Politics & Government - 28 October 2006

"Mr. Wolfowitz spent much of the hearing knocking down published estimates of the costs of war and rebuilding, saying the upper range of $95 billion was too high, and that the estimates were almost meaningless because of the variables. Moreover, he said such estimates, and speculation that postwar reconstruction costs could climb even higher, ignored the fact that Iraq is a wealthy country, with annual oil exports worth $15 billion to $20 billion. "To assume we're going to pay for it all is just wrong," he said."

We're definately being led by the right people. Or is that misled by the wrong people?

2006-10-28 18:47:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-10-28 18:46:07 · 10 answers · asked by venkata v 1 in Civic Participation

should a choice be necessary. I have no doubt that we are always trying to save innocent lives, but I think it should come first even at the cost of military life. Someone told me the rationale behind this was that saving a soldier first would save more civilians down the road. I think this is arrogant projection if true. The only honor in fighting is the sacrifice of military men for the sake of innocent civilian life. Innocent being relative, of course.

2006-10-28 18:45:41 · 7 answers · asked by jchristop05 3 in Military

Am I the only person who has heard this?
Is majuanna supposed to be legalized within a number of years?

2006-10-28 18:43:37 · 11 answers · asked by undeadgh0st 1 in Law & Ethics

between these 2 crimes if i commit them. car theft, whether it is hot wiring it from a private home or a dealership. point a gun at them and pull them out of their vehicle at a red light. OR shoot someone with a handgun, but they survive. if you get mad at them for such a ridiculous reason. what is the penalty for each of them? how long in prison? how much fine or bail? house arrest available? do the little factors matter? for example, if whether it is an expensive car or cheap one? or how many times you shot the person on the body and where you shot them?

2006-10-28 18:38:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

They gave up their voice. Why should we care what they think?

2006-10-28 18:33:24 · 7 answers · asked by Rabid 2 in Elections

Impress me.

2006-10-28 18:30:00 · 18 answers · asked by notme 5 in Politics

2006-10-28 18:26:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I'm producing a documentary, and would like to interview prisoners and detainees especially those detained illegally. Is it possible to get access to them?
Can the prison chief allow me to talk and video the prisoners and ask them some questions?
I'm interested in talking to those that are still awaiting trials.

2006-10-28 18:24:33 · 7 answers · asked by myname 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Yeah, dems are liberals making big government...(funny, could it get any bigger?)

Yeah, repubs are patriots saving our nation...(war SUCKS...wait, they can't read this, can they?)

Regardless of the political affiliation, doesn't the modern age of info allow us to really see what a politician is about? ARen't WE "big brother" and not the other way around?

So, will you vote purely on party lines? Why or why not?

2006-10-28 18:22:04 · 13 answers · asked by Rabid 2 in Other - Politics & Government

...I think the news media should get lots of the blame. If the media reported things objectively, without bias, and told the truth about candidates, and left their personal agendas out of it, there would be no need for extravagant, overly expensive campaign blitzes.

2006-10-28 18:16:41 · 7 answers · asked by carson123 6 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-10-28 18:16:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2006-10-28 18:14:57 · 3 answers · asked by dpbuck10 2 in Law & Ethics

I refer to a recent report that Yahoo passed information ie. a disident Chinese person's IP address to Chinese Authorities.

2006-10-28 18:13:58 · 10 answers · asked by Jimbo 4 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-28 18:10:17 · 6 answers · asked by hectorllms 1 in Immigration

Hilary is the clear leader at the moment. But who do you think would win?

2006-10-28 18:10:00 · 10 answers · asked by Curious 2 in Elections

Immigration is Economic.

Apply to All Countries.



Economics need also outlaws, and u know why!

2006-10-28 18:09:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Is it illegal for the local newspaper to have your name and crime in the paper saying you are charged with a felony before you were actually charged with the crime and have not yet received any summons or court papers? Plus the statements in the paper were not even correct.
Anyone have any good answers or websites to check? Thank you!

2006-10-28 18:00:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I'm not for or against gay marriage.
I'm not for or against gay rights.
All politics aside, when we look at this from a strictly legal view point, aside from nearly all churche's definition of marriage between a man and woman, is gay marriage actaully a violation of the federal law. I know it is a violation of several state constitutions; "all matters not address under federal law be delegated to the state".
So what gives?
What are the REAL legal agruements for and against. What are the specific sources?
Please, personal opion and political banter aside...

2006-10-28 17:57:21 · 15 answers · asked by browning_1911 3 in Law & Ethics

I've been with my boyfriend for 3 years and we're both young, only 16. But he's always been pushing to be a Marine. I guess these days, the whole idea of him being gone is a lot closer to reality. He's been talking to a recruiter, going to PT and all this. Basically it's been set that he'll join since he has nowhere else to go.

It's kind of depressing knowing he'll be gone in 2 years or so. I want to hear about the experiences you've been through. Anything really. I want to know what it's all like.

2006-10-28 17:53:58 · 6 answers · asked by Ani 1 in Military

USA support tyranical regimes to safeguard the oil in the middle east and will go to war to protect it. China invest in africa selling military arms to african states including warlords to secure the rights to drill for oil in their lands. USA talks a good game about doing what is right, but when the threat to its oil needs, USA will forego what is moral or right, forego methods that are unpleasant like supporting genocide in sudan, and tyranical governments, for its own security including security to have free flowing oil markets. Another thing is I often here american journalist call the chinese government operate under bribes. Well, hello!!! The US congress and executive branch also operate under legal extortion and bribes called lobbyist paid vacations and golf trips. White people are no better in recieving perks legal or not, it is the same as bribery. Calling it a different name does not make it better.

2006-10-28 17:52:23 · 4 answers · asked by haveanyknowledge 1 in Politics

2006-10-28 17:48:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

to turn her children into hamburger meat. Perhaps when she's done they will give you the remains in a doggie bag.

2006-10-28 17:47:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

They say the pay is not good enough for Americans & if Americans won't do it, who will???... Well I say that is a true statement. But... I have the perfect solution. Give those same jobs to the American Prison System. Prisoners in America are paid a little more the 8 cents per hour (no joke). Give them these low paying jobs & send all the illegal immigrants packing... Now what excuse will they come up with next?

2006-10-28 17:45:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

So many complain about them. So many would like to pick and choose which to follow. So can anyone explain the purpose of them and what would be ideal (or close too it.) And should we have them? And should they be followed?

Or any other information you would like to add. I would be interested.

All comments appreciated

2006-10-28 17:44:29 · 8 answers · asked by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-28 17:41:14 · 6 answers · asked by hectorllms 1 in Immigration

The question is self-explanatory. Prohibition was a major failure. Learn from history. The anti-drug laws (prohibition) are a major failure.

2006-10-28 17:39:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Looks like it to me. Dobbs and Blitzer along with Daddy Ted Turner could likely quote the Communist Manifesto.

2006-10-28 17:37:13 · 7 answers · asked by AMERICA #1 1 in Politics

2006-10-28 17:36:05 · 14 answers · asked by dstr 6 in Politics

i had to file bankruptcy, am i barred from becoming a cop?

2006-10-28 17:35:17 · 6 answers · asked by buff_bills1983 1 in Law Enforcement & Police