Politics & Government - 17 December 2006

Who are they? Two Militant Islamic Groups? (This is not an attack on Islam)

2006-12-17 13:40:24 · 5 answers · asked by nmmgb1993 2 in Military

Michael Richard's frenzied meltdown onstage at the Laugh Factory.

Black firefighter Tennie Pierce's charges of endemic racism in the Los Angeles Fire Department.

NYPD unloading 50 rounds into three unarmed black men.

Ten black teens and preteens on trial for hate crimes in Long Beach, Calif., after a savage attack on three white women.

We might just be closing in on Christmas, but I'd say: Get ready for a long, hot 2007 if the current climate prevails.

Race relations in America have taken center stage, and once again the fault lines have been highlighted as a predominantly black-and-white affair.

That old paradigm might provide a comfortably familiar dynamic for activists, elected officials and the media to play off, but it conceals the new reality -- and the danger -- of the deepening racial polarization on America's streets.

And some of the most stridently racial rhetoric these days is not being heard from blacks or whites but rather from Latinos.

2006-12-17 13:39:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2006-12-17 13:38:03 · 9 answers · asked by Beavis Christ AM 6 in Government

In philosophy, there’s a hierarchy:
Metaphysics – what’s the nature of existence?
Epistemology – what’s the nature of knowledge?
Ethics – how should man live his life?
Politics – what’s the proper social system?
Esthetics – what is man’s perception of himself (art)?

Objectivism answers these in order, and comes up with capitalism as the proper political system.
http://andrewbernstein.net/books/capman.htm
http://www.peikoff.com/opar/home.htm

2006-12-17 13:36:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I'm thinking liberal since he actually had a sense of human compassion. And a brain.

2006-12-17 13:36:02 · 17 answers · asked by moonotcow 1 in Politics

There will be no rest on this issue. Simply because a grave injustice is unfolding over a political issue not steeped in the facts. But instead on public paranoia and blood-lust.
When I was i teen in Tampa on my bike, who needs a licence.
Now I have a small business dependant on driving privledges. A business I have worked hard for and created with my own hands, wit and cunning, not daddys money like so many of you do. I have fulfilled all obligations and sanctions imposed by the state of missouri to their satisfaction. Illinios is demanding 500$ and a submission of all details supplied to missouri over a non issue. I used their drivers licence in the offese. This issue is slowly eating away at my progress in life and hampering my abilities to be more sucessful. That is the stone cold result of this single offense two years ago. If thats the price to be paid, then stop the world and let me off. I will not believe this action is right. My patience, and good behavior are wanning.

2006-12-17 13:35:24 · 1 answers · asked by NIGHTSHADE 4 in Law & Ethics

Aren't they suppose to be a democracy, and wouldn't this be the democratic thing to do?

2006-12-17 13:34:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Is it normal for a person that's joined the military to become quite a bit more aggressive, swear more and basically act like they don't give a damn about everything? This person used to be KIND and NICE and now he's off the charts with attitude. Just wondering! :) No he was not in Iraq - but still has pulled some long hours. Is there that much stress going on or is this a rite of passage for a 21 yr. old guy? Thanks for all you do.

2006-12-17 13:33:35 · 14 answers · asked by Lake Lover 6 in Military

What can be done about harassment in the fire department?

2006-12-17 13:33:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2006-12-17 13:31:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-12-17 13:31:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-12-17 13:31:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2006-12-17 13:28:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2006-12-17 13:27:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

i know they are rights you are born with but i don't need the definition all i really need is any three examples of unalienable rights.

2006-12-17 13:25:24 · 12 answers · asked by love-sux-lollipops 1 in Law & Ethics

i heard dat if he as a debtor want to declare bankrupt n i also as a guarantor are liable to be a bankrupt...wat must i do??i dun want to be a bankrupt..im still young and hv to support my mum.pls advise.

2006-12-17 13:25:05 · 3 answers · asked by cahaya 2 in Government

and Democrats.

2006-12-17 13:21:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-12-17 13:20:12 · 6 answers · asked by beckey h 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

idiotic liberal bashing questions that make absolutely no sense at all?

2006-12-17 13:19:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-12-17 13:18:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I met a Marine recruiter online and we met in person and really seemed to hit it off, even sleeping together the second date. He told his teenage daughter that he met someone. Now, I haven't heard from him (either by e-mail or phone) in almost a month. However, he did send me an e-mail saying that he was too busy at work to date or have a social life He also said that he wasn't seeing anyone else. So now what? Are Marines emotional camels? I was taught if a man likes you, he's calling, etc. Will a focused Marine just shelf feelings for a woman for the sake of the Corps? I really like this guy and think he could be a keeper, but I don't know what to do next? Any suggestions on what I can do to distract him or what I can do to help him with his mission in order to spend time with him? Responses from military especially appreciated.

2006-12-17 13:18:31 · 12 answers · asked by teeheehee1969 2 in Military

2006-12-17 13:17:52 · 13 answers · asked by cclleeoo 4 in Law & Ethics

So many calls for blood. "Dui offenders are a danger and they should not be allowed to operate a motor vehicle ever again."
What if we took their licences for good, initiated incentives that would ensure they never operate a motor vehicle?
Take the number of offenders in the U.S. each year as a whole. Take their licence and vehicle. Calculate lost state and federal revenue involved with licenceing and operation of vehicles. Impose the hardship of transportation on families of offenders who will shoulder the load of transportation. Consider those who don't have this option. Think of the demand on public transportation. Think of increased crime as those deficient, suffering supreme loss, turn to criminal behavior to survive. Think long term as someone creative comes up with a way of cheap transport for those infracted souls that is more appealing than ur oil swilling buick. Auto makers will be pleased.

2006-12-17 13:16:08 · 10 answers · asked by NIGHTSHADE 4 in Law & Ethics

2006-12-17 13:12:26 · 12 answers · asked by Ahm 1 in Politics

Can Title VII override the employment environment and conditions detailed in a written employment contract between an employer and an employee? Why or why not?

2006-12-17 13:12:07 · 1 answers · asked by shusha 1 in Law & Ethics

I was given a ticket for careless driving, and was basicly let off the hook and could of possibly been charged with reckless driving. In Michigan, that is a difference between 3 points and 6. I must go to court, and was wondering if i could possibly be recharged by the judge to reckless driving.

2006-12-17 13:11:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-12-17 13:09:46 · 2 answers · asked by shezadam 1 in Other - Politics & Government

I have a good friend of mine I known since childhood. He always gets into trouble time to time but today he really got into some serious trouble becuase he is fourth time felon. Since he robb a gun store down in VA my friend will probably get life. So what can be down for him a good lawyer?

2006-12-17 13:08:59 · 4 answers · asked by ken31pop 2 in Law & Ethics

2006-12-17 13:07:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-12-17 13:06:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military