Politics & Government - 23 August 2006

2006-08-23 18:04:48 · 8 answers · asked by Coffee-Infused Insomniac 1 in Politics

I need my direct deposit information from the VA and from the DFAS (Defense Finance and Accounting Service) and I really need it quickly, but the government bureaucracies move so slowly. In an age of instantaneous communication with anyone, anywhere in India, it takes me weeks to get information from the governmnet about my own pensions.

2006-08-23 18:04:44 · 1 answers · asked by voltaire 3 in Government

2006-08-23 18:02:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Would this be a violation of his pledge to uphold the honor and dignity of the presidency? Are we still in the frat house? Does Dick join in? How about Connie? They weren't mentioned in the article but my bet is yes for each.

2006-08-23 17:59:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

If so, could you please direct me to pictures of these. Furthermore, assuming that there are, what happens when a fighter makes 'Double Ace', that is to say, shoots down 10 enemy planes? Does such a distinction exist? If so, is it represented in any special way on the pilot's uniform?

2006-08-23 17:59:27 · 2 answers · asked by Lmeister 4 in Military

Get this - just read in the paper that the guy who bought my car used stolen money to pay for it! Bought it the morning after a break in. He paid cash - I didn't sell for a huge amount - $2800 - so I didn't think anything of his paying cash. Never met the guy before and never saw him again after. Can I be charged with anything or would I have to pay the money back for the car?? What a shock it was when I read the paper this morning!

2006-08-23 17:58:44 · 6 answers · asked by Stunned to say the least 1 in Law & Ethics

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2006-08-23 17:58:35 · 8 answers · asked by German R 3 in Immigration

Im talking stuff like: ufos, aliens, cures to diseases, bigfoot, loch ness monster, unknown technology....

2006-08-23 17:56:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anthony D 4 in Government

After serving for 21 years in the military, i can tell you that the legals that i served with spoke very little english but were the most dedicated soldiers. They knew their purpose and their mission and took matters seriously. Loyalty to this nation was unquestionable. I was one of them when i joined at the age of 17. By allowing the illegals prove their loyalty to this nation and serving honorably, this should grant them the legal status. Are we afraid that they might take that job too. Serving this nation is not a job, its everybodys DUTY.

2006-08-23 17:55:56 · 17 answers · asked by QUE PASA?? 3 in Immigration

This is obviously a very big issue. I believe that it s wrong to forcefully attempt to control another persons body against their wishes. However, I can not say weither the fetus is a seperate body, in which case the woman has no right to destroy it, or if t is part of the womans body, in which case the government has no right to control her. I'm not intrested in the doctrines comming from any kind of church. I just want to hear pure, logic based, legally submissable evidence to mach opinions to help me make a discission.

2006-08-23 17:55:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Why is it that anytime a posting is made here about immigration discussing "illegal immigrants" people make it a racist thing (on both sides).

Most pro mexican illegal immigrants damage their cause by concluding that anytime that phrase is used, it MUST mean a mexican (which then proves that immigration issue IS a problem). Not to mention to stupidity of the "it was ours first" argument damaging their chances of changing anyone's mind.
(I have not seen a pro illegal imm. person who didn't use the mexican connection, that's why I use that description).

Many anti illegal immigrants damage their cause by making rude comments about a particular race when the issue is legal status, not origin of the offender.

Why is it that people cannot seem to deal specifically with the issue of illegal immigration (from ANYWHERE) is a problem both from the standpoint of jobs anywhere as well as the ease with which terrorists can enter the country easily without getting into a racial argument?

2006-08-23 17:54:56 · 13 answers · asked by grim reaper 5 in Immigration

I'd like your opinion on the latest post on my Blog? It's got a poll on it.

2006-08-23 17:54:39 · 3 answers · asked by Andy benitez 2 in Politics

and if you do, why do you? Do you fly it proudly?

