Politics & Government - 4 November 2006

1. Randy "Duke" Cunningham, (CA - Nov ,2005) resigned from Congress after pleading guilty to taking more than $2 million in bribes in a criminal conspiracy involving at least three defense contractors. Convicted and sentenced to 8 years in prison.
2. Former House Majority Leader Tom Delay, (TX - June, 2006). In 2005, a Texas grand jury indicted DeLay on criminal charges that he had conspired to violate campaign finance laws. Two of his former aides were convicted in the Jack Abramoff scandal.
3. Mark Foley (FL Sept., 2006). Resigned from Congress on September 29, 2006 as allegations surfaced that he had sent suggestive emails and sexually explicit instant messages to young men who had formerly served as Congressional pages, and had intercourse with two of them
4. Bob Ney, (OH -Oct. ,2006) Ney's resignation followed his October 13, 2006 guilty plea to charges of conspiracy and making false statements in relation to the Jack Abramoff Indian lobbying scandal.

Where does it all end?.....

2006-11-04 07:29:21 · 16 answers · asked by notme 5 in Politics

They see that North Korea is safe now, and Iraq / Afghanistan were not.


http://www.portalino.it/nuke/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18792

2006-11-04 07:26:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

All I hear is that the Democrats are going to change things if they get elected next Tuesday. But what are they going to change. Not one that I have heard has said what and how they are going to chang any thing. Do you think they will try to pull the troops out of Iraq?? I doubt it. They are just saying this to inspire there political base. What do you really think??

2006-11-04 07:26:10 · 5 answers · asked by JOE 3 in Elections

2006-11-04 07:25:00 · 9 answers · asked by devonlad06 1 in Military

What's the big deal ? Why the hus & fus for amnesty & guest worker program ? Just marry, file & the over worked INS will mail u the green card. The Nigerians, the Russians, the Romanians, the Bulgarians have been doing it for years with the arranged marriages & no one caught on it . U could be legal ,if u play it smart & there are plenty of ways to do it !!!
Sorry, if i offended any rednecks, aryans or anyone who thinks he owns America, except the " TRUE OWNERS OF THIS LAND, THE NATIVE INDIANS " !!!

2006-11-04 07:24:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2006-11-04 07:18:31 · 21 answers · asked by x1_sygnus 1 in Military

2006-11-04 07:16:40 · 19 answers · asked by devonlad06 1 in Military

2006-11-04 07:16:31 · 7 answers · asked by malbrue7 1 in Military

Currently only natural born US citizens can run for president. Should those who immigrate to the US be allowed to run for president? Or is it too much of a risk?

Serious answers only.

2006-11-04 07:13:19 · 18 answers · asked by dolphinluver22000 4 in Other - Politics & Government

Am I not allowed to speak, or to question minorities, and women on anything ever? Why is it that I am called a sexist, and a racist everytime I open my mouth?

2006-11-04 07:12:19 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-11-04 07:09:44 · 13 answers · asked by margarita f 1 in Elections

The soldier stood and faced God,
>>> >
>>> >Which must always come to pass.
>>> >
>>> >He hoped his shoes were shining,
>>> >
>>> >Just as brightly as his brass.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >"Step forward now, you soldier,
>>> >
>>> >How shall I deal with you?
>>> >
>>> >Have you always turned the other cheek?
>>> >
>>> >To My Church have you been true?"
>>> >
>>> >The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
>>> >"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
>>> >Because those of us who carry guns,
>>> >Can't always be a saint.
>>> >
>>> >I've had to work most Sundays,
>>> >And at times my talk was tough.
>>> >! And sometimes I've been violent,
>>> >Because the world is awfully rough.
>>> >
>>> >But, I never took a penny,
>>> >That wasn't mine to keep...
>>> >Though I worked a lot of overtime,
>>> >When the bills got just too steep.
>>> >
>>> >And I never passed a cry for help,
>>> >Though at times I shook with fear.
>>> >And sometimes, God, forgive me,
>>> >I've wept unmanly tears.
>>> >
>>> >I know I don't deserve a place,
>>> >Among the people here.
>>> >They never wanted me around,
>>> >Except to calm their fears.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >If you've a place for me here, Lord,
>>> >It needn't be so grand.
>>> >I never expected or had too much,
>>> >But if you don't, I'll understand."
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >There was a silence all around the throne,
>>> >Where the saints had often trod.
>>> >As the soldier waited quietly,
>>> >For the judgment of his God.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >"Step forward now, you soldier,
>>> >You've borne your burdens well.
>>> >Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
>>> >You've done your time in Hell."
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ~Author Unknown~
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > It's the Military, not the reporter who has given us the freedom
>>>of >the press. It's the Military, not the poet, who has given us the
>>>freedom of >speech. It's the Military, not the politicians that
ensure
>>>our right to
>>>
>>> >Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It's the Military who
>>>salutes >the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is
>>>draped by
>>>the >flag.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and
>>> >appreciation for the Military, please pass this on and pray for
our men
>>>and >women who have served and are currently serving our country and
pray
>>>for >those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom

2006-11-04 07:08:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

1. Mark Andrews, represented North Dakota in the U.S. House, l964-l980, AND the U.S. Senate, l98l-l987
2. John H. Buchanan, represented Alabama in the House, l965-l981
3. M. Caldwell Butler, represented Virginia in the U.S. House, l972-l982
4. Paul Findley, represented Illinois in the U.S. House, l961-l982
5. Bud Hillis, represented Indiana in the U.S. House, l970-l986
6. James Johnson, represented Colorado in the U.S. House, l973-l982
7. Richard W. Mallary, represented Vermont in the U.S.House, l972-l975
8. Wiley Mayne, represented Iowa in the U.S. House, l967-l975
9. Pete McCloskey, represented California in the U.S. House, l967-l983
10. G. William Whitehurst, represented Virginia in the House, l969-l987

http://www.liberalslikechrist.org/about/gopcorruption.html
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2006-11-04 07:07:22 · 12 answers · asked by notme 5 in Politics

When determining your political beliefs, do you think it is a good idea to base any part of them on emotion?

2006-11-04 07:05:43 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-11-04 07:04:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-11-04 07:04:26 · 3 answers · asked by x1_sygnus 1 in Elections

also applys to liberals I believe. Hellzps mez carry, I iz ownly abble to gets a plane tiket to irak.

2006-11-04 07:03:56 · 11 answers · asked by Work In Progress 3 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-11-04 07:00:06 · 4 answers · asked by Questionable23 2 in Elections

I think for my mind that the situation between United States and Iran is very critical and most of troubles hav'nt solved especialy about the atomic file So if United States the super power in the world decided to launch this invasion will loose many things as the world will be unstability and sure iran will launch diferent rockets as shehab3,4,5 against Israel and most of american bases in Iraq and terorism will started in most of world reigons Thus I think its better to try to solve all these crises in order to avoid the world this worst war and to achieve peace especialy all population of the world hate the war and all of us know that the war does't solve any problems Realy I hope that President Bush try to think more over to avoid us this worst war dr wagih

2006-11-04 06:59:53 · 7 answers · asked by Wagih S 2 in Other - Politics & Government

Ok i have a question about Pensacola, now i don't want to be a pessamist but i'm really upset about what my husband of 7 yrs did when he went for his NDI last yr in pensacola... he's a marine and i have hardcore proof that he was at least "trying" to cheat on me. I found a myspace account that i got the password to and saw the emails to girls there that he was trying to pick up. i have been a faithful wife to him this whole time, he's been through 4 deployments and once for a yr. I ran into another two girls that had this same problem when their men (marines) whom were in pensacola. Anything on this? i heard they (girls) are easy there... i'm not happy and he's deployed again. I'm ticked, and want revenge, i've been very good to him... we have two kids and i thought we were happy but i'm tired of his bull**it denials. What should i do? pls help, i can't talk to him until march and i'm going crazy....Why????

2006-11-04 06:59:37 · 3 answers · asked by kellie c 2 in Military

I remember when the democrats last ran both the house & senate. we had the post office scandel. That was when senators wrote checks & cashed them at the house post office. Some of those checkes bounced but no one made them good. One senator was shipping office furniture to his home state home without paying for it. This guy went to prison for that.My point is you can find rotten apples in every barroll. No party is innocent when it comes to graft. Why cant either party own up to their mistakes & move on. Yes that includes GW. perhaps we need new leadership in BOTH parties.Why not get rid of them all & start over.

2006-11-04 06:59:13 · 4 answers · asked by BUTCH 5 in Politics

2006-11-04 06:58:31 · 8 answers · asked by IRunWithScissors 3 in Law & Ethics

Why do so many people on both side of the political spectrum say they love their country, but then turn around and help to divide it? Red states vs. Blue states....Conservative vs. Liberal.....Democrat vs. Republican....American vs. American.... Let's stop acting like were rooting for a sporting event and start electing people that want to improve our nation.

2006-11-04 06:54:04 · 7 answers · asked by neptune032701 3 in Politics

properly?

2006-11-04 06:53:22 · 9 answers · asked by Perplexed 7 in Politics

I just moved to MA. Can I still registed to vote?
If yes, can I do it online? Otherwise, where should I go? My zipcode is 02116

2006-11-04 06:53:14 · 7 answers · asked by Sweet Virginia 2 in Elections

changing the Union Flag to better denote todays society, here it is;
It is being changed to a CONDOM because it more accurately reflects the governments political stance.
A CONDOM allows for inflation, halts production, destroys the next generation, protects a bunch of pricks and gives you a sense of security while you are actually being screwed.

2006-11-04 06:49:59 · 17 answers · asked by tucksie 6 in Politics

2006-11-04 06:49:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-11-04 06:47:25 · 4 answers · asked by susandinces 1 in Military

What is the origin, main beliefs, influential thinkers/leaders, examples, and strengths/weaknesses of communism?

2006-11-04 06:46:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I can no longer work due to soft tissue injuries. If the settlement is too low, I would have to move out of state due to high cost of housing and thus could no longer attend weekly programs at my temple. Is this a "loss of society"? and can I use this to (partially) justify a dollar amount sufficient to remain in the area where I now live? (There would be additional justifications.)

2006-11-04 06:45:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics