In my history book there's even a quote saying that if he can bring the south back into the union without freeing a single slave he would most certaintly do it.
The reason for the civil war had little to do with slavery...
2006-08-21 04:34:22 · 19 answers · asked by Sad Monkey 3 in Civic Participation
2006-08-21 04:33:39 · 7 answers · asked by jayjulieandjustin 1 in Other - Politics & Government
There is an recently constructed gr + 1 storied building named NITI NIWAS at parl village , A.D marg. Opp. to Haffkin Institute mumbai -12,F/South ward,which is totally illegal & unauthorized construction grabbing the government land by local mafia namely Gotya bhai. He has also capture the ground fl. of Market building which is suppose to be a machhi market of this area. Never the less he occupies the open space between Trimurty & Siddhivinayak Buildings where he resides. Other family members running illegal tupris and stalls to. Using the so called political influences always he escaped. Now a day promoting him as a builder promoter, he has started to enforce the peoples & grabbing the properties in this area. Any one from mumbai who has having political / municipal or police influence may please help to provoke these activities.
2006-08-21 04:33:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation
I was in a motorcycle accident. The other driver responsible doesn't have insurance. How do I sue this person for damages without an attorney.
2006-08-21 04:33:09 · 5 answers · asked by weedeater 2 in Law & Ethics
2008 Election Issue!!
GET A BILL INTRODUCED TO PLACE ALL POLITICIANS ON SOCIAL SECURITY
Our Senators and Congress(wo)men DO NOT pay into Social Security and, of course, they do not collect from it.Our Senators and Congress(wo)men DO NOT pay into Social Security and, of course, they do not collect from it.
You see, Social Security benefits were not suitable for persons of their rare elevation in society .They felt they should have a special! plan for themselves. So, many years ago they voted in their own benefit plan.
When they retire, they continue to draw the same pay until they die.
Except it may increase from time to time for cost of living adjustments..
For example, Senator Byrd and Congressman White and their wives may expect to draw $7,800,000.00 (that's Seven Million, Eight-Hundred Thousand Dollars), with their wives drawing $275,000.00 during the last years of their lives.
This is calculated on an average life span for each of those two Dignitaries.
Younger politicians who retire at an early age, will receive much more during the rest of their lives.
THEIR cost for this excellent plan is $0.00. NADA....ZILCH....
This little perk they voted for themselves is free to them. You and I pick up the tab for this plan. The funds for this fine retirement plan come directly from the General Funds;
" OUR TAX DOLLA RS AT WORK"!
From our own Social Security Plan, which you and I pay (or have paid) into, every payday until we retire (which amount is matched by our employer) we can expect to get an average maximum of $1,000 per month after retirement.
Or, in other words, we would have to collect our average of $1,000 monthly benefits for 68 years and one (1) month to equal Senator! Bill Bradley's benefits!
Social Security could be very good if only one small change were made...
That change! would be:
Jerk the Golden Fleece Retirement Plan from under the Senators and Congress(wo)men. Put them into the Social Security plan with the rest of us then sit back.....
and see how fast they would fix Social Security
2006-08-21 04:32:21 · 8 answers · asked by ? 3 in Politics
When Mr. Bush sayeth "I care not what the American polls say, I know I'm right" does that give you a good or bad opinion of he as a democractic president?
2006-08-21 04:31:29 · 15 answers · asked by Tofu Jesus 5 in Politics
I am so sick of Americans saying that it's not the people, but the government who perform mass murders in the middle east and elsewhere, however when a German has a bad thing to say about a Jew the first connection that these same impartial people make is with the holocaust, not 'realizing' that those who actually did that thing(witch actually happened, but my opinion is that the nr of victims didn't pass 400 000) have nothing to do with the current population. because of these people somebody who actually read the history of the Jews can't speak their mind for fear of being classified an anti Semite
2006-08-21 04:30:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
Instead of sending troops to deter Hezbollah, which has the backing of the at least plurality populations in Lebanon and Syria, would turning those chicks into cleaning ladies be better economics?
2006-08-21 04:29:28 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government
This guy stands just outside our rural drive and qawks and also goes down in Corp of Engineers ground and stands hidden and stares at us. He has been know to enter homes when people arent there. He plays his stereo with speakers mounted outside so lound you can hear it a mile away. He is NOT mentally impared just clever and coniving. We have called police and they say they are building a file but unless they see it they can do nothing. We have our home for sale --- but when people come to look he approches them and that kills the sale.... HELPPPPP
2006-08-21 04:27:59 · 24 answers · asked by tangles1_99 2 in Law Enforcement & Police
......a **** about living then wants there to lose? And surely with all the connections these people have they could get hold of one? I aint saying its as easy as scoring weed but im sure you get my point.So is the terrorist threat less than we are lead to believe or havent they got the 'balls' to use one? ( considering im right to say they could get hold of one).I might sound stupid ( im just the average joe bloggs) but none of it rings true to me.If im full of rubbish fair enough tell me that, it was just an opinion. Thanks :-).
2006-08-21 04:27:45 · 8 answers · asked by tunachunks199 1 in Other - Politics & Government
2006-08-21 04:26:58 · 19 answers · asked by The general 1 in Government
My brother is living in the US and got his greencard last year because he married a US citizen. He and his wife are now seperated, will he be deported or is he okay now that he has his greencard. He is Canadian.
2006-08-21 04:24:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration
Your making a huge mistake if you think your current government structure will all of a sudden make every thing fool proof with verifiable results and yes their are ways to do it but its not happening!
2006-08-21 04:23:47 · 15 answers · asked by bulabate 5 in Other - Politics & Government
Filipinos vie for seat in U.S. House
By MARK NIESSE, Associated Press Writer
Sat Aug 19, 3:16 AM ET
HONOLULU - Two Filipino-Americans are struggling against long odds and a crowded field of candidates — including each other — to become the first member of Congress from one of the nation's largest immigrant groups.
2006-08-21 04:22:17 · 26 answers · asked by MaSTeR 3 in Immigration
Were there any consequences for the 'friendly witnesses'?
2006-08-21 04:21:35 · 4 answers · asked by peter b 2 in Law & Ethics
2006-08-21 04:21:06 · 13 answers · asked by Metacoma 3 in Politics
Lets say people only had to work three 6hr shifts weekly for 5 years, then spend the rest of their life pursuing happiness. What's wrong with that? It's becoming a Brave New World already, so why not promote it. You want a life of leisure; you know you do.
2006-08-21 04:19:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation
any takers!!!!
2006-08-21 04:18:17 · 23 answers · asked by joe 1 in Other - Politics & Government
2006-08-21 04:18:09 · 34 answers · asked by shippochan 2 in Law & Ethics
By now, the entire world knows about our poor border security. Do you think that this is a prelude to terrorism in the U.S. through our porous borders?
2006-08-21 04:16:29 · 24 answers · asked by the_wall 2 in Immigration
The cost of a Big Mac might go up? Please! Not that!
2006-08-21 04:14:32 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation
The two below paragraphs are datelined Washington. Please elaborate if you are informed and have seen footage of the region.
President Bush called Monday for an effective international force in Lebanon to ensure Hezbollah doesn't re-arm and "wreak havoc in the region."
About 3,000 Lebanese troops and a handful of international troops -- the first in a force of 15,000 -- have moved into southern Lebanon to ensure Hezbollah does not launch rockets into Israel.
2006-08-21 04:13:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military
ohhh wait...my mistake....its only abdul from the quik-e-mart on a unicorn at the county fair....
just what are you deceived members of islam gonna come up with next...personally, i find it reassuring that you will never attain the smarts to become relevant in the world except through violence....live by the sword..die by the sword
peace through power
freedom isnt free
2006-08-21 04:12:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government
will we be safe from attacks?
2006-08-21 04:11:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military
Plz , PLz,
Answer this qustion and u also ask this question On line Because this will make a chain Let what will be the response of the Janata
2006-08-21 04:10:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government
2006-08-21 04:10:49 · 23 answers · asked by SG 4 in Law & Ethics
2006-08-21 04:10:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government
Would Israel be able to nuke them back?
Would the US nuke Iran?
Would Russia and the UK get involved?
Will this be Irans "multifaceted response" to the U.N. on Aug. 22nd?
2006-08-21 04:09:57 · 21 answers · asked by Perry L 5 in Government
They have said they will light up the sky....and they will answer the UN demands on 8-22-06 .
2006-08-21 04:09:49 · 17 answers · asked by W E J 4 in Politics
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Anti-Illegal-Immigrant Groups Multiply
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Daily News, August 12, 2006
Retired utility worker Charles Warren worries his quality of life is slipping and says that illegal immigrants are to blame.
The 55-year-old retiree complains about day laborers waiting for work outside the nearby Home Depot, saying they give his neighborhood “a Third World look.”
“Ten or 15 years ago, the neighborhood wasn’t like this,” Warren said. “The states are overpopulated, there is oversprawl, and immigration is contributing to this.”
After seeing a television commercial that blamed many of California’s woes on illegal immigrants, Warren immediately donated $50 to the sponsoring group, Californians for Population Stabilization.
And he’s not the only one. Since the Santa Barbara-based group aired the commercials, it has collected thousands of membership applications.
Other anti-illegal-immigrant groups have watched their rolls and coffers swell, from California to New York. Most of the organizations are small affairs, started by one or two people, such as California Coalition for Immigration Reform or Save Our State.
Other groups, such as CAPS or Numbers USA, which center on population control, provide statistical data and research-oriented services.
But anti-illegal-immigrant groups say growing interest is a wider backlash against pro-immigrant street protests that swept the country last spring and frustration with federal officials whose immigration-reform bill has stalled.
Critics warn that the upsurge in activity - also being replicated among pro-immigrant groups - is evidence of a growing anti-illegal-immigrant sentiment sweeping the United States.
They say the rhetoric used by those border restrictionists, such as the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps and CAPS, teeters on alarmism rather than focusing on the country’s broken border system. And, they fear, it is dangerously fanning the flames of hate.
“We are in the midst of an anti-immigrant wave that periodically affects California, whether it be the 1880s with the anti-Chinese immigrant stance, the 1950s with Operation ******* or in the 1970s in California when we used to see headlines with thousands of aliens crossing into California all the time,” said Harry Pachon, president of the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute, a think tank that focuses on Latino issues.
One group, the Arizona-based Minuteman Civil Defense Corps, a civilian volunteer group patrolling the border, says it has collected $600,000 for a proposed border fence.
The American Border Patrol, another civilian group that turns immigrants crossing the U.S. Mexican border over to authorities and is considered a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center, says donations are up 25 percent.
And in San Diego, a newly formed Minuteman group went from just two members late last year to 200 today.
“People are joining us so fast because they are frustrated with our government,” said Jeff Schwilk, the group’s founder. “They see all the wrangling, all the political posturing, and I think people are fed up with the inaction of their government.”
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2006-08-21 04:09:28 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration
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