Politics & Government - 30 July 2006

2006-07-30 10:18:16 · 9 answers · asked by Chuck Dhue 4 in Civic Participation

In public schools teachers are trying to enforce the rule that student have to stand up for the pledge and recite it. This goes against some peoples' beliefs because the pledge says, "Under God." in it. Should it be okay for teachers to tell the kids to say the pledge?

2006-07-30 10:16:33 · 26 answers · asked by L16 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Liberals want to raise the minimum wage from $5.15 to $6.75 (over 3 years). The 1st raise in a decade. This would effect roughly about 5.8% of the workforce. Mostly women. A raise would still keep most of them below the poverty level.

The conservatives want to make this law contingent on whether they can make the Estate Tax permanent. The Estate Tax will exempt $5 million of an individual's estate ($10 million per couple) from any taxes at all. This would effect about 7,500 of the wealthiest families in America. Roughly 6%.

Some theorize the minimum raise hike will hurt the economy. I think millionaires already have enough loopholes & tax shelters to prevent them from paying their fair share of taxes now. Many of them pay no taxes at all, or very little. It has passed in the House. It now goes to the Senate. What do you think and why?

2006-07-30 10:16:06 · 5 answers · asked by Nancy L 4 in Government

When the USA goes to war, the UK is usually there as well. They are seen as the faithful Tonto to the US Lone Ranger.

So how come, despite previous agreements that the US would always inform the UK about any US planes landing in the UK which are carrying bombs, the US has been failing to do so ?

Bush even had to apologize to Tony Blair for "bomb-laden" US planes landing at Prestwick Airport in the UK, without the UK being informed.

It has now emerged that the USA is transporting bombs to Israel via UK airports, where they land for refueling, and the USA is still not informing the UK.

Is Bush trying to alienate his best ally ?

2006-07-30 10:15:18 · 8 answers · asked by cavinue 3 in Military

Lets see we have african american
asian american
native american
White people should be called European Americans then..Im not white, casper the ghost was white.Not fair, will the ACLU and Liberal party help me on this?

2006-07-30 10:15:16 · 13 answers · asked by Simms 2 in Politics

2006-07-30 10:13:37 · 9 answers · asked by Grr rrrrrreat 1 in Other - Politics & Government

I've heard people say that before. What do you think?

2006-07-30 10:13:01 · 38 answers · asked by Taliea2006 3 in Other - Politics & Government

First it was the n word, then it was black people, *****, none of those were good enough, now its african american, what will they want to be called next?

2006-07-30 10:11:19 · 22 answers · asked by Simms 2 in Politics

Why do other countries care so much about the US government's policies?

2006-07-30 10:10:04 · 16 answers · asked by brandon 3 in Government

Im putting off applying because i can not expect to get hired if i admit things i did in highschool/college....i figure ill work a few years then come clean n say it was in he past ive learned n moved on? i hate lying n i dont want the job if i have to lie to get it. (its pretty much just pot, but they are all about "past actions = future behavior" advice? or start looking into another career field?

2006-07-30 10:08:55 · 5 answers · asked by llllllllllllllllll 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

this guy i know says he got 90 days in the hole and I'm wondering if that means some sort of work program or jail or what? Can he leave base? can he accept visitors?

2006-07-30 10:08:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anne 1 in Military

2006-07-30 10:07:48 · 16 answers · asked by amyryam21 1 in Military

I mean websites that military organizations might use to track people online...

2006-07-30 10:07:15 · 5 answers · asked by dylanj_92 1 in Military

Whats really pissed you off this week, come on get it of your chest.

2006-07-30 10:05:39 · 18 answers · asked by ? 5 in Politics

I cant say i have ever seen any on the news like the coverage of anything else just wonder if they really have some

2006-07-30 10:05:10 · 7 answers · asked by mike L 4 in Military

Military

2006-07-30 10:04:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I also would appreciate sources were I can find more information that supports your opinion. Not necessary but appreciated

2006-07-30 10:04:28 · 12 answers · asked by Lightbulb 3 in Immigration

Why are other countries looking at America with disgust, as they have their own problems in their countries? And why is it America's job to come to the aid of everyone else, even if we are hated by other countries?

2006-07-30 10:04:23 · 20 answers · asked by monarchfly7 2 in Politics

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2006-07-30 10:04:07 · 7 answers · asked by xamayca.com 4 in Other - Politics & Government

double standard ..They should be mad at ANYONE for saying it.

2006-07-30 10:03:17 · 18 answers · asked by Simms 2 in Politics

hows does welfare work on America? How do you qualify? How much does a person recieve? Do you pay taxes?...

2006-07-30 10:02:53 · 9 answers · asked by xashleyleyx 4 in Law & Ethics

the only good rumour is a live rumour
and
I have never heard a false enuendo I did not like

2006-07-30 10:02:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

If we are all doing what we think is good to raise our children, and live peacibly, why do people from other countries hate people in the United States? I'm talking about citizens, not our president. I wouldn't want that job right about now. He has many things that he has to try and figure out, without stepping on anyone's toes. How can America be so hated by everyone else?

2006-07-30 10:01:55 · 22 answers · asked by monarchfly7 2 in Government

Run and hide from danger is the only answer I ever hear from them, get some balls and face the evil in this world, oh hold it I'm sorry you said you wanted to negoiate with it?

2006-07-30 10:00:34 · 15 answers · asked by Steven W 1 in Other - Politics & Government

I watch a film on the everglades and water quality and wonder if Jeb has helped in that area or stood in the way

2006-07-30 09:57:42 · 5 answers · asked by kentonmankle 2 in Other - Politics & Government

your answer will determine mine for the next 5000 points .
vote carefully for liberal !!!!! or conservative!!!!!

2006-07-30 09:56:55 · 20 answers · asked by playtoofast 6 in Politics

I recently filed a petition of dissolution of marriage to a man who received his residancy through marrying me and supprisigly he doesn't have a problem with contesting that. We only went to one interview with immigration. When I filed the petition I didn't ask for anything but now I think I deserve spousal support. My big questions are can I change that, can I still try to get sposal support and if i can, is their anyone out there that can help me with this? We have a date of August 16th to end this whole thing but I dont want him to get off that easy.

2006-07-30 09:56:43 · 14 answers · asked by sara 1 in Immigration

who defend them selfs are criminals they killed innocent ,womans,and old in qana
they attcked roads brindges and airports do u think its war aginst hezbollah or full country to distroying it
if realy israel asking for peace then get out for occupied lands mazare sheba (lebanon) , golan (syria ) , west bank and gaza (palastine )
israel used the term terrorism to give them the right to attack people who wants their lands back
what do u think correct me may i am wrong ? use ur heart not ur hate while u answering me

2006-07-30 09:56:08 · 16 answers · asked by micho 7 in Politics

Due to increasing oil prices, private transportation hits the lower/middle classes hard. Public transportation is unreliable and most are run off petro, and hence, are affected as well. Can we adopt a mass transit as well honed as those found in Europe or Japan?

One would think the US would have learned from the first oil crunch in the 1970s when OPEC disrupted the oil flow then. Alas, the cars seems bigger (look at the Hummers) today and not much progress has been made towards making efficient cars or cost effective mass transit.

2006-07-30 09:55:49 · 13 answers · asked by Subtle Lee 2 in Other - Politics & Government

that the United Kingdom closed its borders, admitted that we can't take any more immigrants, sorted out the problems we face concerning migrants recently reported in the press, re-wrote our immigtation policy and simply refused to take any more until we are certain we can house, educate and provide decent work for them?

2006-07-30 09:55:47 · 22 answers · asked by stingmyflesh 4 in Immigration