2006-08-23 17:49:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I am against illegal immigration, so I am labeled a racist, however I have no problem if someone wants to immigrate to the United States legally. Why have people labeled the people who oppose illegal immigration as being racist against Mexicans. Not all Illegal immigrants are Mexican. I just have a problem with people who come to this country illegaly then take advantage of the systems, maybe they are doing the jobs people dont want to do, but there is always someone to do a job, no matter what.

Just a note, my family emmigrated from Hungary the right way, they got their green card and they became citizens of the United States.

2006-08-23 17:49:20 · 20 answers · asked by Ludwig Wittgenstein 5 in Immigration

Is a public defender bias towards a plea bargain, doesn't want to go to court, a rookie, real green, doesn't really care, inexperienced, lacks the scope and reach of what s/he is willing to do to get you off the hook, always wants to take the path of least resistance, cookie stamps all cases assigned to him/her and treats every case the same way, better off representing your self, just as good as a hired lawyer, better then a hired lawyer, really has your best interest, etc. Tell me in as much detail as possilbe. What is your experience & evidence of your answer? Thank You.

2006-08-23 17:49:12 · 14 answers · asked by Johnson 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

did in Europe in WW2?

It seems like the government is similarly radical. It also seems as if Iran has a history of trying and/or succeeding.

I'm afraid that middle eastern countries are so sure that the west is so skewed against them that they ignore the west's warnings. Instead believing that Iran is will be their protector in the region, but not realizing how right they are.

I also feel like many times they don't seem to see how the world wars help us understand the reality of the worst of human nature.

Even with a weaker military than the US or EU, I think the nuclear deterent would hold significant sway against would be adversaries (not wanting to touch off a nuclear holocaust). That is, we will be far less able to protect innocent Sunnis, Kurds, Christians, Jew, and other non-Shia muslims from a little ethnic cleansing.

2006-08-23 17:48:21 · 6 answers · asked by BigPappa 5 in Government

2006-08-23 17:48:11 · 6 answers · asked by Aleksandr 4 in Law & Ethics

2006-08-23 17:46:51 · 25 answers · asked by chris h 2 in Immigration

Hezbollah were totally outmatched in hardware and resources, yet the IDF lost manpower, a lot of machinery (including their much vaunted Merkava tanks - see the link below for the "how") for very very little gain. They attempted to crush Hezbollah, but guess who still controls southern Lebanon?

http://www.jamestown.org/terrorism/news/article.php?articleid=2370105

A clue: it ain't the IDF.

2006-08-23 17:46:28 · 9 answers · asked by zed hex 2 in Military

2006-08-23 17:46:26 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I NEED PROOF NOT JUST STUPID COMMENTS.

2006-08-23 17:46:08 · 7 answers · asked by klay43701 1 in Government

Or will he be dragged kicking and screaming from the oval office and thrown along with his stuff into the street.

2006-08-23 17:44:12 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

He's very smart, and doesn't give up easily, but times ticking away. We have a three month old daughter, and it kills him inside because he can't support her financially.

2006-08-23 17:43:27 · 25 answers · asked by Sade H 2 in Law & Ethics

He is not helping that much.

2006-08-23 17:43:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-08-23 17:40:23 · 3 answers · asked by veedizzle 2 in Military

2006-08-23 17:36:11 · 7 answers · asked by retired_e7 2 in Military

2006-08-23 17:32:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

Ugh I want him to be FOUND already.

2006-08-23 17:32:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

would you be willing to DIE for it?

2006-08-23 17:31:44 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Yes, the way they come accross as liberals is that they cover liberal issues only, are sympathitic to democrats and cynical towards repubs on the same acts. For example, if a democrat is caught using ethnic slurs, it is ignored and excused, if a repub do the same thing, it is highligted magnifide, exaggerated, and condemned calling for resignations.

2006-08-23 17:29:20 · 6 answers · asked by curious 1 in Other - Politics & Government