Politics & Government - 12 October 2006

•attack American traditions, specifically Christian traditions and the traditional American family
•engage in "get-even" policies that support discrimination when it benefits historically disadvantaged groups
•punish and/or discourage achievement through taxation and fiscal policies
•use the rulings of the Judicial branch of the government as de facto law, irrevocable by anything short of Constitutional amendment or a future court ruling, thus bypassing the legislative process. Roe V. Wade is the most frequently cited example of "judicial activism". (48 million dead and counting)
•weaken the military strength and morale of the country by vilifying the practice of armed combat and hesitating to use force when it appears necessary
•use regulatory bodies over private enterprise to accomplish social goals and restrict competition (government, education, labor and health care)

2006-10-12 06:22:22 · 8 answers · asked by Fork Canada 3 in Politics

Super Shiraz asked the question 'Which democrat said that rape victims should just close their eyes and enjoy it?', knowing full well no Democrat ever made such a statement. He asked such a question because he's learned well from the teachers of distortion.

But here's the real facts for those of you who really want the real truth:


Republican Clayton Williams, who ran against Ann Richards for Texas Governor in 1990, made the statement that rape victims who knew they were about to be raped shouldn't try to fight it but should just lay back, close their eyes and enjoy it.

2006-10-12 06:22:14 · 8 answers · asked by Doc Watson 7 in Politics

I have a British passport and am looking to move to scotland in january, so i am wondering whether you could claim housing benefits in scotland?

2006-10-12 06:20:58 · 5 answers · asked by Spieman 2 in Embassies & Consulates

What have they go to lose by admitting their forefathers committed genocide? No one holds today's Germans responsible for the Holocaust. Yet when France passes a law to make it a crime to deny the Armenian genocide, the Turks get upset. What gives?

2006-10-12 06:20:57 · 14 answers · asked by Brand X 6 in Politics

Me and my soulmate (I call him that because he's my everything, and I'm his everything). He and I are so much alike, it's not even funny.

But after a conversation on America (where I'm from) this morning, and the "mentality" Americans have, we both found that we don't agree, on a politcal standpoint.

What do I do?
1. Do I agree with him and never bring it up again?
2. Do I keep my political view, and never bring it up again?
3. Do I keep my political view, and bring it up again?
4. (Your answer here)

Mind you, my viewpoint is more laxed: I know that America isn't perfect but it certainly isn't THE WORST country to live in.

His view is that America lies to its people, and you can never make it here if you're Black (plus a lot more similiar political views...)

You ever see the perfect couples that break up because the guy is a democrat, and the girl is a republican? I'm afraid that might be us!
But help me please... thanks in advance :)

2006-10-12 06:19:43 · 16 answers · asked by Loving Life 5 in Other - Politics & Government

Norfolk, Va. - While the results of the research are preliminary, scientists at the Diminutive Male Genitalia Disorder Research Organization have discovered a genetic link between small penis size and the being liberal. The organization recently began to tabulate data from a two-year study of men with Diminutive Male Genitalia Disorder (DMGD) and has posted the results on its Web site, DMGD.org.

The subjects of the study varied from men with a slight abnormality in penis size to men with pubis innius, a term for an inverted male pubic region. By tracing what has been identified as the "DMGD gene," an abnormality in the 21st chromosome was discovered. Researchers found that this abnormality appears to be consistently linked to two traits: abnormally small male reproductive organs and the ability to derive joy from liberal activities, which starts with acting out in school and, in isolated instances, can manifest itself in homosexual acts.

2006-10-12 06:18:49 · 9 answers · asked by Fork Canada 3 in Politics

I am not one to believe everything that I see on TV or in movies but I had seen many instances where a character on the show was busted for transporting liquor across state lines. Does that apply to homemade liquor or any liquor in general?

2006-10-12 06:18:13 · 4 answers · asked by Joe K 6 in Law Enforcement & Police

If there was one?

2006-10-12 06:17:38 · 23 answers · asked by John G 5 in Military

Well done for daring to publish the article today. Though never having been a big fan of Mr Jack Straw, I must applaud him for his comments that represent the vast majority of his constituents. The backlash from this will be huge. I, as many others feel personal insulted when I see a Muslim women veiled in the way that they are. It is in insult to MY way of life, MY country, MY traditions, MY religion and most of all to members of MY family who died to keep this country free from, fanatical, ill-informed, indoctrinated, misguided and brain-washed individuals, who also happened to dress in black.
If I decided to become a devout Christian and decided to walk around Blackburn in a peaked hat with 2 slits for eyes, as they do in Seville, Spain during semana santa, I would be arrested, for racism.
Why are these people here? Is it for the warm inviting climate? Or the welcoming bars or the great and many varied ways we can prepare pork or maybe or scantly clad females and open mindedness of the locals. Maybe not. So why do you come to a country where everything you resent is forefront? Or maybe WE have got it all wrong. If you want to be a topless model, choose Tehran to launch your career, thinking of opening a surfing school?..... has to be the Dead Sea, watch wild wilder beast roaming the plains?.. has to be Iceland. These people chose to live here. By doing so they wanted to live our lifestyle. They have blatantly failed to do that. They have insulted it and disrespected it. In doing so they have also jeopardized the reputation and integrity of the majority of Muslims who can live within the community, practise their religion and mutually share their culture to the benefit of all. We refuse to accept the KKK way of dressing, why should we accept theirs.
If this is such a respectfull and caring religion the first thing you would do is respect the environment you live in and consider the feelings of those around you. Many will cry but we are British, we have British passports, but as the old saying goes....if a dog is born in a stable does it become a horse.?.....yes.. but only when it starts behaving like a horse. if not, well............
Loose the veil or try the USA where no veils are EVER EVER visible. Wonder why

2006-10-12 06:17:04 · 15 answers · asked by CATWEAZLE242 2 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-12 06:16:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Will i be able to get a job in the Uk working for a left wing councill in race relations, because it seems to me that in the uk that is the biggest growing industry.?

2006-10-12 06:14:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2006-10-12 06:13:16 · 6 answers · asked by eviechatter 6 in Government

A friend of mine got caught driving without carrying a license and was told to bring in his license to court and they will clear it up without a fine. I got caught fishing without carrying a fishing license (I left mine at home) and i got a ticket for $111.50. Why is it that fishing without carrying a license more severe than driving without a license in hand? Isn't that a little bit excessive? Can i fight it in court and win?

Im in California

2006-10-12 06:12:48 · 9 answers · asked by x700 1 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-12 06:10:42 · 9 answers · asked by anil a 2 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-10-12 06:10:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Abortion or genocide? This is a clarifying question in response to my last question (I hope). I hope you guys better understand this one...

2006-10-12 06:09:48 · 14 answers · asked by hichefheidi 6 in Politics

I have a feeling the six milion who perished are shaking their heads in disbelief at what Israel is doing in their name.

2006-10-12 06:08:26 · 17 answers · asked by Billy J 1 in Politics

2006-10-12 06:07:36 · 2 answers · asked by b4ronin 1 in Military

do you think we should have our own category so that anti gun people can leave us alone?
ignorance bothers me!!

2006-10-12 06:03:47 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

My son wants to know if it's a felony to address a Massachusetts governor ANYTHING except "Your Excellency, SIR!!!"...

I have a 1966 edition of the Webster's dictionary that has a "Gazetteer" on the back pages that tells its readers how to write to a government official;under "Governors:, it says "To The Hono(u)rable Gov. ???(except the States of Massachusetts and Maine, where it's "To Your Excellency, the Hono(u)rable, Gov. ???"...

And from what my son learned in junior high school a few years ago, it's a FELONY(first offense?) punishable by (he thinks)at least 6 months in Walpole State Prison(???)/$10,000 fine just for ACCIDENTLY NOT addressing Gov[in this case, Mitt Romney] by the ONLY acceptable title of "Your Excellency"...and that the Massachusetts State Police troopers are VERY STRICT about this!...

Can someone pleaseclarify this(State Police troopers on Capitol Security detail OK'd, as well)???...

Now, I'M scared about asking this as well...

2006-10-12 06:02:28 · 2 answers · asked by baldwin91006 4 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-10-12 06:01:48 · 8 answers · asked by gehonney 2 in Other - Politics & Government

a 1946 mosin-nagant m44 carbine,
or a .357 magnum?

2006-10-12 06:01:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

if the situation warrants it, that marines and army personell work together in a company-size or even a platoon size unit working together to accomplish the same objective?

2006-10-12 06:01:02 · 8 answers · asked by Beaujock 1 in Military

My Boyfriend (hopefully fiance soon) is being deployed over to kuwait soon. i wanna get him something that he can keep on him all the time. he;s not a watch guy so i'm kinda stumped.

2006-10-12 06:00:57 · 13 answers · asked by Starry Eyes 5 in Military

Well lets start off with the theory that these people do jobs that americans dont want

It is my belief that this is in fact wrong the reason i think this is wrong is because even people of color that migrate illegaly state that there almost slaves right? work for low pay right?
Does big BUISNESS Really need to pay so low? No my friend they dont they make huge profit off these people. Second thing is can big buisness afford to take regular workers or american citizens and still make profit? This is one of my biggest points....Yes big buisness in deed can make a profitable income off of your average joe american citizen even if they paid on the high end instead of 1.25 or 5 make it 10 dollars they still in deed would make a profit it might not be as big but it still would be a profit

so those who say we need them... Do we really my though is we dont but big buisness is greedy find a way to enforce a law on big buisness and bringing the minimum wage up and you have fixed one

2006-10-12 06:00:39 · 15 answers · asked by Thomas A 1 in Immigration

or would that just be the beginning of them wanting more and more?

2006-10-12 05:59:07 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2006-10-12 05:57:41 · 11 answers · asked by kyle b 1 in Elections

2006-10-12 05:57:24 · 9 answers · asked by kyle b 1 in Elections

I know they are next door Neigbours, almost brothers But............tut tut

2006-10-12 05:56:37 · 4 answers · asked by Latin Techie 7 in Military

2006-10-12 05:56:33 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics