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Politics & Government - 28 March 2007

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Is it REALLY possible to take someone to jail for stealing a candy bar or were they just trying to mess with me? It was worth 65 cents...and I have no other criminal record. They didn't fine me or take me to jail, but changed their minds about 5-10 minutes after TALKING about taking me to jail, or getting picked up by my parents. Like hell I was going to ask my parents to pick me up...so I ended up paying for the candy bar. But were they just trying to freak me out, or is that really possible?
(I don't need to know that's it's bad to steal. I know that. I would just like to know if it's possible to go to jail for stealing a 65 cent candy bar)

2007-03-28 20:11:50 · 18 answers · asked by artbydesign101 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Some activists are making trouble for our overseas companies who utilize cheap labor. Hello! Who asked you?!

Maybe they'd be happy if Wal Mart would be forced to raise their LOW prices? Not me! I like cheap consumer goods!

2007-03-28 20:08:49 · 8 answers · asked by Frank 2 in Politics

i for one dont believe anything that comes out in the news, be it cnn, bbc, al-jazeera. Everything that is reported is for the benefit of one group or another.

i watch everything and then make my own conclusions.

2007-03-28 20:00:32 · 16 answers · asked by Nanook~Maybe I need a longer Name?~ 6 in Politics

OK we supported the Iraqi invasion . Bad idea. But we didnt formulate the plan , and were provided with faulty and misleading intellegence. Money has not been an issue up to now ( Even though we were promisised that oil revenues would fund the reconstruction). How are liberals or Dems to blame for Bushs formulated and failed strategy?

2007-03-28 19:59:30 · 11 answers · asked by prole1984 5 in Politics

it seems like no matter who becomes president nothing is being
accomplished. There's too much talk no action.

2007-03-28 19:58:20 · 9 answers · asked by joe 2 in Other - Politics & Government

......we openly insult our Leaders? We allow people to destory or foundational traditions? We have people that burn our flag? We have many citizens that ABUSE their Rights instead of exercise them? We have a Capitalistic System that is truly a Dictatorship of Demographics and Class?

What country could look up to us with what we display? What country would want to have a Democratic Government when ours is a poor example. I mean no leader wants his people calling him "Liar",..."Warmonger".......or, "Killing for Oil"!

I think we should be like China and be quiet and look out for ourself first. What ever happened to "Walk softly and carry a Big Stick"?

Yeah, we are in everyuone's business. If we were more a Isolationist country and took care of our own, we wouldn't have half the Domestic problems we have and have lost many of our Domestic Business to other countries.

What say you?

2007-03-28 19:52:50 · 9 answers · asked by The Sylvan Wizard 5 in Politics

like they said today in the news...Would people finally understand that if the Democrats are the tax and spend, they at least are honest about it and stay within the budget. Every Rrepublican in my memory has overspent the money available and amassed huge debt....Will it soon be said that Republicans are the cut taxes and borrow party?

2007-03-28 19:51:02 · 9 answers · asked by Ford Prefect 7 in Politics

it seem like a fairly large contradiction to me, anyone can clearly see this is religious fundamentalism in our own backyard!

2007-03-28 19:49:07 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My dad can't buy me a new car because too many taxes are being taken out of his check. I COULD have a BMW but I'm stuck with a mustang because of this. GET A JOB!

2007-03-28 19:43:21 · 23 answers · asked by hot angie 1 in Politics

What you would you guys do differently to change America if you had the chance? Please don't say nothing, because there is something. Well for me I would try to focus on the problems we have here such as children who need to be adopted and single mothers trying to make it on their own. I would try to give everyone the same chances in life. And maybe for a while focus on helping our country instead of others.

2007-03-28 19:36:44 · 3 answers · asked by The Redheaded Monster 6 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-03-28 19:35:19 · 13 answers · asked by Longhaired Freaky Person 4 in Politics

peed outside? in A small town?

2007-03-28 19:34:02 · 12 answers · asked by kitten 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

happened just after 911 n.y.

2007-03-28 19:31:38 · 8 answers · asked by PAULETTE r 1 in Law & Ethics

what is the history? and are they still in use?

2007-03-28 19:27:54 · 6 answers · asked by burl g 1 in Military

The punk can dish it out but he can't take it.

2007-03-28 19:25:06 · 10 answers · asked by skcushsub 3 in Civic Participation

2007-03-28 19:22:17 · 25 answers · asked by Longhaired Freaky Person 4 in Politics

How I wish our elected officials would remember what they wanted to accomplish when they were young and idealistic and really wanted to make a difference to make the US the greatest country the world has ever seen!!!

I sometimes feel that pride!
Like when we help after natural disasters around the world!
Or when I see many of the wonderful things that keep happening and developing in the medical fields that help so many people at home and around the world!!
We are better than we were in some regards and our own worst enemies in others!!
We truly need a President who is a unifier for our country and people!!
Do you see anyone who fits that tall order for '08?

2007-03-28 19:19:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I think so.
And I think they should be doing so.
And they have every right and responsibility to do so.

Because this scandal is about Bush/GOP POLITICIZING AMERICAN JUSTICE by requiring US Attorneys to carry out unjustified legal persecutions of numerous Democrat campaign opponents prior to the elections;
and punishing them when they refused to do so.

And the GOPs know it was illegal which is why they tried to cover it up and now aids are "taking the 5th.".

In addition, it is becoming obvious that the GOP used public facilities and money to advance political goals which is also against the law.

That the Democrats happen to lead the government committees required by law to investigate such questionable activities is the result of the people's vote in 2006.

Its a legal/political issue and that nature cannot be erased from it.

2007-03-28 19:15:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I would like to think that my experience was the exception, rather than the rule. But several friends have also related unpleasent dealing with the homeless. Here is my story:

I was leaving the grocery store when a disheveled homeless person approached me. Sensing an impending appeal for alms, I swiftly moved towards my vehicle...but as fate would have it the hobo was an agile, sprightly fellow. Fumbling with several grocery bags, I was unable to retrive my keys and enter the car quickly. The vagabond made eye-contact and inquired as to whether I was in possession of any "spare change". My reply: "No sir, my purchase was upon credit, I'm very sorry!"

At this point the vagrant became very agitated and proceded to curse me. Fearing for my safety, I pulled out my trusty .357 handgun and ordered the bum away from the area. He left the vicinity, but not before imparting one last threat: "Y'all be some racist motherf*ckers".

2007-03-28 19:13:06 · 16 answers · asked by Frank 2 in Politics

my boyfriend and i have just split up because he is leaving for the army soon and that fact has caused major stress on our relationship. he is pulling away and trying to suppress his feelings for me because hes afraid that our relationship might not work out while he's gone. i have faith in it however, and am trying to get him to realize how good a relationship can be for a soldier. there is absolutely no risk of cheating on either part, so what i need is for someone to tell me how to show him that he shouldnt be scared of being with me just because of distance, and why breaking up is only going to cause regret. any suggestions?

2007-03-28 19:11:05 · 7 answers · asked by PBJgeorge 1 in Military

2007-03-28 19:05:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Do you like having more taxes so it can go towards programs like public housing or welfare... or would you rather it strictly be through charity and have less taxes?

Do you agree with the saying "From each according to his ability...to each according to his need"?

Do you think having lower taxes sparks the economy, causing people to spend more money, creating more jobs, thus lowering unemployment and lower the need for welfare?

2007-03-28 19:02:30 · 13 answers · asked by Stan Darsh 4 in Politics

I want to travel in Canada to visit my common law partner. I don't have a required amount in my account, but my sister will give me some money if my visa gets approved. Do you think it is fine?

2007-03-28 18:58:53 · 4 answers · asked by madonna 1 in Immigration

Bush, unilaterally, untied the hands of Iran... More power to them, by courtesy of GW Bush

2007-03-28 18:56:52 · 7 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

If the president is a male, they call his wife the first lady. What do you call the husband of the president being that the president is a female, or male if you want to be politically corect.

2007-03-28 18:56:40 · 21 answers · asked by zack 1 in Other - Politics & Government

They do it in a vain effort to defend the rest of you lot against very bad things, such as tyranny, and you spit in their faces when they attempt to educate you.

2007-03-28 18:54:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I haven't owned a weapon in a few years. I learned about shooting and safety in the USMC but never felt compelled to buy a gun.

Recently I've felt a need to own a weapon, not for terrorist, but from opportunist if there ever was a national emergency or breakdown in society.

Suddenly, the right to bare arms seems like a right I never considered really high on my list.

Without this right, only a criminal would have an advantage.

Has anyone else felt the need recently? Is it current events?

Man, it only takes one terrorist act to bring out the American opportunist and the home bread terrorist.

2007-03-28 18:54:07 · 11 answers · asked by Malthusian 3 in Law & Ethics

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070329/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_iraq

I thought the 2006 election pretty much determined that America is in no mood for more war of lies. But the Bush administration is still in its bubble, using words no one else is using: "global war on terror", "islamic fascists", "surge" and so forth.

America is speaking a simpler language: "bring our troops home now."

2007-03-28 18:54:06 · 21 answers · asked by Longhaired Freaky Person 4 in Politics

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