Politics & Government - 11 October 2006

Dec 31 1992 Dow closes at 3301

Dec 29 2000 Dow closes at 10787.99

Now let's see shall we? 1087.99/3301=3.268

(3.268)^(1/8)=1.16 so gee that means you get a consistent return of 16% each year during the presidentcy of Bill Clinton doesn't seem to bad to me.

Then of course the Dow during Bush's presidency:
Jan 1 2001>>>dow closes 10787.99
oct 11 2006 >>> dow closes 11852.13

11852.13/10787.99=1.09864 so you made 9.864% in 5 years and 9 + months

1.09864^(1/5.75)=1.01649509698928

for a fantastic return of 1.65% per year so far during our "Bush Boom!!!"

2006-10-11 17:05:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have heard that a President Executive order has made income earned by U.S. civillian workers supporting the troops and effort in Iraq is not subject to current US income tax

2006-10-11 17:03:47 · 4 answers · asked by ross 1 in Military

-WHAT were the forms of torture that they were proposing,in order to extract information from the detainees?

-will this only be legitimate for detainees in guantanamo ay only??
thanks everyone!!

-what would the repercussions be on US army officials who are captured??

2006-10-11 17:02:48 · 3 answers · asked by gutter_flower 5 in Military

Are these terrorist acts. I flew my flag. a black man came in to my back door and set my home on fire. I had just got thru painting an intire black church property for free,a man in n.c. was beaten to death in front of his wife and little girl..by a gang of blacks for flying his flag.he was a good christian man.a kind and careing person

2006-10-11 17:01:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Are Bush & Co. really keeping ANYONE safe??

2006-10-11 17:01:03 · 14 answers · asked by USA USA USA 1 in Politics

we can all agree that clinton was a good president, better than bush at lease, but how will his success in office (and yes it was a success) have on hilary's 08 presidential election chances?

Oh and do you think that a woman should be president?

2006-10-11 17:00:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Don't people understand that (as individuals) are all different and one cannot possibly understand someone by their political party?

If you do generalize, why do you?

I'm being serious. I'm not trying to start an argument. Please answer seriously.

2006-10-11 16:58:34 · 19 answers · asked by .vato. 6 in Politics

Like Milosevic in Serbia? Who would have authority to bring such charges?

2006-10-11 16:57:22 · 18 answers · asked by cdrfish15 1 in Government

My brother was at a tailgate party on campus at his college... he was caught drinking underage and he ran from the cop... before the cop had time to catch him.. which my brother would have lost him.. my brother decided to stop. He is being charged for running and underage drinking and b/c it was on school property he has to go infront of the school board tomorrow.. what is the max and the min punishment for this.. and what do you think could happen? This is his first offense, he has never got into trouble before, not even a traffic ticket!

2006-10-11 16:56:56 · 18 answers · asked by Amanda F 1 in Law & Ethics

How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy. The effects are apparent in many countries. Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live.…A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement; the next of its dignity and sanctity. The fact that in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property, either as a child, a wife, or a concubine, must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men.

Individual Muslems may show splendid qualities ... but the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it. No stronger retrograde force exists in the world.

2006-10-11 16:55:58 · 19 answers · asked by Simon Templar 2 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-10-11 16:55:37 · 1 answers · asked by armeman98 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

How do you feel about Freedom of expression?

2006-10-11 16:54:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2006-10-11 16:52:43 · 9 answers · asked by smoothy 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

...will there be mass Democratic suicides? Will Democrats leave the country in droves? And will the rest of us FINALLY be able to get a little peace and quiet, or will we be bored without the constant shrill whining and crackpot conspiracy theories?

2006-10-11 16:51:18 · 18 answers · asked by Simon Templar 2 in Elections

I am wondering if it is required by law to carry some sort of identification on you at all times. Even when you're not driving. Can you for example be ticketed for not carrying identification in case you were ever questioned by a police officer for any reason?

I am personally from Ontario, Canada so would love to know the rule in my own province. But post answers describing your own state (US) / province (Canada). I would like to know.

