Politics & Government - 20 October 2006

Nancy Peosi:
Voted for the war in Iraq AND Afghanistan then changed her mind!!!
Wants the PLEDGE OF ALLEGENCE BANNED.
Wants to raise TAXES...for the RICH AND THE POOR
Wants LATE STAGE abortion legal!!!!
Wants to ban the RIGHT to keep and bare arms
Wants constitutional rights for TERRORISTS who MURDER AMERICANS
HAS NO PLAN EXCEPT BASH BUSH!!!!!!!AND REPUBLICANS
Wants GAY MARAIGE and all the TAX breaks that go with it!!!!
Supports AL-Queda and OSB
Hates America


OH YEAH>>> She will be SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. if the DEMOCRATS WIN IN NOVEMBER!!!!!

2006-10-20 17:05:01 · 15 answers · asked by quarterback 2 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-10-20 17:04:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

In wartime, troop transports often use "hot bunking" each bunk has three occupants, they each get it for 8 hours of the day.

Why not use the same method to accomodate prison inmates? Three shifts, one sleeps, one works, one has time to read etc. We don't really need a Constitutional amendment about gay marriage, lets have one that defines what exactly "cruel and unusual" punishment is, and what it is not. Opinions?

2006-10-20 17:03:50 · 7 answers · asked by Gaspode 7 in Law & Ethics

I had this arguement with one of my friends (who happens to be a hardcore conservative...go figure), and I just thought I'd see what other people thought about the issue.

2006-10-20 17:03:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2006-10-20 17:03:00 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

oppose Bush's wiretaps? This blows my mind. Do they know that the government is trying to listen in on terrorists' phonecalls to figure out whether they are going to KILL people or not? What possible violation of rights could possibly be that important?

Do Democrats just figure that THEY will never get killed, so they will give George Bush a hard time while he's trying to protect them?

2006-10-20 17:01:56 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Having fought in that country, I can tell you that the Insurgents are well trained, and experts in urban guerilla warfare. They are easily on par with groups like Hezbollah, the Taliban, Tamil Tigers and the IRA. Because of this, even the best trained soldiers in the world (American Soldiers), are going to suffer casualties. However according to the Associated Press, and the US and Iraqi Governments, at least 400 Militia members have been killed or captured in Baghdad this month by US and Iraqi forces, and over 100 Sunni and Al Qaeda insurgents have been killed by American troops in Anbar province. This proves that even under the toughest circumstances, American forces will outfight and outkill our enemy, and since 60,0000 insurgents have been killed since the start of the war, it is obvious that we have done better then the Brits, Israelis or any other military in the world, under similar circumstances. I welcome your opinions on this subject.

2006-10-20 17:01:53 · 10 answers · asked by Devin L 1 in Military

I don't understand why we need secure borders. The native american indians didn't need them.

2006-10-20 17:00:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2006-10-20 16:59:14 · 6 answers · asked by Muralimaran 1 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-20 16:58:53 · 12 answers · asked by L M 1 in Government

My son has decided he does not want to see his dad anymore as his father has an explosive temper. My son states he is more frightened of his father than feels love for him. His father is unpredictable and verbally abusive and has stated on numerous occasions that he will return him to me and my son will never see him again. This is always done to gain control over my son or when he is upset at my son because my son is so unhappy when he is with him.

2006-10-20 16:55:42 · 9 answers · asked by successachiever2002 1 in Law & Ethics

Why does YouTube willingly promote jihadist videos that show jihadists killing Americans? Are they aligned with San Francisco Democrats?

2006-10-20 16:55:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Average?

2006-10-20 16:55:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-10-20 16:54:28 · 10 answers · asked by karen 2 in Civic Participation

For decades, Republicans have been saying that if we cut taxes and give Congress less money to spend, it will force them to become fiscally responsible.

So why don't they want to cut troops to Iraq and force them to become militarily responsible?

2006-10-20 16:53:33 · 7 answers · asked by Chredon 5 in Government

I had a doubt from the beginning whether they just give preference to countries to get the DV or it just work randomly? what do you think?

2006-10-20 16:52:20 · 2 answers · asked by CrualKing 1 in Immigration

2006-10-20 16:51:40 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Can be from 1941-2006.

My favorite one is F-22 Raptor.

2006-10-20 16:51:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I like camel brand what is you favorite brand? Just a little humor so don't take it to hard. P.S. state for or agains Illegal immigration and weather you are a legal citizen.

2006-10-20 16:49:50 · 13 answers · asked by knight35966 4 in Immigration

A company called wishing to interview me.They were 850 miles away and ask that I drive and they would take care of expenses. Two months after the interview and many lies from them , they agreed to pay less than .05 per mile and that was all. I sent them a letter indicating that it had upset me that they would treat me this way. I basically indivated that in my profession if I desired that I could speak about " Professional Credibility" I also told them that our paths would cross again professionally. The owner took it that I had intent to slander the company to others and that I had threatened him with the second statement. He said that he was going to give it to his attorney and have him contact me.
I have not or never would threaten physical harm or would I professionally use his company name in any of my seminars. Have I really done anything wrong? All correspondence was by e-mail

2006-10-20 16:48:56 · 11 answers · asked by jryevols5788 1 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-20 16:48:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I am writing a paper for english 100 and i have to answer this question. i need to agree or disagree and then give reasons and explain my counterarguments! please answer this honestly so that i can have honest counterarguments.
thanks so much guys and gals!
amber lea

2006-10-20 16:47:36 · 20 answers · asked by Amber_Lea 1 in Politics

OK. I have a few things to say. Unlike MOST of the people on yahoo.answers.com I will try to keep my statements Fair and balanced. I have had a lot of things running through my mind these last few days and need to vent some of these thoughts on the YA public.

For my readers, I would like to explain to you who I am. I am a 25 year old male living in the DC area and have strong Conservative views….but by now means am I closed to different points of view. In fact, I appreciate the other side of the coin, and encourage it, for that is what makes this country the greatest country on earth.

Let me first say that neither the Democrats or the Republicans are innately evil nor inherently wrong. We both have our strong points and our weak points, though some more prominent than others. The purpose of this essay is to discuss a few things that clearly have the need for discussion. I will try to keep this short and sweet.

THE THREE WORLD SUPERPOWERS>>>

1) The hyper power
2) The media
3) World opinion

For my Non-American readers, please let me first say that this is no way intended to be a bash against your “power in the world” and is not meant to ruffle feathers and bruise ego’s but there is no doubt that the United States of America is the most powerful nation the world has ever seen. As I just said, this statement is not meant to piss people off, it is said as it is the absolute truth. There is no question about America’s dominance. It reaches the darkest corners of the earth and is as pervasive as the oxygen you and I breath everyday. But why? What makes a super power? Well, I’ll tell you. And I will keep it short as well. Here in lies the reasons for Americas dominance.

WHAT SEPARATES A superpower FROM A HYPERPOWER
1)economically
2)militarily
3)geographically
4)culturally
5)politically

It is not just these reasons alone that make the USA the most powerful nation on earth, but the combination of these criterion that make the USA the heavyweight champion of the world. PERIOD. No nation on earth has or ever will be as strong as the USA. It is true, that there has been close rivals but nothing of this caliber. NOTHING. Only the Roman Empire can come close the American Republic, and even that is a DISTANT second. No country on earth has ever had the strength of America (at least to the extent that we do now). For example, Great Britain may be considered a “superpower” on the world scale but on the American scale would be considered nothing more than the tiny Island they are. Now please, don’t get me wrong, the UK is a VERY strong nation and one of Americas closets allies, but in comparison to the HYPERPOWER it is virtually nothing. I know that sounds harsh, but it is the truth. For my British readers, I compared you to the USA because of your military might “on the world scale”, not to be an Arrogant American. I was just using you people to illustrate my point (As you are clearly the second strongest military power) but still a far distant second to us. But more about this later. So we begin with the economic power.
Although this is one of the most pertinent criterion for a world power, I give it only lip service in that everyone knows that $$$ rules the world. The United States of America has a GDP of 12.5 Trillion Dollars per year. That’s 12,500,000,000$. China has a 4.5 Trillion USD$ GDP. One third what we have and is by no means about to pass us! It is America that makes the world economy “go around”. We invented the “free market” and its our Navy that patrols the sea lanes to keep that free trade possible. Like it or not. America and the American people have invented and engineered more constructive inventions and items than the rest of the world combined. PERIOD. To keep a long story short, without the United States of America…The Global Economy would crumble.
Perhaps the most important aspect of the Hyper power is that of its military power. There is NO QUESTION when it comes to the inquiry of American military might. I realize that there are many out there (in other countries) that will contest this response, but they are absolutely wrong and unjustified in there train of thought. Americas military is 100 times bigger than the rest of the world combined!!!! Period. I could list the accolades of the USAF but I think history will do a well enough job of defending my statement. American Revolution, War of 1812, Spanish American War, Mexican American War, WW1, WW2, COLD WAR, Kosovo, Bosnia, Iraq, Iraq, Afghanistan…etc etc. Bottom line…We could beat the rest of the world at war with “one hand tied behind our backs”. Our strength in the military arena is uncontested and to contest the power is to DIE!!!!Period.
As far as geography is concerned, WE ARE HUGE. Britain is powerful (respectively) but is SOOOOOO small, it could NEVER be considered a superpower, little lone a HYPERPOWER in today’s climate! This of course pertains to the rest of the tiny islands and small countries that wish or want superpower status.
Culturally…..FORGET ABOUT IT. I have on word for you! HOLLYWOOD. End of story. American culture is so pervasive it makes the rest of the world look nonexistent. Movies, TV, Music, Ideas, Perceptions, Clothes, Fashion, LIFE!!!. Our culture encompasses all facets of human life and interaction. PERIOD.
Politically….Well… you know how this story goes. Americas is DOMINANT. PERIOD. PERIOD. PERIOD.


THE MEDIA PART OF THIS ESSAY WILL COME ON MONDAY… THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING OF THIS ARTICLE.

2006-10-20 16:47:18 · 16 answers · asked by quarterback 2 in Other - Politics & Government

Why or why not?

2006-10-20 16:47:12 · 2 answers · asked by Ludwig Wittgenstein 5 in Other - Politics & Government

It's been a while since I've lived on base and I'll always remember how cars would actually pull over when they would play the anthem.

2006-10-20 16:46:58 · 11 answers · asked by Grazia 3 in Military

2006-10-20 16:42:17 · 18 answers · asked by zeca do trombone 5 in Government

I.E: Halliburton, tank and jet makers, bodybag makers, reconstruction, caterers, bomb and ammo makers, etc...

PS: Please don't lie...

2006-10-20 16:38:53 · 5 answers · asked by Jesus H. Zeitgeist 3 in Elections

cocaine kills americans why dosent south america spray our fields to stop our poisen from reaching them .and how come marijuana is illeagle and no one has ever died from using it

2006-10-20 16:37:34 · 4 answers · asked by eldoradoman1953 2 in Other - Politics & Government

Do you feel used?

2006-10-20 16:36:07 · 15 answers · asked by ast5792 1 in Politics

2006-10-20 16:36:07 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics