Politics & Government - 15 December 2006

My friend who's joining the Navy told me yesterday if your on ADD/ADHD meds over 6 months (I've been on Adderall XR 30mg for 8 months) you cant join the military. I was wondering if anyone is familiar with this policy? Also once I graduate if I stop taking the meds could I still join?

2006-12-15 16:51:17 · 8 answers · asked by Jimmy 1 in Military

its been said when a nation becomes empirelistic its a path to a slow suicide.

2006-12-15 16:50:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2006-12-15 16:45:41 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

will be going back to Cuba, or will be coming here to the United States?

2006-12-15 16:44:15 · 7 answers · asked by WiseWisher 3 in Other - Politics & Government

if we didnt invade their country illegally and unprovoked. they didnt want us there and they dont now. So what do you think they would happen after we bombed the living **** out of them for no reason and killed hundreds of thousands of civillians? did you think they would bake cake and cookies for us and invite our troops over to dinner to say thanks? Thankls for killing my family and friends. we did nothing to you yet you killed us. have a coookie . I hope it is enought to express our eternal grattitude for wiping out my future.


oh yeah C.R.A.P. = Corporate Republican Alliance Party

2006-12-15 16:42:03 · 13 answers · asked by Charles Dobson Focus on the Fam 1 in Politics

I joined because I just got kicked out of college and had nothing better to do. Bottom of the barrel recruit.

2006-12-15 16:38:07 · 28 answers · asked by mrkitties420 4 in Military

2006-12-15 16:34:57 · 6 answers · asked by mrinal g 1 in Government

Not only would it create jobs for people to make them, but it would cut down on power used in USA by a lot. The money saved would be significant. Also, it can add different moods to any room you put them in.

2006-12-15 16:32:50 · 14 answers · asked by paisan_7 6 in Other - Politics & Government

I already know that China outnumbers us in the army. But the u.s is way far better in technology with weapons. While most critics have said that the Chinisese millitary is like a Musuem becuase of all the old weapons they still have in their army. I think Technology beats numbers of people what do u think?

2006-12-15 16:31:10 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

The constitiution makes clear the powers of the govt. by:
a. stating the powers of the congress
b. stating the powers of the pres.
c. describling the role of the judicary
d. doing all of the above

2006-12-15 16:27:02 · 4 answers · asked by Tabriz K 2 in Politics

The Constitution limits the powers of govt. to those granted by:
a. Congress
b. the president
c. judiciary
d. the people

2006-12-15 16:24:34 · 2 answers · asked by Tabriz K 2 in Politics

also, when you first here his name what comes to mind?

2006-12-15 16:24:29 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-12-15 16:22:50 · 4 answers · asked by A soldiers wife 4 in Military

2006-12-15 16:21:21 · 20 answers · asked by farjad 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-12-15 16:19:03 · 6 answers · asked by martinmrmar 1 in Government

THE ENEMY
BY
ed-mike mertell

I read about them in the newspapers. I saw and heard about them on the radio and T.V.. The Russians; how they wanted to take over the world, how they wanted to destroy my country with nuclear bombs, how they were against freedom, God, and democracy. So, I feared them, and soon I hated them. I knew in my heart it was either them or me. I joined the army, so that one day I might be able to conquer, and or kill the enemy.
Then the wall in Berlin fell, and the Soviet Union disintegrated. I met a Russian in school and I talked to him and him to me. He told me of his life in his distant land. I came to understand that he was just a man. Not all good, but not all bad, he was just a man like me. He loved his God and his family. I realized that this man although from a very different country than me, this Russian was still my brother, not my enemy.
I read about them in the newspapers. I saw and heard about them on the radio and the T.V.. The poor; they were rioting in Las Angeles. They smoked crack and were shiftless and lazy. They robbed good hard working people, and lived off the government for free. So, I feared them, and soon I hated them. I knew in my heart it was either them or me. I bought a gun, so if confronted I could conquer, and or kill the enemy.
Then one day I lost my job, and soon after I lost my car. Waiting for a bus one morning I met a poor man, and I talk to him and him to me. He told me of his life which was filled with mishaps and tragedy. I came to understand that he was just a man. Not all good, but not all bad, he was just a man like me. He loved his God and his family. I realized that this man although far less fortunate than even me, this poor man was still my brother, not my enemy.
I heard a man speak from a soap box in the park. He said, “Don’t believe what you read in the newspapers, or what you see and hear on the radio or T.V.. These things are owned by the rich, and they use them to fool us with lies. They oppress the masses. They live off the sweat of good hard working people, leaving them to live in poverty. They ruin the world with their selfishness and greed. So, I feared them, and soon I hated them. I knew in my heart it was either them or me. I joined a revolutionary movement, so that one day I might conquer and or kill the enemy.
As in every revolutionary movement, we needed a political basis, and a financial on as well. At a fund raiser I met a rich man, and I talked to him and him to me. He told me of his life; of his upward climb, of his hopes and fears, of his pride, and inadequacies. I came to understand that he was just a man. Not all good, but not all bad, he was just a man like me. He loved his God and his family. I realized that this man although far more fortunate than me, this rich man was still my brother, not my enemy.
Now, I no longer believe everything I read in the newspapers, or everything I see and hear on the radio or T.V.. I’m not in the army. I don’t carry a gun. I don’t belong to any revolutionary movements, but I now know the enemy. It’s not the Russians, the poor, or even the rich. It’s inside of you and me. Only understanding and love will ever conquer the fear, and the hate, and finally kill the enemy!

2006-12-15 16:18:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

i want to give him something he'll remember forever.

2006-12-15 16:17:06 · 14 answers · asked by cowgirl32107 1 in Military

I think it is morally wrong to deny someone of marriage.How is it legal to discriminate. The only reasons i have got for the ban are religious ones that are unconstitutional. And that well what if two friends get married to get tax deductions. Which is like saying we we better not open stores cause people might steal

2006-12-15 16:16:56 · 19 answers · asked by Beaverscanttalk 4 in Law & Ethics

or nothing at all???

"I am an Egyptian Descendant Of the pharoahs And the mighty Muslim Civilization an IGCSE graduate And studying Chemical Engineering We In Egypt Know Only two things
1. the Americans are the terrorrists
2. american Nation Is A nation of whores just like you gays just like your husband lesbians like your daughter crossdressers like your son and shemales like your mother
And i hope from all my heart that your husband dies in iraq thats positive thinking the egyptian way."

2006-12-15 16:14:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I'm sick and tired of this patriotic, nationalistic and fascist crap. I stood through a memorial service today for a young Marine that was killed in Iraq back in April. During this memorial a number of people spoke about the guy and about his sacrifice for the country. How do you justify 'sacrificing' your life for a war which is not only illegal, but is being prosecuted to the extent where the only thing keeping us there is one man's power, and his ego. A recent Marine Corps intelligence report that was leaked said that the war in the al-Anbar province is unwinnable. It said that there was nothing we could do to win the hearts and minds, or the military operations in that area. So I wonder, why are we still there? Democracy is not forced upon people at gunpoint. It's the result of forward thinking individuals who take the initiative and risks to give their fellow countrymen a better way of life.

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2006-12-15 16:13:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-12-15 16:13:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

why do people seem to think that anybody who comes to this country is am "immigrant"? If the person is legal, then it is immigration but if the person sneeks in, that is just trespassing or even a worse crime. Why would we want ppl in this country to willingly break the laws?

2006-12-15 16:12:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I can't prove my nanny took my jewelry (but I know and she knows she did) she disappeared in Poland and all my rings are gone. Who would I contact besides the Consulate (both American and Polish)? Is there a way I can find out where she lives in Poland ( I have a copy of her visa) to send a letter to her family? I did not want to spend a ton of $$$ trying to find her.

2006-12-15 16:12:48 · 5 answers · asked by marie 1 in Immigration

The failures of the article of confederation showed that
a new govt. had to be powerful
b. state govt. had to be all powerful
c. people should not grant powers to the govt.
d. govt. shouldnt guarentee individual freedoms.

2006-12-15 16:12:26 · 4 answers · asked by sweetnono30 1 in Politics

2006-12-15 16:11:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

After the Revolution, Americans feared
a. govt. with limited powers.
b. strong govt.
c. guaranteed rights
d. budget cuts.

2006-12-15 16:08:40 · 4 answers · asked by sweetnono30 1 in Politics

In florida and california they are puting off all executions for the time being because they might be cruel and unusual punishments. But when these people who are on death row were stabbing, shooting, raping, molesting, and torturing their victims, no one dares say that that is cruel and unusual. Regardless of whether lethal injection is unconstitutional, these people still committed horrible crimes and ought to pay the price!

2006-12-15 16:00:58 · 25 answers · asked by trader4578 4 in Law & Ethics

At what point should a populace take it upon themselves to overthrow a regime? How far should a Government be allowed to go before violence becomes a practical solution? Even when things are clearly going badly and the authorities are out of control the brave souls who instigate a revolution will always be called Traitors by the regime in power. Either through the military turning on our corrupt politicians or a popular public uprising.

Years ago Governments in the West were seriously concerned about the possibility of a public revolt. Especially in times of recession. Today they seem to take public support for their rotten to the core systems for granted. Probably because the media gives them more control over us. So long as the economy is going ok people will ignore things like being unable to afford a house, work being outsourced overseas, lack of justice unless you happen to be rich, hospital waiting lines etc.

Do we really need such evil corrupt and power crazed Government?

2006-12-15 15:59:58 · 8 answers · asked by jeeperscreepersthree 1 in Government

2006-12-15 15:59:08 · 8 answers · asked by slipknot1206@sbcglobal.net 1 in Government

Does this gold fringe really signify that procedures taken there are under British rule?

2006-12-15 15:58:55 · 10 answers · asked by sincere12_26 4 in Other - Politics & Government