Politics & Government - 18 November 2006

In 1980, John Murtha, Democrat Congressman from Pennsylvania was mixed up in the ABSCAM scandal and was caught on video tape nearly accepting a bribe. His exact words were, "I'm not interested...at this point. (If) we do business for a while, maybe I'll be interested, maybe I won't..."
Mr. Murtha was never fully investigated because Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill shut down the investigation before the prosecutor could bring an indictment.
I bet you never heard this from the mainstream press, so here is the info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Murtha
http://www.netscape.com/viewstory/2006/11/15/democratic-culture-of-corruption-john-murtha-bribe-video/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DcwjkQTNPDAg&frame=true

2006-11-18 13:30:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

And for the bonus question how can we make it work in Haiti, Afghanistan and Sudan?

2006-11-18 13:28:22 · 13 answers · asked by Pretty_Bad_Logic 3 in Government

So, im most likely going to be joinging the Marines and for Recon. I'd like to know what different things that recon does besides getting intel, what kinds of weapons they use, what there main purpose is, and if there mainly only used in war time.

2006-11-18 13:27:41 · 5 answers · asked by yachtz_man405 1 in Military

People keep saying that he is killing them. Last time I checked the military was still voluntary. The troops knew that they might be going to war when they joined up. Why do people still think Bush is killing our troops?

2006-11-18 13:22:35 · 25 answers · asked by Luekas 4 in Military

2006-11-18 13:22:14 · 5 answers · asked by cakesmore11 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

If you posted information about a business on a forum, that are all true statements about the business. But you didn't say not to buy from them, you just said things that happened while working there and how they false advertise? Like what happened with freedom of speech? I mean is it possible to sue a former worker/family member over that? I wouldnt think it would get too far in court, and if the person does sue. Then can you counter sue with an issue you know happens there?

2006-11-18 13:21:13 · 2 answers · asked by JB 2 in Law & Ethics

Yet may feel alienated because of the social policies of the current Republican administration?

2006-11-18 13:19:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

VIVA MEXICO

2006-11-18 13:17:17 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Let alone, all the other countries who apparently "hate us," yet glady take billions and billions from the US in aid annually to keep their economies from folding?

2006-11-18 13:16:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Mullah Mohammed Hasan Akhund, the deputy Taliban leader, and George W. Bush agree to meet in Kabul for the first round of talks in a new anti-terrorism process. When George sits down, he notices three buttons on the arm of Akhund's chair. They begin talking.

After about five minutes Akhund presses the first button. A boxing glove springs out of a box on the desk and punches Bush in the face. Annoyed, Bush carries on talking as Akhund laughs. A few minutes later the second button is pressed. This time a big boot comes out and kicks Bush in the shin. Again Akhund laughs, and again George carries on talking, not wanting to put off the bigger issue of peace between the two countries. But when the third button is pressed and another boot comes out and kicks Bush square in the privates, he's finally had enough.

"I'm headin' back home!" he calmly tells the Afghan. "We'll finish these talks in Washington in two weeks!"

A fortnight passes and Akhund flies to the United States for talks. As the two men sit down, Akhund notices three buttons on Bush's chair arm and prepares himself for the Texan's retaliation. They begin talking and George presses the first button. Akhund ducks, but nothing happens. George snickers but they continue talking. A few minutes later he presses the second button. Akhund jumps up, but again nothing happens. Bush roars with laughter. They continue the talks but when the third button is pressed, Akhund jumps up again, but again nothing happens.

Bush falls on the floor in a fit of hysterics. "Forget this," says Akhund. "I'm going back to Afghanistan!" George W. says, through tears of laughter, "What Afghanistan?"

______________________________...

Q: How do you play Taliban bingo?
A: B-52...F-16...B-1...

2006-11-18 13:15:55 · 6 answers · asked by basscatcher 4 in Military

2006-11-18 13:15:53 · 8 answers · asked by Texas Toast 1 in Military

"A picture book about two male penguins raising a baby penguin is getting a chilly reception among some parents who worry about the book's availability to children -- and the reluctance of school administrators to restrict access to it.

The concerns are the latest involving "And Tango Makes Three," the illustrated children's book based on a true story of two male penguins in New York City's Central Park Zoo that adopted a fertilized egg and raised the chick as their own.

Complaining about the book's homosexual undertones, some parents of Shiloh Elementary School students believe the book -- available to be checked out of the school's library in this 11,000-resident town 20 miles east of St. Louis -- tackles topics their children aren't ready to handle."

Why don't conservatives want their kids to learn about a true story of penguins nurturing a baby penguin?

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6500477

2006-11-18 13:15:05 · 19 answers · asked by Dastardly 6 in Politics

why do you not pay taxes but stand by and watch as the poor and middle classes are over taxed and loan sharks charge mega boon interest when in the Old and New Testament are clear on not charging interest rates? And doing all you can for the poor then tell them welfare is a sin?
Not accusing just curious of the justification here.
Yep, I read and understood the teaching of the Bible.

2006-11-18 13:13:49 · 13 answers · asked by eg_ansel 4 in Law & Ethics

2006-11-18 13:13:19 · 23 answers · asked by boyet 2 in Government

that refused to arrest citizens for marijuana possion

2006-11-18 13:12:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/14/barnes-osama/

Is it because what Bush caused to happen is much worse?

2006-11-18 13:11:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

It seems to me that the way to keep Illegal immigrants out of the country is to improve situations in Mexico so that the people will want to stay there.

2006-11-18 13:10:26 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

William Jefferson is a Democrat Congressman from Louisiana who is under investigation by the FBI for bribery and wire fraud. In May, 2006, the FBI found $90,000.00 inside his refrigerator wrapped in aluminum foil and stuffed inside frozen food containers. Here, read for yourself since you won't hear about it from the mainstream press.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_J._Jefferson
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=William_Jefferson

2006-11-18 13:09:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-11-18 13:09:07 · 6 answers · asked by mary b 1 in Law & Ethics

2006-11-18 13:05:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2006-11-18 13:04:28 · 17 answers · asked by hejhs 4 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-11-18 13:02:59 · 13 answers · asked by Pumkin K 1 in Politics

Click the link for a good laugh:

http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/images/blpic-demjackasses.htm

2006-11-18 13:00:14 · 13 answers · asked by Mr. Agappae 5 in Politics

2006-11-18 12:58:56 · 4 answers · asked by Moose 1 in Politics

2006-11-18 12:58:44 · 8 answers · asked by scruff 4 in Politics

Evangelical Church regarding Ted Haggard. After all the Republicans greatly benefited in 2000 and 2004 with the Evangelical support for them, financially as well as vote getting.

2006-11-18 12:57:24 · 13 answers · asked by me_worry? 4 in Politics

Mine are

1. NAFTA
2. Middle class, being on the endangerd spieces list.
3. Insuarnce cost rising.
4. War in Iraq
5. War on terror
5. Illegal drugs

2006-11-18 12:57:06 · 18 answers · asked by clone_marshal_bacara 2 in Immigration

I think we should, please read my reasoning. I think we should pull out now, just bring all our troops home. The terrorist will take over Iraq, then the will come to america and TRY to attack us, then we can tell the anti-war people to shut the hell up and let us go finish the job.

2006-11-18 12:56:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I am a senior in high school, and am thinking about joining the military next year. Specifically, I'd like to learn Arabic and be a linguist for the Navy. I think the contract for that is like six years including school. The recruiters say you can take college courses while serving active duty. While that might be true in theory, I don't know if its true in practice, ie. are there courses available where your stationed, do you have enough time ect. Does anyone have any personal experiance with this? That's my main concerning with joining right away, I'd like have an undergrad by the time I'm twenty-four.

2006-11-18 12:54:53 · 13 answers · asked by Texas Toast 1 in Military

Political correctness has been recalled.
Thank God.
I hope it will last.
JMHO

2006-11-18 12:52:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics