I am not super strong or athletic, but I think I may have the mental determination to do it.... I was wondering if any of you have personal experience or first hand accounts you could offer me? I am nervous about this, but think this may be a good option for me to get some kind of perspective on my life. I am thinking of joining the Army Reserves.
2006-08-24 06:24:49 · 13 answers · asked by Leigh 3 in Military
2006-08-24 06:24:23 · 2 answers · asked by YAHWEH! 1 in Military
This is a small point BUT.
I work for Royal Mail, and every year at Christmas, a representative
tells the nation on national television, that the christmas mail is heavier than the year before, when in fact it is lighter, and getting less and less every year.
so if they lie about that what else, have you any examples from where you work?
2006-08-24 06:24:11 · 17 answers · asked by kelvin j 2 in Government
why only now? is this a tactic that republicans use to convert democrats into their right wing beliefs?
some people who were democrats say that because of the whole illegal immigrant thing they will convert to republican.
like the whole terrorist attacks, its sort of like the republicans
saying "never fear, republicans are here!"
what do you think? im neither dem or rep but i have spent most of my life knowign that most of the time, i would also do the same if i was in the same situation ..
i know some of you would say "naah if i were in the same situation i wouldnt break the law" yeah right. cockroaches are only romantic in romance novels.
no bashing and such, just a response from your heart.
2006-08-24 06:23:45 · 10 answers · asked by helena2581 2 in Immigration
If the muslims dont like western culture, Christianity, western society and practices , why are you living there and make troubles there? Why dont you go back to your forefathers country or migrate to any other muslim country? You dont not have any human rights in your countries, so why dont you respect someone who gave you protection? Is not a fatherless attitude to work against the country and people where you live?
2006-08-24 06:23:24 · 13 answers · asked by Proud Indian 1 in Other - Politics & Government
illegal immigrants
Proposals would affect landlords, employers; some say rules would draw lawsuits
12:00 AM CDT on Monday, August 21, 2006
By STEPHANIE SANDOVAL / The Dallas Morning News
FARMERS BRANCH – Illegal immigrants are responsible for much of what's wrong with Farmers Branch, says City Council member Tim O'Hare.
So he proposes making it harder for illegal immigrants to live and work in the city.
Today, the City Council will discuss possible ways to do that, including prohibiting landlords from leasing to illegal immigrants, penalizing businesses that employ them, making English the city's official language and ceasing publication of any documents in Spanish, and eliminating subsidies for illegal immigrants in the city's youth programs.
Some Hispanic advocates say doing so would brand Farmers Branch as a racist community and embroil the city in protests and lawsuits.
"The reason I got on the City Council was because I saw our property values declining or increasing at a level that was below the rate of inflation," Mr. O'Hare said. "When that happens, people move out of our neighborhoods, and what I would call less desirable people move into the neighborhoods, people who don't value education, people who don't value taking care of their properties."
He also said local schools have dropped in recent years in state rankings, and retail operations cater to low-income and Spanish-speaking customers, leaving "no place for people with a good income to shop."
"Illegal immigrants are a large cause of it," he said.
So he wants to see the council adopt provisions similar to those adopted by Hazelton, Pa., in July and since then adopted or under consideration by other cities in Pennsylvania, California and Florida.
The 2000 census showed that 25.2 percent of the population of Farmers Branch was foreign-born. The census did not report how many were illegal immigrants.
2006-08-24 06:21:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration
2006-08-24 06:20:40 · 29 answers · asked by George W. Bush 1 in Politics
I believe she will serve two terms, one to correct the damage inflicted by the criminal Bush administration and another to bring prosperity, inclusion, and dignity back to our country. What do you think?
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2006-08-24 06:18:13 · 28 answers · asked by Dr.Feelgood 5 in Politics
Seems like it will be ripe for bin Laden's return. Is our military too weakened by the misadventures in Iraq to make a difference.
2006-08-24 06:17:17 · 8 answers · asked by murphy 5 in Politics
baby killer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-24 06:16:34 · 17 answers · asked by RepubTards_R_UnAmerican_Pussies 1 in Other - Politics & Government
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2006-08-24 06:15:55 · 18 answers · asked by Derek M 2 in Immigration
of there question and answers REVEALS THAT PRETTY MUCH ALL THEY DO IS NAME CALL
2006-08-24 06:14:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration
How is that the Americans support Bush & consider him as the one who'll protect America from terrorism eventhough he is the ultimate terrorist?
Wars on Afganisthan, Iraq, the war on Lebanon with Israel at the front & the impending attacks on Iran, North Korea & Syria provide ample evidence to denote the mindset of Bush.
2006-08-24 06:13:25 · 24 answers · asked by serene 3 in Government
I ask the q "what is the better condiment, mustard or ketchup?" and got some responses of I won't give John Kerry's wife my money, or if you buy ketchup John Kerry's wife profits. What?
2006-08-24 06:12:53 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
Consider that of all countries now possessing H-bombs, Iran seems the safest:-.
- The US has far more than any one, has used them in the past and was ready to use them again at the Cuban crisis.
- The UK and France have poewrful navies, no one is likely to attack them and yet keep intervening in other countries' affairs.
- Russia now has enough problems of its own and is minding its own business.
- Pakistan has betrayed world trust and given atomic secrets to other Moslem countries. It also has a low key on going war with India.
- Israel launched surprise attacks on most of its Arab neighbours and appalling destruction on Lebanon.
- Iran never attacked anyone, yet is surrounded by enemy states and was the victim of Israeli bombing in the past and Sadam' invasion. Its only likely target is Israel which is far stronger.
- Are we becoming paranoic, or is Bush inventing deceptive bogus resons to justify a pre-planned attack on it, as he did in Iraq ?
2006-08-24 06:12:36 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military
They wanted that to "defend" against competition abroad, and now they want a wall to defend against terrorists. Why can't they see over the border?
2006-08-24 06:12:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
I mean the situation in Mexico is horrible... 300 years of Spanish influence that raped the economy... filth everywhere... lack of education and other debilitating economic factors... If We legalize immigration there will be a flood of people.... Kiss Social Security good-bye [we might end up having to do that anyway because of the immense strain that all those white people place on our governmental aid programs]... Raising minimum wage and Chicago's controversial 'Big Box' ordinance and their ilk... will never be issues again... Why...? Because there will be so many people here who be willing to work for sub 'cost of living wages' that it will be pathetic....
2006-08-24 06:11:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration
As a 16-year-old I’ve learnt a lot from my local Police Department and it’s Officers that are encouraging and determined. If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t be where I am right now.... I don’t know who the Police Officer is, however, these guys protect my community. And it’s as if ‘one falls, we all fall‘.
Overall they are also people and we should respect them for doing the job which most people aren’t willing to take... some people may hate them but they’ll still save you. And just because 2 are wrong doesn’t mean the rest 8 are also wrong. So please keep the negative talk to you because I can’t afford to care. I just want to know if it's all right to call. Thank-you:
2006-08-24 06:11:38 · 20 answers · asked by piercing integrity 4 in Law Enforcement & Police
$100 to comesing to Mexico, you thinksing is good ideas?
2006-08-24 06:11:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration
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2006-08-24 06:08:29 · 3 answers · asked by Peace-and S 1 in Civic Participation
2006-08-24 06:07:08 · 9 answers · asked by DainBramaged 3 in Military
2006-08-24 06:04:50 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics
By DARIN FENGER, The Sun August 22, 2006
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YUMA (AP) - About a dozen vehicles used to smuggle humans sit in a quiet and dusty row, at first glance blending in with the hundreds of cars and trucks with more innocent pasts that fill the scrap yard of Dick's 25-Hour Towing.
A visitor to the yard just walking by could easily never notice that these automobiles are different.
For example, the rear seats are gone and unnecessary interior side panels have been crudely ripped out.
All of this done with two goals in mind: To avoid detection and maximize the ability to haul more of their living, human goods.
"Basically it's all the same. There's really nothing to it," said Mark Schlamann, a tow truck driver for Rautenberg. "They pretty much just take the seats out and pack them in."
Dick Rautenberg, owner of Dick's 25-Hour Towing, is one of the few Yuma residents who sees firsthand what's left behind when smugglers fail to make good on their promise to deliver the chance for new lives.
"Imagine stacking 20-some railroad ties into a vehicle," he said.
Comparing people to cargo becomes almost impossible to avoid when describing how vehicles are packed with people in the business of smuggling humans across the U.S.-Mexico border.
"People are just laying on top of each other," Rautenberg said. "We've seen a pickup and camper shell with 21 guys piled in the back. It's just really terrible."
The smuggling vehicles seen at Dick's are almost always the products of theft - most often from San Diego - with the most common license plates being from California and Nevada, according to Rautenberg. After a set period of time has passed, the towing company files with the state to legally own the vehicles, most often using them for salvage. Only rarely do lending institutions come calling, Rautenberg said, and even less often does he hear from the original owners.
The vehicles that come to Rautenberg's scrap yard, and others around Yuma, are the ones used in smuggling cases that were damaged before or during their apprehension by the U.S. Border Patrol.
But the most recent smuggling vehicle towed by Dick's was nowhere to be seen.
That vehicle was the white Suburban involved in the deadly accident that claimed 10 lives and injured 11 more people Aug. 7. In cases like that, where a criminal investigation promises to be sizable, the automobiles are instead sent to be impounded by the Yuma County Sheriff's Office.
Schlamann said he's seen many dented and beat-up vehicles in his 13 years with Dick's. But he said the Suburban that came to a deadly halt 30 miles outside of Yuma was the worst.
"There's no comparison," Schlamann said. "Normally, they don't roll over like that. You don't hardly ever see it like that."
Schlamann was grateful not to have all the facts - or haunting visuals - on that day when he was called to the gruesome accident scene.
Richard Hays, a spokesman for the U.S. Border Patrol's Yuma sector, stressed that smugglers simply don't care at all about the safety of the people who have paid them for a trip across the border.
Hays pointed out that no special consideration is given to pregnant women, children or elderly people.
Calls to pick up vehicles left behind by arrested smugglers are shared by towing companies throughout Yuma. Dick's is certainly one of the companies that's been at it the longest.
But what's more interesting is just how often the phone at Dick's has been ringing lately.
"We haven't had many here this last two months or so. There's maybe been five of six," Schlamann said. "Before that we were getting two or three a week."
Both Schlamann and Rautenberg credited the government's recent increases in border security
2006-08-24 06:01:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration
2006-08-24 06:01:09 · 16 answers · asked by ca_rissa3505 3 in Immigration
the example situation is:
john discovered that chris was violating one of the company's rules by accidentally opening a logged conversation of chris and his friend. john told his friend about it, and soon the violation was discovered by the administration. chris intentionally opened john's logged conversations and discovered that john and other workmates were talking about him behind his back. can this be a ground for defamation? can chris file defamation against john?
2006-08-24 06:00:42 · 7 answers · asked by life's_irony 2 in Law & Ethics
I don't speak English very well so i'm sorry for mistakes. i would like to know about Canada, is it part of what? For example: britishes isles? Is it a subordination of canada to Englad?
I hope that you understand my question because i 'd like know about it.
thanks a lot
2006-08-24 05:58:48 · 6 answers · asked by florzinha 3 in Other - Politics & Government
Why was there no plan for post-invastion Iraq?
Why does Bush make it sound like the intention from day 1 was was to create an extended process of securing Iraq and establishing Democracy, when there was no talk of this before or during the invasion.
During the invasion it was all about removing Saddam from power and finding weapons of mass destruction. Remember? Part 1 completed, Part 2 confirmed false. Now what? Why are we still there?
Insurgents attack because we are a non-islamic power in the Middle East, and to them, we're a threat to their belief system.
They always do that, and they will keep doing it.
How many people think it is even possible to secure Iraq? And how long will it take, how many dollars, and how many lives? And what happens if 5-10 years later Iraq falls into extremist hands, will we be willing to go back yet again? (sorry about the rant, but I am very interested in serious replies)
2006-08-24 05:58:15 · 10 answers · asked by Dizazter 3 in Military
I don't speak English very well so i'm sorry for mistakes. i would like to know about Canada, is it part of waht? For example: british isles? Is it a subrodination os canada to Englad?
I hope taht you understand my qustion and i 'd like know about it.
thanks a lot
2006-08-24 05:57:07 · 7 answers · asked by florzinha 3 in Other - Politics & Government
I need to make a dr. apt but i just moved here and can't find in. please help
2006-08-24 05:53:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military
Do you think that the goverment turning a blind eye to illegal invaders from mexico , totally overlooking the will of the American Citizens could one day lead to a civil war that will leave the USA with virtualy NO ILLEGALS?
2006-08-24 05:53:06 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration
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