Politics & Government - 13 August 2006

Ok, almost every immigrant from the past 100 years who has come to the US came here to find achieve the American Dream. What is the American dream they're all looking for and is it possible anymore?

2006-08-13 23:59:35 · 18 answers · asked by Priest of Anubis 4 in Civic Participation

2006-08-13 23:23:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Is it necessary to mistreat them just because of that. They still are humans beings; therefore, they still have rights. Just becasue we have a piece of paper that says we are American doesn't make us any better.
I will probably get many responses with "SEND THEM BACk" blah blah blah... but THEY are a major part of our economy. They give more than what they take. My parents are from Mexico (No I was NOT an ANCHOR BABY) THey did it the right way and have NEVER relied on the government. Mexicans are not free loaders. We are hard working people. Rarely do you see a Mexican on the streets asking for money. THey come here to work at JOBS that no one else was taking....the dirty jobs....

My point here is yeah, it's wrong to come here illegaly, but that is how this nation was formed. Secondly, just because they were not born here doesn't make it OK for ANYONE to mistreat them.

now bring on the hate mail :)

2006-08-13 23:19:24 · 20 answers · asked by bubble toes 2 in Immigration

I was born and raised here and even though I live in NYC and have seen my share of tragedys, rarely do I see racism occur here. Until recently, I thought the fear of whites becoming the minority was just one big lie. But I guess even in a big city, you can be living in a bubble. So my question I guess is why do Americans think so highly of themselves? With all the problems we face, do you really think we are a superior nation? After I am done with college, I'm out of here, doesn't anyone ever think of just leaving and starting new in a place that isnt so insanely conteriversial and racist? I know many immigrants (from all over the world) come to America because of the great things they hear about it, but i'm sure there are many Americans who question it and feel the same way

2006-08-13 23:10:33 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

posibil consul onorific

2006-08-13 23:06:49 · 2 answers · asked by gabrielareznic 1 in Embassies & Consulates

If i am an independant. Can i vote in either of their primaries? how about if i was non-partians.

2006-08-13 23:06:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-08-13 22:48:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I know a lot of people have seen this in the past but I figured I would post it again cause I like the message in it....

A conversation between a Father and Son
Body: The other day, my nine year old son wanted to know why we were at war ..My husband looked at our son and then looked at me. My husband and I were in the Army during the Gulf War and we would be honored to serve and defend our Country again today. I knew that my husband would give him a good explanation. My husband thought for a few minutes and then told my son to go stand in our front living room window.



He said "Son, stand there and tell me what you see?"



"I see trees and cars and our neighbor's houses." he replied.



"OK, now I want you to pretend that our house and our yard is the United States of America and you are President Bush."



Our son giggled and said "OK."



"Now son, I want you to look out the window and pretend that every house and yard on this block is a different country" my husband said.



"OK Dad, I'm pretending."



"Now I want you to stand there and look out the window and pretend you see Saddam come out of his house with his wife, he has her by the hair and is hitting her. You see her bleeding and crying. He hits her in the face, he throws her on the ground, then he starts to kick her to death . Their children run out and are afraid to stop him, they are screaming and crying, they are watching this but do nothing because they are kids and they are afraid of their father. You see all of this, son....what do you do?"



"Dad?"



" What do you do son?"



"I'd call the police, Dad."



"OK. Pretend that the police are the United Nations. They take your call. They listen to what you know and saw but they refuse to help. What do you do then son?"



"Dad.......... but the police are supposed to help!" My son starts to whine.



"They don't want to son, because they say that it is not their place or your place to get involved and that you should stay out of it," my husband says.



"But Dad...he killed her!!" my son exclaims.



"I know he did...but the police tell you to stay out of it. Now I want you to look out that window and pretend you see our neighbor who you're pretending is Saddam turn around and do the same thing to his children."



"Daddy...he kills them?"



"Yes son, he does. What do you do?"



