Politics & Government - 10 May 2007

Or would you do it for less, more, or never?

2007-05-10 17:08:08 · 22 answers · asked by daff73 5 in Other - Politics & Government

A real view with the POVs coming from the candidates not the reporters.
The news of the MySpace Town Halls comes on the heels of the recently announced Presidential Primary to be held virtually on the site, January 1 & 2, 2008. ...18 candidates have myspace pages.

MySpace to Host Presidential Town Hall Series
Participating Candidates Include Sam Brownback, Hillary Clinton, Chris Dodd, John Edwards, Rudy Giuliani, Duncan Hunter, John McCain, Barack Obama, Ron Paul, Bill Richardson, Mitt Romney, and Tommy Thompson

http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=138326

2007-05-10 17:04:57 · 4 answers · asked by Wonka 5 in Politics

It is certain that neo-cons feel that anyone with money is not a failure...

2007-05-10 17:03:08 · 23 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

8. The outcome of the 2000 presidential election was decided by a
A. careful recount of the Florida votes.
B. majority of the popular vote.
C. majority vote of the electoral college.
D. decision of the Supreme Court.

d

9. You don't really approve of the idea of political parties. However, you're known as a Federalist and are soon associated with that party. Chances are good that your name is
A. James Madison.
B. Abraham Lincoln.
C. Thomas Jefferson.
D. George Washington.



10. The XYZ PAC operates on behalf of the XYZ interest group. Which campaign behavior of the XYZ PAC would be against current law?
A. The PAC creates its own campaign for candidate Kroll and contributes to the campaign of candidate Loon.
B. The PAC contributes $6,000 to candidate Kroll and $2,000 to candidate Loon.
C. The PAC contributes $4,000 to the campaigns of Kroll, Loon, Marble, and Noonkester for a total of $16,000.
D. The PAC contributes $2,000 to Kroll and $4,000 to Loon because both claim to support the PAC's legislative goals.

b

11. During the Cold War, the United States foreign policy of containment consisted of
A. wars and covert operations.
B. wars and mutual assured destruction.
C. deterrence and covert operations.
D. deterrence and mutual assured destruction.

a

2007-05-10 17:01:55 · 3 answers · asked by wolf_in_da_room 1 in Law & Ethics

Bush tells America "we are bringing Democracy to Iraq"

Did they ever ask for it , know what it is or want it?

Trying to shove democracy onto people who never asked for it won't ever work.

2007-05-10 16:59:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

In test cities, requiring citizens to arm themselves has been shown to bring the crime rate in said city way down. Would you support legislation requiring all mentally stable individuals to carry a gun?

2007-05-10 16:56:34 · 20 answers · asked by Adam G 6 in Law & Ethics

The list of insiders who's careers he's ruined must number in the hundreds.

Generals, CIA agents, Senators and Congressmen who will never be elected again, lawyers - special prosecuters....not to mention all the people he's promised fat payoffs to who will never collect.....

The proof of Bush / Cheney theft and where it's hidden won't come from te democrats, it'll come from Bush insiders who's careers he's ruined.

2007-05-10 16:53:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Don't Abandon Us

By Hoshyar Zebari
Friday, May 4, 2007; Page A23

Today, at an international summit on the future of Iraq in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, my government will asToday, at an international summit on the future of Iraq in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, my government will ask the international community to maintain its engagement in our country to help us achieve our goals of security and stability. We recognize that our request conflicts with a plethora of voices decrying the situation in Iraq and those in the British and American publics who seek an expeditious withdrawal from a war they claim is all but lost.

So why should the world remain engaged in Iraq?

There is no denying the difficulties Iraq faces, and no amount of good news can obscure the demons of terrorism and sectarianism that have risen in my country. But there is too much at stake to risk failure, and everything to gain by helping us protect our hard-won democratic achievements and emerge as a stable, self-sustaining country.

We remain determined in spite of our losses. Spectacular attacks may dominate foreign headlines, but they cannot change the reality that Iraq has made steady political, economic and social progress over the past four years. We continue to strengthen our nascent democratic institutions, pursue national reconciliation and expand Iraqi security forces. The Baghdad security plan was conceived to give us breathing space to expedite political and economic development by "securing and holding" neighborhoods across the capital. There is no quick fix, but there have been real results: Winning public confidence has led to a spike in intelligence, a disruption of terrorist networks and the capture of key leaders, as well as the discovery of weapons caches. In Anbar province, Sunni sheikhs and insurgents have turned against al-Qaeda and to the side of Iraqi security forces. This would have been unthinkable even six months ago.

Contrary to popular belief, most government ministries are located outside the Green Zone, and employees drive to work every day despite death threats and attacks on colleagues and families. We government ministers are always at risk of assassination. When a suicide bomber attacked parliament last month, the legislators sat in defiance in an extraordinary session the following day. I am particularly inspired by the commitment of the young diplomats in the Foreign Ministry, a diverse mix of Sunni, Shiite, Christian, Arab and Kurdish men and women who serve their country without subscribing to religious or sectarian divisions.

Iraqis are standing up every day, and we persevere because there is no other option. We will not surrender our country to terrorists. They have failed to cripple the elected government, and they have failed to intimidate us into submission. Iraqis reject their vision of a future whose hallmarks are bloodshed and hatred.

Those calling for withdrawal may think it is the least painful option, but its benefits would be short-lived. The fate of the region and the world is linked with ours. Leaving a broken Iraq in the Middle East would offer international terrorism a haven and ensure a legacy of chaos for future generations. Furthermore, the sacrifices of all the young men and women who stood up here would have been in vain.

Iraqis, for all our determination and courage, cannot succeed alone. We need a healthy and supportive regional environment. We will not allow our country to be a battleground for settling scores in regional and international conflicts that adversely affect stability inside our borders. Only with continued international commitment and deeper engagement from our neighbors can we establish a stable democratic, federal and united Iraq. The world should not abandon us.

The writer is foreign minister of Iraq.

2007-05-10 16:53:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

hi i'm running for class representative for my grade this year in high school.
i was wondering if anyone could help me with ideas for a speech, ideas for posters, for stickers... anything?

my name is Devorah - so work around that

my school is moving next year to a new building, so i could probably incorporate that into it.

im not in any clique - so eveyrone knows me and im friendly with everyone

i was class representative this past year

thats really all the basic stuff.

i want a funny speech so if anyone can think of any random jokes that i can put in - or to start my speech with.. that would help.

thanks so much.

2007-05-10 16:50:51 · 3 answers · asked by brookbabe90 5 in Elections

2007-05-10 16:49:40 · 19 answers · asked by Mitchell L 1 in Military

So, this friend of mine was in a bar last night... one of his friends was "targeted" and beaten badly.... admittedly everyone was intoxicated. But... when my friend saw that his buddy was on the floor unconcious, he went to his aid and was apparently asked 3x by the cops to move out of paramedics way .. which he said he complied to. But, one "power hungry" officer decided that my friend had too much of a big mouth on him, cuffed him so tight that the cuffs tore into his wrists, and drove him to Headquarters... on many requests from my friend asking to please release the cuffs a tad as they were cutting into him.... my friend has an accent, and with that being said, when my friend asked if his cuffs could be released slightly, this "power hungry " peace office jeered and mocked my friend of his accent and said basically cry me a river...
well this power hungry peace officer then proceeded to (whilst my friend was still cuffed) take him (in headquarters) into a room, and hit him

2007-05-10 16:49:33 · 11 answers · asked by Porshe B 2 in Law & Ethics

I'm a second-year ChemE major student at UC Berkeley. I want to go to law school and practice patent law, but my GPA is a little less than a 3.0. Do I have a chance?

2007-05-10 16:49:18 · 4 answers · asked by Student 1 in Law & Ethics

look folks, i don't want to get a just yes or no answer. i want to get answer which explian why u made that desicion

2007-05-10 16:42:29 · 19 answers · asked by alkesh831 2 in Military

Should states start demanding people and families to take care of themselves after a couple years of having been on assistance?

