Politics & Government - 12 June 2007

2007-06-12 06:39:25 · 11 answers · asked by Hajira 1 in Politics

People say if we get rid of the illegals then no one will pick the cabbage and clean the chickens. I say we get rid of the illegals and put the prisoners to work - make they earn their keep in prison. This way you reduce the illegal population and make good use of those scum who are otherwise sitting in prison and sucking up our tax dollars.

2007-06-12 06:38:32 · 27 answers · asked by zeebus 3 in Immigration

2007-06-12 06:35:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

In Washington's farewell address, he warned about foreign entanglements with an eloquent speech, written in plain but brilliant terms. Please read it carefully and see if you can explain away the difference between our current mid east policy and the position that The Father Of Our Country took:

http://hnn.us/blogs/comments/3572.html

2007-06-12 06:33:21 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The national debt is currently $8,860,000,000,000 ($8.86 trillion). That's about $29,500 for every man, woman and child in the US. Are you concerned about this? Why is the debt not even mentioned in the presidential debates? What can we do about it?

2007-06-12 06:32:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Everytime I go to the mall or something the sirens at the doors always go off suggesting I stole something. This happens whenever I go in and out the door. No I am not a robber but why does this always happen? is it something on me?

2007-06-12 06:29:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-06-12 06:29:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I rented my house out to my cousin and there was no written lease just a verbal lease. Now he will not pay rent. Does a verbal lease go over well with the courts? I am in Texas. Please advise.

2007-06-12 06:23:50 · 11 answers · asked by Rachel 2 in Law & Ethics

From the very beginning, the US started the Afghanistan adventure on a very narrow minded policy based on taking revenge for the 9-11 tragedy. The very fundamental question should have been asked In fact, the US policy revived the dying warlords, robbers, drug lords, murderers, rapists who were all put in check by the Taliban prior to US intervention. The situation is such that now, the more the conflict is broadened the more the warlords, robbers, drug lords, murderers, rapists will benefit. It is very simple. The more bombs = more $$ for the warlords. More insecurity = More $$ for the private security firms. More Bombs = More $$ for the Private Armies. More bombs = More salaries for the Afghan Government officials. More Bombs = More Salaries for the Contract Workers
More Bombs = More Salary for the UN Workers.
But unfortunately the only big losers in this dirty conflict are the US and NATO soldiers and the innocent Afghan population.

2007-06-12 06:23:50 · 9 answers · asked by Daftaan l 1 in Military

Al Gore, 9-92 on the campaign trail.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JE48XHKG64

Al knew, which means Bill knew, do you think they told Hillary?

2007-06-12 06:21:44 · 7 answers · asked by mbush40 6 in Politics

2007-06-12 06:21:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

GOP senators getting visit from boss on immigration
With more Republican allies, Bush could help revive the stalled reform proposal.
By Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
June 12, 2007

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-bush12jun12,1,2676973.story?coll=la-headlines-nation

WASHINGTON — For just the second time in his presidency, President Bush will travel up to Capitol Hill today to meet with Republican senators at their weekly policy luncheon — a visit designed to underscore his commitment to legislation that is increasingly important to his legacy, particularly immigration reform.

In the days since the immigration overhaul ran aground in the Senate, the bill's proponents, including the president, have insisted that the measure is not dead. At the end of an eight-day trip to Europe, Bush urged Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to take the bill up again as soon as possible.

"We made two steps forward on immigration; we took a step back," Bush said before leaving Sofia, Bulgaria, on Monday.

For his part, Reid sent a letter to Bush saying that he was glad to revive debate on the bill, but only if the president could deliver more Republican votes.

"We believe it will take stronger leadership by you to ensure that opponents of the bill do not block the path to final passage. Simply put, we need many more than seven Republicans to vote for cloture and final passage of this bill," Reid and other Democratic leaders said in the letter.

The stalled legislation was based on a fragile compromise between Republicans and Democrats: In return for offering a path to citizenship for many of the estimated 12 million people currently in the country illegally, future immigration visas would be targeted more at those with needed skills than at family members of those already here.

