Politics & Government - 31 August 2006

Diane Sawyer joined ABC News in February 1989, as co-anchor of Primetime Live. In addition to her Primetime assignment, Sawyer was named co-anchor, with Charles Gibson, of Good Morning America in January 1999.

Since the premiere of Primetime in August 1989, Sawyer has traveled extensively across the United States and abroad to report on and investigate a wide range of topics and to interview a diverse group of newsmakers and personalities.

Sawyer reported live from Ground Zero during the week of Sept. 11 and interviewed over 60 widows who gave birth after the World Trade Center disaster. She recently returned to Afghanistan to reunite the women profiled in her landmark 1996 report from behind the burqua, as one of the first Western journalists to expose the plight of women under Taliban rule. She also presented a groundbreaking two-hour special on gay adoption and the foster care system, featuring Rosie O'Donnell's personal story as a gay parent.

Her interviews include President Geo

2006-08-31 02:30:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2006-08-31 02:29:14 · 13 answers · asked by brian e 2 in Military

You're stuck in a deserted island with a group of people, you decide to establish some ground rules. Would you rather the group of people be Liberals, Conservatives, Communists, Socialists and why?

2006-08-31 02:28:30 · 13 answers · asked by Fiesty Redhead 2 in Politics

Should Sadaam Hussein be assassinated??

2006-08-31 02:28:05 · 17 answers · asked by electralove88 4 in Government

2006-08-31 02:25:08 · 23 answers · asked by ian j 1 in Immigration

2006-08-31 02:24:36 · 9 answers · asked by john p 3 in Politics

pleassssssssse !

2006-08-31 02:22:57 · 4 answers · asked by shyam desai 1 in Military

Would society suddenly leap forwards and become peaceful again?

2006-08-31 02:22:32 · 20 answers · asked by McAtterie 6 in Politics

2006-08-31 02:21:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

im not racist or anti anything, shame, cant be said of more people out there..if this offends you then you should take note and read it properly.


Question: What do you think of this ????

Details of Violation: Dear All, Did you hear this one. I've added a link to www.snopes.com This site is devoted to discussing and verifying these emails, and establishing the origin or the story. Works well with alot of the porpaganda emails wanting you to sign partitions etc. Anywho, about time Aussies. Natty x Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks. A day after a group of mainstream Muslim leaders pledged loyalty to Australia at a special meeting with Prime Minister John Howard, he and his ministers made it clear that extremists would face a crackdown. Treasurer Peter Costello, seen as heir apparent to Howard, hinted that some radical clerics could be asked to leave the country if they did not accept that Australia was a secular state and its laws were made by Parliament. "If those are not your values, if you want a country which has Sharia law or a theocratic state, then Australia is not for you," he said on national television. "I'd be saying to clerics who are teaching that there are two laws governing people in Australia, one the Australian law and another the Islamic law, that is false. If you can't agree with parliamentary law, independent courts, democracy, and would prefer Sharia law and have the opportunity to go to another country, which practices it, perhaps, then, that's a better option," Costello said. Asked whether he meant radical clerics would be forced to leave, he said those with dual citizenship could possibly be asked to move to the other country. Education Minister Brendan Nelson later told reporters that Muslims who did not want to accept local values should "clear off". "Basically, people who don't want to be Australians, and they don't want to live by Australian values and understand them, well then they can basically clear off," he said. Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Britain ..... ARE YOU LISTENING? Quote: IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take it or leave it, I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians. However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the "politically correct" crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others. I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to Australia. However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand. This idea of Australia being a multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As Australians, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom. We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language! Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push but a fact because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture. We will accept your beliefs and will not question why, all we ask is that you accept ours and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us. If the Southern Cross offends you, or you don't like "A Fair Go", then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from. By all means keep your culture but do not force it on others. This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, "THE RIGHT TO LEAVE". If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted. Pretty easy really; when you think about it. PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE, PERHAPS WE CAN CREATE A GROUND SWELL AND SEND OUR UK POLITICIANS THE MESSAGE THAT THE VAST MAJORITY OF US BELIEVE AS THE AUSSIES DO.........

2006-08-31 02:19:04 · 16 answers · asked by smurf3qf 2 in Law & Ethics

Having read some other answers it seems they hate dealing with DV, I know a police officer who likes dealing with drink drivers coz he can mess with their heads&another who likes going to late night calls to break ins. They all seem to love driving fast with the blue&twos. I just wondered if they have a fave job to deal with? And poss a least fave?

2006-08-31 02:18:52 · 30 answers · asked by Ah! 5 in Law Enforcement & Police

So I was just watching the news and I did not realize that all of those lazy New Orleans people in houston who didn't bother to go look for jobs are cut off now. As of today their rent will no longer be paid for. Did anyone else know this?

I am expecting to see my apartment complex clear out, my apartments are pretty expensive there is no way these people can afford them.

2006-08-31 02:14:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

come on you conservatives where is your pride?

2006-08-31 02:10:10 · 10 answers · asked by john p 3 in Politics

U.S. soldiers are fleeing to Canada and Latin American countries, to avoid participation, in killing innocent Afghanees and Iraqis, because they are kind or coward?

2006-08-31 02:02:33 · 8 answers · asked by bharathghf 2 in Civic Participation

...You'll have to excuse me. I'm foaming at the mouth.

2006-08-31 02:01:55 · 10 answers · asked by sylvia627 1 in Other - Politics & Government

If your skin is black or you are asian if u affend anyone from this race you are automatically called racist but if someone offends a white person no one blinks an eye lid why is this? how come racism only exists if it is a white person towards a black person! i just don't understand the concept of this?

2006-08-31 02:01:24 · 50 answers · asked by em 1 in Immigration

2006-08-31 02:00:02 · 2 answers · asked by *Bella Reveuse* 3 in Government

2006-08-31 01:58:25 · 8 answers · asked by Paul 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-08-31 01:58:03 · 19 answers · asked by Dr.Feelgood 5 in Politics

This for US federal laws primarily.

2006-08-31 01:57:08 · 1 answers · asked by Ben broble 2 in Government

2006-08-31 01:53:05 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

NOT a political question; I'm just curious since he's running the country...

2006-08-31 01:51:20 · 20 answers · asked by Grimm 4 in Government

2006-08-31 01:50:43 · 1 answers · asked by LeBlanc 6 in Law & Ethics

Starting in Romans chapter 13 verse 1>

1. Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.
2. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
3. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you.

2006-08-31 01:42:21 · 20 answers · asked by Mr Toooo Sexy 6 in Immigration

being trying for wks now and its getting on my nerves pls help

2006-08-31 01:40:57 · 6 answers · asked by cheggsy_davies 2 in Immigration

ancestors colonised half da world? I kinda think it's Britain's Karma that they're treated like trash in their own country.

2006-08-31 01:39:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2006-08-31 01:38:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I am the new world president...
elected by all countries in this world.

well,I did like bush....I have cheated during the election! but here I am ....

eheheheheh!

2006-08-31 01:37:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

A country with 38% illiterates, 53 % below poverty line, highest corrupted country (4th in the world), highest labour exploitation, highest sexual violence. Majority of the Indian politicians and planner thinking that Muslim presence is the major hurdle for progress.No policy oriented development. All is India. Last week a Russian diplomat forseen India would be next world power.

2006-08-31 01:35:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

For those who don't think so, please explain. I might give you the best answer status if your argument is convincing enough.

2006-08-31 01:34:49 · 2 answers · asked by OMB 1 in Government