Politics & Government - 18 September 2006

I think it is in very bad taste. A fictionalized drama about the assassination of a "generic" president or even a caricature of Bush would be acceptable. But the movie is literally about killing our President, George W Bush.

No matter how much you hate the president (for whatever reason), whether you're a peacenik hippie or a border minuteman or a social security hawk, whatever your beef with the president may be, how could you possibly advocate, support, or be entertained by his execution?

This is just like when Ann Coulter made a tasteless joke about shooting Clinton. No one, not even her conservative base stood by her when she made such an asinine suggestion. To joke about killing the president is one thing, but to make an entire movie about it is downright traitorous. You might as well put on a filthy robe and start shouting "death to America".

Can't conservatives and liberals agree that such a premise is entirely opposed to the concepts of American law, justice, morality?

2006-09-18 01:13:11 · 9 answers · asked by askthepizzaguy 4 in Civic Participation

2006-09-18 01:12:44 · 3 answers · asked by rohitroygre 2 in Military

http://www.bok33.org/KKKhistory.html

2006-09-18 01:10:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-09-18 01:06:19 · 12 answers · asked by karimim11 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-09-18 01:00:42 · 13 answers · asked by Half-Ninja, Half-Labradoodle 1 in Embassies & Consulates

I am writing a fiction story involving death and the news and methods of communication. Have you ever received a telegram from the US Army? Do they even send telegrams? How are family members notified when a soldier is killed in action? Does a soldier really come to the door like on television?
Second situation: When there is an accident involving fatalities in a public place (such as fire in a theater or a nightclub), how are family members notified? What agency is responisble for conducting the notifications? The police?
Thank you! Your comments are very much appreciated!!!

2006-09-18 00:56:04 · 6 answers · asked by DoñaRosa 1 in Military

Not too long ago, on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart had Ramesh Ponnuru on as a guest, and they had the following exchange:

STEWART: Well, let me put it to you this way, and I apologize. The President said--let's talk about stem cells, since you don't want to talk about abortion--the President said, "I do not condone the taking of innocent life to save life. And I assume that's your position on stem-cell research.

PONNURU: Yeah, that's right.

STEWART: But couldn't you say that that was the exact justification of the Iraqi war?

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STEWART: But this is--what they consider "collateral damage" in that war somehow is not acceptable when it might lead to a cure for Parkinsons.

How do you counter that? The guest basically stammered; he didn't have a satisfying answer. Now, I love Jon Stewart, but certainly he didn't come up with an indefensible argument. I can't think of any rebuttal but surely one must exist. Can anyone else think of one, even if you don't agree with it?

2006-09-18 00:50:55 · 11 answers · asked by . 7 in Politics

Almost seems like iran was threatened and flexed its muscle by showing it had muslem suport and then UN's responce was to show that we had catholic suport.or was it just a coincidence they said that text says their evil.

2006-09-18 00:44:18 · 14 answers · asked by darkvale 3 in Other - Politics & Government

I just saw an interview with these dried up old prunes from the old 70's band Pink Floyd who where wearing wigs and sniffling like they had 10 pounds of cocaine up their noses. Some geezer named Roger Waters was trying to defend the band anti-Bush rantings. I want to know where these drug addicted old "has beens" from England get off telling United States citizens how to vote. If you have tickets for one of their concerts I suggest you drive down to the local radical Muslim Mosque and give them away.

2006-09-18 00:43:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-09-18 00:42:48 · 10 answers · asked by mob65 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-09-18 00:39:22 · 6 answers · asked by mob65 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-09-18 00:37:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2006-09-18 00:37:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2006-09-18 00:37:24 · 4 answers · asked by stan 1 in Government

would you change your vote if you could? who would you change it to/who are you sticking with?

2006-09-18 00:34:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2006-09-18 00:32:22 · 13 answers · asked by corporarty 1 in Government

and why did he come and pelted muslims and islam with accusations that were not true during the islamic rise to power.

2006-09-18 00:30:22 · 20 answers · asked by interested 4 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-09-18 00:26:06 · 11 answers · asked by adam_0912 1 in Military

Like if he was in a coma or died etc ?
I think he is the smartest and best president ever and no one can do his job.

2006-09-18 00:19:09 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

After years of mis-mangement of that great Nation; finally accord John Kerry the accolade of Pesident and install him in the White-House? An ex soldier, a man of vision, the only man who will not only restore credibility to America, but unify the American people!

2006-09-18 00:18:58 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

DId you like it or not? Are the work hours long like a DS?

2006-09-18 00:14:50 · 2 answers · asked by rache0116 3 in Military

We are never going to be loved by the world. Why don't we just do what needs to be done and pay no attention to the opinion of others who just want to see us destroyed?

2006-09-18 00:11:13 · 15 answers · asked by frankiejo 1 in Government

Is it still 10 days or down to seven?
Thank you

2006-09-18 00:10:59 · 7 answers · asked by Sunshine 4 in Military

some says British Empire, is it true?

2006-09-18 00:10:50 · 9 answers · asked by Better life @ Better world.com 1 in Politics

The nation and world can't affford any more stolen Republican presidencies.

2006-09-18 00:05:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2006-09-18 00:00:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military