Politics & Government - 10 May 2007

Could someone explain to me - whats going on with iraq/bin laden/ palestine/ al queda etc - i have no idea whats going on or why we are warring.
All i know is Saddam was prime minister of iraq - yes? and he was really mean to palestinians yes? and naturally they fought back - and asked for our help (u.k - usa) but why are we dying, why did saddam die - who is bin laden - why isnt he dead, who are palestinians etc
please explain in laymans terms i am a bit slow.
cheers

2007-05-10 10:56:42 · 12 answers · asked by loco_purple_haze 3 in Politics

I am a American soldier. I go to work every day. I make no decisions that effect our foreign policy. I spend months upon months in countries away from my home and my baby boys. I don't hate Iraq, I don't hate Iran. When I look at my country I see only the others around me who sacrifice their time, their lives........I live paycheck to paycheck, I recycle(most of the time)and I'm nice to my neighbors. Does the world see my uniform as the face of our Executive Branch? As a soldier I will continue to do whatever I am told, I will hand my 2 month old twin boys over to my wife as I leave for Iraq again. I have stood in the sands of Iraq, there is a definite evil that encompases their land, but as with ours the problem lies with the powerful few. Do you hate me? I serve for my children, I serve for my old high school, I serve for my Grandfather who fought a real enemy on the shore of Normandy. I am confused. Do you hate me?

2007-05-10 10:55:36 · 62 answers · asked by Scratch-N-Sniff 3 in Military

I could see why.

1.They both helped the poor.

2.Both did not care about money and wealth.

3.Both were ridiculed and dispised when they actually helped people.

Thank you for seeing the light on this matter. But what are some more ways that they are alike?

2007-05-10 10:55:03 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I just read an answer to a question "What presidental candidate scares you the most?" (or something like that) and some guy said that any of the republicans who believe in evolution scare him.

My question, I can understand how things like abortion and gay marriage could be important to people. But how is someone believing in evolution disqualify them for the Presidency? I mean, really, what does it matter? Nobodys going to make a law saying that everyone has to believe in evolution, so why is this even an issue?

2007-05-10 10:51:58 · 7 answers · asked by Jesus W. 6 in Other - Politics & Government

Seems like our country is leaning farther and farther to the right, taking more of it's direction from the church than our elected leaders. We forsake our freedoms for security. We discourage or defund medical and scientific research because it conflicts with our interpretation of the Bible. What gives?

2007-05-10 10:51:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have a friend who would like to transfer. Is it hard to do so? How long will it take? He's only been at the current base for a year or so....

2007-05-10 10:50:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-05-10 10:50:35 · 11 answers · asked by bradxschuman 6 in Politics

Rupert Murdoch announced that his company, Newscorp (to which Fox News is a subsidiary) will be carbon neutral by 2010. Does this mean other high-profile conservatives will follow suit and start cracking down on the global warming problem?

2007-05-10 10:44:03 · 19 answers · asked by Falling2Rust 2 in Politics

2007-05-10 10:43:49 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

did he do a good job for us?
will you miss him?
at least Ireland's on the mend, good for them and us. peace at last.

2007-05-10 10:43:21 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-05-10 10:40:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I mean, why not just go around with a forehead tattoo that says "Idiot Central - Knock Here to Enter"?

2007-05-10 10:38:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Also, are the terms "Transcendent Warfare and Asymmetrical Warfare” synonymous, or do they have their own connotation?

2007-05-10 10:34:02 · 1 answers · asked by ThinkaboutThis 6 in Military

2007-05-10 10:34:00 · 3 answers · asked by TAT 7 in Military

1.Violating the United Nations Charter by launching an illegal war of aggression against war in Iraq without cause( Hitler did the same with Poland)
2.Violating U.S law by authorizing the torture of thousands of captives, resulting in death( Hitler did he same to the Jews)
3.Violating the constituiton by arbitarily detaining Americans, with out due process, ( Hitler did the same with Germans who were against him)
4.Violating Us law through widespread wiretapping and emails without warrant "patriot act"( Hitler did the same with the freedom act)
5.Violating Us law by using paid propaganda and misinformation(Fox News), selectively and misleadingly leaking classified information and exposing the indentity of a covert CIA operative, Valerie Plame, wich is treason, for political retribution(Hitler also had a propaganda machine and commited treason against those who were against him)

2007-05-10 10:32:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-05-10 10:31:12 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

