Politics & Government - 22 February 2007

When you speak to recruiter they give you a list of reasons to enlist. The first is the opportunity for school. then a paycheck, free health care, free room and board, an opportunity to travel ( well its actually compesation for your time) VA benefits, retiring @ 28, Discpline... and many more and then lastly they will say and you get to serve your country!... People join for different reasons even though once they are in they might say thats their own reason. I think the only real reason to do it is to serve your country and do more than just enjoy the freedoms we have here in America to go out and work for them!

2007-02-22 13:23:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

In case you do not know, Dakota Fanning who was 12 at the time, starred in a movie titled Houndog. In the movie she tries to act older than what she is with bad results.

She performs a strip-tease for some older guys and later on is graphically raped by one of them. She is not shown nude and obviously she wasn't really raped.

Certain groups are asking the US Attorney General to bring federal child pornography charges against the makers of the movie (actually anyone involved in the movie which could include the other actors, camera people, and so forth).

Do you feel that such charges are justified or is this movie protected under the First Amendment?

Here is the news article if you would like to read it before you answer. http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54312

Let's see who can give the most intelligent answer to this interesting situation.

2007-02-22 13:21:48 · 2 answers · asked by bartmcqueary 3 in Law & Ethics

do you think it's corect or not?? help me answer this question.. thanks a lot

2007-02-22 13:19:38 · 8 answers · asked by leen311 2 in Other - Politics & Government

can someone clarify this question to me?? give me some informations or ideas,, plz..it's for our history project!! a little information from you would really be a big help!! thank you

2007-02-22 13:18:02 · 8 answers · asked by leen311 2 in Other - Politics & Government

Just want to know what Obama stands for since the only thing people are looking at is that fact that he's black.

2007-02-22 13:17:32 · 7 answers · asked by druszka717 3 in Politics

2007-02-22 13:17:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I’m an US citizen, my mother is not and lives overseas. I just had a baby and invited my mother to visit us but the consul denied her visa request stating that she is a potential immigrant and does not have strong ties in her country (the usual excuse for denial). But she does have ties and does not want to live in the states. I e-mailed him a few times explaining the situation and he said the same thing that she is a potential immigrant and that’s it. How can I appeal his decision or sue him? This is becoming personal because he refused it twice even after I explained everything and swore that she would be back. Any ideas?

2007-02-22 13:16:44 · 2 answers · asked by Natalia D 5 in Law & Ethics

It's clear the democrats are sissys. They are running away from terrorist who want to kill us Americans. Is it that they are scared of terrorist or is it all a front for personal gain?

2007-02-22 13:16:21 · 14 answers · asked by down 1 in Politics

I’m an US citizen, my mother is not and lives overseas. I just had a baby and invited my mother to visit us but the consul denied her visa request stating that she is a potential immigrant and does not have strong ties in her country (the usual excuse for denial). But she does have ties and does not want to live in the states. I e-mailed him a few times explaining the situation and he said the same thing that she is a potential immigrant and that’s it. How can I appeal his decision or sue him? This is becoming personal because he refused it twice even after I explained everything and swore that she would be back. Any ideas?

2007-02-22 13:15:56 · 5 answers · asked by Natalia D 5 in Embassies & Consulates

If not for us, what would stop China from invading Taiwan? What would keep Russia from re-absorbing their old satellite nations? Some countries have proven that they have no regard for human rights, and nothing motivates them more than power. Imagine a world in which no one was strong enough to keep countries like China and Russia in check

2007-02-22 13:15:48 · 13 answers · asked by Mike K 1 in Military

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
This much we pledge—and more.

Read it all: http://www.bartleby.com/124/pres56.html

2007-02-22 13:15:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Can anyone explain why they are similar in term of the same order of color green, white, and red?

The only thing that distinguish Mexico flag from the other two flags is that Mexico flag has a picture of and eagle in the middle.

Please, be as descriptive as possible.

2007-02-22 13:15:30 · 6 answers · asked by Infinite 4 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-02-22 13:13:34 · 1 answers · asked by Texas 1 in Military

Are there any current day examples of a country that practices??

2007-02-22 13:12:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

because i wanted to know how big of a nuke can destroy denver

2007-02-22 13:12:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

In your opinion, what would be the effect -- positive or negative -- on how we go about selecting our presidents? Is it a worthy reform to consider? Why or why not?

2007-02-22 13:11:06 · 3 answers · asked by Jonezy 1 in Politics

2007-02-22 13:10:59 · 7 answers · asked by Longhaired Freaky Person 4 in Politics

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2007-02-22 13:07:42 · 10 answers · asked by joecseko 6 in Law & Ethics

In your opinion, what would be the effect -- positive or negative -- on how we go about selecting our presidents? Is it a worthy reform to consider? Why or why not?

2007-02-22 13:05:20 · 7 answers · asked by Jonezy 1 in Politics

I think we are just one hard recession away!

2007-02-22 13:05:17 · 12 answers · asked by Clark in the City 4 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-02-22 13:04:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-02-22 13:04:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

All he's doing is pisssing off other countries left and right. North Korea knows the truth...that Bush is the master fabricator...and will make up any kind of B.S. story to invade any country he feels like. Is this lunatics stupidity going to get us all killed?

2007-02-22 13:03:38 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-02-22 13:02:51 · 6 answers · asked by Texas 1 in Military

Does Chuck Hagel 'get it'?

"I remember asking in hearing after hearing [before the war]: "What happens after Saddam goes down?" At every turn, the Congress was assured, "Don't worry. We know what we're doing. We have plans." Well, they didn't, and we put our troops in the middle of this. I'm concerned about General [David] Petraeus [the new U.S. military leader in Iraq] and some of my colleagues building him up as the most significant conqueror since Napoleon. Petraeus is a first-rate general, but he's not a miracle worker." Chuck Hagel

"I've talked to this Administration many times in private, but I have an obligation that's far higher than to the President. That's part of our job: oversight. After four years of disaster in Iraq, there are some in the party who think we should still tiptoe around this. That's irresponsible." Chuck Hagel

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1592762,00.html

http://youtube.com/watch?v=WIoa7WU2Dfc

2007-02-22 13:01:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

WHY aren't you begging and pleading him to run for President? What can you possibly not like about the guy?

2007-02-22 12:58:51 · 12 answers · asked by Longhaired Freaky Person 4 in Politics

I mean really the KKK and stuff is SO STUPID anyone behind it is stupid...... my question is why all this HATE???????? Don't you hate it when ppl are hating on you because of you skin color or because of what you believe???? i think it is so wrong ppl need to stop with all this hate and stuff.......

2007-02-22 12:58:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-02-22 12:57:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-02-22 12:56:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I am specifically thinking of marijuana and psychadelics. The country would have to be primarily English, or at least where it could be understood. Thanks

2007-02-22 12:56:15 · 3 answers · asked by lord_makus 2 in Law & Ethics