Politics & Government - 26 January 2007

Would they change their last name?

2007-01-26 23:56:36 · 8 answers · asked by Orange ♥Mocha♥ Frappuccino 6 in Law & Ethics

Defense Secretary Warns Congress Against Tying Military's Hands in Iraq

Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned Congress against handcuffing military leaders in Iraq as lawmakers pushed toward a vote next week that would rebuke the president's Iraq war policy.

Speaking with reporters Friday afternoon, Gates took aim at any resolution that would hinder military leaders and give the message to the enemy that U.S. troops will be in the battlefield without the proper support to succeed.

"It's pretty clear that a resolution that in effect says, 'the general going out to take command of the arena shouldn't have the resources he needs to be successful,' certainly emboldens the enemy and our adversaries," Gates said. "Any indication of flagging will in the United States gives encouragement to those folks. I'm sure that's not the intent of the resolutions but I think it might be the effect."

2007-01-26 23:52:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-01-26 23:50:32 · 21 answers · asked by AWA 2 in Military

2007-01-26 23:48:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The Iraqi people have been ruled by a gang, Saddam's gang, for decades. Today, religious gangs roam the streets engaged in religious gang warfare. Gang rule and gang terror has been the way of life in Iraq.
How long before the average Joe Iraqi realizes he has the power to stop gang control in Iraq?

2007-01-26 23:46:19 · 11 answers · asked by Overt Operative 6 in Politics

Secularism is a myth and it is impossible. India is a Hindu nation and the citizens have to project themselves as Hindus. Muslims should modernise and become Hislims (Hindu+Muslim) to overcome isolation and hatred.

2007-01-26 23:43:40 · 5 answers · asked by indianborntowin 2 in Politics

eg. bush and blair both often use god as an excuse for Iraq

2007-01-26 23:42:58 · 29 answers · asked by Calum of Calderdale 3 in Politics

2007-01-26 23:33:25 · 7 answers · asked by Sassy 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-01-26 23:32:02 · 5 answers · asked by lavonda w 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-01-26 23:30:41 · 24 answers · asked by paulisfree2004 6 in Other - Politics & Government

I don't hear of anyone taking that stance. Or will we be war mongers if we protect ourselves.
Something tells me your hatred towards Bush will blindly lead you to even this conclusion.
Wake up Libs.

2007-01-26 23:28:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-01-26 23:27:47 · 8 answers · asked by domjames123 1 in Embassies & Consulates

Britain was in behind-the-scenes negotiations with Argentina over the Falklands.
My view is that this could have been settled through diplomatic discussions.
I think this was just 'The Iron Lady' - Thatcher - showing she is not one to be messed with. A very expensive price to pay.

But what do you think?

2007-01-26 23:27:41 · 18 answers · asked by Bunts 6 in Military

2007-01-26 23:27:27 · 16 answers · asked by -----JAFO---- 4 in Politics

Abortion is a medical procedure that should ONLY be discussed between the woman and her doctor. I have no right to infringe in her privacy. I wouldnt want anyone to violate MY rights and tell me what to do with my body. I have no right taking away a person's rights, born or unborn.

But I am AGAINST abortion. I totally DESPISE abortion and if I were a woman Id never have one. BUT I am not a woman and would never know how it is to be one and wont JUDGE the circumstances of their abortion: whether they were raped, whether the pregnancy will hurt her and the child's health, psychiatric problems or whatever. It is NOT my business. It is a medical procedure btwn her and her doctor, a medical professional.

Im not pretentious to think that others cant think for theirselves to be morally right. I have belief in other people and the choices they make. Taking away freedom to choose would kill the idealogy of what America stands for.
I am pro choice, since Jesus said not to judge.

2007-01-26 23:26:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

hi indians
I need answer for this question from each and every indian

2007-01-26 23:22:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Is it Politically correct, political death or usual Dem thinking, or all 3?

2007-01-26 23:20:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

When asked to anyone,they compare the definitions of DEMOCRACY and SOCIALISM !

2007-01-26 23:20:20 · 6 answers · asked by A R U N [Scholars Schoool,RAK] 1 in Politics

I recently applied for a job with the State of Utah Veterans counselor. I have a masters degree in social work. I'm a disabled combat veteran, drawing a pension. I'm licensed by this state to practice in my field.

I wasn't so much as given the opportunity to interview for the position. Yesterday I learned who the candidate selected was and that person is a Sex Offender J.B. Shandrew.

I want to write to the governor and demand an investigation into this selection of this individual. Am i out of line, i mean this sex offender doesn't even have a college degree.

2007-01-26 23:13:26 · 10 answers · asked by michael_trussell 4 in Government

Like during the State of the Union

2007-01-26 23:12:19 · 7 answers · asked by Taco 2 in Politics

i'm in the army and there are so many stupid brain dead people it 's un real.

we went to the grenade range on thursday to throw grenades
we practise throwing drill grenades before hand.
u have to take out the pin them throw simple right.
a guy in the army 8 years went down to throw his two grenades
and just throw it with the pin in . what !
we actually practise this over , over and over again.
take out pin throw
stupid proof , u'd think so
he's going overseas in may.
i'm going over to
i'm thinking do i really want to go.

2007-01-26 23:11:53 · 11 answers · asked by johnc 4 in Military

2007-01-26 23:11:22 · 17 answers · asked by susan b 1 in Law & Ethics

He's brilliant. What a way to sell his book. Scare everyone into thinking there's imminent danger.

2007-01-26 23:10:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

I mean an aweful lot of people will not vote for the big two party's anymore. They just don't vote. Independants could do very well in the next election. How well will they do in '08 in your opinion

2007-01-26 23:07:51 · 9 answers · asked by mark [mjimih] 3 in Elections

My boyfriend and I have been going out for 14 months. We are both ready for sex but we refuse to break the law which says it is illegal under 16.We are only 14 so this is really annoying and most of the girls i know did it at 12 or 13.

Out of general interest, who thinks the age should be lowered or raised, and to what age?

2007-01-26 23:07:45 · 10 answers · asked by Jess :D 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-01-26 23:06:12 · 3 answers · asked by Uni Boy 1 in Politics

Son is at Fort Benning. Wife went into premature labor, 2 months early. Does this constitute a reason to call him? What is best way to get ahold of him?

2007-01-26 23:04:00 · 8 answers · asked by salgal 2 in Military

2007-01-26 23:03:43 · 9 answers · asked by ? 6 in Politics

I think he would. He seems smart, ambitious, compassionate, and forward thinking.

2007-01-26 23:02:13 · 13 answers · asked by mark [mjimih] 3 in Elections

2007-01-26 23:01:24 · 19 answers · asked by catherine_simran 1 in Civic Participation