actual fire? The Witch fire is far from being put out; likewise with a few of the other fires surrounding San Diego.

However, the fires near L.A. are almost contained. Is it because these fires were relatively small compared to the ones in San Diego?

Your opinion is much appreciated.

2007-10-24 12:39:27 · 6 answers · asked by chrstnwrtr 7

threat

2007-10-24 12:31:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been paying close attention to this latest catastrophe and noticed the difference in reporting. Why aren't these people being classifed as "refugees" They are in the san diego chargers stadium, they have been displaced. Aren't they refugees too? Why are they instead referring to them as "homeowners" or "residents" where they were calling those affected by hurricane katrina "refugees"

2007-10-24 12:25:51 · 14 answers · asked by Kylie 1

Two test tickles

hahaha

2007-10-24 12:16:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-arson25oct25,0,1196901.story?coll=la-home-center
http://www.instantriverside.com/riverside-news/inland-empire-news/arson-investigations/2007/10/24/

Anybody have any leads on who these people are?

There are more than 12 points of origin for these fires. This seems to be a concerted effort. As you come across info please post it here. Thanks!

2007-10-24 11:38:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think the California Firestorms could be terrorist related? Some of the fires were caused by arson. Who is to say that the arsonist is not a terrorist in some way or a devil worshiper or a pyromaniac? We've been warned of terror attacks we least expect, could this be it?? What is your opinion??

2007-10-24 11:38:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should I join the American Communist Party?
I realize that its a lost cause. But I do support China. And the way I see it, America is so corrupt and decadent, that if I try to change things "inside the system", I'll either lose out to people more cruel than me, or become so evil myself that I won't stand for anything.

Better to be a man of good character fighting for a lost cause than a successful goon. Look at all of history's heroes with the exception of militrary men like Napoleon, none of them played inside the sytem even when thier cause seemed dire and hopeless.

I'm not looking for a history lesson here. I know the "Dirty little secrets" of communism, like the back of my hand. But I support the communist Part of china. What I'm looking for is philsophical feedback on what is a better life spent. Fighting inside the system hoping to work your way up and make a difference or fighting outside the system for a "pure and noble" cause with no chance of victory?

The CPUSA is the ONLY party that supports the government in China.

2007-10-24 11:12:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

the McCanns, same old crap every day. Don't you have anything else in your boring lives to talk about? I think some of you have really lost your minds.

2007-10-24 10:49:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

So a few years ago when katrina happened there was looting and people in the stadium fighting and it was a horrible situation, but know we have the same situation where we have peopls homes destroyed in san diego and mass amounts of people living in a stadium without any fighting. people are volunteering and getting along...whats the difference?

2007-10-24 10:46:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Mnnnnnnnn...why so calm and collected?

2007-10-24 10:39:50 · 10 answers · asked by gr8ful_one 6

You were first left at home alone by your parents (like after school etc)

I think I was probably 11/12 and used to cook the dinner while mum was at work and take care of my 2 younger brothers.

I ask this because a friend of mine told me a friend of his spent 6 hours in the police station last week for leaving her 12 year old at home while she visited a neighbour, I was stunned!

PLEASE, THIS IS NOT A McCANN Q AND I REALLY DON'T WANT TO HEAR ABOUT THEM.

2007-10-24 10:32:49 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous

...because I'm right up for it this evening!

2007-10-24 10:25:45 · 33 answers · asked by slıɐuǝoʇ 6

Over the last day or so a number of McFanns, eager to point the finger at anyone other than Kate and Gerry, have picked up on a story about the Police re-examining Robert Murat. However what the McFanns failed to mention is that the actual story is this...

'The main theory of the investigators is that Madeleine left the apartment and went looking for her parents while they were having dinner in the Tapas restaurant. Half-asleep, she fell down ten stairs and died accidentally. Her body was found by Gerry McCann who then asked for help from Robert Murat, described as a friend of the couple by the paper'

Now why did the McFanns forget to mention this bit ?

Source: http://www.newsdeskspecial.co.uk/2007/10/murat-hid-madel.html

2007-10-24 10:12:44 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous