Politics & Government - 19 September 2006

In either the United Nations or within a country that has experienced them. Could George Bush, for example, be charged with war crimes for the killing of thousands of people for his decision to invade Iraq and topple the existing government?

2006-09-19 22:40:03 · 4 answers · asked by j 1 in Law & Ethics

2006-09-19 22:24:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The Pastor entered his donkey in a race and it won. The Pastor was so pleased with the donkey that he entered it in the race again, and it won again.
The local paper read: PASTOR'S *** OUT FRONT
The Bishop was so upset with this kind of publicity that he ordered the Pastor not to enter the donkey in another race. The next day, the local paper headline read: BISHOP SCRATCHES PASTOR'S ***. This was too much for the Bishop, so he ordered the Pastor to get rid of the donkey. The Pastor decided to give it to a nun in a nearby convent.
The local paper, hearing of the news, posted the following headline the next day: NUN HAS BEST *** IN TOWN.
The Bishop fainted. He later informed the nun that she would have to get rid of the donkey, so she sold it to a farmer for $10.
The next day the paper read: NUN SELLS *** FOR $10
This was too much for the Bishop, so he ordered the nun to buy back the
donkey and led it to the plains where it could run wild.
The next day the headlines : NUN ANNOUNCES HER

2006-09-19 22:23:26 · 4 answers · asked by Verdi 1 in Other - Politics & Government

Me and my fellow officers all pretty much think that all drug users should be taken out and shot. Do you agree with us. It worked in China, a bullet to the head and the cost of the bullet was sent to the family.

I think that is just what we need here in the U.S.

That would get rid of the drug problem.

Tell us what you think.

Do you have a more effective method.

2006-09-19 22:23:22 · 44 answers · asked by DeputySheriff 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-09-19 22:22:17 · 6 answers · asked by PRINCEKEN 1 in Law & Ethics

Phobia. Homphobia means racism towards Homosexuals. Why?

2006-09-19 22:19:55 · 16 answers · asked by Micheal 4 in Other - Politics & Government

Our hands as law enforcement are tied because we have to let a crime occur.

I think that it would be much more practical law enforcement to stop crime before it occurs.

Say for instance all the kids out there nowadays are all a bunch of punks. I think that we should do preemptive strikes on all of them and lock them all up for a certain period of time because I know that all of them will commit a crime.

We could nip it in the bud. Our Law Enforcement statistics show that virtually all children out there will commit some type of violation before they're age 25.

Therefore I think we should put them all in prison before they commit the crime.

This would make things much easier for us police later down the line. By us putting them in jail before they commit their crimes we could already have them fingerprinted and get their d.n.a. samples ready to be processed that would make our job just so much easier. Also the little punks would have some respect for the law.

2006-09-19 22:19:52 · 13 answers · asked by DeputySheriff 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I'm supposed to believe that the man who sat in a classroom reading a
kids' book for seven minutes AFTER he was told the country was under attack,
who was warned repeatedly about imminent threats against the country and
chose to ignore them, who has traipsed off on vacation every time there is a
domestic or international disaster, is a decisive man-of-action with the
fortitude to run a nation.
I am supposed to believe that God himself chooses my nation's leaders
and that, in His infinite wisdom, he chose a lying, thieving, self-
absorbed, pro-torture, pro-war, lazy frat-boy jerk like George W. Bush.
I am supposed to believe that the same man who used family money and
influence to duck military duty, who has failed at every business
venture he ever tried, who never did an honest day's work or accomplished
anything of value in his entire life, is fit to be Commander-in-Chief.

2006-09-19 22:17:31 · 20 answers · asked by dharmabear 3 in Politics

Andrew Luther ran to Mexico when he was out on bail to escape bail. Scott Peterson tried to do this as well but was caught prior to leaving. Do you think if we punish people for bringing Americans back we are setting a president that being wealthy can buy a person freedom?

Then anyone can do whatever they want to their fellow Americans and just run to mexico with no fear of extradition because Mexico wants their money.

Do you think this is a slippery slope to start walking?

This man had a revenge list in his journal so muder might have been on his list in the near future. He might not have stayed in Mexico forever.

2006-09-19 22:13:16 · 5 answers · asked by adobeprincess 6 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-09-19 22:13:02 · 19 answers · asked by Edharder7 1 in Military

My reason is to STAY ALIVE

Can you send from your e-mail?
our inquiries of political asylum to
Amnesty International,
Human Rights Watch,etс.
Many years my father, A.Krutoi, was protecting human rights of different people
All that time Belarus authority was making political repressions against A.Krutoi
May 2003 Belarus authority has falsified criminal case on article 368 "the insult of president" (called "political article") against A.Krutoi
A.Krutoi is deprived all human rights
From 2000 to now, 2006 Belarus State is continuously making experiences and tortures against my mother (she is an invalid)
Many years all Courts of Belarus ignore our applications
In Belarus we can only to die.
If we want to stop the fascist regime in Belarus we must go away from Belarus.
We must to achieve our rights in the international courts.
All are blocked for us here.

2006-09-19 22:12:32 · 3 answers · asked by Inesa K 1 in Immigration

Wasn't it Thomas Jefferson who said give me Liberty or Give me Death. American citizens are being enslaved with new restrictions on their liberties that will probably be worse than death.

The police are going out of control with their laws. So many people are becoming felons because of harsh drug laws.

And then these felons can never get a decent job again to feed their families.

Now because of the erosion of the U.S. Constitution probably 1/2 the u.s. will get entwined in the criminal justice system because everyone does something wrong.

Whether it's puffing a joint, or hiring a prostitute, or homosexual sexual acts.

