Politics & Government - 4 June 2007

I'm a tourist planning to extend my stay here in the US. please help. Thanks so much!

2007-06-04 17:52:04 · 3 answers · asked by sunchild 1 in Embassies & Consulates

Why is Marijuana illegal and Tobacco and Alcohol Legal? I find most people that drink act worse than those that smoke pot. Not to mention all the benifits of the Hemp plant: Clothing, paper, rope, etc... what are the benifits of alcohol and tobacco besides getting people laid?So many studies need to be done on marijuana, The benifits are way more than most plants.Why does or government ignore this? Are they afraid of being wrong or is it all just a conspiracy...Let me know what you think!

2007-06-04 17:50:21 · 12 answers · asked by Nib 2 in Law & Ethics

Only about 1/4 of the Bhagdad neighborhoods that were supposed to be made safe by our present surge of military personnel have actually been "contained". What do we do now?

Isn't it time for some diplomacy???

2007-06-04 17:45:37 · 17 answers · asked by Joey's Back 6 in Politics

This person emailed me saying that he has 25 mil. he can't get to unless he puts it in my acct. It's a scam but how can I report this email? This is what the email said:

"AFRICAN PETROLEUM PLC, WEST AFRICA
It is such a pleasure for me to contact you and with respect, I am Dr. ABBA UMAR former managing Director of African Petroleum {AP}. I was appointed to head the Oil marketing Company in 1991. Having handed over to my successor and subsequent embarkment on privatisation. There are some concealment of funds from a Finance House, an external auditors which conducted due diligence for the Bureau for public Enterprises {BPE} on AP, prior to it's Privatisation.

My account is being investigated by Government appointed commission. I want you to assist me secure some money into your company's account or private account to avoid been seized by my government. The sum is $25m {twenty five million United States dollars }and I will gladly compensate you with 15% after the deal is done."

2007-06-04 17:45:24 · 15 answers · asked by specialone18 5 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-06-04 17:45:05 · 5 answers · asked by lauandy.12345 1 in Military

Oprah loved Michael's new film and wants to make health care for all one of her main missions this year. Michael will be on Oprah tommorrow, and will show clips from 'Sicko'. Is anyone open minded enough to tune in?

2007-06-04 17:42:55 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

JOHN PERKINS: Well, really, over the past 30 to 40 years, we economic hit men have created the largest global empire in the history of the world. And we do this, typically -- well, there are many ways to do it, but a typical one is that we identify a third-world country that has resources, which we covet. And often these days that's oil, or might be the canal in the case of Panama. In any case, we go to that third-world country and we arrange a huge loan from the international lending community; usually the World Bank leads that process. So, let's say we give this third-world country a loan of $1 billion. One of the conditions of that loan is that the majority of it, roughly 90%, comes back to the United States to one of our big corporations, the ones we've all heard of recently, the Bechtels, the Halliburtons. And those corporations build in this third-world country large power plants, highways, ports, or industrial parks -- big infrastructure projects that basically serve the very rich in those countries. The poor people in those countries and the middle class suffer; they don't benefit from these loans, they don't benefit from the projects. In fact, often their social services have to be severely curtailed in the process of paying off the debt. Now what also happens is that this third-world country then is saddled with a huge debt that it can't possibly repay. For example, today, Ecuador. Ecuador's foreign debt, as a result of the economic hit man, is equal to roughly 50% of its national budget. It cannot possibly repay this debt, as is the case with so many third-world countries. So, now we go back to those countries and say, look, you borrowed all this money from us, and you owe us this money, you can't repay your debts, so give our oil companies your oil at very cheap costs. And in the case of many of these countries, Ecuador is a good example here, that means destroying their rain forests and destroying their indigenous cultures. That's what we're doing today around the world, and we've been doing it -- it began shortly after the end of World War II. It has been building up over time until today where it's really reached mammoth proportions where we control most of the resources of the world.

2007-06-04 17:36:40 · 18 answers · asked by ? 4 in Politics

Answer= Because America is not England. Spanish Language is the second most spoken in America. ( USA ).

I will vote for that candidate who speak better Spanish, for the most fluent Spanish Speaking American Presidential candidate .
Mexican-American & Democrat, A -Plus.

2007-06-04 17:35:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-06-04 17:27:52 · 1 answers · asked by zahir a 1 in Law & Ethics

So my husband is deployed in Iraq on a 15 mth tour. I need him to come home from Iraq to take care of our two week old daughter while I go threw more testing on my brain and head. I started testing before I got pregnant but had to stop until my child was born. Now I need to go back to the neurosugeon and have more testing and possible surgery for a AVM in my brain. How do I get my husband home for the rest of his tour to help assit in takng care of our child until all my testing and possible surgery and recover are done? What do I need to do, I am not looking for him to just get emergency leave I need him home on rear d. Please someone point me in the right direction of information.

2007-06-04 17:27:22 · 24 answers · asked by Army wife 1 in Military

I'm well aware of the fair housing act and in general I agree with it. No matter what we are, we all need a place to live. However, if you are advertising for a roommate or housesharing, can you discriminate. For example, if you're a single female, can you only request females apply? Or if your Jewish, must you lket a Muslim live with you? I don't see it as the same as simply being a landlord and having to abide by fair housing laws because you are actually going to have to live WITH this person.

So can you place an ad like this for say: A christian, or female, or single white female, etc, etc, etc.,

2007-06-04 17:27:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

If Tommy Thompson doesn't get the nomination do you think Republicans can possibly win this year?

2007-06-04 17:25:51 · 6 answers · asked by Jason 4 in Elections

2007-06-04 17:24:27 · 13 answers · asked by johnnybobbitt 2 in Military

We have never had a Black in the White house, Blacks are mistreated by trigger happy law enforcement, and the list goes on.

I am sick and tired of Blacks not being treated fairly in the United States based merely on their race. We can't argue which is the right or wrong race, as we need to help all three of the races succeed! In the presidential race we only have one person running that is of another race. Barak Obama is articulate and clean cut as opposed to Jesse Jackson (whose racism precludes his candidacy). But I don't feel that there are enough Blacks in this country to get their man in office. Will we have a Black in the White house, probably not but he (Barak Obama) would sure be better than President Clinton's wife!

2007-06-04 17:24:09 · 22 answers · asked by Rupert 1 in Politics

Arkansas GOP head: We need more 'attacks on American soil' so people appreciate Bush
Josh Catone
June 3, 2007

http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Arkansas_GOP_head_We_need_more_0603.html

In his first interview as the chairman of the Arkansas Republican Party, Dennis Milligan told a reporter that America needs to be attacked by terrorists so that people will appreciate the work that President Bush has done to protect the country.................

http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Arkans...more_0603.html

Does this expose what republicans are really thinking?

2007-06-04 17:21:41 · 6 answers · asked by New Jersey Steve 5 in Politics

I was just thinking: I'm obsessed with Britain, I love it, it is, in my opinion, the greatest country in the World, however, it's only a shadow of it's "former glory"...do you think that it has a chance of becoming as powerful as it once was???...

I mean, it's not totally gone, they still have a major influence in the world, but I was just wondering?...

Josh;)

2007-06-04 17:19:35 · 23 answers · asked by Yehoshua 2 in Other - Politics & Government

For any Real American the answer to this is a No Brainer. I am a Marine with combat decorations, Real ones, not the John Kerry cut and run in my pantyhose ones. The Marine protester is an operative of the Progressive Left and he is in keeping with the lowest traditions of the Democrat Party. As a Marine Drill Instructor, I am aware that every now and then a rat will get through. Thats OK for me, cause now he can be branded a Progressive and given the Boot he deserves with a Less than Honorable Discharge. Hey Progressives, did you know that a upcoming Draft is breathing down your neck? And did you know that Historically, the Democrats are the ones who will inact a Draft.

2007-06-04 17:19:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in... And how many want out."

We can be very proud!

2007-06-04 17:17:24 · 40 answers · asked by happy_southernlady 6 in Immigration

Women are a very important part of this country. They are nurturing, often times peacefull, and they run the household. However; when it comes to the army, I believe we have lost our ways. Yes It would, "pollitically correct, " to allow women in the army. But is it right? If men and women are truelly equal, why are men forbiden to hit them? The answer is because the two sexes are very different. Man has the duty to step up( as his forefathers did) and fight against forein adversaries. Many nations would also view this as cowardly to send women to fight for the U.S. Women are bared from the front lines, but in Iraq there is no front line. What do we do now? Will us men sleep better at night knowing that women are getting shot at by terrorists? This has nothing to do with which sex is better, this has to do with honor for ones country and the bravery of its men.

2007-06-04 17:16:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

- Example - Any recent Indian Court decision
- Details of Hindu Succession Act 2005 for property share in respect of married daughter

2007-06-04 17:15:43 · 3 answers · asked by kumar 1 in Law & Ethics

Excerpt from yahoo article(sorry no source, i am a lazy bum)

"He also said that he prayed every day, he sinned every day, and was personally opposed to gay marriage -- but would not allow his individual convictions on the topic to guide public policy."

2007-06-04 17:07:50 · 7 answers · asked by Sean W 2 in Other - Politics & Government

He turned the world on its head. Totally changed everyones thoughts about god.

2007-06-04 17:07:46 · 17 answers · asked by dpope144 2 in Politics

Alright folks just a real honest question here. Obviously the little tart went to prison today. How does she get away with demanding special treatment in prison, when john Q. public cannot ? I believe if you do the crime, you do the time like everyone else. These people make me sick !!!

2007-06-04 17:06:15 · 3 answers · asked by F H 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-06-04 17:01:09 · 4 answers · asked by donna_26_2005 1 in Law & Ethics

So given the fact that most of us ARE interested in a middle ground strategy, I'm going to do my part. America in its heart is all about put up or shut up right? Beginning soon I'll be publishing a site to accumulate as many opinions as possible from as many Americans as possible to truly try to find a balance. Don't worry, I know how deeply extremist people sometimes burn out, so you'll be able to update your opinions as well. I used the word manifesto glibly, and I'm sure we're going to hear a much from people about religion but I am sorry, all rational people in all walks of life advocate a separation of the church and the state. If I'm wrong I'll soon know with certainty. What shall this report be titled? Any suggestions?

2007-06-04 16:51:58 · 6 answers · asked by Dull Jon 6 in Politics

2007-06-04 16:48:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The US is too big and we should have enough oil reserves to last us for the next 400 years. It does not make sense to make other countries richer for it. The moment the gas prices go up, we end up paying more for everything we consume, more sales taxes, and, to top it off, we still have to pay the taxes at the end of the year, to cover for government officials who don't care about what we think about these rate hikes, yet we vote for them because we fall for theirs lies.

2007-06-04 16:47:36 · 12 answers · asked by SAC 1 in Politics

I think it starts with an A

2007-06-04 16:42:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I wonder about this. I read of a current presidential candidate saying he believes the USA should not be considered a Christian nation.

2007-06-04 16:34:28 · 27 answers · asked by Lorenzo H 3 in Other - Politics & Government

by it having so many elements that have to be established.

2007-06-04 16:33:01 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics