Politics & Government - 12 December 2006

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know how much the government pays out to medicare, medicaid, and SSI each year? I wonder how much is spent on people with a "disability" as opposed to "age."

2006-12-12 09:33:10 · 3 answers · asked by ericaeatscarrots 1 in Government

Has anyone ever heard of an officer in the Army being trasferred back to the states from Iraq two months into a one year tour? If so, what are the possible reasons? please help...my ex was brought back for what he claims was a position at Division and will not give me any detail about it...I'm concerned about combat stress and his emotional stability, two soldiers under his command were killed two weeks before he came home, but that is all I know. He has visitation with our 5yr old and I don't know if I should be concerned for our son's safety.

2006-12-12 09:32:00 · 2 answers · asked by frmrsldrswife 1 in Military

Just reading Hearts in Atlantis, v fab book! However its just got me thinking that i have no real idea of what the war in vietnam was really over, as im english, and altho took history to a-level we dont study tht war and its never really crossed my mind to check it out before. I know vaguely that there was a dictator throwing his weight around (as usual) and killing indiscriminately, probs communist? But dont know the details why America went in etc, was it becos they thought wht was happening was wrong, aka like they went into Iraq cos they thought wht was goin on there was wrong or is there more to it?
And if they did go in cos they thought wht was happening was wrong and no other reason is this why it attracted all the mass protests? kinda in a simailr way to the much lesser protests over the Iraq war? Or is that more complicated aswell.
Really loving this book, but with no prior knowledge leaves questions unanswered, can anyone help?

2006-12-12 09:30:11 · 16 answers · asked by claire007 3 in Military

will the fact that im on medicaid come up during immigration proceedings?

2006-12-12 09:29:06 · 5 answers · asked by annyhussain 1 in Immigration

I think if they keep on on direction they are having now it might be better to have a clausewitz type action and then just let it be and not let are selves get pulled into the actuall country with a neocon restructing program, what does any body else think.

2006-12-12 09:28:29 · 8 answers · asked by Misterflorida 2 in Military

Please include sources.

2006-12-12 09:27:39 · 11 answers · asked by Karasu 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I think if they keep on on direction they are having now it might be better to have a clausewitz type action and then just let it be and not let are selves get pulled into the actuall country with a neocon restructing program, what does any body else think.

2006-12-12 09:27:04 · 3 answers · asked by Misterflorida 2 in Military

My 72 yr old father was terminated yesterday from his employer of 6 years. He worked as a caretaker of mentally challenged adults. They stated that he was suppose to sign some forms on medication that he administered. My father stated that on the day the signature was missing was a day that HE DID NOT work. They fired him anyways. I believe they are taking advantage of him because of his age. My father is an excellent worker, has been his whole life. Is never late and has not missed a day in years. He needs the income and is at a loss right now. I want to help him and have tried to find info of US Dept. of Labor website. Can someone please give me suggestions on what to do. We can not afford a lawyer. All my dad wants is to work. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you.

2006-12-12 09:25:55 · 9 answers · asked by Ray 2 in Law & Ethics

and asked to be given a home, planned to build a church and then started to preach outside my church about how i hated the Muslims ( not that i do,) how would i be taken. would i be allowed to burn their flag? if i was attacked would it be because they are racist?

2006-12-12 09:24:28 · 27 answers · asked by CRAIG G 1 in Immigration

why or why not?

2006-12-12 09:22:39 · 26 answers · asked by CC 3 in Law & Ethics

Some people love her, some hate her... some say she's great and some say she's hiding her true self... all i want are FACTS and WELL THOUGHT OUT opinions.. no rants.

2006-12-12 09:20:06 · 18 answers · asked by pip 7 in Politics

2006-12-12 09:20:01 · 10 answers · asked by My name's MUD 5 in Politics

2006-12-12 09:17:09 · 10 answers · asked by Darth Emiras 2 in Immigration

****** is a Dictator.
He suppresses the freedom of the press, (Snows attacks on NY Times)
jails his opponents, (Patriot Act)
makes insulting speeches about leaders of other countries, (Islamofacism) (axis of evil)

He thinks that by blaming the poor state of his country on the "evil" ************ he can hide the suffering of his people. (Terrorism)

Until he can join with the rest of the world in helpful and meaningful discussions he will never be more than a clown for the rest of the world (Who does he mean ?)