2006-10-11 16:47:59 · 13 answers · asked by shaun_ca 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-10-11 16:47:31 · 16 answers · asked by mmind 2 in Military

After the incident in Chappaquiddick where a young woman died due to his actions, this man has remained in public service in an elected capacity. How do people continue to vote for him? If this happened today do you think he could get away with it?

2006-10-11 16:47:11 · 17 answers · asked by diggerfloyd 2 in Politics

Do you libs MISS this type of "action" in the White House so you will vote for her anyway?

http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/index.php?menuID=2&subID=578&WT.srch=1

As potential girlfriends go, Belinda Stronach would rank as a true catch. She is single, youngish (she just turned 40), attractive, wealthy, impeccably well-connected and politically ambitious - glamorous in every respect. Two years ago, Time magazine listed her as one of the 100 most powerful people on the planet. The tabloids cut to the chase: they called her the "blonde bombshell" or "Bubba's blonde."

Bubba, of course, is Bill Clinton. He has been photographed with Stronach (right) several times.

2006-10-11 16:46:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

if they go into N Korea... will they not be stretched a little thin? Do you think Bush will go down in History as the man who started WWIII?

2006-10-11 16:45:27 · 9 answers · asked by cooker 3 in Military

Could it possibly be that the explaination for all this tough guy, go to Iraq and spread democracy, kill the evil ones, straighten out the bad guys is just as stupid as it seems? Is this really possible? Please tell me how it is possible, if it is possible. Or were Rummy, Cheney, Bush, Rove, Rice, Wolf, Mouse all living under a stone in the backyard during the Vietnam War and after?
Or is there a master plan that I am just missing?
Is 2740+ American Troops dead and tens of thousands of severely wounded troops worth fighting our way into a stalemate? Not to mention 100,000 dead Iragi and maybe many more than that number. Is it worth killing that many civilians for a stalemate? How could it be worth it? What is the master plan? Is this really just for oil, and we are not giving up without controlling the oil?
Let me know, please.

2006-10-11 16:41:09 · 13 answers · asked by zclifton2 6 in Other - Politics & Government

Since the late 70's extremist muslims have attacked America and her allies. Since then they continued to kill the inocent on jetliners and public transportation. Then in the mid 90's they increased their attacks with no opposition. Finally we have responded to save our lives and our country. Whey wont the Democrats join the fight to save our country and our children?

2006-10-11 16:40:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

It seems as if we haven't fully channeled all of our available hatred yet and that maybe it's time to seek divine intervention at least until our cup truly runneth over...

2006-10-11 16:40:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-10-11 16:39:19 · 14 answers · asked by smoothy 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I don't know if it violates animal cruelty laws.

2006-10-11 16:36:17 · 33 answers · asked by dtshaff 3 in Law & Ethics

Name a nailer, a scaler, and an emailer.

2006-10-11 16:31:18 · 9 answers · asked by opjames 4 in Politics

if you recieve gift cheques from a company in another country to cash in the united states because it is easier to cash in the us, then sending the money out via western union fraud?

2006-10-11 16:31:10 · 7 answers · asked by psymon 2 in Law & Ethics

Is there a daily fax or something that might tell me who the new scourge of the earth is?

2006-10-11 16:30:43 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My God, I can understand sticking up for your point of view (both sides-i'm rep), but i think it ceases to serve a purpose when such vile attacks towards each other become common practice in every aspect of everyday life among people who otherwise are all mature intelligent people. It's beginning to get sickening. I have friends with opposite political views but we don't hate each other to the extend of personal insults such as 'retard' among others. We can maintain civility and still disagree. Mature thoughts welcome.

2006-10-11 16:29:56 · 13 answers · asked by wudbiser 4 in Politics

I got a fine of $111.50 for fishing without carry the licence on me. I didnt carry the licence with me because the park is dark and nobody is actually there and the only thing i got with me is a rod and baits. The park ranger told me it wont cost me more than $25 if i show my licence in court. But when the bill came, it was $111.
Do you think that the fine is right or excessive? Is it possible to ask the court to lower it?

im in california

2006-10-11 16:28:50 · 8 answers · asked by x700 1 in Law & Ethics

nonsense and hatred? Are you embarrassed for them? Do you wish they'd shut up? or Do you agree with their nonsense and hatred and still claim you're respectable?

2006-10-11 16:28:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics