Politics & Government - 20 March 2007

2007-03-20 01:11:05 · 2 answers · asked by Tsotsi 3 in Military

Last week 79 idiots in congress proposed a bill on price gouging for gasoline. As we know gouge means to take by force or extort something from you.

As far as I can see the price of gasoline is set by the market, if you do not like the price you do not have to buy it, and they will not sell any and therefore go out of business. It seems that we already have pretty low prices historically ($3 in the early 20's compared to $1.50 in the 90's using 2006 dollars) yet we are being gouged by taxes on fuel to the tune of about 34%.

If they want to write a law, how about one that prohibits them from extorting more money from us.

http://www.capmag.com/article.asp?ID=4929

2007-03-20 01:10:45 · 9 answers · asked by rmagedon 6 in Government

2007-03-20 01:07:33 · 6 answers · asked by ganesh 1 in Government

any chritian country use hindu symbol ever on their currency ? their companies misuse our god photoes & flag .

2007-03-20 01:07:10 · 15 answers · asked by prithvi 3 in Civic Participation

army , air force, navy, coast guard

2007-03-20 01:06:46 · 12 answers · asked by keepfacesmiling 1 in Military

if the native americans askt politley and niceley for ther country back should theay get it back?
i was just thinking of all the countreys that the british empire had to give back (and rightly so)

2007-03-20 01:05:42 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-03-20 01:05:09 · 25 answers · asked by Michael James A 2 in Politics

My son is serving in Iraq, and I know people don't like bush and some are anti war, but sometimes I feel as though they have something against our troops, that are just doing their jobs. Do people really dislike our soldiers?

2007-03-20 01:04:03 · 15 answers · asked by Netta M 2 in Military

obama
bush
algore

2007-03-20 00:59:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-03-20 00:59:18 · 1 answers · asked by LittleBoy 3 in Military

2007-03-20 00:58:17 · 3 answers · asked by MUNYASIA K 1 in Other - Politics & Government

What did he do?

2007-03-20 00:57:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

please give your reasons why or why not. Thankyou

2007-03-20 00:54:38 · 4 answers · asked by kateee 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Will Malaysia be more prosperous under the leadership of Mr Abdullah Badawi?

2007-03-20 00:54:09 · 2 answers · asked by LittleBoy 3 in Politics

After all he is the decider. If he did NOT authorize this, how was this decision reached? Either way our Atty General seems to be in deep trouble.

2007-03-20 00:54:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-03-20 00:53:46 · 5 answers · asked by mischavee 2 in Other - Politics & Government

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070320/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq

2007-03-20 00:53:39 · 12 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics

Taiwan is extremely well known for its corruption among the politicians and high post officals.Yet they are extremely storbborn by turning down China's offer to merge as one.Fact is in terms of military forces, China will win easily hands down.Do the taiwanese really wants other countries to laugh at them chinese ppl fighting against chinese.Taiwan will need to do some serious soul searching before its too late.in papers Taiwan can never outdo,outwit or outclass China..So do u think Taiwan should spare a thought for their ppl whom apparently will get hurt?

2007-03-20 00:52:05 · 4 answers · asked by chasen54 5 in Military

German police officers wear olive green shirts and dark green sweatshirts and jackets. Why? Does anyone agree that the colours have no taste?

2007-03-20 00:51:50 · 9 answers · asked by Ivan Drago 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I recently had spyware placed on my computer by a driveby hijacking. It caused pop-up ads to appear claiming my computer was infected and to click the link for a free scan. It turns out it was placed there by the company that wrote the spyware removal tool. The ploy is to infect the computer with their spyware to try to get you to buy their removal tool specifically. Isn't this extortion? Is this like mob protection money? This bug was extremely hard to remove as none of the popular spyware removal tools worked. I eventually found one that did. What would I have to prove and what would my success probabilty be?

2007-03-20 00:46:06 · 3 answers · asked by Jim C 5 in Law & Ethics

did the troops not know that they may be required to fight? Or did they think it would be all assult coures and paint ball?

2007-03-20 00:45:52 · 28 answers · asked by dennis 1 in Military

By it's own classification, it was definately on the list of WMD that Sadam kept insisting from 1991 to the invasion in 2003 that his country did not possess.
http://www.parliament.uk/post/pn072.pdf

and for benefit of FACTOIDS out there - Technical Details

Range (km) 285-330 CEP (m) 450 iam. (m) 0.885
Height (m) 11.184 L. W. (kg) 5,860 Stage Mass (kg) ~4,873
D. W. (kg) ~1,100-1,110 Thrust (Kg f) Effective: 13,160
Actual: 13,300-13,380 Burn time (sec.) 62-64
Isp. (sec.) Effective: 62 - SL due to vanes steering drag loss of 4-5 sec. Actual: 230 Vac.: 271 Thrust Chamb. 1 Stages 1
Fuel TM-185 20% Gasoline 80% Kerosene Oxidizer AK-27I
27% N2O4 73% HNO3 Iodium Inhibitor Propellant Mass (kg) 3,771-3,760 Warhead (kg) 987-1,000 Type Tactical

So, I guess my REAL question should be -
Do we believe a bbc report - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4985170.stm
OR
What REALLY came through the air that day - a bird, a plane, Superman or a mythical WMD?

2007-03-20 00:44:23 · 9 answers · asked by Hello 3 in Military

I don't understand because we all know the U.S. has nuclear capabilities, then when we hear about another country like North Korea, Iran etc.. starts a nuclear program the U.S. gets all concerned. What will happen when the U.S. drops a nuclear bomb on another country? Nothing will happen and when another country uses the same bomb the U.S. wants to go to war.

2007-03-20 00:42:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2007-03-20 00:40:55 · 2 answers · asked by tim h 2 in Military

We are suffering from what is called an aging population do you think the government would combat this by doing the above? To help ease the finacial burden in the future?

2007-03-20 00:40:15 · 26 answers · asked by natasha * 4 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-03-20 00:38:26 · 2 answers · asked by graesyn100 1 in Military

I am thinking about doing a law degree, but I am unsure as to whether or not it would be right for me. I have heard lots about how lawyers have to work really long hours, but also I know they get paid really well. How many actually get paid the really big wages? The status is something that i would like as well. Can anyone give me any information? If you are a lawyer that would be even better.

2007-03-20 00:38:00 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

So what will we call Bill if Hillary becomes the next president?

2007-03-20 00:37:35 · 21 answers · asked by QPRfan 6 in Government

how can we protect ourselves from being victims of crimes at ATMs. I have heard they can clone your card and stuff....
I normally cover the keypad when I type in my PIN....any other useful tips not to become the latest victim?

2007-03-20 00:34:47 · 8 answers · asked by giuspazzo 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

After WW II Japan used her financial and military muscles only for peaceful purpose to better the lives of others. Do you think other countries should let go of the bad memories of WW II ? Countries can make mistake just like people. Those who repent deserve a second chance.

2007-03-20 00:27:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military