Politics & Government - 12 December 2006

2006-12-12 06:06:24 · 1 answers · asked by yetimonster 2 in Military

2006-12-12 06:06:21 · 5 answers · asked by adarriusweaver 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Rep. Silvestre Reyes of Texas, who incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tapped to head the Intelligence Committee when the Democrats take over in January, failed a quiz of basic questions about al Qaeda and Hezbollah, two of the key terrorist organizations the intelligence community has focused on since the September 11, 2001 attacks.

When asked by CQ National Security Editor Jeff Stein whether al Qaeda is one or the other of the two major branches of Islam — Sunni or Shiite — Reyes answered “they are probably both,” then ventured “Predominantly — probably Shiite.”

That is wrong. Al Qaeda was founded by Osama bin Laden as a Sunni organization and views Shiites as heretics.

Reyes could also not answer questions put by Stein about Hezbollah, a Shiite group on the U.S. list of terrorist organizations that is based in Southern Lebanon.


http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/polit … chief.html

2006-12-12 06:05:45 · 6 answers · asked by pedohunter1488 4 in Other - Politics & Government

The tibet- china genocide. Please give specific answers or any answer that may give a specific idea on who is trying to stop the genocide because i am doing a report on this.

2006-12-12 06:03:21 · 4 answers · asked by Insomniac Sugar Addict. 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-12-12 06:02:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I'm from Illinois and I got nothing against him, but here's the deal, HE HASN'T DONE ANYTHING WORTH WHILE IN HIS TERM as a senator. He fails to take a solid stand on any real issuse and just tells people what they want to hear, and the media makes him look to be some kind of great hero yet he is way to inexperienced to run for president. Is the media overhyping him so he can give the Democrats back the White House? With his inexperience and all the hype he's getting we need to start taking a closer look.

2006-12-12 06:00:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Is it really just a bunch of geeks surveilling on "suspected" threats to national security, or is it the single largest federal agency dedicated to spying on the citizens of the United States

2006-12-12 05:59:58 · 9 answers · asked by truthbetold 1 in Government

2006-12-12 05:59:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Well, my friend wants to find a way to get out of the army before he heads off to basic training in May.

He joined withtout much thought about it, and he is graduating college this May.

He really wants to join the peace corps for awhile,

when he gets back, he said he is thinking that he wants to serve in the Air National Guard instead.

First he needs to find his way out, then after a few years, (after his little peace corps thing) he is thinking ANG,

Will they even accept him? or want him?

what are his chances?

2006-12-12 05:59:40 · 4 answers · asked by dizzy_19832002 1 in Military

How high will taxes?

How long will it be before they Cut and Run from Iraq?

I saw a Sticker that I will put in my car that says "Work Hard, remember, Millions on welfare depend on you".

2006-12-12 05:59:24 · 14 answers · asked by Wendy Love Muffin 1 in Politics

When a police psychologist is part of a negotiation team what is their role. Is it possible for them to be the primary negotiator?

Thanks!

2006-12-12 05:58:56 · 2 answers · asked by Whonosbest 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

Settle an stupid work arguement please...A friend of mine said that if you shoplift and get out the door of the store they can not arrest you, you are home free. But someone else said that they still can copy your tag down and track you to your house and arrest you at a later time if they have probable cause that you stolen something. Or arrest you the next time you enter the store and hold you on probable cause.Which is true? If you steal something and get in to your car and drive away you got away with it? Anyone with law enforcement background please answer as well.

(This is what happens when people have too little to do at work..they argue about stupid stuff wiht no relevence to them!)

2006-12-12 05:58:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Even to the most diehard conservative or neocon, there must be something he did wrong or said wrong while in office. In a separate question I'm also asking liberals to list what he has done right. I'm trying to distinguish between issues of right & wrong and issues of partisan politics.

Please: no name-calling, just a list.

2006-12-12 05:58:53 · 16 answers · asked by Martin L 5 in Politics

2006-12-12 05:58:52 · 1 answers · asked by gonnagether 1 in Law & Ethics

i have been accused of killing Ms. Scarlet in the Conservatory with the candlestick. Should I contact a lawyer? Or run away? What should I do? Help!

2006-12-12 05:58:44 · 8 answers · asked by Tyrone 2 in Law & Ethics

Is there another way to disappear? I just want to kill this me.... and re-invent another...

2006-12-12 05:58:17 · 9 answers · asked by The Not Invisible Enough Man 1 in Law & Ethics

Hey i need help for school.

2006-12-12 05:58:04 · 2 answers · asked by always_love_4_you_454 1 in Politics

I USE ALL CAPS BECAUSE ITS EASIER FOR ME TO READ...WHO MAKES UP THESE STUPID RULES ANYWAY.??? LIKE ITS RUDE TO USE ALL CAPS OR YOUR YELLING IF YOU USE ALL CAPS....LOTS OF US HAVE BAD EYESIGHT AND ITS JUST EASIER TO READ CAPS...

2006-12-12 05:56:08 · 21 answers · asked by LOUIS H 1 in Law & Ethics

Even to the most diehard liberal, there must be something he did right or said right while in office. In a separate question I'm also asking conservatives and neocons to list what he has done wrong. I'm trying to distinguish between issues of right & wrong and issues of partisan politics.

Please: no name-calling, just a list.

2006-12-12 05:55:21 · 19 answers · asked by Martin L 5 in Politics

If so, then why wasn't the Iranian whackjob arrested in the US for saying that when he was here making his ridiculous UN speech?

2006-12-12 05:55:21 · 12 answers · asked by skybelle24 3 in Law & Ethics

Well he joied the army national guards. He told me he did it on a whim. He went through MEPS, and was sworn in, he is graduating in May, and going to basic training in late May.

Is it to late for him? can he get out? (before basic training?)

how would he do this?

2006-12-12 05:54:54 · 10 answers · asked by dizzy_19832002 1 in Military

Nepal and bangladesh have a transit agreement signed in 2000, where they could use Indian territory for transit. But the facility was withdrawn by India on security ground. I dont know when. Where can i find the exact details?

2006-12-12 05:54:00 · 4 answers · asked by maliksultanm 1 in Government

since isreal half admitted they have nuclear weapons today, why won't they agree to have a nuclear free middle east. since they are the only agressors thats stealing palestinain land and killing members of a democraticaly elected governemnt of palestine and it's people.Is it beacuse isreal can do what ever they like just like the u.s?

2006-12-12 05:53:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I am currently homeless (well, staying with friends, dont know for how long). My State ID is expired and I was wondering if I will be able to renew it. Can I use a PO Box or would I need a residential address? Also, I cant seem to find my expired ID. Would I need it to renew? They should have all my information already right (Birth Cert. etc.).

Anyone know anything that could possibly help???

2006-12-12 05:53:04 · 2 answers · asked by Frackles 2 in Other - Politics & Government

Why are they so quick to dismiss all of the death in Iraq or to make suggestions like the right wing pundits.. just bomb them all!

2006-12-12 05:52:11 · 8 answers · asked by Patrick B 3 in Politics

I was just wondering this because for his age he does not look too bad. I was also wondering this about his 'buddy' George Bush?
Any help appreciated

2006-12-12 05:52:10 · 11 answers · asked by Walter 2 in Elections

This man was hanged in the early 1900s, presumably for murder. There is, apparently, a mention of him in Gunnersbury Park Museum.

2006-12-12 05:48:39 · 3 answers · asked by BRIAN T 1 in Law & Ethics

2006-12-12 05:48:36 · 7 answers · asked by littolelegherl 1 in Other - Politics & Government

Hi Folks,

I have dual citizenship with the US/Canada. I was born in the US and have always used my US passport for travel around Europe.

I just found out I could also legally obtain and use a Canadian passport as well.

Question - is there any obvious benefit of using my Canadian passport (beyond political reasons or US image issues) for travel? Along the lines of Canada being a former British colony, being classified as a "Commonwealth Citizen" etc. ?

I don't even think the Canadian passport will expedite me when entering the UK since it's grouped by EU passports now and not Commonwealth passports.

Any info or insight would be much appreciated. Thanks,

2006-12-12 05:47:30 · 6 answers · asked by Robert W 1 in Immigration

2006-12-12 05:46:52 · 7 answers · asked by Dr.O 5 in Other - Politics & Government