2007-06-12 06:17:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

if so send it or provide a link thank you.

2007-06-12 06:17:15 · 15 answers · asked by Alan S 7 in Civic Participation

If Al Gore decides to run, how many rather vote for him?

2007-06-12 06:16:36 · 13 answers · asked by Jacob W 7 in Elections

I started to the conversion process in Chas. SC with a large community. Family crises arised and I had to pack up and move to Florida a part that has a tiny Jewish community. I have decided that I want to just move to Israel get converted there but is it possible ? Would anyone sponser me?

2007-06-12 06:16:27 · 1 answers · asked by Jackie C 3 in Immigration

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070612/ts_nm/usa_mormons_polygamy_dc

Given this story, is there any reason, logically speaking, for someone who supports alternative marriage rights such as gay marriage to oppose a group like this in their quest to legalize polygamy?

Would that also lead to polygamous gay marriages, with whole cadres of fellas legally going at each other in a giant orgy of manhood?

Whoowee. I'm kind of disgusting myself just typing this question.

2007-06-12 06:15:33 · 7 answers · asked by thegubmint 7 in Law & Ethics

The Japanese must of had a reason, more than just that they wanted to go to war. Did it have something to do with oil?

2007-06-12 06:14:09 · 18 answers · asked by Peter D 1 in Politics

2007-06-12 06:12:35 · 10 answers · asked by Jasmine 5 in Politics

I want to make a shirt, so i want a Anti Bush sort of image on it.
Preferably something relating him to nazis or Hitler = )

2007-06-12 06:12:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

where jason keeps coming back out of the water?

'what part of no amnesty dont you understand?

http://bp1.blogger.com/_mJ4lc_Q9Q6k/Ri04caipeCI/AAAAAAAADl8/hixUyM_D87A/s400/kicksDog_foghornBeatsDogsAss.png

2007-06-12 06:10:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I see numerous anti-abortionists state that it is all about personal responsibility. Isn't it then the person who's pregnant person responsibility to make a decision directly affecting her person? When you make the decision for her it becomes group responsibility.

2007-06-12 06:10:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Read this insanity
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuBRKxjkFh.X9CiHP.NCFcDY7BR.?qid=20070612092938AAJbXre

2007-06-12 06:07:57 · 21 answers · asked by stepped on the Third Rail 2 in Politics

"Are we fighting a war on terror or aren't we? Was it or was it not started by Islamic people who brought it to our shores on September 11, 2001? Were people from all over the world, mostly Americans, not brutally murdered that day, in downtown Manhattan, across the Potomac from our nation's capitol and in a field in Pennsylvania? Did nearly three thousand men, women and children die a horrible, burning or crushing death that day, or didn't they?

And I'm supposed to care that a copy of the Koran was "desecrated" when an overworked American soldier kicked it or got it wet...Hell, I don't. I don't care at all.

I'll start caring when Osama bin Laden turns himself in and repents for incinerating all those innocent people on 9/11.

I'll care about the Koran when the fanatics in the Middle East start caring about the Holy Bible, the mere possession of which is a crime in Saudi Arabia.

I'll care when these thugs tell the world they are sorry for hacking off Nick Berg's head while Berg screamed through his gurgling slashed throat.

I'll care when the cowardly so-called "insurgents" in Iraq come out and fight like men instead of disrespecting their own religion by hiding in mosques.

I'll care when the mindless zealots who blow themselves up in search of nirvana care about the innocent children within range of their suicide bombs.

I'll care when the American media stops pretending that their First Amendment liberties are somehow derived from international law instead of the United States Constitution's Bill of Rights. In the meantime, when I hear a story about a brave marine roughing up an Iraqi terrorist to obtain information, know this: I don't care. When I see a fuzzy photo of a pile of naked Iraqi prisoners who have been humiliated in what amounts to a college-hazing incident, rest assured: I don't care. When I see a wounded terrorist get shot in the head when he is told not to move because he might be booby-trapped, you can take it to the bank: I don't care.

