Politics & Government - 22 August 2006

2006-08-22 06:16:05 · 5 answers · asked by Jesse M 1 in Law & Ethics

IM worried about MUSLIM TERRORISM an Europe`s aliination towards the U.S,They thinkwere wrong for IraQ,So dont I how about you?

2006-08-22 06:15:52 · 29 answers · asked by ann m 1 in Military

2006-08-22 06:14:33 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

And do police cars in California go faster than those in other states (I heard some california highway patrol cars are mustangs, that's why I'm curious)?

2006-08-22 06:12:56 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

i heard that the U.S. is trying to take over the middle east to establish a base there, and then from there they end up on China's doorstep, and from there they will invade china and start world war 3. if that's true, then the terrorists are the good guys. they are the only people standing between the U.S. and China

2006-08-22 06:12:54 · 31 answers · asked by xiy 3 in Military

http://news.yahoo.com/s/thenation/3114384

Read that brilliant piece of reporting, our "leader" is a blockhead with no KNOWLEDGE of what the hell is going on in IRAQ and what to do about it. He can't even tell the difference between clearly discernible terms.

Read his own words, what a fawking disgrace. How can anyone defend this? Are you sheepbots that dumB!?!?

2006-08-22 06:12:00 · 17 answers · asked by Kookoo Bananas 3 in Politics

2006-08-22 06:11:34 · 12 answers · asked by NONAME 1 in Other - Politics & Government

From yesterday’s Wall Street Journal, Bernard Lewis in his commentary, August 22: Does Iran have something in store?

In Islam, as in Judaism and Christianity, there are certain beliefs concerning the cosmic struggle at the end of time—Gog and Magog, anti-Christ, Armageddon, and for Shiite Muslims, the long awaited return of the Hidden Imam, ending in the final victory of the forces of good over evil, however these may be defined. Mr. Ahmadinejad and his followers clearly believe that this time is now, and that the terminal struggle has already begun and is indeed well advanced. It may even have a date, indicated by several references by the Iranian president to giving his final answer to the U.S. about nuclear development by Aug. 22. This was at first reported as “by the end of August,” but Mr. Ahmadinejad’s statement was more precise.

What is the significance of Aug. 22? This year, Aug. 22 corresponds, in the Islamic calendar, to the 27th day of the month of Rajab of the y

2006-08-22 06:11:06 · 8 answers · asked by W E J 4 in Politics

are jobs go to Mexico, are pay scale goes down because immigrants will work for less.

2006-08-22 06:10:52 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Quite often people write questions or answers on here stating their belief in a 9/11 conspiracy. Most often, that conspiracy has the government orchestrating the attack, intentionally killing thousands of innocent Americans. The whole point of the conspiracy, it is claimed, is to start a war so that civil liberties can be destroyed, the world can be conquered, and the government/corporations can plunder the Earth.

To those who believe these conspiracy theories: Why haven't you taken up arms against the government? Or at least started engaging in some serious, active civil disobedience?

If I believed the government had done something like that, I would start or join a revolutionary group, and get to work immediately. I wouldn't waste my time with bickering on other partisan issues or one-upsmanship on political websites. Destroying the evil, neo-fascist regime would be my top priority. I think even most pacifists would agree.

So why haven't you done the same? Or HAVE you?

2006-08-22 06:08:29 · 20 answers · asked by timm1776 5 in Civic Participation

he is an american

2006-08-22 06:04:21 · 10 answers · asked by vivimera 2 in Politics

Seems like no matter what anyone does, the media will attack the people in power in full force. Now my question is,

would this country have been founded back in 1776 if todays media had been there? Or would the dirt they dug up to try and crush George Washington and Thomas Jefferson prompt most of the colonies to not follow them?

2006-08-22 06:04:01 · 7 answers · asked by Southpaw 7 in Other - Politics & Government

What disqualified him from serving in the war he liked so much?

2006-08-22 06:03:35 · 7 answers · asked by jxt299 7 in Other - Politics & Government

I got my first ticket, and I was speeding and intend to pay the fine, but I am curious as to what the method of determining my speed was. I was traveling East, and the only officer I saw was traveling West. There was not a "speed trap" per se.

2006-08-22 06:02:14 · 10 answers · asked by lshaulis 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-08-22 06:01:55 · 18 answers · asked by Walter Ridgeley 5 in Other - Politics & Government

the liberal definition
of cooperation is for conservatives to give up their beliefs and to
cross over to liberalism, its also how the Shite Terrorists view the
rest of the world.

2006-08-22 05:59:10 · 14 answers · asked by W E J 4 in Politics

apparently the goverment can listen to your conversations if you say certain words that have to do with terrorism, and can they see your online conversations if you also say terrorism stuff!! Is it true?????

2006-08-22 05:58:50 · 13 answers · asked by ciara-wilson 1 in Government

I dont think I can go back to work as the job I did used my eyes and my eyes are effected, they cant offer me another job. The job I had always been told I would get, is not available now and never will be ??

2006-08-22 05:58:19 · 13 answers · asked by keechee 2 in Law & Ethics

"We the liberals are the only intelligent people on Earth. When we the liberals pick an issue to champion, be it global warming, AIDS, or gay rights, all Canadians must jump on side with us and do so loudly and publicly, and give our cause lots of money, or else they will be publicly lambasted as:

- ignorant
- stupid knuckle-dragging neo-cons
- dangerous
- contemptable
- unfit to govern

So, do as we say. We don't care if you think there are more important things such as family, economy, and keeping the world safe from evil."

2006-08-22 05:57:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Talk in Tagalog if possible

2006-08-22 05:56:57 · 16 answers · asked by TheWisemanofourschool 2 in Immigration

either party!

2006-08-22 05:54:48 · 28 answers · asked by etan4u 1 in Politics

Wrong about Iraq.
Wrong about the Patriot Act.
Wrong to stage 9/11 disaster
Wrong about the abuse of the Constitution.
Wrong about your BLIND support for the destruction of Lebanon.
Wrong about the callous MURDER of Lebanese women and Children.
Wrong about the misuse of Immigration.
Wrong about us, the real Patriots.

Wrong Wrong Wrong.. Apologise Please.

2006-08-22 05:54:09 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-08-22 05:53:02 · 6 answers · asked by love_ya_lotz_o7 1 in Military

after seeing the 4 men who struggle for 11 hrs in flood and died in front of 100 eyes

2006-08-22 05:52:19 · 5 answers · asked by Ravi 3 in Civic Participation

Supported the Iraq War, but did NOT serve in Viet Nam.

Used racial and ethnic slurs on more than one occasion.

Did not support same-sex marriage although most likely a closeted homosexual.

Just curious.

Don't waste time trying to figure out why I am asking.

2006-08-22 05:50:47 · 16 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Politics

I think so. The axis of Evil is dripping with stupidity.

2006-08-22 05:49:58 · 30 answers · asked by Captain W 2 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-08-22 05:45:20 · 14 answers · asked by vivadeftones 1 in Immigration

I have never seen anything good come from republicant's presidents, starting from that sorry regan to both bushes. I thought Dems were suppose to have big Government, big spending and a weak military force etc.

2006-08-22 05:38:48 · 25 answers · asked by Charles B 2 in Politics

I was watching a new release movie last night and the FBI warning in the beginnig was in Enlish and THEN IN SPANISH. I was so PI$$ED OFF. What does the movie industry think? The Mexicans come over here illegally and then they are going to obey the FBI warnings? I'm 26 and was born in the US. Yeah, I know I'm lucky but the Mexicans are going to change our society for the worst if we don't do something NOW.

If there are 2 products that are the same and one has directions in Spanish and one doesn't, I WILL NOT buy the one that has Spanish on it even if it is cheaper. How about you?

PS I am a right wing consevitive RUSH baby!

2006-08-22 05:36:39 · 35 answers · asked by sell insurance 2 1 in Immigration

Minorities dominant in Phoenix
Tucson also joins census list of cities where non-Anglos make up majority

Jon Kamman
The Arizona Republic
Aug. 22, 2006 12:00 AM

Minorities are now in the majority in Phoenix and Tucson, census data reveal.

The state's two largest cities experienced dramatic growth of their minority populations from 2000 to 2005, and a leading demographer said Monday that they can expect more of the same.

"It represents the new wave of urban growth for the West," said William Frey, an authority on population and migration trends for the Washington, D.C.-based Brookings Institution. advertisement




"What used to be just a California experience is now spreading throughout the West."

Denver also ended 2005 with a minority population slightly larger than non-minorities.

With Phoenix, Tucson and Denver joining the ranks of minority-predominant cities, the list now includes 31 of the nation's largest 50 cities.

Among medium-size cities, Yuma and Avondale have had minority majorities since the 2000 census or earlier.

Valley professionals who deal with minority issues say that although minorities are not a homogeneous group, the new balance is good for communities in general.

"I hope people see it as a positive," said Conrado Gomez, an assistant clinical professor of education at Arizona State University Polytechnic. "It's just the way things are going to be."

Anita Luera, vice president of the Valle Del Sol behavioral health center and director of its 20-year-old leadership-development program aimed at Hispanics, said there is little fundamental difference between the two populations.

"People shouldn't be afraid of it," Luera said. "Minorities are the same as majorities in wanting to have better lives, schools, education and safer communities."

Gomez said the heightened minority numbers will be felt mostly in two areas: politics and education.

"More Hispanics and non-Whites will be going into politics. I hope people understand that's the American way," he said. Education will have to adjust, he added.

"What is studied in school also has to reflect that population so those students can see themselves in their studies," Gomez said.

"Minority" for statistical purposes means everyone except Whites who are not of Hispanic ancestry. This includes Native Americans, Blacks, Asians and Pacific Islanders, people who designate themselves "some other race" and the Hispanic ethnic group, regardless of race.

The latest figures are the product of a survey in which roughly one in every 40 households in the nation was contacted throughout 2005.

Although more than half of the residents within the city limits of Phoenix and Tucson are minorities, the predominance of Anglos in other communities gives Maricopa County a minority component of 38.8 percent and Pima County 41.9 percent.

The Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all Maricopa and Pinal counties, is 38.9 percent minority.

The Valley city with the smallest proportion of minorities is Scottsdale, with 14.3 percent.

Minorities are one-third or less of the populations of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Surprise and Tempe.

Frey said that Arizona, more than other places, faces a sharp age difference in racial and ethnic components.

Minorities, with higher fertility rates, larger families and younger workers, are concentrated in the younger population, while many middle-age and senior residents are Anglos, he said.

"You have both a generation gap and cultural gap, so to speak," Frey said.

He said minorities who migrated en masse to California in the past decade, swelling its population to minority-majority status, are now heading inland, while more are coming to the West from other parts of this country and abroad.

2006-08-22 05:34:41 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration