Politics & Government - 24 May 2007

Please do not turn this into a debate.

I am looking for a reference to a conversation that former President George H. W. Bush had with George W. Bush, around 2000/01 when he became or was preparing to become President.

In this conversation, George H.W. Bush made comments about Dick Cheney and cautioned his son, recalling some of the internal disputes of his own administration -- particularly as they related to Iraq.

If someone else is also aware of this conversation and can provide me with a reference to it, it would be greatly appreciated. Because I can't remember any direct quotes from the conversation, I am not able to narrow down a Google search effectively.

2007-05-24 17:58:20 · 3 answers · asked by David 1 in Politics

I mean we could have just made them part of U.S. We would have more resources and the people of Mexico would have opportunity to live well without moving. should we take over Mexico?

2007-05-24 17:50:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

45 days in a prison for a DUI AND driving with a suspended liscence.
This shxt pisses me off especially since my uncle get's locked up in prison for a YEAR with just a DUI.
WOWWW.
When she is asked to take off her clothes for a strip search, she'll probably say something like "I'm too good for you to see my body",
Haha,the guards would get a laugh outta that one.
Plus,alot of people get's raped in prisons, the guards are the one's who do most of the raping in woman's prisons.
So-to my question,
WHY IS IT THAT PARIS HILTON GOT A DUI AND WAS DRIVING UNDER A SUSPENDED LISCENCE AND THEN WHY IS IT THAT MY UNCLE WHO ONLY GETS A DUI IS SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR A YEAR WHILE SHE IS SENTENCE FOR 45 DAYS???

2007-05-24 17:50:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

I found this site on the Al Qaeda treatment of humans they capture. WARNING: not for the weak hearted.

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2007/0524072torture1.html

2007-05-24 17:49:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

He stands up for what is right, he is courageous, and he knows what is right for this country. Can anyone give me FACTS (not just assumptions) for why you do or dont like him?

2007-05-24 17:45:58 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

More than 43% of all Food Stamps issued are to illegal aliens.
More than 41% of all unemployment checks issued in the United States are to illegal aliens.

2007-05-24 17:43:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Anyone else?

2007-05-24 17:41:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-05-24 17:38:46 · 11 answers · asked by smiley 1 in Law & Ethics

I was curious if either the F1 or the newer G2 are able to accept a sound suppressor. Realize that their barrels are different so if the F1 (normal trigger guard) can accept one, that does not necessarily mean that the G2 (very distinctive handguard that extends to the barrel) can too. I don't think the GIGN uses silencers witht the guns though they use the guns themselves. I just ask becuase the FAMAS is my favorite gun in Rainbow Six, I have no desire to purchase one so there is no need to bring that up. Thanks.

2007-05-24 17:32:21 · 2 answers · asked by specforce 1 in Military

2007-05-24 17:23:35 · 5 answers · asked by xinnybuxlrie 5 in Military

what is the job of navy navigators? what do they specifically do? i cannot fly, but i can be a navigator because of my eyes. also, should i go ship navy (regular officer), ground navy (intelligence,etc.), or aviation navy? which would be best?

2007-05-24 17:21:45 · 3 answers · asked by andrewjk.han 1 in Military

2007-05-24 17:20:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

face of the planet and be purged from what we consider polite society and only we can decide what is polite society because our cause is just and politically correct. Do you understand today it is Global Warming, yesterday it was global cooling? Seriously, could you guys be just a little consistent? The Sky is Falling!!!

2007-05-24 17:18:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

i live in the US. ...............
okay and one of are main principles is the right to pursue happiness without infringing on others rights. so im wondering why one cannot have the right to use illegal substances or take steroids or destroy there life. if that person is not affecting anybody else why does our democracy feel that it is its right to interfere. what one may think is deprivation of a moralistic code in society might be someone elses pursit of happiness and proggress through the emptiness that is.... abuse and addiction. if that person does not call out for help and doesnt want help in life, it is that person right to do whatever he/she wants with it. right? or am i wrong?

2007-05-24 17:13:12 · 6 answers · asked by hannel19 2 in Law & Ethics

Where is the scandal? The outrage?.......huh?.......what happened......

2007-05-24 17:11:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Could it have something to do with the right's belief in "traditional values" and traditional roles for women (aka in the kitchen)?

I know not all Republicans think like that, but Republicans like Pat Robertson do. According to him, women should submit to their husbands as the head of the household and that's just the way it is.

I don't know about the House women, but I do know that Republican senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe (both from Maine) are quite liberal.

WOMEN IN THE 110th CONGRESS
HOUSE (53 Democrats, 21 Republicans, )
SENATE (11 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
http://womenincongress.house.gov/data/wic-by-congress.html?cong=110

2007-05-24 17:07:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I don't understand why we should help Darfur but we can't try to help the people in Iraq.

2007-05-24 17:06:51 · 16 answers · asked by Chosen 4 in Politics

I have been working for this security company for two years. I work 8 hours shift 5 days a week, which makes me full time employee. I dont get any time for my break not even one minute. Aint I supose to get paid for the one extra hour I work? I was just thinking to myself that what California Law says??

2007-05-24 17:03:49 · 12 answers · asked by Sheeno 2 in Law & Ethics

My friend sure as He** doesn't want to do push-ups, sit-ups, and be yelled at.

2007-05-24 17:02:55 · 15 answers · asked by Jennifer 5 in Military

Specifically illegal Mexican immigrants…..Often Mexicans will use the argument that California, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico is rightful their land and it was stolen by the “mean ole” Americans. Technically, America was originally “owned” by the Native Americans and it was the Spaniards who conquered the South Western parts of North America and the majority of South America. In their defense, do you think that the process to become a U.S citizen is too difficult? What are your thoughts?

Also, what is the Mexican government doing about illegal immigration in the U.S?

2007-05-24 16:56:51 · 23 answers · asked by Liberal City 6 in Politics

Or is it too much trouble for U.S. to take back our ACLU...SBA>>>ETC>>>are we even operating our own watchdog groups anymore?...or are they being ran by foreigners?Either way everyone should step up to the plate and act out for a better tomorrow...because this president seems to have no interest in our welfare...or our jobs.

2007-05-24 16:53:28 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

If a person files a lawsuit as a jane doe. What does that really mean? I know the people being sued would know the identity of the jane doe but are they legally required to keep it secret or is it just that in the record the name isnt said but everywhere else is fair game?

2007-05-24 16:48:09 · 2 answers · asked by Lee D 3 in Law & Ethics

Please do not hint that the free market of medical care will be ruined if our system changes!Where is all the tax money going? We need an AUDIT...A NEW PRESIDENT...and probably another Boston tea party...as the wealthy few have taken over the whole country.

2007-05-24 16:46:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

I was planning on enjoying a few beverages in a week or so, and was asking a friend if he could DD me so I wouldn't drive home drunk, or whatever. I know I am a Minor (20 years old, 21 this year, but I know that doesn't matter.) But, he thinks if he gets pulled over even while he has NOT been drinking he will get his license pulled or a ticket, I know if something like that were to happen I would get an MIP or whatnot, but what are the laws on the drivers part?

2007-05-24 16:46:14 · 4 answers · asked by nicholasrburton 3 in Law & Ethics

I know people have rights but breaking somebody elses with racist remarks is not. Should it be punishable? Some words or insults can really hurt and damage someone.

2007-05-24 16:45:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Working here in Saipan, gone to philippines for vacation, employer hold on to my work permit, said he will send it to somebody else , so i wait , call him from philippines just promises, never send my work permit, until it expired. now i'm in philippines, jobless, more than five years now.

2007-05-24 16:44:59 · 2 answers · asked by Richard B 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-05-24 16:44:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-05-24 16:44:25 · 16 answers · asked by MattH 6 in Politics

2007-05-24 16:36:15 · 3 answers · asked by lab rat 3 in Elections

I realize that there are some Mexicans who smuggle in drugs and "steal" our minimum wage jobs (that employers can't even offer to high school kids). But i've heard reports of drugs being smuggled in from Canada also. And am I wrong, or did one or two of the terrorists come in through Canada?

Discuss...

2007-05-24 16:34:05 · 16 answers · asked by groovitha 1 in Immigration