Politics & Government - 21 February 2007

A U.S. helicopter was shot down and crashed north of Baghdad on Wednesday, the military said after initially stating that the chopper made a "hard landing." All aboard were safely evacuated by a second helicopter and all had brown stains on the rear of their uniforms.

At least seven U.S. helicopters have crashed or been forced down under hostile fire since Jan. 20. Military officials have said that militants are increasingly targeting helicopters amid the buildup of U.S. troops in Baghdad, firing simultaneously with an assortment of weapons from different directions. The Army and Marines admit the insurgents are amazing. They ( Insurgents) never give up. The Iraq war may end up like another Vietnam.

2007-02-21 08:48:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-02-21 08:47:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

In my town a 15yr old shot and killed a police officer. This has been the 1st shooting/killing of a police officer since 1970 in my town. Will this minor be charged as an adult and how much time do you think he will get?

2007-02-21 08:47:39 · 10 answers · asked by sweet 5 in Law Enforcement & Police

You may have inheirented the business/capital. You may have work hard save your money from the penny jar. You may have won it in a court or lotto. Here's one you got money cause of a college degree. What shall you say now?

2007-02-21 08:46:57 · 13 answers · asked by bulabate 6 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-02-21 08:46:23 · 3 answers · asked by lovelylady 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-02-21 08:44:58 · 10 answers · asked by mefeelsgreat9 1 in Politics

Are the Brits cut-n-runs like the democrats or is this a sign of progress in Iraq?

Also, will the same people who complained about 20,000 more American troops also complain about 2,000 less Brittish?

2007-02-21 08:44:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

What do you think ?

2007-02-21 08:43:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-02-21 08:43:08 · 1 answers · asked by canasta281 1 in Government

He is 12, and often has questions... this one I could not answer; A young lady was pulled over, the office said have you been smoking marajuana... she denied, as they all do, but then he asked he to step out of the car... he had her close her eyes and put her head back... then after looking up her nose.. he said you are lying to me, I know that you were smoking pot.... My question, why did he look up her nose? What was he looking for, I thought pot was smoked, not snorted... what am I missing?

2007-02-21 08:42:41 · 8 answers · asked by JustJen 5 in Law Enforcement & Police

Countries like Norway or Denmark and Switzerland. All hace better systems at a lower cost per person.

Is the disparity because of executive salary's???

2007-02-21 08:41:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Im having trouble humanizing these apes that continue escalating violence in certain parts of the world. How are these people even human? The palestinies and the Problems in Africa its almost like watching a couple dogs fighting One nips the others backend then the other turns around and nips the firsts in retailation. Both dogs shouldve learned by now that this way doesnt work everyone just ends up with more blood on their hands. Yet they go right back at it time and time again.

2007-02-21 08:40:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-02-21 08:38:24 · 2 answers · asked by LongJohns 7 in Politics

If we send in more American influence, what makes our administration believe Maliki's govt will act any differently than in the past?
I would like to understand their logic (or lack thereof).

2007-02-21 08:37:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

FDA must base their findings on sound scientific evidence, and it has been found that SOME HIV patients, as well as cancer patients, and those with glaucoma, experience relief from the use of marijuana. Should the FDA change it's stance that 'no medical benefits' arise from it's use?

2007-02-21 08:37:26 · 11 answers · asked by hichefheidi 6 in Politics

has screwed my stepdad over. In July his ex wife filed papers saying he made more then he really did. My dad contested it and they stopped all payments until further notice well in Oct. he recieved a judgment in favor of the ex. He has paid the amount since oct. Now that he and my mother have filed taxes they can't recieve anything back because they said he did not pay from August to Oct., but we weren't notified of a judgement until Oct. We called Kansas state where all this took place and the county lawyer openly admitted that he failed to notify my stepdads employer of the amount change. Now they say he is behind in child support is this legal that they can take his taxes for their faults????

2007-02-21 08:36:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Venezuela and Mexico are important countries because of the oil dependancy of US, but US politics keep their minds in the middle east, forgetting about the problems that could happens to US home land from dictators or terrorist that are taking place in this countries, why?

2007-02-21 08:34:33 · 13 answers · asked by LUA 1 in Politics

2007-02-21 08:33:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

For their free lunch.

After all they are not even paying the Tip.

Sometimes it gets tireing to keep buying these guys lunch and they never say thanks for the nice meal Mister Blue.

2007-02-21 08:32:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The vice president says this is a good sign. Huh?

2007-02-21 08:27:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

what do you think and does this have to do with religion?
from your right wing man michel savage quoted this report

2007-02-21 08:26:43 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-02-21 08:25:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

This is what happened. Monday morning I took my daughter to work( her car is in the shop). On the way home, I hit a patch of ice at a stop sign and skidded out into the middle of a state highway. Thankfully, no semi's were coming or I wouldnt be here today. My son was very upset about this, because the police never called my husband to salt( he works for the street dept.) My son e-mailed the police and asked where they were and why they wasnt out patroling and keeping an eye on the roads( they call 90% of the time to say the roads need attn.) Now my husband is really mad at my son, and when he( my son) gets home from work, I have a feeling theres going to be a big fight!! Was my son wrong to e-mail the cops?? Or is my husband being a jerk about the whole thing?? I'm to upset to think right about this, so I need people's opinions. Thanks alot!!!!

2007-02-21 08:25:07 · 18 answers · asked by pebbles 6 in Law & Ethics

2007-02-21 08:24:16 · 5 answers · asked by Delta S 1 in Military

The Press release will happen today that Intelligence Leaders along with Bush used a Plastic Toy Ball to decide on War in Iraq and other important facts(?), for Weapons of Mass Destruction. Can you believe this? Yoda used it in Star Wars Right?

2007-02-21 08:23:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I think the family is just going after her because she is a high profile person and they know they can get alot of money from her...I was just wondering if anyone had any mature opinions on this.

2007-02-21 08:22:57 · 10 answers · asked by McRach 3 in Law & Ethics

If Hillary were to win the nomination, do you think she would ask her husband to be the vice president?

It would not be unheard of. Former president Gerald Ford considered running for vice president with Ronald Reagan, after having already served as president.

Will she or won't she?

2007-02-21 08:21:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

How was making a decision about slavery related to Lincoln's ability to lead?

2007-02-21 08:21:23 · 3 answers · asked by Christina G 2 in Law & Ethics

I could believe I found a picture of our president feeling up his own daughter in front of thousands of people. Even though he looks like he is joking, is he just getting away with behavior because he's the president?

2007-02-21 08:21:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-02-21 08:20:41 · 20 answers · asked by Jerry H 5 in Government