Politics & Government - 20 January 2007

See this poll undertaken by the internationally respected Pew Research Centre:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,1797771,00.html?gusrc=rss.

Here's another poll undertaken by the BBC a couple of years ago:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4185205.stm

2007-01-20 13:02:35 · 17 answers · asked by JKL 2 in Politics

The ineffectiveness of the "course" is what's angering most!
How much longer should this "course" take?
Did the military strategist really not factor in insurgents?
Are 21,000 troops really going to be enough to effect a change?

2007-01-20 13:02:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

(Im from the USA) with the US gov pulling things behind our backs Korea testing nukes and Al Queda bombing buildings what do you think will tip a country into starting a world war will it be for an assasination ( like archduke ferdinan in WW1) a random attack (like pearl harbor WW2) terrorist or a powerful man that will gain more controll and start killing (hitler)

2007-01-20 13:01:14 · 10 answers · asked by chewyshewy 2 in Military

2007-01-20 13:01:10 · 7 answers · asked by tochfaidh 1 in Law & Ethics

seems like the democratic party has embraced so many liberal causes over the years that they lost the working man mentality..the nomination will probably go to hillary or obama, neither of which i believe can win..even with the problems in the republican party....the country is not ready for a woman who shifts positions as needed, nor a young inexperienced black man...

2007-01-20 13:00:52 · 7 answers · asked by jstrmbill 3 in Elections

He seems like our man,not afraid to tackle the immigration issue and hes against amnesty.He is not a moderate and stands by his views and is not afraid to make them known.

2007-01-20 13:00:02 · 3 answers · asked by jnwmom 4 in Politics

Apart from Harold Wilson, who said a simple "No" the the request for British troops in Vietnam, every single British PM since WW2 acts as if they worked for the US government, rather than the British people, and agrees to every demand. While we are grateful to the US for the help they gave us in WW2, how long before this notional debt is repaid ? When can we get up off our knees ?

Or is there some other secret obligation or agreement, about which we know nothing, which ties us to this foreign continent half a world away ? Apparently we have to buy Trident from them, but are not allowed to use is without their permission - does anyone know what's going on ? Answers from both sides welcome.

2007-01-20 12:59:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I'm moving in with a friend, but it may not happen because of issues with laws. They say they have to get a lawyer and go to court and have my mother's house inspected before they can give custody to my friend's parents? My mother's perfectly okay with all this because moving in with them will give me a chance to go to a great school in a different state, but we don't know the details and it probably won't happen if there's all that to worry about.
So what are the actual rules about this kind of thing?

2007-01-20 12:58:51 · 3 answers · asked by ... 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-01-20 12:58:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I tuly feel that some should get psych-test every year so that
they don't feel unattached to protect and serve the people
with the community they work in.what ever happen to the old
cops that would help teens with that old speech ... "Son don't
throw your life away."

2007-01-20 12:58:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Personally, I don't think she can last. Your thoughts?

2007-01-20 12:57:26 · 8 answers · asked by Dinosaur 4 in Politics

2007-01-20 12:57:25 · 1 answers · asked by John C 1 in Military

Since Bill has served 2 terms with his wife by his side. Do you believe that the term limitations should or should not apply in this case? The purpose of this term limitation would to insure the presidential office is not abused. It would seem to me this law needs to be re-written to include situations like this. It should be written such that no husband and wife are allowed to serve more than 2 terms as President. I just think there is a stong potential for abuse since she has been in this situation before.

Any thoughts?

2007-01-20 12:56:31 · 9 answers · asked by John H 2 in Elections

2007-01-20 12:55:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

This is what he said he would do in the 2000 debates with Gore.
"If we don't have a clear vision of the military, if we don't stop extending our troops all around the world and nation building missions, then we're going to have a serious problem coming down the road, and I'm going to prevent that. I'm going to rebuild our military power. It's one of the major priorities of my administration. "

2007-01-20 12:55:39 · 11 answers · asked by Specialist McKay 4 in Military

2007-01-20 12:54:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-01-20 12:53:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-01-20 12:51:42 · 13 answers · asked by plerpenly 1 in Politics

If people were forced (hypothetically...before all the human rights people jump down my throat) to have only 1 child per couple, that would effectively reduce the population within a few generations. Would this help reduce Global warming?

2007-01-20 12:51:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-01-20 12:50:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-01-20 12:49:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

"Former Rep. Bob Ney was sentenced Friday to 2 1/2 years in federal prison for trading political favors for gifts and campaign donations from lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

"Ney, the first congressman ensnared in the lobbying scandal, pleaded guilty in October to conspiracy and making false statements. He admitted being corrupted by golf trips, tickets, meals and campaign donations from Abramoff." (yahoo news)

It goes on to say:

"The gifts Ney received ranged from a trip to Scotland bankrolled by Abramoff's clients to thousands of dollars in gambling chips that Ney got on two overseas junkets from foreign businessman Fouad al-Zayat, a Syrian-born aviation company owner in Cyprus."

Is this an isolated incident? Was the sentence too harsh, or not enough? And what is a Republican doing parading with a Syrian?

This isn't a baited question, so I'm not going for your choice in the party you may or may not support. It just seems like something is going wrong in the Republican party.

2007-01-20 12:48:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-01-20 12:47:40 · 3 answers · asked by clontar7 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-01-20 12:47:35 · 21 answers · asked by michaelsan 6 in Politics

have to do a essay on how Mr.Smith Goes to Washington"1932. How does this movie use Political Power and the use of special intrest money??? Not a re-telling of the movie but an INSIGHT...i reallyy need to know how they use it in the movie..thanks (ive seen the movie, but it was confusing to me...)

2007-01-20 12:46:48 · 2 answers · asked by samanthalovekitty@pacbell.net 2 in Law & Ethics

on what grounds for search and giving a ride to a 4 time losser on drug charges shouldnt be the reason either.searched by a male officer

2007-01-20 12:46:31 · 12 answers · asked by vivian_pottinger2000 1 in Law & Ethics

i say NO NO NO

2007-01-20 12:44:13 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-01-20 12:44:06 · 15 answers · asked by sup 1 in Other - Politics & Government

"postscript..... Congress voted OVERWHELMINGLY to go into Iraq... even Sen. Clinton voted YES...... so blaming the Pres just doesn't work for me...... he wasn't alone in the decision. "

This was posted by another user and I am upset that people make such claims without any proof such as a link.

2007-01-20 12:44:04 · 10 answers · asked by Specialist McKay 4 in Politics

Why him?(Or her.)

2007-01-20 12:43:17 · 16 answers · asked by MaryBeth 7 in Elections