There is no one without some sin. Just some get caught and some don't

And yet with a felony conviction, your life is pretty much destroyed.

All our founding fathers were beer drinking, manufacturing criminals. They all would have violated our prohibition laws. That's why they made the constitution.

And now the police are stomping it out.

2006-09-19 22:07:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

For those in the military, which bank do you prefer and why? USAA, PenFCU, Arm Forces Bank

2006-09-19 22:01:23 · 8 answers · asked by lady butterfly 2 in Military

I've been reading some blogs and books from Grunt Eye perspectives about Iraq, and I've read plenty of books about the US in Vietnam. I was wondering, in terms of conditions, danger, etc, which is worse, more demoralising, and generally shitty?

2006-09-19 21:58:11 · 10 answers · asked by The Landlord 3 in Military

2006-09-19 21:57:51 · 16 answers · asked by paul1953uk 3 in Politics

And how is this related to politics ?

What is Politics at "Macro" and "Micro" level ?

What is the difference in "Power" and "Authority"

2006-09-19 21:53:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I served with co's my first time in the Army (1972-1974). They worked as cooks, medics, finance, etc. There are some that I have talked to, that for religious reasons, would join the military, if they did not have to carry a weapon. Co's were also in all wars, until the mid 70's, when the last drafty was drafted (1973, I believe it was).

2006-09-19 21:48:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Simple economics dictate that if a demand is there then suppliers will provide. Surely it makes sense to tackle demand by imposing harsh penalties for possession and use of illegal drugs thereby reducing demand. No more 'personal use' defences (try claiming a gun found in your car was for personal use only!) or letting junkies and pot-heads off with a caution.
It needs to become risky and humiliating to be caught using illegal drugs. Employers should fire staff convicted of posession as a matter of routine, instead of offering counselling etc. Punishment should include public naming and humiliation. No more methadone, etc - just cold turkey until they are clean. Until the fun is taken out of the use of drugs then demand will always create supply.
We still need to send suppliers down for a long time but those who use are equally guilty of perpetuating the trade. They have to be made accountable for their antisocial actions that impact on us all.

2006-09-19 21:48:22 · 19 answers · asked by intelligent_observer 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

to give these horrible little hoodie thugs running around our UK streets in their 100's, a clip around the ear or a dry slap?

2006-09-19 21:45:55 · 20 answers · asked by Ellie29uk 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

Being such a wide nation with more than 100 crore people India has been taken as soft targets for the terrorists from all side be it Nepal, Bangala Desh, Lanka or Pakistan, why so

2006-09-19 21:44:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anil S 1 in Other - Politics & Government

His politics have definately changed as he grew older and had children. I find him articulate. I just love that in a man. GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE from frogspeaceflower.

2006-09-19 21:40:44 · 14 answers · asked by frogspeaceflower 4 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-09-19 21:39:43 · 6 answers · asked by nicole n 1 in Other - Politics & Government

he was a police officer for 20+ years ..May 29,2004 he was in high speed chase and lost control ,he has brain damage,broke his leg back neck..more but i'll stop there..he needs a dog to pick up things he drops...help him walk ..(he falls too much)..alert me when he is in trouble...workman's comp is just too slow..hell almost three years and we still don't have a rail in the bathroom can anyone tell me where to start I'm in columbus ga

2006-09-19 21:37:16 · 8 answers · asked by polly w 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-09-19 21:35:38 · 14 answers · asked by celticfrost20032000 1 in Other - Politics & Government

i am a single mother working just below minimun wage washing salad for tesco.i start early 6am and work through till 2pm,the work is bad it's cold and relentless,boring!
still i need the money
i would like to work longer hours but can't because i need to be home for my daughter,i can't afford the childcare for longer hours........
there are 7 fellas here from lithuania they work from 6 am till 9pm they live in the bosses second home which they rent from him,they are very happy,they send money home to their family and children,and i don't know if it's true they get their tax back soon, they have no intention of staying here and the boss as joked he already as replacements waiting
i want to know why the boss thinks this is good the other girls here feel the same as me, like we are being cheated
they work long hours we can't but not many people want this work am i better of on benefit

2006-09-19 21:33:50 · 17 answers · asked by bty10271499 1 in Immigration

IS THERE A GENERAL RULE FOR HOW MUCH THE STATE CAN TAKE OUT OF YOUR CHECKS FOR CHILD SUPPORT? WHAT'S THE MAX % ? I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA.

2006-09-19 21:33:45 · 4 answers · asked by Candy 3 in Law & Ethics

The postmistress for some strange reason is very defensive and very rude on this subject. My box is actually on the wrong street and needs to be moved. All other local agencies say I am correct, but she says that my corrrect address does not exist. FRUSTRATED!!!

2006-09-19 21:32:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I just think that she would not be so "trigger happy", women think it out and all the possible outcomes. I do not think Bush did that at all. Will you vote for a woman president if she ran? I don't mean Hillary necessarily, but some very respected and smart woman. We have a lot, but not necessarily running. We should encourage it, do you think?

2006-09-19 21:31:35 · 9 answers · asked by shardf 5 in Government

Criticism of call it what you want, plutocracy, unfettered capitalism does NOT imply communism, but it does mean travesty (mocking ) of democracy.

Can democracy produce these statistics?

The top 1% of the American population averages $15 million in net worth. Middle class holdings are $81,000. 30% of households have less than $10,000 in holdings, and 17% of households have a negative net worth. And this is said to be the wealthiest nation on earth!

Source of the statistics and worth reading
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article15000.htm

2006-09-19 21:30:00 · 6 answers · asked by peace m 5 in Politics

2006-09-19 21:26:23 · 4 answers · asked by nicole n 1 in Other - Politics & Government