When I hear that a prisoner, who was issued a Koran and a prayer mat, and fed "special" food that is paid for by my tax dollars, is complaining that his holy book is being "mishandled," you can absolutely believe in your heart of hearts: I don't care.

And oh, by the way, I've noticed that sometimes it's spelled "Koran" and other times "Quran." Well, Jimmy Crack Corn and -you guessed it: I don't care!!!!

If you agree with this viewpoint, pass this on to all your e-mail friends. Sooner or later, it'll get to the people responsible for this ridiculous behavior!

If you don't agree, then by all means hit the delete button. Should you choose the latter, and then please don't complain when more atrocities committed by radical Muslims happen here in our great country!

And may I add:
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan

I have another quote that I would like to add AND.. ..I hope you forward all this.

"If we ever forget that we're One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under." also by... Ronald Reagan

One last thought for the day: In case we find ourselves starting to believe all the anti-American sentiment and negativity, we should remember England's Prime Minister Tony Blair's words during a recent interview. When asked by one of his
Parliament members why he believes so much in America, he said:
"A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in, And how many want out."
Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
1. Jesus Christ
2. The American G. I.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
YOU MIGHT WANT TO PASS THIS ON, AS MANY SEEM TO FORGET BOTH OF THEM.
AMEN!

2007-06-12 06:06:44 · 24 answers · asked by plezurgui 6 in Politics

China already has both an Army and Navy?
India already has both an Army and Navy?

And then there's always the developing third world... like the Colombian Air Force

And there may be money left over for more tax breaks for the wealthiest

2007-06-12 06:02:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-06-12 06:00:22 · 18 answers · asked by SELMA S 3 in Other - Politics & Government

Soldiers suspected of alien smuggling
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070611/ap_on_re_us/soldiers_immigrant_smuggling;_ylt=ApBGGKkaJVQeo1O.yjFnMRVvzwcF

LAREDO, Texas - Three National Guardsmen assigned to the Texas-Mexico border were accused of running an immigrant smuggling ring after 24 immigrants were found inside a van that one of them was driving, a U.S. attorney said Monday.

The three, arrested late Thursday and Friday, were arraigned Monday on a federal charge of conspiring to transport illegal immigrants.

Pfc. Jose Rodrigo Torres, 26, and Sgt. Julio Cesar Pacheco, 25, both of Laredo, and Sgt. Clarence Hodge Jr., 36, of Fort Worth, were arrested near Laredo.

A Border Patrol agent found 24 illegal immigrants inside a van Torres was driving along Interstate 35 near Cotulla, Texas, about 68 miles north of the border, prosecutors said. Torres was in uniform at the time of his arrest Thursday.

The van was leased by the National Guard, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Prosecutors accused Hodge of helping Torres pass through a Border Patrol checkpoint on the highway by making it look like the two were conducting Guard business.

2007-06-12 05:58:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-06-12 05:57:38 · 24 answers · asked by Jasmine 5 in Politics

2007-06-12 05:55:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Does anyone realize that discussions centering on political issues have become so mean-spirited that now its just a heated exchange of vile malicious comments?

Why do people seriously think that character assissasination of a figure will help them gain any rational ground, other than having a receptive crowd who agrees with them?

2007-06-12 05:54:41 · 5 answers · asked by ibid 3 in Politics

Top Dems --- including Bill and Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi and Kerry and Kennedy --- fought very hard to allow doctors to continue crushing the skulls of babies who could live outside the womb via partial birth abortion.

Do you support their dreams of once again making it legal?


"The physician will then either crush the skull or will use a vacuum to remove the brain and other intracranial contents from the fetal skull, collapse the fetus’ head, and pull the fetus from the uterus."


http://www.nrlc.org/abortion/pba/PartialBirthAbortionRecentDevelopments.html

2007-06-12 05:53:50 · 12 answers · asked by tip zz 2 in Politics