Politics & Government - 28 February 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Al Gore, a leading voice against global warming, is being criticized by a conservative group that claims his Nashville mansion uses too much electricity. A Gore spokeswoman said the former vice president invests in enough renewable energy to make up for the home's power consumption.
On Sunday, Gore's documentary film "An Inconvenient Truth," which chronicled his campaign against global warming, won an Academy Award.


The next day, the Tennessee Center for Policy Research issued a statement saying Gore was not doing enough to reduce his own electricity consumption. The group disputes that global warming is a serious problem. "We wanted to see if he was living by his own recommendations and walking the walk," said think tank president Drew Johnson. Utility records show the Gore family paid an average monthly electric bill of about $1,200 last year for its 10,000-square-foot home.

2007-02-28 02:06:26 · 16 answers · asked by aiminhigh24u2 6 in Politics

this kid has used his name twice now and he has had to take time off work to fight for it what can we do to stop this and stop the cops from letting him do this

2007-02-28 02:05:48 · 8 answers · asked by meghan b 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Seriously, what have I, as a liberal, ever done to you that makes you hate me? I'd like specific examples.

Let me be clear: I don't actually care how you feel about me. I'm just curious because I keep hearing you people complaining that liberals are trying to force you to engage in their lifestyle, so I'd like to know what I'm trying to force you to do that you hate so much.

2007-02-28 02:05:41 · 16 answers · asked by Bush Invented the Google 6 in Politics

Assuming America is foolish enough to put this shrill socialist in office, I wonder if she will use the traditional or more P.C. title.

I think she will wish to be called "Supreme Compassionate Ruler Over The Unenlightened Masses"

2007-02-28 02:04:07 · 14 answers · asked by BluntForceTrauma 3 in Elections

2007-02-28 02:01:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Is there anything you can legally do about it.

2007-02-28 02:01:31 · 19 answers · asked by dan 2 in Law & Ethics

I am not paid at the moment for bank holidays must use out of my 4 weeks annual

2007-02-28 01:59:09 · 5 answers · asked by aslan 5 in Law & Ethics

I only have to ACT like I care, and expect OTHERS to change THEIR lifestyles.

2007-02-28 01:58:45 · 19 answers · asked by Razor Sharp II 2 in Politics

Since invading Iraq, Bush, Cheney and Rice have echoed the same drumbeat over and over. They have flatly refused to engage Syria and Iran into diplomatic dialogue. Cheney has repeatedly referred to them as terrorists or the “evil ones”, declaring that we will talk to them on the battlefield.

When the Hamilton-Baker Commission presented their recommendations to Bush, one of the key provisions was for the US to pursue talks with Syria and Iran. The Bush administration vehemently refused.

Yesterday, Condi Rice announced that the US is organizing a meeting between key officials from Iraq, Iran, and Syria to begin “productive talks”.

Okay, this is a dramatic shift in policy for the Bush administration, but it’s a good shift, a change long overdue. Why did it take so long for the White House to see the light? And for all the Bush supporters who got on the “we don’t negotiate with terrorists” bandwagon, what’s your story now?

2007-02-28 01:57:58 · 16 answers · asked by Hemingway 4 in Politics

Good thing we got revenge on Saddam by hanging him and accomplished the mission!!!

2007-02-28 01:53:28 · 19 answers · asked by Wet Kitty 2 in Politics

For everyone who called us chicken littles...it seems the markets are dropping all over the world, and China is adding a 20% rate on our deficit (which they own). So I ask the 'conservatives' who support Bush's economic plan, how's it looking through your eyes? I need some hopeless optimist to help me see the 'plus' side to his policies...and remember, the dems haven't raised your taxes, so don't blame them...

2007-02-28 01:50:18 · 8 answers · asked by hichefheidi 6 in Politics

How do you rewrite codes of ethics in your own words? How do you provide a brief background on the codes? How long it has been in existence, who's covered by it , and who's responsible in enforcing it? How can I find out if there has been any violations regarding these codes in the last couple of years? I have to do a report on AITP regarding these above questions. Please help

2007-02-28 01:49:56 · 2 answers · asked by bugstiger2002 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-02-28 01:48:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

what is my sss number?

2007-02-28 01:48:42 · 1 answers · asked by Giovanni N 1 in Government

2007-02-28 01:48:12 · 8 answers · asked by M Jay 1 in Immigration

2007-02-28 01:47:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Americans,do you agree with this point:Taiwan is only a province of China?Do you assist Chinese people unify their country?

2007-02-28 01:47:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I understand Saddam hanged for killing civilians supporting Kurdish insurgents. The US army and Iraqi allies are doing exactly the same. So who will be tried and hanged this time?

2007-02-28 01:46:21 · 15 answers · asked by 1967 2 in Military

Now Rice is meeting with Iran and Syria on the Iraq situation. Didn't the President say Iran was one of the "Axis of Evil?" I thought the President said we won't negotiate with terrorists? Isn't Iran providing weapons to the Shia insurgents?

Was all that rhetoric five years ago about the Axis of Evil just saber-rattling to get us spun up for a fight? Say it ain't so!

2007-02-28 01:44:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-02-28 01:42:53 · 22 answers · asked by A True Gentleman 5 in Other - Politics & Government

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070228/us_nm/usa_italy_cia_dc

2007-02-28 01:42:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

How would it cope with the following in a dogfight:

Eurofighter typhoon
su37
su47
f117

2007-02-28 01:40:48 · 6 answers · asked by Andrew H 2 in Military

Seriously, we're making more radicals daily there and its not like transportation is a hinderance nowadays to coming to the US.

A GOA report reports an exponential increase (I'll look for the link) in terrorism since 9/11. We keep making enemies and all that stops them from doing things here is a plane ticket and a few hundred bucks.

Please explain this "fight them over there" argument...

2007-02-28 01:38:59 · 7 answers · asked by Rick 4 in Politics

Oh, pardon me, the Bush administration already accomplihed this.

2007-02-28 01:38:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I need a better answer,, give some more opinions

2007-02-28 01:37:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

George W. Bush has added more than 800 “signing statements” to new laws since he took office. These statements allow the president to amend legislation as he sees fit.

Where in the Constitution is a president given the power to attach signing statements to legislation?

2007-02-28 01:36:54 · 8 answers · asked by Timothy B 3 in Politics

2007-02-28 01:35:45 · 26 answers · asked by Love always, Kortnei 6 in Politics

i sat my s.4 class and i don't have enough funds to complete my studies.any one can answer me to my email because iam in need. thank you regards from angella.
Nice day,

2007-02-28 01:35:16 · 3 answers · asked by angella baganira 1 in Immigration

I'm doing a project for school and I need to find out how much an ENLISTED and OFFICER fighter pilot make a year...

Links are welcomed

Thanks in advance.

2007-02-28 01:34:56 · 4 answers · asked by Hank Ferris 2 in Military

A guy at work has just posed the question "Do I need planning permission to build an underground bunker in his garden?".......does he?

2007-02-28 01:34:35 · 6 answers · asked by ljdaly_uk 2 in Law & Ethics