Current Events - October 2007

I conclude it is based on:-

Reading the garbage coming from the McCann case - both British and Portugese reporting complete unsubstantiated sh*te time and again

The hounding to death of Diana and Dodi - just look at the latest on that story - bike's hassling their car unti it crashed.

Knowing people who have been hounded and doorstepped by these people when a loved one dies.

I wish I could find a news source that was accurate and balanced and compassionate - frankly having read how they behaved with Diana as she lay dying I have decided I want to bail out of this product. ANY IDEAS?

2007-10-11 03:51:03 · 20 answers · asked by Saucy B 6

"Local Colombian officials have accused two US soldiers, Michael J. Cohen and César Ruiz, of sexually assaulting a 12 year-old girl on Saturday August 25, 2007. The soldiers are stationed at the Tolemaida Airbase near Melgar, Tolima, as part of Plan Colombia (... )

"Although the investigation is still underway, Cohen, using the diplomatic immunity granted him under Plan Colombia, has fled the country. The Colombia Support Network, an US-based Colombia solidarity organization, claims that Cohen's flight was facilitated by the US government, an action which "appears to put US military personnel above the law [and] must be rescinded." (...)
"This is not the first instance of US Plan Colombia personnel behaving badly in Colombia"(...)
http://upsidedownworld.org/main/content/view/930/68/

Why are there US thugs raping women in Latin America? Is South America still a colony?

2007-10-11 03:39:53 · 4 answers · asked by Washington Irving 3

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has just announced that 1 or 2 units a week of alcohol for pregnant women is fine. HAVE THEY LOST THEIR MIND? The complete MORONS! Have they never heard of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome? As far as I'm concerned NO alcohol is the best alcohol during pregnancy and women who listen to this deeply misguided and dangerous advice are stupid and selfish.

2007-10-11 03:35:03 · 31 answers · asked by ? 4

As an Englishman who owns many major US based companies I feel I am in the position to ask this.Most of the Americans I own feel it is an owner to be under my control.As a major business magnate in the US many of the Americans I own feel they are privileged to be control by me, but I get the opinion people on this site believe I am arrogant.This is not true, but i am a self made business magnate and you proabably are not

2007-10-11 00:57:19 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

In the news a Ohio student had mental problems, as if this is the reason for him kill others and himself.

2007-10-11 00:37:26 · 8 answers · asked by Coop 366 7

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/derbyshire/7039045.stm

ok, so a mother is asking for cctv at a cemetery where her baby is buried, his grave has been desecrated, other kids grave have also been

do you support the mother???

2007-10-11 00:31:43 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

or is it just the press making mad allegations ??? not good to take your kids abroad just so you can have your sex parties though is it ???god its putting me off me dinner

2007-10-11 00:07:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are we now to believe that someone with proof of the goings and comings (excuse the pun), of the McCanns and friends, will be deleted from YA before they can show us??

2007-10-10 23:59:19 · 11 answers · asked by Curious39 6

2007-10-10 23:49:47 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

millionaire benefactors, personal phone calls from the prime minister, an audience with the pope, a visit to the whitehouse, special branch protection and access to a million pound plus "fund" which hasn't been frozen in spite of public disquiet at how it is been spent. Just what is going on. Who are the McCanns protecting and who is protecting the McCann's. This case has very sinister and disturbing undertones. The gagging of the press and SPECIAL BRANCH protection. It is unprecedented. These are the two main suspects in a very serious crime WHO HAVE YET TO BE CHARGED. I don't believe the truth will ever come out as they obviously have friends in VERY high places. This is going to be a cover up. My question is, do you agree that this case has sinister undertones and that the McCanns are being protected for some reason.

2007-10-10 23:12:38 · 13 answers · asked by trancebabe 4

and dillion is, and jim g, anyone else? If u r also freethinker say eye. I'm stoked that u think i am, its a compliment, bet shes p'ssed off tho being mixed up with me, lol

2007-10-10 23:09:19 · 3 answers · asked by ??? 3

As a Englishman and owner of many major US based companies I feel I am in a position to ask this.
The Americans that I own have recently been very upset by the awful anti-American rubbish that is splattered all over the internet.I forbid the Americans that i own to use the internet and therefore spare their feelings of hurt.Many of my fellow English business magnates have been campaigning for all American internet users to be switched off for their own good.Does anyone agree?

2007-10-10 22:42:41 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

There! You've gone & made me use uppercase & i only do that when i'm really upset.

This is forum where well-adjusted adults can have a healthy debate. Please lets keep it that way.

Peronal insults & vendettas & settling scores should have no place here.

BEHAVE, BEGONE or BEWARE!!!!!!!!

