Politics & Government - 22 August 2006

In a democracy, if 51% of the electorate vote to abandon democracy for another ideology then democracy stops in that society.

Please let me know if there is an obvious error in my hypothesis.

Does this mean that a democratic state can be overthrown simply by high birth rates of a group that chooses to suppoort a different political system or even a religeon?

The group would have to have enough motivation, a good infrastructure and a 100+ year game plan but I see no defense provided by a democracy with a 5 year electoral period.

Maybe I am the first British citizen to ever consider the question but I doubt it. I am no genius.

...or am I not being politically correct?

2006-08-22 08:04:04 · 13 answers · asked by Chris J 2 in Politics

It was a thought-provoking look at the aftermath of Katrina. I now despise the federal govt. for their lack of concern for its citizens.

2006-08-22 08:04:04 · 11 answers · asked by badbilly 5 in Politics

I would like to attend court hearings/ trials (i.e today's terror suspects hearing) Is there a way of finding out when and where they will happen in advance.

2006-08-22 08:03:07 · 7 answers · asked by Smarty pants 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-08-22 08:02:53 · 25 answers · asked by greekgeek 2 in Politics

I have a bike on my porch. It is attached to the railing, not obstructing any doors, stairwells or any other entry point. I have been told that even though it is the only thing the porch I am not allowed to have it on my there due to fire code regualtions. I would like to know if this is true or not. Please Help me find the answer and where to look. Thank you.

2006-08-22 08:01:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2006-08-22 08:01:28 · 1 answers · asked by Courtney J 1 in Other - Politics & Government

name one town that got cleaner after illegals arrived and moved in,,

2006-08-22 08:00:54 · 28 answers · asked by scottfamilytribe 3 in Immigration

My husband's Visa petition was approved on April 5, 2006. We were told by the Nat'l Visa Cntr to wait a few weeks for him to recieve Instruction pack # 3 in the mail in his country of El Salvador. He still hasn't recieved anything. We have called numerous times, about a week after their promised time and all we get is the same answer. "we will generate another packet and you should recieve it in the mail in x amount of days." Is there a chain of command we can go through to complain or get assistance? If all the necessary paperwork is already filed and in order, would it be worth it to hire a lawyer? I mean is there anything s/he could do to speed things up? Other than being frustrated at this broken record of an excuse from the NVC, we are wasting $7.95 per call to the NVC and no new results! Our daughter was just born and he's already missed that.(I'm in U.S.) I don't want him to miss any more of her baby firsts!

2006-08-22 08:00:35 · 7 answers · asked by Getsbetterwithtime 3 in Immigration

The reason I ask is because I was told to send something to a PO box address but I don't have a name to send it too. Can i just write the address with no name on the envelope?

2006-08-22 07:55:26 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

The deed on our house is made out to my husband and his deceased former spouse. We each have a will which leaves everything to each other. If he dies before I do, will the house be mine?

2006-08-22 07:54:26 · 19 answers · asked by dinadubose 2 in Law & Ethics

They cite failiures of democrats as if to justify their current failiures. They is...if it's a failiure..........WHY CONTINUE TO DO IT?

Simple Yes or No will do, if you cretins are capable of that wihtout spouting off whatever Rush said today.

2006-08-22 07:53:56 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Free room and board at any college, university or trade school for 4 years ....
or public\ section 8 housing and welfare for 10 years?

You would have to maintain a passing average in school and the welfare would end after 10 years.

2006-08-22 07:53:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Also read all remarks, please. You might find mentality of some neo.

2006-08-22 07:52:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

What kind of being do you think President George W Bush would come back as in his next life?

2006-08-22 07:52:01 · 11 answers · asked by Zelda Hunter 7 in Politics

is welcomed by many citizens of Mexico? Recent discussions in a political forum in my state (Ariz) included a large group of illegals, who were not adverse to the USA taking out the Mexican government. Their claim of crossing illegally searching for a better life due to a corrupt government which cares less about the poor and the class system that rules being corrupt, there was 100% percent consensus that they would welcome a real government, the USA, and saw it as a saving grace to remain in their country. What are your thoughts regarding the Mexican citizen themselves wishing for an invasion by the USA?

2006-08-22 07:51:51 · 39 answers · asked by Phoenix 2 in Immigration

are they now welcome in America, but those Americans who dare to oppose their invasion are not? All in order to strengthen the "binational existence with Mexico" right here in the U.S.ILLEGALS have no constitutional rights and if they're so concerned with their 'civil rights,' they should stop their illegal activities - smuggling drugs while ILLEGALLY crossing the border into the U.S. The safety of OUR border patrol agents should be the number one issue here, not coddling criminals caught in the act." the defenders of human rights that are so sympathetic for "rights" of hordes of illegal aliens that violate America are very selective when it comes to choosing whom to defend. Do you agree with this statement or disagree?

2006-08-22 07:51:40 · 18 answers · asked by Zoe 4 in Immigration

terrorism is a strategy, not a country. therefore victory is impossible. with that in mind are u willing to spend thousands of dollars from your wages every year for the rest of your life to continue this war?

lets not even talk about the thousands ...perhaps millionsif this continues indefinitely, of lives

2006-08-22 07:51:09 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-08-22 07:49:28 · 9 answers · asked by thepaladin38 5 in Politics

Are with or against Bush

i agree with him :)

2006-08-22 07:49:21 · 18 answers · asked by Sarah W 1 in Politics

2006-08-22 07:49:20 · 9 answers · asked by gyges_77 1 in Politics

2006-08-22 07:47:02 · 5 answers · asked by Alishae K 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

i would say yes because he helps others, protected our country, and saved us from danger.

2006-08-22 07:47:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I am collecting unemployment for the last two weeks or so, and have ben on numerous job interviews. I just received in the mail a letter stating that I must attend a "reemployment Services Orientation" Does anyone know if my benefits will be denied if i do not attend these meetings?

2006-08-22 07:46:42 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2 in Government

Our society and our government frowns on deadbeat dads but countries like mexico are sending their unwed women to have their children on US soil so taxpayers get stuck with the bills for the rest of their lives.at least US deadbeat dads don't trample or disrespect the US flag like illegals and their children do.Every south american country is now sending their criminals and unwed mothers to get them off their own responsibilities of dealing with the problem,and our government who always has been very generous with other people's money is encouraging this to happen.

2006-08-22 07:45:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

This is a Boston Question.... How much do you think a an attorney cost from Boston? His practice is criminal defense, law, felonies, misdemeanors, Bar admission, 1997 he was born in 1969. I do not know why you need the information but i just wanted to know if you knew how much he could roughly be....

2006-08-22 07:44:37 · 7 answers · asked by me 2 in Law & Ethics

Suppostedly there will be a documentary coming out before nov elections. I see it pissing off more people against them than rallying the ones that support them. Well???

2006-08-22 07:44:21 · 7 answers · asked by busterp 3 in Politics

2006-08-22 07:39:51 · 34 answers · asked by Sabin 1 in Politics

my nephews told me that their mothers boyfriend and his son give my 11 yr old nephew marijuana cigarrettes and beer... do you think that is right.. we have reported different incidents to cps but the looks of it they dismissed everything... i keep asking my self why my sister gets away with everything.... what is wrong with her... for instance she has a 17 yr old and a 15 yr old but they dont live with her.. she rather have her boyfriends son live with her and his girlfriend and not her kids.. the law here i feel is wrong because my sister is getting government assisstance for my to older nephews and she doesnt even have them she only has the 3 smalll ones can someone please tell me what i can do ... thanks and yes my sister knows about this and let me tell you they think it funny that they tell my nephews to put their pants down and suck their thumb they say they got it from a movie but isnt that wrong?

2006-08-22 07:36:46 · 31 answers · asked by jamer 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I was thinking something like the 'Middle of the Road' party or "Common Sense" party because personally I am sick to death of Democrats and Republicans and I don't think they represent individually how most Americans feel ..yes we have the Green Party and Libertarian but they only take away from the two biggies...wanna join...vote yep or nope...no more yea or nay ....we're changing it all!

2006-08-22 07:34:03 · 8 answers · asked by hell_in_a_handbasket 3 in Government

I don't think people realize that it could be much worse. If Kerry had won, the war would be here on our soil, not over in that third world **** hole Iraq. Bush is doing the best he can given the circumstances.

2006-08-22 07:32:14 · 31 answers · asked by Don't shop, adopt! 3 in Politics