Politics & Government - 16 August 2006

On a London to Washington flight today a 59-year-old woman became claustrophobic and upset and began pacing up and down the aisle of the plane and "muttering". What happened as a result?

She was tackled to the ground by "2 plainclothes men" on the plane and at least 2 flight attendents. Then she was handcuffed, and later arrested and charged with "interfering with a flight crew". Two F-15s were scrambled to intercept the jet. The plane was diverted to Boston. Emergency crews were brought out to await the plane when it landed. Federal agents took control of the plane and searched it. Every passenger was taken to another location and interviewed. Every piece of luggage was searched.

And what did they conclude: Nothing. It wasn't related to terrorism.

Are we a bit jumpy or what?

2006-08-16 12:55:04 · 13 answers · asked by Whoops, is this your spleeen? 6 in Government

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Why do you want Mumia to be spared, of all people?

Last time I checked, he killed a cop. Why not pick up a worthier cause?

2006-08-16 12:54:45 · 3 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

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Does anyone else think the government caused this distraction?

The sudden arrest in the Jon Benet Ramsey case. I have heard the arrest was a CIA conspiracy designed to distract the worlds attention from the phoney terrorist plot in England. It's so obvious isn't it?

2006-08-16 12:54:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

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stoopid americans cant speek enlgish.?

why cant yoo.

2006-08-16 12:52:17 · 10 answers · asked by Indianboy 1 in Other - Politics & Government

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Why is the US doing so well relative to other countries?

Having traveled the world and living in the US, I must say that I am somewhat stumped by this phenomenon.

How do you explain the overwhelming US dominance in science, culture, economics and military power - among others?

2006-08-16 12:51:20 · 16 answers · asked by Ejsenstejn 2 in Other - Politics & Government

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How can we right this Injustice?

Two of our Border patrol agents are facing Prison time for doing there job. Meanwhile the Illegal DRUG smuggler they were chasing walks FREE. I would like to Sign and or Start a Petition to Force GWB to Pardon these two Guards and I would also like to start one to have the DA "Which in this case stands for Dumb @ss" removed from office. Any Ideas or suggestion. And If any of you know of petitions allready out there like these Please post a Link.

2006-08-16 12:49:58 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

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dual citizenship?

My friend just became a U.S. citizen few weeks ago. She needs to know on how to acquire dual citizenship. She still has the Philippine Passport with her and she's wondering if she can use her Philippine passport when she visits Philippines and use her U.S. passport when she returns to U.S. Also, is there no need to file another petition of getting dual citizenship? Only serious answers please... THANKS A LOT!

2006-08-16 12:49:08 · 2 answers · asked by whitesilk 3 in Government

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let's go a whole day without saying "liberal", "conservative", "republican", or "democrat": who's with me?

2006-08-16 12:47:47 · 22 answers · asked by list 3 in Politics

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where do u get a license to have a gambling website and how much does one cost?

2006-08-16 12:46:26 · 2 answers · asked by jason 2 in Law & Ethics

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Social Security Card?

If a person has a SS card printed "VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH INS/DHS AUTHORIZATION", does this person have to get an approval prior to working every new job?

2006-08-16 12:45:01 · 3 answers · asked by Jeffery C 1 in Government

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why people hate indianboy?

2006-08-16 12:44:52 · 13 answers · asked by Indianboy 1 in Other - Politics & Government

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r u Republican or Democrat?

im a Democrat

2006-08-16 12:44:40 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

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why do americans hate hispanics so much .?

every day i have white people making racial comments to me . the make comment like you are a moron or call me a idiot . my boss has even said he would fire me for talking . if i was white i could use the freedom of speech thing and he could not tALK TO ME LIKE THAT.

2006-08-16 12:44:35 · 36 answers · asked by chupa_minor 1 in Immigration

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Why is Bush against the fighting between Israel and Lebanon, but yet still thinks he is justified in Iraq?

Bush says that Israel's response to two of its soldiers' being taken prisoner is excessive, and yet he sent us to war without Iraq ever doing anything to harm the United States... any comments?

2006-08-16 12:44:27 · 6 answers · asked by Mateo 2 in Military

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What do you think it says about American values when you will try to impeach a President for getting oral sex?

(A pretty normal reaction to a rare situation),, But not for leading America to war under false pretences,, and having countless numbers of Americas finest killed,, only to be worse off then you were before ?

2006-08-16 12:44:26 · 9 answers · asked by Shawn S 3 in Government

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Anyone get out of the Marine Corps recently.....? or any military i guess?

Anyone here get out of the Marine Corps recently and have any websites or information to share that would help start a life outside the military??

2006-08-16 12:42:03 · 4 answers · asked by ~*Sarah*~ 3 in Military

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Does anyone think that Tony Blair and George bush are actually the real AXIS of EVIL?

2006-08-16 12:41:55 · 29 answers · asked by navinsohanpal 1 in Politics

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who is more responsible for september 11 bush for sleeping on the job or bin ladin?

President bush was sent a memo in Auguest about something big about to happen in New York on September 11 and no action was taken plenty of proof to back this up

2006-08-16 12:41:35 · 11 answers · asked by kikilee 2 in Government

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Does anyone know how many Sergio Devila's there are in Dallas Texas? I bet a $hit load!?

I'm 5 and a half hours from your slum, I'll have my dispatcher send me there and use my laptop to see who is hiding holmes.

2006-08-16 12:39:41 · 10 answers · asked by tripledigit67 3 in Immigration

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Where is the state probation office located at in Rome,GA?

Floyd County

2006-08-16 12:38:14 · 2 answers · asked by gypsyrose 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

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Liberals loosing the war on terror?

why do the liberals weaken the military strength and morale of the country by vilifying the practice of armed combat and hesitating to use force when it appears necessary.

I have heard countless times by high authority military personal (my father is one of the guys who controls the SOCOM or united states special operations command) that its because the liberals, that America is having such a hard time with the war on terror. They want to turn our military into a police force, which is in capable of fighting terror. I mean it seems like there gona take away the marines m16 only to be replaced by a can of mass.

I figure I wanted to here your sides of the story before making my own decision, but please no opinions based on what you see on CNN. I know the media is extremely bias.

2006-08-16 12:37:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

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Do you think the government has any right to decide what you can or can't eat?

There is a news story on tv now that is making my head explode. An Alderman in Chicago is trying to make TransFats... Illegal. Thereby taking the choice away from you.
Do you think it's right for the government to legislate your diet?

http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2006/06/30/news/doc44a41b206b837636617823.txt

I do think that restaraunts should be a little more responsible in using transfats, but isn't it really up to you? Isn't it YOUR RIGHT to decide to eat healthy or not?

2006-08-16 12:36:49 · 27 answers · asked by asterisk_dot_asterisk 3 in Law & Ethics

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what is a les than hornable discharge?

my boy toy was in the marine he was discharge it was less than hornable can he get any benifits

2006-08-16 12:36:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

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What do you think about affirmative action for whites.?

A few florida counties are going to start offering programs.. for they are now a minority...for real folks

2006-08-16 12:34:10 · 17 answers · asked by A REAL American 3 in Other - Politics & Government

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I Racial Profiling of Middle Easteners for Terrorism Okay?

Who do you frisk; Habib or the 65 year old asian lady?

2006-08-16 12:33:20 · 24 answers · asked by george_the_cat 2 in Law & Ethics