2007-10-10 22:36:33 · 24 answers · asked by Faith 6

2007-10-10 21:19:16 · 3 answers · asked by W. Rostow 1

If you think about it the tabloids are using secret sourses, that may not even exist just to sell papers and on the other side the maccann Pr machine are pushing the story that madeleine was abducted despite the fact that the Police are saying she is dead and was not abducted.
All this has to be interfering with the Police investagation and both sides the media and the maccanns would have the nerve to claim they just want her to be found, and these are the very people who have done everything in their power to obstruct the investagation.
The media are doing it for money and the maccanns are doing it to escape jail

2007-10-10 20:58:20 · 12 answers · asked by justmebackagain10 1

2007-10-10 20:36:25 · 17 answers · asked by justmebackagain10 1

Do you remember the old Financial Times advertisement 'No FT, no comment. Is this a bit like the Pro McCanns who all state that they do not read newspapers or watch TV news as they dont trust what they read or see. Is that why they never have any vauable answer to give to McCann question ? quite simply they do not have a clue what is going on, and thats why their only contibution to YA is to shout abuse, report people or just make random silly comments.

Is a case for the McFanns of no read/see no comment ?

2007-10-10 20:28:02 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will Rebelo get results we have all be looking for and find Madeleines body and prosecute some or all of the 'Tapas 9', or will he rove a dud barking up the wrong tree and following the distrations of Team McCann ?

2007-10-10 20:06:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-10 19:59:18 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

We read that 'The mother of missing Ben Needham (was snatched on the Greek island of Kos 16 years ago, when he was 21 months old.) claimed last night that Madeleine McCann’s parents have been given VIP treatment thanks to “friends in high places”.

Office worker Kerry, of Sheffield, said of the couple: “I think because of their status they have friends in high places.

“Unfortunately, we are just an ordinary working-class family and I don’t think people thought Ben was important enough."

Do you agree with Ben Needham's mother, that these two Professional, media hungry, suspected criminal cretins are getting the VIP treatment ?

Source: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/17816/Anger-of-lost-Ben-s-mum/

2007-10-10 19:53:56 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you make of this story

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article328185.ece

And before you start, yes I know it's the Sun, but it's a very good write up

2007-10-10 19:03:56 · 14 answers · asked by Paul C 6

You have a choice:

1. All smoking is banned except in special places with a license to allow smoking.

2. All guns are banned except in special places with a license to allow shooting.

If you need some more information, in 2007, guns in America killed 8 times more people than smoking lets ban smoking.

2007-10-10 18:35:07 · 24 answers · asked by skulty 3

deciding that the survivors of Hurr Katrina, who by the way have not received the 2nd grant disbursment (it's been over 2 years!) and now we are told that too much money was allocated for the MS Gulf Coast and not enough for LA.

I understand more people know N.O. rather thank Biloxi, MS but the eye of the storm went through Waveland MS and Slidel LA, I was told by the NTL guard that for all practical purposes, the city of Waveland. MS is gone.
Now, we love N.O. and that's not an issue, The point is that it was a day after the storn that they levy's broke. The Army Corps of eng had been telling them they wouldn't hold since the 70's, the city and state gvmt took a big gamble and lost,
Don't you think that MS, where people are still, like N.O. living in FEMA trailors or half finished houses should be allowed the $ allocated to them through the generosity of other's and through the government?

Love N.O. don't get me wrong in fct i'm wearing my purple,gold, green mardi gras shirt

2007-10-10 17:16:49 · 9 answers · asked by bck2liberty 3

they are scared to print anything that might criticise Kate or Gerry in case they get hit with a law suit from the McCanns team of high priced lawyers.

"Lawyers for the McCanns will be monitoring British coverage of the latest Portuguese claims very closely and will take action if it's felt necessary."

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/pressass/20071010/tuk-madeleine-sedative-claims-hurtful-6323e80_1.html

Are the Portuguese the only ones not afraid to ask the questions that need answering?

they are manipulating investigative reporting by lingering the threat of legal action over the newspapers! Does anyone else think it is wrong to filter the media coverage like this?

2007-10-10 17:09:38 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-10 17:03:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i know this is a stupid question but i want to know the REAL reason.

2007-10-10 15:57:28 · 8 answers · asked by lisa s 1

Ex-Mexican prez: 'Amero' on the way
Vicente Fox confirms long-term deal worked out with President Bush. this is on Larry King live


http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58052

2007-10-10 15:12:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are Christians victims of discrimination in the Jewish state? I know that many Jews see Christians as a threat and vehemently criticize the ideas of its origins i.e. Its messiah (Jesus) being Jewish.

2007-10-10 14:46:28 · 8 answers · asked by CaliDude 1

How would the economy suffer?

2007-10-10 14:18:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-10-10 13:54:26 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous