Politics & Government - 5 February 2007

why is he even president?

2007-02-05 10:10:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

"I mean, you've got the first sort of mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that's a story-book, man"

Would the media be ripping him a new one or saying he was just misunderstood?

2007-02-05 10:10:09 · 13 answers · asked by Abu 5 in Politics

The age you are legally acknowledged to be an adult, with all the rights, freedoms and responsibilities that entitles.

2007-02-05 10:10:01 · 3 answers · asked by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 in Other - Politics & Government

I am in a dilema whereby i need to move home for family reasons but on the job front i will not be earning even 60% of what i get here:-( I will be in an awful situation and really don't want to go through IVA's or Bankrupcy...
Has anyone done this before? As in, within the EU, can they trace you or anything? I would be very scared but people are telling me that you can just leave it behind you without saying anything?

2007-02-05 10:10:00 · 16 answers · asked by Penny S 1 in Immigration

How come most of the time men lose custody cases? Is the court system racist? i need your opinion on this any help would greatly appreciated

2007-02-05 10:09:47 · 7 answers · asked by squirel_boy2 2 in Law & Ethics

What has multicultralism actually given Britain?
I can understand that times are changing and the modern world is not a static place but what actual benefits are there from putting different cultures on par or above your own??
Surely being the host country - British culture and customs should be first and foremost?

2007-02-05 10:07:07 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I NEED TO CONTACT THE HEAD OF CHILD ABUSE AT THAMES VALLEY POLICE. THANK U

any details would be helpful

2007-02-05 10:06:27 · 4 answers · asked by Sharon d 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

I am starting a dity move with the Army. I know that we are entitled to an allowance to offset costs. I am not sure if this will cover the cost of moving until we get reminbursed, is it possible for a do it yourself to put you in the hole rather than breaking even or pocketing any profit? Any information on all aspects are greatly appreciated.

2007-02-05 10:04:49 · 2 answers · asked by desire_contreras 2 in Military

Is it really as dangerous as they all say?
I am 13 and have a passion for police officers and detectives and stuff like that...

2007-02-05 10:03:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

It sure has been tough times for him. I know his handlers don't let him watch the news though.

2007-02-05 10:00:27 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Force them to go even after they have already served for quite some time.

2007-02-05 09:59:11 · 27 answers · asked by bassryder59 1 in Military

2007-02-05 09:59:11 · 21 answers · asked by Yea Yea 4 in Politics

1. Stealing the White House in 2000 and 2004 through outright voter fraud.2. Lying to the American people and deliberately misleading Congress in order to launch an unprovoked war of aggression upon Iraq. 3. Authorizing and directing the torture of thousands of captives, leading to death, extreme pain, disfigurements, and psychological trauma. Hiding prisoners from the International Committee of the Red Cross by deliberately not recording them as detainees and conducting rendition of hundreds of prisoners to “black sites” known for their routine torture of prisoners. Indefinitely detaining people and suspending habeas corpus rights.

4. Ordering free fire zones and authorizing the use of anti-personnel weapons in dense urban settings in Iraq leading to the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians – war crimes under international law.

5. Usurping the American people’s right to know the truth about governmental actions through the systematic use of propaganda and overt disinformation

2007-02-05 09:58:38 · 6 answers · asked by Gaura 2 in Law & Ethics

For an ideology that has claimed over 100 million victims in the past century, communism has a remarkable way of resurfacing anew, albeit with a slightly different twist or wearing another label.

The downfall of the Soviet Empire along with the Eastern Bloc heralded an important victory for all freedom loving people. The few remaining communist nations have been either co-opted by capitalist infiltration (China), or isloated and ostracized (Cuba, North Korea).

But even now, in light of all the good news, the spectre of communism threatens to rear it's ugly head again; this time in Venezuala. A dictatorial madman has consolidated unprecedented power, crushed dissent and positioned himself to become a dictator-for-life. He has expressed an admiration for some of the past century's cruelest tyrants, including Fidel Castro.

Just when the world was almost healed from the wounds of communism, along comes another despot to open these injuries and pour salt into them. What now?

2007-02-05 09:56:42 · 7 answers · asked by Frank 2 in Politics

Everywhere I turn nowadays, one of the righty talking heads is using Jack Bauer as the excuse for "any means necessary." You guys know that that stuff didn't really happen, right? Remember The Lost Boys? Same guy!! He just is a little older now. I don't go around talking about how our defense budget should take into account the aliens from Independence Day. Can we let go of the "we need to torture people so that a TV show doesn't come true" argument?
http://mediamatters.org/items/200702020015

2007-02-05 09:56:36 · 16 answers · asked by Schmorgen 6 in Politics

2007-02-05 09:56:01 · 8 answers · asked by wdgrmusic 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-02-05 09:55:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-02-05 09:53:54 · 15 answers · asked by dude 5 in Other - Politics & Government

Can I get in trouble for taking FMLA (family medical leave) which is 12 weeks in oregon after I give birth to my baby.. .. then after 6 weeks go back to work part time with another company (my dads company) until my other 6 weeks is up, and return back to work full-time once my whole 12 week FMLA is up...

BTW, i will be getting paid for those 12 weeks that I am gone.. just my base salary, no comission.

2007-02-05 09:53:23 · 3 answers · asked by Mommy2Two!! 4 in Law & Ethics

I have a friend in the reserves who got a tattoo on his saluting hand. Do you think there going to make him remove this?

2007-02-05 09:53:19 · 10 answers · asked by derringer86 1 in Military

things seem to be irritating.. also we have an awful
lot of our Armies in that area ????

2007-02-05 09:51:49 · 9 answers · asked by landgirl60 4 in Politics

My real question is, Could the red scare happen again in todays society? This question threw me off. Let me know what you think.

2007-02-05 09:50:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I need to know so I can fill up 2 pages of boring stuff for essay.

2007-02-05 09:50:17 · 5 answers · asked by Sandy 4 in Military

Be Republican, Democrat, Conservative or Liberal what is going on? Maybe the majority of Americans just don't understand?

2007-02-05 09:50:11 · 13 answers · asked by edubya 5 in Politics

What would be the positives/negatives of a tax system in which Americans were able to determine the individual policies/programs their tax dollars would support? For example, after it was determined how much tax you owed, you could then fill out a sheet stating which programs those tax dollars would fund. Therefore, if someone was against the Iraq War, they could decide to not fund it, if someone was against a particular social program, they could decide to not fund it. If a person did not want to take the time to do this, they could leave it blank and Congress could allocate the money. I realize this could cause some programs to be "underfunded" and others "overfunded", but wouldn't that mean that citizens were letting their voices be heard regarding what they want their government to do for them? Additionally, this is in no way changing how much people pay, it is simply saying that citizens say where it goes, instead only voting every couple years for other people who then decide.

2007-02-05 09:49:52 · 8 answers · asked by aDWsd 1 in Politics

2007-02-05 09:48:39 · 11 answers · asked by jencywhitlock 1 in Government

tell me why this Amendment was added ot the Constitution.

2007-02-05 09:47:34 · 2 answers · asked by Jen 2 in Government

Here's my question. I hear so much about Global Warming and the distruction of the earth. Gore's book and now movie talks about this, yet I also hear the other side of the spectrum where it say it is a bunch of hog wash, Who is right and what link can I go to get information, pro or against the believes of Global Warming. I also want to know if global warming is strickly politcal scare tactic or is it strong scientific backing.

2007-02-05 09:46:17 · 16 answers · asked by Maggym 2 in Politics

2007-02-05 09:43:19 · 3 answers · asked by alan s 1 in Military

Bush says and the UK does. The same goes for past presidents.

2007-02-05 09:42:47 · 24 answers · asked by Twisted&Demented 1 in Politics