"Well, if the police don't want to help, I will go and ask my next door neighbor to help me stop him." our son says.



"Son, our next door neighbor sees what is happening and refuses to get involved as well. He refuses to open the door and help you stop him," my husband says.



"But Dad, I NEED help!!! I can't stop him by myself!!"



"WHAT DO YOU DO SON?" Our son starts to cry.



"OK, no one wants to help you, the man across the street saw you ask for help and saw that no one would help you stop him. He stands taller and puffs out his chest. Guess what he does next son?"



"What Daddy?"



"He walks across the street to the old ladies house and breaks down her door and drags her out, steals all her stuff and ets her house on fire and then...he kills her. He turns around and sees you standing in the window and laughs at you. WHAT DO YOU DO?"



"Daddy..."



"WHAT DO YOU DO?" Our son is crying and he looks down and he whispers, "I'd close the blinds, Daddy."



My husband looks at our son with tears in his eyes and asks him. "Why?"



"Because Daddy.....the police are supposed to help people who needs them...and they won't help.... You always say that neighbors are supposed to HELP neighbors, but they won't help either...they won't help me stop him...I'm afraid....I can't do it by myself Daddy.....I can't look out my window and just watch him do all these terrible things and...and.....do nothing...so....I'm just going to close the blinds.... so

I can't see what he's doing........and I'm going to pretend that it is not happening."



I start to cry. My husband looks at our nine year old son standing in the window, looking pitiful and ashamed at his answers to my husband's questions and he says...



"Son"



"Yes, Daddy."



"Open the blinds because that man.... he's at your front door... "WHAT DO YOU DO?"



My son looks at his father, anger and defiance in his eyes. He balls up his tiny fists and looks his father square in the eyes, without hesitation he says: " I DEFEND MY FAMILY DAD!! I'M NOT GONNA LET HIM HURT MOMMY OR MY SISTER, DAD!!! I'M GONNA FIGHT HIM, DAD, I'M GONNA FIGHT HIM!!!!!"



I see a tear roll down my husband's cheek and he grabs our son to his chest and hugs him tight, and says... " It's too late to fight him, he's too strong and he's already at YOUR front door son.....you should have stopped him BEFORE he killed his wife, and his children and the old lady across the way. You have to do what's right, even if you have to do it alone, before its too late." my husband whispers. THAT scenario I just gave you is WHY we are at war with Iraq. When good men stand by and let evil happen son, THAT is the greatest atrocity in the world. "YOU MUST NEVER BE AFRAID TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO DO IT ALONE!" BE PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN! BE PROUD OF OUR TROOPS!! SUPPORT THEM!!! SUPPORT AMERICA SO THAT IN THE FUTURE OUR CHILDREN WILL NEVER HAVE TO CLOSE THEIR BLINDS..."



This should be printed in every newspaper and posted in every school in America. Of course that won't happen so we'll use the interne

2006-08-13 22:47:13 · 25 answers · asked by JB 4 in Military

Blaire reckons we are not as corrput as some.

2006-08-13 22:45:45 · 11 answers · asked by bluedart 1 in Law & Ethics

I dont know about your state but in Florida, every other commercial is from some bloodsucker. They want to sue truckers, bar owners, liqour stores, employers and homeowners for any reason. I am really sick and tired of them driving up drug prices, homeowners/auto/health insurance rates by suing everyone. They really must think they serve a purpose in life. Isnt it about time liberals got on the bandwagon and said tort reform now?

2006-08-13 22:43:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

they gave unforgotable lesson to united states 1994 and also ethiopia 1977............................................................sos so so maybe you know the history................

2006-08-13 22:42:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I have gone through the documentation but they are asking for alot of cash from me and my family to immigrate beside taking 24 months to process. Is there any guarantee that after paying all their required fee and having no criminal records plus a skill u will eventually get the Visa once u score more than 69 points on the test. Anyone been through the process and succeed? I need more information before I set myself for Canada and start the process. Since canada has opened its door to skilled workers why do they need one to have a fat bank statement yet u going there to work? Does using an agent increases my chance of legally immigrating there? And yes am from africa very hard working married with 2 children and we want to do this the legal way. Is there any easier way to immigrate to Canada? Man I need all the information there is to this immigration thing coz dont need to start and bail out half way through the process.

2006-08-13 22:37:35 · 5 answers · asked by perrynai 1 in Immigration

They were to cowardly to join prior to Pearl Harbour. It was Britain who stopped the Germans from taking over the world. The same is true in WW1, they only joined when forced to do so after the Lusitania was sunk and only were involved in one major battle.

2006-08-13 22:20:55 · 31 answers · asked by softenthecorners101 2 in Military

Be Honest

I VOTED

2006-08-13 22:17:46 · 12 answers · asked by chick a dee 3 in Politics

2006-08-13 22:16:27 · 10 answers · asked by tunachunks199 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-08-13 22:15:51 · 17 answers · asked by לבי במזרח... 2 in Military

The time, The place, The venues and the names, all do not add up. But the question is WHY NOW? Is it to cover up their defeat in Israel?? Shame on them.

2006-08-13 22:07:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

A percentage of the neighbor kid's lawn mowing money.

2006-08-13 22:00:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

if i did that would i be considered a racist? or would you agree that i only want the best and safest environment for my kids?

2006-08-13 21:59:33 · 23 answers · asked by youaretoofauctt 1 in Immigration

2006-08-13 21:56:49 · 15 answers · asked by Blacky 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Pls. give me all the lists of reverend who are certified on year 1997.

2006-08-13 21:56:44 · 3 answers · asked by menel 1 in Government

2006-08-13 21:56:03 · 9 answers · asked by Agnelo P 2 in Government

That a 12oz bottle of water cost more than a 12 oz can of pop (soda). Medications no longer prevent or cure, they are just relief meds. Air is for sale at a cost of 50 cent per minute at your local gas station.

We really need to take a closer look at who we are putting in office.

2006-08-13 21:51:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I'm trying to fill out a visiting form to see someone who is in a Federal prison.They need me to submit any criminal records I have had ever in my life, with the dates and details.

2006-08-13 21:45:43 · 6 answers · asked by beautiful_mind0618 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Zidane headbutt ? What you think?

2006-08-13 21:40:02 · 19 answers · asked by Madness_75 2 in Military

"Every time we do something you tell me America will do this and will do that . . . I want to tell you something very clear: Don't worry about American pressure on Israel. We, the Jewish people, control America, and the Americans know it." -- Ariel Sharon to Shimon Peres, October 3rd, 2001, as reported on Kol Yisrael
FIsrael receive more than 20 billions $ each year from American taxpayers without their consent: 3.7B$ from the Congress Foreign Aid Program, 10B$ Free Loans Guarantee, and 6 to 10 B$ from USA Tax System Loophole as Charity money deducted from American JEWS Taxs to be sent to Israeli Settlements
and yet SPY'S ON USA ---> http://www.wsws.org/articles/2005/may200...

2006-08-13 21:38:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

i got called a racist because I asked what state had the least amount of mexicans. I dont want my family to be around mexican gangs where we live. i dont want my kids exposed to them. what is so wrong with wanting to be around people of your own culture? and if mexicans are so much better than whites then why are there more mexican gangs than white gangs?

2006-08-13 21:38:16 · 19 answers · asked by youaretoofauctt 1 in Immigration

so do the elections faulse???lol

I'm a 20 french guy tomckyman@hotmail.com

2006-08-13 21:37:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

We have a sound file that was submitted to us but it sounds diff. Can a sound file be tampered with, and can a professional tell the difference if so if we reject the file?

2006-08-13 21:35:46 · 6 answers · asked by ALU 1 in Law & Ethics

NO, because PETA has them propped up on life support and expensive medication to prevent them from getting there.

2006-08-13 21:34:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics