Politics & Government - 21 October 2006

If we hear on Monday that barrels of oil are more expensive, by Tuesday morning I'm paying more at the pump.

On the other hand, if the price of cotton goes up I don't suddenly pay more for boxers at Target.

How can this be justified? The gas that was already sitting in the big tank at the Chevron didn't cost anybody any more-- it's the crude stuff that's being imported in the barrels, which should take some time to make it to the Chevron.

2006-10-21 15:47:25 · 8 answers · asked by RR 3 in Other - Politics & Government

Mexico gangs displaying severed heads

http://tinyurl.com/wfxpo

2006-10-21 15:47:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A senior U.S. diplomat said the United States had shown "arrogance" and "stupidity" in Iraq but was now ready to talk with any group except Al-Qaida in Iraq to facilitate national reconciliation.
In an interview with Al-Jazeera television aired late Saturday, Alberto Fernandez, director of public diplomacy in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the State Department offered an unusually candid assessment of America's war in Iraq.

"We tried to do our best but I think there is much room for criticism because, undoubtedly, there was arrogance and there was stupidity from the United States in Iraq," he said

"Abu Mohammed", a pseudonym for the man, appeared to set near impossible conditions for the start of any talks with the Americans, including the return to service of Saddam's armed forces, the annulment of every law adopted since Saddam's ouster, the recognition of insurgent groups as the sole representatives of the Iraqi people

2006-10-21 15:43:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

What is your opinion on children protective service? Do they really try to break up a happy family just because the family flouted some obscure laws written by people who sits around a table and discuss what should the law be?

2006-10-21 15:42:54 · 14 answers · asked by ♥Londoners♥ 1 in Law & Ethics

Sceduled to start tomorrow, 21 Oct. on national news networks the commercial stars Osama bin Laden and his top lieutenant, Ayman al-Zawahiri while their mouths move you will hear a clock ticking in the background.

Printed quotes from the last several years will display with parts of them lingering on the screen. Pretty scary!

Then there will be some footage of terrorists training (which was obtained with your tax dollars). Then the ticking clock becomes a heart beating. The only voice-over will be the Republican National Committee admitting blame for the ad.

So I'm pretty excited to see this one, how about you? Nice that Osama agreed to do a commercial for George, isn't it? And here I've been hating the twerp.

2006-10-21 15:42:49 · 7 answers · asked by Gaspode 7 in Elections

The amount of harm cigarettes causes is horrific and very little good comes out of it... I know people say it calms them down but really there are other ways to relax. A lot of teenagers and young adults who start don't understand how addictive of asubstance it is. On top of it all everyone around them has to deal with the effects of second hand smoke - its pretty important. Lung disease is the third leading cause of death among Canadians --- Maybe putting a ban on it would help. starting off with light rules and eventually making them more strict with time.

2006-10-21 15:42:20 · 29 answers · asked by Browneyedgirl1975 2 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-21 15:40:20 · 23 answers · asked by trneto 1 in Immigration

Can somebody please let me know what the Da Vinci code is? I use to see and hear about it, but i know about it. somebody help me please.

2006-10-21 15:37:57 · 13 answers · asked by guru 3 in Politics

It is probably the least known, least discussed, has the fewest Supreme Court cases referring to it and potentially is the most important amendment for this country in this new century.

2006-10-21 15:37:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

2006-10-21 15:36:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I think so.

2006-10-21 15:35:27 · 17 answers · asked by Blalalalal 2 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-21 15:33:12 · 16 answers · asked by Jacks036 5 in Politics

Ok, this has been lingering in my mind since President Bush tried to reform social security last year. It sounded such a good idea privitizing especially for people in my age group, what with the baby boomers and all putting a strain on the system.

Ok so here's the thing every two weeks, the federal goverment takes a nice slice off my paycheck off to the Dept. of Treasury so our old folks can sleep easy at night, but is it true that the our social security system will be bankrupt by the time I turn 70? In other words, if our social security system is left unchanged will I ever see a cent of the SS taxes that I have paid through out my working life?!

2006-10-21 15:32:24 · 25 answers · asked by jaljcoki 1 in Politics

I believe we Americans have been in the business over 200 years. And are the model for all nations.

2006-10-21 15:32:23 · 5 answers · asked by   6 in Politics

2006-10-21 15:32:15 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2006-10-21 15:32:11 · 9 answers · asked by Man at Work 3 in Politics

I think so.

2006-10-21 15:31:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

say you driving and you find your self speeding,ran a red light, changed lanes with out putting your turning signal do you go to the cops and let them know what you did and ask for a citation for breaking the law????...yes or no...??

2006-10-21 15:31:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Then how is leaving magically going to make them go away?

If we leave won't it give the enemy more will to fight?

2006-10-21 15:31:23 · 14 answers · asked by John 3 in Politics

I mean the attitude is so disrespectful we didn't ask for them,,they asren't doing us any favors America is a nation of humane priciples and we extend a loving arm to the needy and turn a blind eye to the law in the name of Human Rights,,,where do they get off thinking they are being cheated and mistreated,,,,and why do they think that America is a endless pit of money and prosperity,,,It is not,,it could fall quicker than anyone thinks if we adopt the values of these illegals,,,,is it possiblt they will ever see thier wrong,,,I FEAR NOT

2006-10-21 15:29:52 · 18 answers · asked by justsayin 1 in Immigration

I hope none of the Republicans have been using it for a gay sex toy.

2006-10-21 15:29:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I am not a Republican or Democrat. I know there are many like me. So, tell me why there are not politicians who can run and win for folks like me?

2006-10-21 15:29:21 · 7 answers · asked by Marie 7 in Politics

I just don't get it. Are they stupid or something, or just blind?

2006-10-21 15:24:21 · 28 answers · asked by Ladybug 3 in Politics

The police car in this certain event, floored his car to catch up with me, tailgated me for a bit, but didn't put his lights on, I pulled onto my side street, and he kept going straight. I wasn't racing anyone either, it was just me.

2006-10-21 15:24:06 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

Ok here goes, i have a friend who her and her fiance both have there name on the title of a car. They got into an argument a few day ago and he is trying to hold the car over her head and all she wants is the car so she and her baby can drive back home, accross country. His name is the main name on the title and hers is the cosigner. He has both sets of keys, what can she do to get the car so she can go home. He had her arrested after he grab her nd then she slapped him, he had her arrested for domestic violence. I mean i know women can be ean but she is all of 110 lbs and he is over 200. lol So now she cant even contact him at all until after court. Does she have just as equal right to the car? All opinions welcome

2006-10-21 15:23:45 · 14 answers · asked by tim_house2003 3 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-21 15:23:00 · 6 answers · asked by Taylor J 1 in Government

Not percentages, but what happened in the gov't and people. What actually happened after.

2006-10-21 15:21:20 · 2 answers · asked by hipnotikgurl 1 in Other - Politics & Government

Are cigarette smoker's rights protected by the 9th amendment? People were smoking cigarettes before the constitution was written, before the bill of rights was written. There has never been a constitution smoking ban. So... shouldn't tobacco smoking be protected under the 9th amendment?

2006-10-21 15:20:01 · 7 answers · asked by potential tourist 2 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-21 15:18:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The US Army Intelligence Field Manual on Intelligence Interrogation states:

[T]he use of force is a poor technique, as it yields unreliable results, may damage subsequent collection efforts, and can induce the source to say whatever he thinks the interrogator wants to hear.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/intell/library/policy/army/fm/fm34-52/chapter1.htm

Why risk the obvious political damage for something that America’s own intelligence experts say is worthless? And, why continue trying to defend and justify it when the whole world knows that such arguments are intellectually dishonest?

2006-10-21 15:16:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics