Politics & Government - 26 January 2007

I think we all can agree that too much government is a bad thing, so why do liberals( and even some neo-cons) push so hard for "social programs" that do nothing but increase the peoples dependance on- and grow- government?

2007-01-26 07:19:05 · 15 answers · asked by musclenbone 2 in Politics

Currently there is enough places in prisons and police cells to hold a total of about one eight of one percent of the population.

Does it seem right that only 1 out of about 800 people belong in jail?

2007-01-26 07:17:44 · 35 answers · asked by Frog Five 5 in Law Enforcement & Police

I am referring specifically to the invented story that Obama was raised as a Muslim (FALSE) and that this lie was first revealed by Hillary (FALSE).

Do you think that Democrats should be pointing out the fact that the media is participating in a lie-based smear of Democratic leaders by the right wing and demand that the media correct their mistakes?

http://mediamatters.org/items/200701250006
http://mediamatters.org/items/200701200003


Would it be an effective strategy if every Democrat and liberal who appears on any talk show to discuss the election reminded viewers that Fox News, CNN, ABC News, Rush Limbaugh, and dozens of rightwing radio shows have repeated these lies and still have not corrected the record and admitted that the whole story was a lie?

If not, why?

2007-01-26 07:16:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Where does it occur the most you think? And, why?

2007-01-26 07:16:46 · 8 answers · asked by sendwad 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-01-26 07:16:26 · 9 answers · asked by pip 1 in Military

2007-01-26 07:16:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

an annual costume contest

2007-01-26 07:16:14 · 3 answers · asked by charlie1 1 in Law & Ethics

Today, Defense Secretary Robert Gates repeated a phrase I have often heard during the past four years: that the non-binding resolution against Bush's Iraq war policy 'comforts and emboldens the enemy.'

Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Rice, and all the administration insiders have been attempting to silence their critics with this phrase for years. Really, does the fact that America is an open society with Free Speech and a constitutional right to criticize our government really embolden the enemy? And if we all gave in to this statement and stopped expressing our opposition to the war, then doesn't that really send a signal to the enemy that they are winning? Really, if fear of the terrorists makes us change one of the fundamental principles of American society, then aren't they winning?

2007-01-26 07:15:54 · 4 answers · asked by Chredon 5 in Politics

If you had the chance to put a peadaphile in jail and not a person who had tapped into a mobile phone , who do you think is the most dangerous to the public?.

2007-01-26 07:15:52 · 17 answers · asked by john r 4 in Law Enforcement & Police

Is it the fault of someone who goes on the computer and expresses disdain for this war, or is it perhaps BAD POLICIES and NO CLEAR PATH TO VICTORY that is to blame?

2007-01-26 07:15:15 · 7 answers · asked by hichefheidi 6 in Politics

When so many women died less than 100 years ago for our right to vote... why is it that so many women don't vote? If you don't vote can you answer this?

2007-01-26 07:15:11 · 3 answers · asked by tinydancer21 2 in Elections

2007-01-26 07:14:35 · 20 answers · asked by baldyhugsblues 5 in Military

Over and over again we have seen and heard our national officials and citizens debate, propose and make laws based on religious ideology, specifically Christianty. For example, anti gay marraige laws. These laws are based purely on religious ideology. Many of these laws were voted on and approved by our nations citizens.

Ideally our nation is set up on the belief of seperation of church and state. Thomas Jefferson wrote, "I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, thus building a wall of separation between Church and State".

This thought protects both the freedom to practice religion and protects our government from being over run by religious fanatics.

Even though a law was voted into existence by a majority vote by our peers, does that make it ok and fair for the minority gay population?

2007-01-26 07:14:31 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2 in Law & Ethics

I am a US citizen and I have a job offer to work full time in Canada and going by CIC's online assessment, it looks like I qualify to be considered as a SKILLED WORKER applicant. I have the following questions to help me figure out what I would need to do to secure my stay in Canada:

1) What fees am I looking to pay? Medical? Any type of VISA fees? Police records?

2) Would I be able to stay with a friend in Canada while I work there or would I need my own residence?

3) I read that you need proof of financial status to show that you can support yourself in Canada, but If I have a job offer, as long as it covers the minimum needed, is that enough proof?

4) What would I have to do if I wanted to get another job in Canada in case I wanted to leave the job I was given?

Any other information I need to know or that can be of some help to me, would be much appreciated. If I can think of other questions, I'll just add them later. :P Thanks in advance. :)

2007-01-26 07:12:46 · 4 answers · asked by xoxo_sexy_biatch_xoxo 5 in Other - Politics & Government

he lives in the uk and i having our baby on 9/27/07 do you think it will come thourgh before then. Would it be faster if he tries to marry me? help!!!! i miss him and want him near me

2007-01-26 07:11:52 · 3 answers · asked by mrs. smutty aka sodachix 4 in Immigration

The AND WHY? Is important. What issues are important to you in a candidate? Why do you think this person is the right candidate to be the president of the United States?

2007-01-26 07:11:45 · 30 answers · asked by Suki 4 in Elections

2007-01-26 07:11:15 · 25 answers · asked by MЯ BAIT™ 6 in Other - Politics & Government

If you are pro-choice, I would like for you to tell me why it is o.k. for someone to murder the baby growing inside her. It is a fact that these babies are alive, have conciousness, and can FEEL everything that is being done to them during the abortion. Even the scientific community recoginizes these babies as persons.

Regarding Science and Medicine: Currently, all valid science and medicine is 100% clear that a fetus is a person. Practically, 100% of a person's genetic makeup is determined at the moment of conception. Science and medicine define being a person (human) by genetic means. According to science and medicine, a fetus is a distinct organism.


What do you think when you look at these pictures? How is this o.k.?

http://www.100abortionpictures.com/Aborted%5FBaby%5FPictures%5FAbortion%5FPhotos/


WARNING!!! These pictures are graphic. Don't bring up this site if you are squeamish.

2007-01-26 07:10:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

And how many of you can possibly answer this question seriously and without laughing?

2007-01-26 07:10:29 · 6 answers · asked by i'm @ vertigo 2 in Other - Politics & Government

Discuss..!!..!!..

2007-01-26 07:10:11 · 7 answers · asked by confused 2 in Immigration

2007-01-26 07:09:24 · 6 answers · asked by eric r 1 in Immigration

In my opinion it was quite excellent. I was surprised by the absolute numbers of dead and wounded. I was also very impressed with the bravery on both sides. It is also interesting to draw parallels to any war environment including Vietnam and Iraq. Oposition tothe war in the North was huge and Linclon was very unpoplular. He thought he would lose the election to McClellon (sp) right up until Sherman's victory outside of Atlanta only a few months before the election. Those brave soldiers like our soldiers today were true warriors, ordinary citizens who stepped up to do what they thought was right. Really makes you think about what people are willing to risk today compared to then.

2007-01-26 07:08:48 · 1 answers · asked by el cabo 2 in Military

2007-01-26 07:08:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

That the human race is on a collision course with total destruction whether it be from GOD and or global warming, terrorism, deforestation etc. not to mention the seething hatred humans have for one another despite the fact that we are told that were all related according to science and religion?

2007-01-26 07:06:03 · 8 answers · asked by bosgrove 1 in Other - Politics & Government

I hate having to scroll through 6 or 7 questions to find out who is going to vote for Hillary, who else agrees that every second or at most third question under politics should be mandated by Yahoo! to be a poll on who would vote for Hillary or not?

2007-01-26 07:03:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The UN Resolution says no one is allowed to supply Iran with materials for Nuclear plants, yet now they announce they are building 3,000?

When are we going to wake up and destroy all 13 or 15 of their plants and put them on front street?

Is anyone else tired of the Islamic countries holding us hostage on one topic or another and using the UN like an ATM?

They are in a win win situation, are they not? If they make nuclear power, they can become a threat. If they build a lot of plants that create enriched Uranium, they are a real threat. And the closer they get to a nuclear warhead, the more dangerous they appear. And every dollar they invest in the program is worth 10 times that in Diplomatic buy off money when the time comes for full blown sanctioning. Does no one else see that we are being duped by backwards Bedouin Pirates?

I don't pay ransoms, why is everyone else content to play this game?

2007-01-26 07:01:31 · 8 answers · asked by Hammerhead 2 in Military

Take a stand and DO what you preach! Since you make more than me, send me 25% of what you earn in excess of $50K. Start the redistribution of wealth without waiting for your party to do it for you. Or aren't you willing to do so? If not--I believe that makes you a hypocrite.

2007-01-26 07:01:28 · 18 answers · asked by Cherie 6 in Politics

2007-01-26 06:59:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

If you have any other competition then you can post it and please say why.

2007-01-26 06:57:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070126/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_iraq_104

Or embolding the bad guys is good.

2007-01-26 06:56:53 · 10 answers · asked by Max50 7 in Politics