Nearest gets the 10 points

2006-12-12 09:16:17 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have dementia secondary to head trauma and received a jury summons a few weeks ago and my wife just found it. Am I in trouble now? Will they come and get me? What do I do? I don't want to go down town so I put it in my desk. Do I have a warrant now?

2006-12-12 09:15:16 · 5 answers · asked by 223 5 in Law & Ethics

2006-12-12 09:14:28 · 7 answers · asked by Reo 5 in Other - Politics & Government

I think they just haven't studied history.
Thoughts?

2006-12-12 09:13:08 · 32 answers · asked by Nemo 2 in Politics

I just got home and I heard about the crackdown today,and they played a blurb of a teenager who was distraught about her father on the verge to get deported"saying there gonna break up families",I think its terrible that they used identity theft to gain a reputable job here with no regaurd to the persons identity stolen,or in taking responsibilities for the regaurds of their families that they have jeopardized by taking the chance....whats your take on this

2006-12-12 09:12:30 · 13 answers · asked by stygianwolfe 7 in Immigration

2006-12-12 09:11:38 · 3 answers · asked by Salt Flakes 2 in Other - Politics & Government

Supposedly, we're in Iraq and ultimately it'll make a safer U.S. so why dont we help make mexico better so that all these immigrants won't have to keep sneaking in. Everyone deserves a chance at a great life..but the more illegal immigrants we have will make it harder for citizens.
I dont think we should just throw them back..becuause a lot of us would try to get out too, if we were in their position.

Is the US currently doing anything about helping out mexicans in their own country?

2006-12-12 09:11:04 · 27 answers · asked by Deonndre21 2 in Immigration

2006-12-12 09:09:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

http://www.yahoo.com/s/263619

2006-12-12 09:09:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Party A - promising to lock up murderers for life, lock up repeat rapists and paedophiles for at least life, cut off convicted career thief's hands, allow homeowners to do whatever they want to burglars who break into their home, allow Police to slap any chav who is disrespectful to them or someone else and behead any person convicted of selling a controled drug

or

Party B - The Staus Quo (Not the band, but what it is like the now)

or

Party C - You make the policies

2006-12-12 09:08:54 · 22 answers · asked by David D 1 in Elections

I have the worst luck. It started well - I was invited for dinner by friends and had a lovely meal at Brian Turner's restaurant at the Millenium Hotel in Grosvenor Square. We spent the rest of the night in the Pine Bar where I enjoyed a number of excellent vodka martinis. The only problem is that the date was 1st November, which was the day Mr Litvenenko availed himself of the hotel's hospitality.

Consequently, I have been contacted by the appropriate agencies and now have to do a urine test to see if I'm going to start glowing in the dark. I'm not massively worried - I have enough bad habits (those vodka martinis and a fondness for marlboro lights) to already have more immediate health concerns.

However, after receiving the equipment for the urine test (beautifully packaged in a Sainsbury's carrier bag sealed with masking tape, and left under a plant pot in my garden with no instructions at all), I wonder if my alcohol and cigarette intake will affect the results of the test?

2006-12-12 09:07:17 · 2 answers · asked by Sarah A 6 in Law & Ethics

why or why not?
I DO think that this rule should be amended, because people who are not a natural-born America should have all the rights to become pres.

2006-12-12 09:07:00 · 8 answers · asked by CC 3 in Law & Ethics

Ever heard of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
Furthermore, do they just want to see Israel destroyed?

2006-12-12 09:06:44 · 12 answers · asked by Nemo 2 in Politics

I am currently looking into the Ethics of Speed cameras and trying to understand if they are infact ethical. On those grounds i want other peoples perceptions of what speed camras are there for are they simply a method of government tax or are they actually improving our road safety

2006-12-12 09:04:59 · 8 answers · asked by smokeyphoenix1 2 in Law & Ethics

2006-12-12 09:04:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I got a citation for Displayed Fictitious Number Plate in Colorado. (42-3-121 (1) (b).
I was driving my car that I had purchased from a lady that I work with. She left the tags on there and told me I could keep them. Now the care was registered, just not in my name. Is this correct? Should I have been charged with this? The officer took my plates at the scene, and I had to have my car towed. I got it registered today, in my name. I have to go to court because of this. If the charge is correct, what can happen to me when I go to court?? If there is anyone that might have advice for me, I'd greatly appreciate it! Thanks!!!

2006-12-12 09:04:34 · 9 answers · asked by Dan H 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

emperor jorge busch has got to stop.

2006-12-12 09:03:51 · 8 answers · asked by Chunky & Lumpy 1 in Politics