Politics & Government - 27 March 2007

"Besides Starr, five other independent counsels are currently conducting investigations. Four of those focus on the Clinton Administration. The combined costs of those four inquiries and the Starr probe now comes to $79.3 million."

http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/stories/1999/04/01/counsel.probe.costs/

Yet...

The investigation into 9/11 where 3,000 Americans DIED, was originally appropriated ONLY 3 MILLION!!

"The White House brushed off a request quietly made last week by the 9-11 Commission Chairman Tom Kean, the Republican former governor of New Jersey, to boost his budget by $11 million...The panel has until the end of May 2004 to complete its work, but it will spend the $3 million it was originally allotted by around August 2003 — if it doesn't get the supplement."

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,437267,00.html

So...what I am seeing here, is that an investigation into 9/11 was not nearly as important as a President's sex life? Am, I right?

2007-03-27 20:20:47 · 9 answers · asked by ♥austingirl♥ 6 in Government

Do this just before you sit down to eat. Remember that most of the food on your table was pick, washed and packed by an undocumented worker.

2007-03-27 20:19:40 · 18 answers · asked by CARAJO 1 in Immigration

2007-03-27 20:19:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

As an Englishman i find it amazing that Americans keep saying the USA is a rich country, but they do not fund anything properly.
Take their army-they give their soldiers guns that dont shoot straight and helicopters with faulty missiles, resulting in hitting more "goodies" than "baddies"
Also their schooling system teaches history using only "Hollywood" methods because the truth is more expensive.
Just a small point, but valid i think.

2007-03-27 20:19:02 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-03-27 20:17:21 · 10 answers · asked by CARAJO 1 in Immigration

2007-03-27 20:15:58 · 3 answers · asked by Bryan J 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-03-27 20:15:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

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2007-03-27 20:15:08 · 9 answers · asked by Haley 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-03-27 20:13:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Does guarenteed security cost loss of education and freedom? Is dissidence expressed through education the main security threat facing Homeland Security? Can we keep peace by force through accepting our need to conform and obey?

2007-03-27 20:10:02 · 7 answers · asked by Watchful 1 in Military

My boyfriend and I are going to the USA next year on vacation but he got a DUI 4 years ago. Does he need to get a pardon??? We're really not sure. Any help would be great!

2007-03-27 20:09:16 · 5 answers · asked by Char 2 in Other - Politics & Government

Fox News clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrcFA9j6bkU

More personal attacks and scare tactics for brainwashed Americans.

These neo-cons got shut down of their home turf.

2007-03-27 20:09:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

How many Airborne divisions are there currently(active, please list) and which is considered the best. Only qualified informed answers please.

2007-03-27 20:08:42 · 9 answers · asked by michael H 4 in Military

My daughter was with a friend who squirted washable window paint on the window of a car belonging to a girl who was in a fight with my daughter. The owner of the car(we are not sure of ownership) or her friend called and made a police report. Later that nite these girls called my daughter to meet them so they could talk. My daughter did not go alone or meet them in a private place. Good thing too because one of them stabbed her in the face. now that is just to give the highlights of the story. The detective in the stabbing case called my daughter and told her that if she wanted to pursue charges on the assult that she would be chgd with criminal vandalism. That did not sound right to me. #1 the total damage to the car is a $5.00 carwash #2 she is not the one who squirted the paint #3 how does one case have anything to do with the other. If anyone knows AZ laws on vandalism please respond. she works w/special needs ppl and would lose her job if she was convicted of a crime

2007-03-27 20:07:01 · 4 answers · asked by Kimberly F 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-03-27 20:06:25 · 5 answers · asked by Gidget 3 in Politics

a recruiter told me if you want to join cause you like plaines or like to fly then your joining for the wrong reason....airmen rarely fly only when shipping out...is this true?

2007-03-27 20:04:16 · 7 answers · asked by million dollar dreams 1 in Military

IN ALL NEWS PAPER I AM SEEING THAT DR PK SHUKLA DEPUTY DIRECTOR INDIAN COUNCIL OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH who was HOLDING ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF MEMBER SECRETARY IN THE ABSENCE OF DIRECTOR, after the director has come back dr pk shukla IS EVEN NOW CONTINUING AS MEMBER SECRETAY AND DOESN'T WANT TO HAND OVER THE additional CHARGE TO THE PERMANENT INCUMBENT DR SUSHIL KUMAR, DIRECTOR ICHR who is supposed to be member secretay and DR PK SHUKLA as deputy director but dr pk shukla IS FALSELY TELLING EVERYBODY THAR HE IS MEBER SECRETAY and not holding addtional charge of MS, where as he is not the MS as per ICHR REGULATION. PLEASE SEE TO IT AND INVESTIGATE THE MATTER AT YOUR END AND APPRISE TO ALL READERS THAT WHAT ARE THE FACTS.ALL readers would be thankful to you all the best.
SUMAN

2007-03-27 20:03:21 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Is this why we have not helped our British friends recover their troops held in Tehran?

2007-03-27 20:03:10 · 9 answers · asked by Blessed 1 in Politics

2007-03-27 20:02:09 · 4 answers · asked by tammy 2 in Military

2007-03-27 19:58:36 · 5 answers · asked by sudha g 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-03-27 19:57:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Have you noticed that, when asked certain questions, just skewed different ways, both liberal and conservatives will answer using almost the exact same phrasing?

For example, "They don't rely on facts. They are only trying to get votes/power. They have no respect for the Constitution. They have no respect for Americans/America. They are ruining everything."

Why do you think that is?

2007-03-27 19:55:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

IN ALL NEWS PAPER I AM SEEING THAT DR PK SHUKLA DEPUTY DIRECTOR INDIAN COUNCIL OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH HOLDING ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF MEMBER SECRETARY IN THE ABSENCE OF DIRECTOR IS EVEN NOW CONTINUING AS MEMBER SECRETAY AND DOESN'T WANT TO HAND OVER THE CHARGE TO THE PERMANENT INCUMBENT DR SUSHIL KUMAR DIRECTOR ICHR, DR PK SHUKLA IS FALSELY TELLING EVERYBODY THAR HE IS MEBER SECRETAY WHICH HE IS NOT AS PER ICHR REGULATION PLEASE SEE TO ITAND INVESTIGATE THE MATTER AT YOUR END AND APPRISE TO ALL READERS THAT WHAT ARE THEFACTS.ALL THE BEST.
SUMAN

2007-03-27 19:54:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I know 4 people currently on remand for beating teen, but unfortunately, that teen died in hospital of head injuries, charges had been upgraded to murder. Those 4 guys and I are cool. No criminal record, but truth is, one of the accused was attacked and shouted for help, and the 3 came to his rescue.

2007-03-27 19:53:27 · 7 answers · asked by MICKEY MOUSE 5 in Law & Ethics

What will stop him from saying he has the ultimate authority and say "I want the $92 billion for the wars and I am going to ignore the part about the timetable for withdrawing troops?" Nothing? Under the Patriot Act, he has every right in the world (or, at least the White House, that is) to do so! What can Congress do then? Impeach him? I would say yes. Your thoughts?

2007-03-27 19:50:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-03-27 19:49:43 · 12 answers · asked by God Fears Me 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-03-27 19:46:56 · 3 answers · asked by chainmailartest 1 in Law & Ethics

if we continue to fight insurgents in iraq, we continue to create more enemies and the conflict continues. if we pull out, then we have 3/4 of the world who hates us and is threatening to bomb us coming over here and causing chaos. living in a democracy, insurgents have this ability. what should be done?is a 3rd option necessary? i mean, would it be better to start making ammends with iran and increase sympathy so our own borders are better protected today and in the future. how to increase sympathy? in 2003 iran offered to help out with iraq, we denied assistance. we americans are very arrogant and do not listen to their needs. should we begin listening to iran a little more?

2007-03-27 19:44:55 · 20 answers · asked by The Claymaker- Go Pack! 6 in Politics

dad wanted everything to be split, somehow 3 siblings own everything, gave my deceaseds brothers son money in 1998 and i have nothing. will has dissapeared, and nothing went to probate. All lawyers i talk to want lots of money. i am low income, dad loved me and my kids. all these years they promised me a home and car kids needs etc. now they ignore me they already have homes of their own My brother is Capt. David Grijalva in the watts area of la calif for all of you who should know what kind of person who is supposed to be helping the community. He wont even put shoes on my kids feet. (909)980-0179 . My sister is married to a lawyer. Olivia, they are greedy, i am low income and have 4 small kids. what is your advise on this situation. I have even written our congress, waiting for response. Thanks for those of you who care.

2007-03-27 19:44:39 · 3 answers · asked by val 1 in Law & Ethics

Hello everyone. I'm currently 13 months into a 3 year contract in the Army. I spent 4 months in Iraq as an infantryman. About a month ago I was seriously injured when a booby trap in a house blew up killing 3 of my friends. 5 more soldiers were seriously wounded including me as the explosion was so large it brought most of the house down and the one next door. I was tossed about 10 feet. I was knocked out, took a lot of shrapnel, fractured a bone in my back, and a lot of other minor injuries. I've spent almost a month at home trying to heal but I'm still having serious back pain and a certain amount of difficulty dealing with what happened on an emotional level. I'm not sure I want to continue to serve in the military and definitely not in the infantry. What options do I have? I appreciate any and all answers.

2007-03-27 19:44:15 · 7 answers · asked by CB 1 in Military