My boyfriend just returned from his 3rd tour in Iraq and we just found out that he will be stationed in Korea for 17 months...we are planning a future together..i told him i would go anywhere with him as long as i could...i just need to know if they allow that at the camps in korea....please help i woukd miss my soldier so much

2007-05-10 10:27:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

NHS – Labour (opposed by the Tories, but now they say they support it)

Comprehensive education – Labour (opposed by the Tories, but now they say they support it)

Open University – Labour (opposed by the Tories, but now they say they support it)

Health and Safety at Work Act - Labour (opposed by the Tories, but now they say they support it)

Peace in Ireland - Labour (despite continual sniping by right wing Tories)

Minimum Wage - Labour (opposed by the Tories, but now they say they support it)

Saving the NHS – Labour (opposed by the Tories, but now they say they support it, but wouldn’t pay for it)

Devolution - Labour (opposed by the Tories, but now they say they support it)

Civil partnerships - Labour (opposed by the Tories, but now they say they support it)

Sure Start - Labour (opposed by the Tories, but now they say they support it)

2007-05-10 10:22:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Think about it. Jesus Christ was the Messiah but he was shunned as a heretic. Plato and philosophers at that time were thought as crazy, but there principles set the basis of a true commonwealth. He rightly realized that the federal government was corrupt, and had the courage to act on it. Though he did kill innocent people, he stood up to the government.

2007-05-10 10:06:25 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-05-10 10:03:36 · 6 answers · asked by CreativeWarrior 1 in Law & Ethics

Dean called Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius around 5am one morning after the tornado destroyed Greensburg, Kansas and discussed with her what to say about the tornado and how to blame the war in Iraq and the Bush administration on a slow response to the aftermath.
Gov. Sebelius, called Senator Sam Brownback on his cell phone and confessed to him that she had been instructed by her party leadership on how to politicize the tornado's destruction of Greensburg and attack the White House and the Iraq war for a seemingly slow response. She reassured the Senator that her allegations didn't blame him or Pat Roberts, also a Kansas Senator, for the lack of immediate response. That explains her public statements to the press that proved later to be untrue. This all turns out to be false and the governor herself has back tracked on her own claims. Sound familiar? Katrina 2.0 Will Dems keep exploiting deaths in Iraq & tragedies at home, for power actually come up with a real plan 4 the US?

2007-05-10 09:57:17 · 14 answers · asked by joe b 1 in Politics

i think hitler was better but what do you think?

2007-05-10 09:56:48 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Being a citizen in a democracy requires you to fulfill some very specific responsibilities. Describe these obligations and discuss the importance that "civic virtue" has on our society today.

2007-05-10 09:55:14 · 2 answers · asked by omgzzitsniki 1 in Government

I think it is one of those crazy things that never happened before so it is not a crime.

Bush approves borrowing money from the Skull&Bones owned World Bank. Then shares in the profit.

2007-05-10 09:53:23 · 15 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics

I don't understand why everyone thinks they are middle class. I remember watching an interview with a politician (name escapes me at this time) and they were on the issue of middle class. He then goes on to say he is middle class and the middle class income is $250,000 a year. Do most politicians consider themselves middle class??

To me the poor families can be defined by not making enough money to pay off all the bills with one job. cant afford nice place.

The lower income families make just enough to barely pay the bills, food and bare necessities. cant afford nice place

Lower middle class make enough money to pay the bills, food and have some spare change left over to buy a cd. can barely afford one step up from the ghetto

Middle class makes enough money to pay the bills, food and have enough money left over for some new clothes (at a cheap store most likely) have a car payment. Decent roof over their head (depending on location) but not very fancy.

How do you define classes

2007-05-10 09:52:57 · 10 answers · asked by Lisaa 3 in Politics

how does he intend to achieve it and what will it consist of?

2007-05-10 09:50:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Any Civil War buffs out there? .. Did the North condone or oppose slavery before the war? I know the southerner's had slaves on plantations, but i can't find any information regarding the Northern view. Can anyone help shed some light on this for me?

Thanks so much in advance!

2007-05-10 09:49:49 · 17 answers · asked by N 3 in Other - Politics & Government

Instead of the real issues facing the country?

2007-05-10 09:49:24 · 8 answers · asked by Fluffy Wisdom 5 in Elections

2007-05-10 09:43:14 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2007-05-10 09:41:14 · 23 answers · asked by Raj Malhotra 1 in Law & Ethics