I work in the human services field and it surprises me to see how many people with children state that they don't work and demand to have financial assistance because they don't want too. Some of them do not work and request financial assistance for daycare when there kids get out of school for the day. It kills me to see so many hardworking people not spending time with their families because they are working for a better life. And because they do work, they don't qualify for assistance they may need to help lessen their burden. While others do nothing and get food stamps, medicaid, welfare, and housing. And is this a message we want to endorse to children. Study hard, try and pay your way through college while racking up debt and work hard or get pregnant young, have hard working citizens pay for you and your child's healthcare, education, housing.

2007-05-10 16:41:27 · 12 answers · asked by Mimi81 2 in Law & Ethics

Texas could definently hold it's own. There's no question there. I'm just wondering if you would stay and why?

2007-05-10 16:41:17 · 15 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-05-10 16:38:52 · 10 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

Anyone else have that awful feeling?

2007-05-10 16:31:27 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-05-10 16:30:13 · 10 answers · asked by Bewar A 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

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2007-05-10 16:28:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2007-05-10 16:23:38 · 17 answers · asked by toughguy2 7 in Politics

Clinton was getting $2 million per appearance.

2007-05-10 16:21:38 · 12 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

Article:

"The 11 Republicans who confronted President Bush on Tuesday, and promised their continued support for a policy they know is disastrous, have committed an act of indescribable hyprocisy and shame.

On an issue of high honor involving life and death for thousands of American troops, they show the president their poll numbers and promise the president they will again vote for an escalation they know is wrong.

Someday Americans killed in action may reach 4,000 and Americans wounded in action may reach 30,000.

Perhaps the 11 House Republicans will return to the White House and read the president their poll numbers again.

Heroes, they are not. The tragedy in Iraq continues and they vote for it, again."

Full link:
http://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_brent_bu_070510_shame_on_11_republic.htm

Are Republicans the true Anti-Americans?

2007-05-10 16:19:57 · 6 answers · asked by Reba K 6 in Military

if yes, WHY?????

2007-05-10 16:19:47 · 18 answers · asked by greatceasarsghost 2 in Elections

personally, I am not affiliated to any one party. I wait and see what every side (not just dems and reps) has to offer. Sometimes its a republican, sometimes a democrat, sometimes a greeny etc.

I think I have found who I want as our president. Ron Paul.

1. Voted against the Iraq war.
2. Wants to become non-interventionist nation (just like we used to be)
3. Wants limited gov't. (I know some of you will oppose this, but I think its a good thing)
4. Wants to get rid of the income tax (which only pays off the interest on the debt created by our gov't.....it doesn't go to any programs)
5. Though there are many other reasons, I would lastly like to say that he is simply a good and honest man...you can tell by the way he speaks. it isn't that phony political babble we are so accustomed to. Please, but aside your "loyalty" to whatever party you are affiliated with and seriously consider him.

Check out this 8 min montage of Ron Paul from the GOP debate last week.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peBGJwE9NXo

2007-05-10 16:17:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

You = Cattle

and right now you are being milk!!!

2007-05-10 16:16:35 · 6 answers · asked by Mr. USA U 2 in Politics

How would you feel if he was elected into office?

2007-05-10 16:04:39 · 9 answers · asked by BettyBoop22 3 in Elections

2007-05-10 16:03:44 · 16 answers · asked by Mr Happy Go Lucky 1 in Other - Politics & Government

even if he ran on the independent ticket.

why or why not

2007-05-10 16:02:19 · 14 answers · asked by greatceasarsghost 2 in Elections

that our President is fighting tooth and nail against benchmarks and a timetable for withdrawal while a majority of Iraqi lawmakers have signed onto draft legislation calling for a timetable for the withdrawal of foreign troops from Iraq and demanding a freeze on the number of such troops already in the country.
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/article/5133.

2007-05-10 16:01:54 · 5 answers · asked by thequeenreigns 7 in Other - Politics & Government

I feel so foolish asking this, but i have watched tons and tons of history channel specials on this, AND NONE of them actually say why he was assassinated, they just say who did it...So i am just wondering?



Serious answers only

Please and thank you.

2007-05-10 15:59:01 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics