Politics & Government - 9 February 2007

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2007-02-09 07:24:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

What does real-world evidence tell us about the conservative principles of unconstrained laissez faire capitalism & minimal government?

To answer, let's look at the laboratory where these principles take their purest form - Texas.

Ranked per capita (adjusting for pop.) murder rate, five of the nation's most murderous cities are in Texas. If you look at overall violent crime (including rape, assault, etc.) Texas does even worse. And property crimes (e.g., theft, burglary) are worse still!

Texas has two of the nation's ten most polluted cities. It houses many of the nation's biggest polluters (#1 - BP refinery in Texas City).

Texans have the lowest level of educational attainment measured by the proportion of the population holding at least a high school diploma. It leads the nation in the number of people without access to healthcare, including the highest rate and number of uninsured children.

Is Texas a BASKET CASE due to Con ideas/control?

2007-02-09 07:23:33 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Run to Canada,blog on their computers,point the finger at who ever is closest to them. What would they do? They do NOT want to serve the 6 year pay your dues NOW & reject the idea of a Draft! No need to slam me i did serve!

2007-02-09 07:22:55 · 10 answers · asked by bulabate 6 in Other - Politics & Government

No offence. This is the general opinion.

2007-02-09 07:22:47 · 19 answers · asked by anonymouslook 2 in Politics

2007-02-09 07:21:13 · 15 answers · asked by Hung Like a Horse 1 in Politics

It really hurts my brain anytime I hear this guy, politics aside. Even when reading a quote from the guy, I hear that moronic semi-monotone droll of whatever and it drives me crazy. WHY?

2007-02-09 07:21:05 · 13 answers · asked by Sawcutting Shogun 3 in Politics

2007-02-09 07:20:11 · 2 answers · asked by feliperios87 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

put so much time and effort into marches and protests here in the U.S.A., and not in Mexico where there are sooooo many resources to improve their economy? Why not change your country? Is it because everything is already set up here? I know its easier, but shouldn't some of that Latino pride I keep seeing posted here be put where it could do some good? No malice or anger here, just a question. Please, none of the racist remarks from either side of the debate. It doesn't solve or do anything positive.

2007-02-09 07:19:13 · 1 answers · asked by bopoppa 3 in Politics

2007-02-09 07:19:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2007-02-09 07:18:33 · 25 answers · asked by ? 6 in Law & Ethics

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2007-02-09 07:14:54 · 7 answers · asked by richard g 1 in Embassies & Consulates

A teacher, in Lebanon makes about $4,000 a year, in Israel about $30,000. Why ?

The Israeli Army,6000.000, is the strongest in the Middle East. the 60,000 Lebanese army can hardly protect their streets. Why ?

Economy: Israel's GDP 140 Billion, GDP per Capita $18,000.

Lebanon's GDP 19 Billion, per capita $5,000. Why ?

2007-02-09 07:14:24 · 13 answers · asked by mr_lb_usa 2 in Military

suppose if some of them run again for president.
(1) Bush
(2) Clinton
(3) Hilarry
(4) Me
(5) you
(6) Rice

2007-02-09 07:13:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I'm looking someone with knowledge of an existing position, whether filled or vacant, near San Fran, LA, or San Jose. My only restriction is that I'm not interested in any recruiting related position. Anything else will be fine - any branch / MOS.

If no one knows of an actual position, perhaps someone might give me contact information for someone who would.

BUT, if that's the case, I'm looking for a point of contact in a personnel section somewhere - *not* a branch manager (because branch managers are generally no help whatsoever).

2007-02-09 07:12:11 · 2 answers · asked by Adam H 1 in Military

The wife cheated on her husband and got pregnant because of it. The husband (now ex) has to pay $1,200/month (more than $200,00 over 15 years) and all those idiot judges have to say is "We recognize that the former husband in this case may feel victimized". Are these idiots for real? How do they become judges? It's not his kid and they are saying he is responsible. They use a quote that essentially says that it is his fault for trusting his wife. The stupidity of some people never ceases to amaze me. It's no wonder their judges. You need to be an *** to be one.

2007-02-09 07:11:53 · 3 answers · asked by BrianR 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-02-09 07:11:49 · 3 answers · asked by yemi b 1 in Government

So what does everyone think? Does she REALLY have a chance? Not just because she's a woman, but because of her views and husband. What do you guys think? Would you vote for her?

2007-02-09 07:11:26 · 22 answers · asked by whoops! 4 in Politics

A week ago, the anti-war rally in Washington made headlines across America. Lost in most of the coverage, however, was the complete lack of basic decency displayed by some of these protesters. The anti-war protesters defaced our Capitol by spray-painting graffiti on the Capitol's west terrace.
It never ceases to amaze me how nonpeaceful these so-called peace protesters can be. There is no question that Americans have a constitutional right to peaceably assemble, but when you brazenly deface cherished public property, you are no longer assembling peacefully. You are committing a crime.

2007-02-09 07:11:16 · 17 answers · asked by CaptainObvious 7 in Politics

I had my passport expedited and it came back in time for my trip to the UK BUT my birthplace is incorrect!! Everything else is correct, seems like a small detail to me. I dont have time to get this fixed.... so i can chance it? OR I would have to cancel the trip. Does anyone think that I would have any problems traveling with this passport?

2007-02-09 07:10:30 · 4 answers · asked by lisa f 3 in Embassies & Consulates

If he can only rap but can't really sing, how would Simon & Paula handle this?

-Not a fan of Simon-

2007-02-09 07:10:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

last time i checked, it was the liberals who wanted to uphold the constitution and the conservatives who wanted to tweak it to fit their agenda.

2007-02-09 07:10:06 · 21 answers · asked by 2010 CWS Champs! 3 in Politics

2007-02-09 07:09:36 · 17 answers · asked by Jim from the Midwest 3 in Politics

I can't get to either of them. They are locked in a safe by my completely domineering mother, who won't get them out for me and won't even dream of giving me the combination.

2007-02-09 07:09:25 · 7 answers · asked by curiogirl84 2 in Other - Politics & Government

my husband just got a traffic ticket for a radar detector in his 18 wheeler in the state of south carolina for 200.00 dollars when did sc get all fancy?

2007-02-09 07:09:00 · 9 answers · asked by dirt77 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

I mean, after all... they are trying to claim the Kennedy would have been a republican in todays world.. and that FDR would have been as well.. it seems like they want to lay claim to all of the great democratic presidents of old.

2007-02-09 07:07:53 · 12 answers · asked by pip 7 in Politics

2007-02-09 07:06:21 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Or are the philosophical differences to vast???

2007-02-09 07:06:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-02-09 07:05:56 · 21 answers · asked by mullah robertson 4 in Politics

I know they need probable cause but how is that established?

2007-02-09 07:01:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I need to talk to the investigative team. A state government entity is violating the bill of rights and First Amendment right with impudence. Many people are suffering.

2007-02-09 07:01:30 · 7 answers · asked by Rosita D 2 in Law & Ethics