Politics & Government - 6 February 2007

1. Allows members to rank political issues in order of importance.
2. Allows members to ask questions on political issues of candidates for public office in the order of importance they ranked them.
3. Allows members to create different questionnaires for local, state and federal candidates and does this based on the political subdivision or jurisdiction you live in. For example: only members who live in New York City would be allowed to create that local municipal questionnaire and only members who are residents of New Mexico would be allowed to create that state questionnaire.
5. Does this in a non-partisan way so that it is objective and allows each side to be presented. Including third party and independents.
4. Retrieves candidate responses and posts them, without editing, online in one website so the public can have one objective source for finding out where candidates stand on the issues.

2007-02-06 23:59:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

women have been being discriminated for 100's of years and now through my studies women are getting discriminated in the military there was a law set in 1945 that prohibited women having any doing of being in the military through time many of these laws have been reversed but there is one main law that deeply effects women they are to have no direct particapation in combat women and men in the military were tested and with the right training women can lift the same wait and can amount grealty to any standards does anyone here have anymore infomation that i have not discovered

2007-02-06 23:59:43 · 4 answers · asked by ♥kristie♥ 2 in Military

2007-02-06 23:59:34 · 8 answers · asked by Viktor J 1 in Law & Ethics

When we look over the plans for the invasion of Iraq, many are to blame, from congressional leaders to as far back as President Clinton. The current issues regarding sending in more troops and not stopping the funding of current troops is weighing heavily on congress 5 years later. The difference is that the new congress is primarily democrats who had promised faithfully to work with the current administration and is delaying action, while looking at their own proposals, including the open ended and binding resolutions.

However, I feel that Senator Obama is in error with his most current statement. Hot off the Associated Press, he said the following and I would like to know if you feel this makes any sense; do not discount the fact that last time the US abruptly withdrew from a war, we looked like fools and those who paid the price was our honorable vets. If we withdraw from this war as quickly as he suggests, we could be in for terror strikes.

Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, a Democratic presidential hopeful, joined two House members in proposing a measure to block Bush from implementing his planned troop increase, and to begin a withdrawal by May 1, with all combat brigades out by March 31, 2008.

"This is what I think has the best chance of bringing our troops home," said Obama.

Apart from legislation, Democrats have embarked on an effort to undermine public support for the war by holding numerous hearings.

2007-02-06 23:58:23 · 8 answers · asked by chole_24 5 in Politics

I mean - who has the TIME to protest? Don't these people have jobs? Do you REALLY care about an issue that much that you are going to paint signs and get arrested and so forth? I can't believe people in the middle east take to the streets with guns and burn stuff - what a bunch of lunatics.

2007-02-06 23:58:15 · 8 answers · asked by Robby's Girl 2 in Politics

How did Hitler's original ideology turn into all of these modern day "Nazi" groups? Like the National VanGuard, skinheads, etc. Do you think Hitler would be proud of this? These groups are against what Hilter wasn't. It's not that I like Hitler, I was just wondering..

2007-02-06 23:56:03 · 5 answers · asked by Addicted To Abercrombie & Fitch 2 in Politics

He hasnt even got the guts to say sorry to the soldiers wife.

If the american military has cleared him of any wrong doing, then what has he got to be afraid of?

At least an apology might go someway towards helping the situation. But oh no .... too gutless to come forward. People go on about how brave the men in the military are. Brave is coming forward to face the woman you have just widowed. The pilot makes me sick. Whether its his fault or not, come forward and be a man. Till then, I wouldnt piss on him if he was on fire.

2007-02-06 23:55:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-02-06 23:54:44 · 7 answers · asked by sridher K 1 in Other - Politics & Government

I heard about something that a lot of Chinese and East Indian people were in the German army during WW2. So does that make those people Nazis?

I know it had to do something about the Germans didn't like the British because they tried to stop him, and wanted the East Indians to help the Germans because the English were still in India.

2007-02-06 23:51:03 · 11 answers · asked by Addicted To Abercrombie & Fitch 2 in Military

Not to be perverted,,but,,does God belong in the White House?Should there not be a limit on personal WEALTH of our top polititians?

2007-02-06 23:48:17 · 5 answers · asked by stratoframe 5 in Law & Ethics

Why is 1 100% OK and Accepted in the Media and the Other a taboo worthy of Jail time?

2007-02-06 23:44:30 · 11 answers · asked by Thor Girl 2 in Other - Politics & Government

24 senators

2007-02-06 23:44:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

We'll never stop hearing about the abomination that was the 2003 "nipplegate" Super Bowl haltime show, but now there are even some freaks who have the nerve to complain about Prince's show? Could this be the Terry Schaivo moment for the anit sex crowd?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070207/ap_on_en_mu/prince_super_bowl_9;_ylt=AqyaOfTtCO6e06q3sfKMh.8FO7gF

2007-02-06 23:39:42 · 8 answers · asked by I'll Take That One! 4 in Politics

All in his actions in circomventing Law , mocking the consitution and his unlawful use of authority believing he is above the law!
Dont we all think the criminal pair Cheney/Bush ought to be impeached and tried like criminals breaking the laws of the land?

2007-02-06 23:36:46 · 22 answers · asked by WO LEE 4 in Law & Ethics

So called 'friendly fire' incidents by US Forces cost five British lives in the Iraq "war"... to date.. but what about AFGHANISTAN..?

In the LAST Gulf war more than half of all American pilots used amphetamines to keep them going on long missions. And they did the same in the latest war in Iraq. What's more, the US Air Force says the drug they use - Dexedrine - isn't harmful. They need it, they stay, to stay awake and alert.

April 2002. Two American F-16s are flying a mission above Afghanistan. Believing themselves under attack, they go in for the kill. They did in fact hit Canadian soldiers. Four died, eight were wounded. The US Air Force says the pilots behaved recklessly !
Dexedrine is the drug the Air Force uses. It's given to keep pilots alert when their tired minds and bodies would prefer to sleep.

The RAF - joint coalition partner - has strict rules on stimulants:
"RAF aircrew don't take amphetamines under any circumstances" a spokesperson told Channel 4 News.

2007-02-06 23:34:57 · 7 answers · asked by Hello 3 in Other - Politics & Government

I've had an EEOC case filed for almost 3 yrs now for disability discrimination. They still have not determined whether it will be investigated.
The first investigator assigned just yelled at me and didn't understand anything I was saying.

I complained, and the Acting DIrector called. He listened, but then forgot about me, twice. I couldn't get them to contact me again. I complained to the main office, and the Actg. Director called me again. Now he is so sweet and says I have a good case.

It's a complicated case, but it seems like that is what they do and it wouldn't be so hard for them to comprehend.

We're now down to the final gathering of information, and the EEOC man 'just' realized that I work for the state, and said he only handles Federal cases. After all this time needed to comprehend the facts, he's going to have to turn this over to someone else!

I called a few attys, they said you don't usually get an atty until the EEOC decides whether or not to file. True?

2007-02-06 23:30:14 · 4 answers · asked by Marie123 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

I need to move away from the UK, I hope to move to USA to teach. I am not sure how to do this, any ideas? I know it will be a huge change, no friends, no family, but I need to find happiness and tranquility elsewhere.
Any suggestions will be welcomed, any further information, work, nice areas, schools, festivities that happen in particular areas.
Thanks for you time with this. I hope I can gain some extra knowledge. Oh and anyone that is there at the moment who wants to be my friend when I move will also be welcomed!!! Cheeaarrrrs

2007-02-06 23:29:17 · 11 answers · asked by pinkytickle 3 in Immigration

I've had an EEOC case filed for almost 3 yrs now for disability discrimination. They still have not determined whether it will be investigated.
The first investigator assigned just yelled at me and didn't understand anything I was saying.

I complained, and the Acting DIrector called. He listened, but then forgot about me, twice. I couldn't get them to contact me again. I complained to the main office, and the Actg. Director called me again. Now he is so sweet and says I have a good case.

It's a complicated case, but it seems like that is what they do and it wouldn't be so hard for them to comprehend.

We're now down to the final gathering of information, and the EEOC man 'just' realized that I work for the state, and said he only handles Federal cases. After all this time needed to comprehend the facts, he's going to have to turn this over to someone else!

I called a few attys, they said you don't usually get an atty until the EEOC decides whether or not to file. True?

2007-02-06 23:29:03 · 2 answers · asked by Marie123 3 in Law & Ethics

I know most Americans like to paint Jesus as a holy white all American lad with Redish Hair and and Blue Eyes but what would your reaction be?

Would Conservatives Freak out? or would they come up with conspiracy theories like how Liberals do about 9/11?

2007-02-06 23:27:47 · 21 answers · asked by ARMCHAIR WARRIOR 2 in Politics

Why other Malaysians need to be given an immigration pass to enter Sarawak?

2007-02-06 23:27:05 · 3 answers · asked by MeL 1 in Immigration

There is no master plan to unite and build the nation. The system is highly bureaucratic and outdated. The politicians are busy with communalism, caste and corruption. Any solution?.

2007-02-06 23:22:46 · 13 answers · asked by anonymouslook 2 in Politics

2007-02-06 23:22:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Embassies & Consulates

As an American raised abroad, I have always wondered why Americans always talk about being the only country in the world that has "freedom" and they always say other people come here to enjoy this freedom. I really don't understand where this myth comes from. I don't think the US is actually a free country. I think there is a lot of repression and lots of laws that shouldn't be there. From what I see when I come to visit here, there is a lot of brainwashing going on at schools and kids grow up thinking that the US is free, democratic and that all the wars are for the benefit of the world, etc....All this seems ridiculous to me. I have been to a few third world countries and they all were much more free and democratic than the US, not to mention they were better places to live. Maybe I should feel glad that I was raised in one of these so called "uncivilized third world countries"..Anyway, it's kinda hard to understand my own people sometimes when I come to the US on vacation.

2007-02-06 23:19:49 · 21 answers · asked by bocona49er l 1 in Politics

I want freedom to have it on me at all times any where I go since I can not depend on anyone to protect my family.

2007-02-06 23:19:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

This has ex CIA Daddy Bush's stinky handprints all over it. ---October surprise, anyone?

2007-02-06 23:18:15 · 3 answers · asked by Typical McCain Supporter 2 in Politics

2007-02-06 23:15:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

About me
I am a Reagan Conservative for the most part
I am Pro choice (in cases of rape and incest and for females under the age of 21)
Pro Gun ( It is one of MY BASIC Rights!)
I believe in Odin and His Son Thor (that makes me Aesir as a religion)
The US Constitution is my Bible
The Founding Fathers and Ron Reagan are Gods.
George Washington, Abe Lincoln and Ronald Reagan were the greatest Presidents.
Lafayette was the Only great Frenchmen.
I believe Global climate change is natural and has been going on forever.
I saw the second Plane hit the WTC.
My Uncle PAPD died that morning saving people.
I quit college and Joined the Army.
I believe we are in a hundred year war against radical religions.
The UK is My Favorite place and People (outside of the USA of course)
Robert the Bruce and Patton My favorite study materials.
When I die I will go to Val Halla.
I am a Proud US Soldier.

2007-02-06 23:10:31 · 2 answers · asked by Thor Girl 2 in Other - Politics & Government

in 1989, Giuliani told Phil Donahue: "I've said that I'll uphold a woman's right of choice, that I will fund abortion so that a poor woman is not deprived of a right that others can exercise..."

Not only do taxpayer funded abortions fly in the face of conservative, pro-life voters, it also requires an interpretation of the constitution that embraces an implied right to privacy -- an exercise in the judicial activism that conservatives disdain.

Will conservatives and Evangelicals support this candidate?

2007-02-06 23:07:15 · 8 answers · asked by Timothy B 3 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-02-06 23:03:38 · 17 answers · asked by Purushotham 2 in Elections

If not, then why should wales be part of great Britain?

2007-02-06 23:03:06 · 23 answers · asked by benjaminmpharm 1 in Politics